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Category: Visiting Sydney

There’s more than meets the eye at the movies in Sydney

By Jay Chabon

The stadium seating, banging audio, skyscraper screens and bucket-sized popcorn and soft drink of the megaplex is one diversion from Netflix, but in Sydney, you can odyssey into a world of cinema that’s focused on a lot more than Hollywood. As summer edges near, too, your options start to look different. Open-air cinema, the drive-in … Continued

Singing Sydney’s praises from inside the karaoke scene

By Jay Chabon

Sydney: It’s living proof you needn’t be a Japanese salaryman with a necktie fashioned into a headband to fit into the karaoke scene. In the Harbour City, hens, corporates, locals and tourists all scream, croon and warble their way across the busy circuit of venues that pepper the city night. Whether you want to manifest … Continued

Discover New Ways to Find the Old at The Rocks

By Jay Chabon

Sydney’s renowned heritage district The Rocks is a nirvana for history lovers. Some discover this when they brave the ghost tours. Others lace up for the virtual walking tours and many recommend the museums. With heritage so palpable and ubiquitous within the picturesque waterside village, getting to know The Rocks’ diverse histories is an exhilarating … Continued

Sydney in stitches: where to hone your handicrafts

By Jay Chabon

Craft and quilting ain’t just for nannas these days. Although we do take our hats off to the ladies (and gents) who have been setting the standards for we up-and-comers to aspire to. If you love handicraft in any or all of its associated forms, from fabric to paper and beyond, Sydney has got you … Continued

Winter sports: get fired up in Sydney

By Jay Chabon

From state and international-scale football contests covering all codes, to cowboys taking on bucking bulls, Sydney’s turning up the heat this winter, with sports to get competitors and fans fired up. Whether you want to be part of the spectator spectacular or take on a personal endurance challenge, this city is set to get you … Continued

New name, new look: same great hotel

By Jay Chabon

Maybe you’ve stayed at Song Hotels before, back in the days when we went by the moniker Y Hotels. Maybe you’re just waiting to discover that perfect Sydney stay. Whether you’re a new or returning visitor, we’ve got a stellar new name and a swish new look ready and waiting to welcome you to Sydney … Continued

Right royal: June long weekend in Sydney

By Jay Chabon

Sydney’s rolling out the red carpet and putting on the crown jewels of arts events in celebration of the June Queen’s Birthday long weekend. There’s something for everyone happening around town, from one of the world’s largest light shows, to festivals of film and exhibitions of titanic proportions. So book yourself in at Song Hotels … Continued

Past lives of Sydney night life: experience it

By Jay Chabon

Every night out has a story behind it … whether it’s one you’re fond of repeating or not! In Sydney, you’ll find nightlife you’ll want to boast to all your friends about, be it for the stellar sites, the amazing ales or fabulous food. And there’s plenty of places with an interesting tale to tell … Continued

Awesome April: Holiday fun for all the family

By Jay Chabon

You’ve made it through a hectic start to 2017 and now, thank goodness, holidays are here again! Summer may be long gone, but the family fun on offer in Sydney sure ain’t. With Easter, the school holidays and Anzac Day all conveniently falling within a three-week block, Sydney spoils for choice when it comes to … Continued

World stage: What to see at ICC Sydney

By Jay Chabon

It’s back, bigger and better than ever! Sydney has opened the doors to it’s new convention and entertainment precinct in the heart of Darling Harbour. Not only has ICC Sydney got oodles of space for conventions, exhibitions, theatre shows and concerts, it’s booked solid with world-class entertainment, with everything from feel-good family fun to dance … Continued