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Though some travelers may come for its spectacular beaches or famous architecture like its Opera House, there’s much more to Sydney than just its landmarks. From attending one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world to taking one of the Indigenous-led bridge tours, Sydney is a great place to find connection with others. Meissa […]

Looking for a great reason to start planning your next adventure? In this series, we share the most compelling events, attractions and experiences that will have you booking a trip to the world’s most exciting destinations. Summer in Sydney immediately evokes images of vibrant sunshine, pristine beaches, and copious quantities of sunscreen. But this year,

In this series, Smarttravelly’s team of writers and editors answers your travel problems and provides tips and hacks to help you plan a hassle-free trip. All-around travel expert and native Aussie Tasmin Waby helps a reader with the Sydney-related question below. Question: There are so many ferry services in Sydney. Which boat offers the best

Sydney is blessed with dozens of beautiful beaches to swim, surf or simply sunbathe on the sand. Stay anywhere near Sydney city center and you have a choice of beaches to get to: from pocket-sized harbor bays, where you can slip into calm seas while watching sailing boats bobbing, to iconic surf spots with pounding

Visiting cities typically characterized as traffic-clogged, dense and hectic, it’s easy to balk at the idea of mixing an unknown urban destination with kids. However, harborside, fresh-air-swept Sydney is an exception that feels like it puts families first. Studded with emerald green parks and playgrounds, Sydney is exploding at its water-sewn seams with kid-friendly activities.

A remote speckle of land at the bottom of the earth, Bruny Island is famed for its natural beauty, boasting a bush-meets-sea terrain to­ fulfil all types of outdoor adventurers. This southernmost part of Australia is also home to some of the best produce in the country. Tasmanian produce is much celebrated in the country,

The Overland Track isn’t just an incredible adventure in one of the world’s most spectacular Unesco-listed wilderness areas, but also a unique opportunity to gain some life perspective. They say you haven’t done the Overland Track – a 65-kilometre bushwalking trail in Tasmania and one of Australia’s most iconic walks – if you haven’t suffered.

Whether you want to drift through turquoise lagoons, trek along otherworldly coastlines or simply do nothing at all, your honeymoon is all about doing exactly what you (and your beloved) want to do. Whatever that may be, there’s one thing we all know for sure: there’s no better place to celebrate love than on an

Anchoring Australia at its southeastern tip, the country’s smallest and only island state is a diverse destination that’s perfect for independent exploration. Stroll amid the heritage streetscapes of Hobart and Launceston – both now also infused with a discreet cosmopolitan sheen and restaurants showcasing local produce. Road trip to beaches and vineyard-hop past the improbably

New Zealand has astounding natural beauty, innovative cities, unique traditions, award-winning food and wine, and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever find. English-speaking visitors will have no problem communicating in person, but many significant activities in New Zealand are geographically remote, in places that may have limited cell phone service. Planning your connectivity ahead