This shopping strip has lots of choices with plenty of great coffee stops along the way. Some of Sydney's best bookshops are here so spend some time exploring Gleebooks, Sappho Books and Cornstalk Bookshop which boasts 4000 hardback crime titles. Popular homeware shops, Ruby Star Traders and Orient House are just off Glebe Point Road.
Glebe Markets are a Sydney institution, great for hand-made jewellery and fashion from up-and-coming designers. Don't miss the Glass Artists' Gallery which has some of the most beautiful pieces of contemporary glass art in Australia.
Discover Sydney's lifestyle store for global decorative pieces and tribal treasures. Just a 300-metre stroll from the new Sydney Fish Market and the vibrant Blackwattle Bay foreshore.
Orient House is a breathtaking 1,200-square-metre store, set across two expansive levels in the heart of Glebe. The collection is sourced directly from Africa, India, China, Bali, and Turkiye. Orient House specialise in authentic, one-of-a-kind furniture, rare architectural pieces, small decorative gifts and soulful tribal art that you won't find anywhere else.
Whether you are a homemaker, decorator or a curious traveller, the ever-evolving space offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city.
After enjoying a seafood lunch at the New Sydney Fish Market, take a three minute walk ( just around the corner) to explore the amazing collection of handicrafts and treasures.
Gleebooks is the 2008 Independent Bookseller of the Year and has over 30 years of experience stocking a huge range of books, journals periodicals, music and DVDs.
It has an active lecture and book talks program, hosting both Australian and international writers upstairs over wine and cheese at 49 Glebe Point Road.
Gleebooks has a diverse range of specialist DVDs including mainstream film and music titles, arthouse and hard-to-find cinema classics.
Located in the heart of the University of Sydney, the Chau Chak Wing Museum was designed to bring the Nicholson, Macleay and Art collections under one roof to share with the broader community.
The Nicholson Collection is the largest collection of antiquities in the Southern Hemisphere. The Macleay collection includes some of Australia's most significant natural history objects. The University Art Collection comprises more than 8,000 historical and contemporary works spanning millennia. Offering two thousand square metres of exhibition space over four levels, this public museum will allow three per cent of the collections to go on show at any given time, tripling previous exhibition space. The new museum also includes a temporary exhibition space.
The museum is a partner at the 24th Biennale of Sydney, 'Ten Thousand Suns', a free exhibition which runs from 9 March to 10 June 2024. Some of the artists exhibiting include Arthur Bropho, Alma Cuttabut, Parnell Dempster, Phillip Jackson, Gregory Kelly and Edie Wallam.
The museum will also be a valuable research and learning space for students and staff from across the university. Seven of the museum's opening exhibitions have already been announced. Entry to the museum will be free however, registration is essential.
The museum sits at the main entrance to the university's Camperdown campus, on University Avenue, opposite the Quadrangle.
Designed to evoke gleaming white fish scales, the timber-and-aluminium roof that floats above the Sydney Fish Market spans a spectacular 200 metres. It's an engineering feat that took seven years to complete, and it's a fitting crown for this reimagining of the largest seafood market in the Southern Hemisphere.
Come to the market with an empty stomach. Get a kilo of pipis or a whole snapper to steam for supper from the retail stalls or pick from eateries that span casual takeaway joints and upmarket venues with cracking views. That could mean classic fish and chips at Fish Market Cafe, Malaysian-style chilli mud crab at Tam Jiak or snagging one of the eight coveted seats at Sushi Oe to witness the artistry of celebrated chef Toshihiko Oe.
Beyond tucking into seafood lunches, filling your shopping bags with gourmet deli offerings and taking in the views of Blackwattle Bay, there's plenty to do. Expand your culinary repertoire learning how to fillet fish or cook with Australian native flavours at the Sydney Seafood School. And for early birds willing to hit the market at 4:30am, the wholesale auction puts on a show trading over 50 tonnes of seafood representing 100 different species every day.
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Dorothy Drain who was a trailblazer in Australian journalism, serving as one of the country's first female war correspondents. She worked with the Australian Women's Weekly for 38 years before retiring as editor in 1975.
They are the Aladdins Cave of antiques and curiosities in Sydney with a huge antique warehouse just down the road from the new Sydney Fish Markets. They have everything from gorgeous one-off marble topped lamp tables to mid-century sideboards and bookshelves. Everything is unique and second hand. Their ethos is sustainability keeping furniture from landfill and giving it a second life.
Happydays Broadway is getting a major refresh and becoming iPlay Broadway, bringing a new-look arcade experience and even more ways to play to Broadway Sydney in Glebe. Located on Level 2 of Broadway Sydney, iPlay Broadway will be an entertainment destination for arcade games, interactive experiences, and plenty of friendly competition. Whether you're visiting Broadway Sydney for a day of shopping, catching up with friends, spending time with the family or looking for something fun to do between classes, there'll be plenty of reasons to stay and play.
Get ready for a huge range of arcade action, from classic favourites to the latest games, plus PIXEL, an interactive gaming experience that puts you right in the middle of the action. Step onto the interactive floor, challenge your friends, test your skills and see if you can beat the game. Planning a family day out, a catch-up with friends or simply searching for fun indoor activities in Sydney? iPlay Broadway will bring arcade entertainment and interactive fun together in one convenient location, just moments from Sydney's CBD.
The countdown is on, with more details about the new iPlay Broadway experience still to come.
Reopening as iPlay Broadway in late 2026. Stay tuned, Sydney!
The Lansdowne Hotel has been rocking this corner of the inner city since the 1930s, until it shut in 2015. The duo behind Mary's, the hip Newtown burger bar, reopened it in 2017 and reclaimed the popular rock n' roll live music venue. It's not gentrification, but rather a revamp. Pub fare has been swapped for American deep-dish pan pizza as well as those burgers, so it's still junk food but done to a high standard. But what people come here for is the live music. There's a small dance floor complete with disco ball downstairs while upstairs is home to space that can fit 250 frantically-moshing fans and hosts everything from record label launch parties to solo acts and band tours. Tickets are affordable, with the majority hovering around 30 dollars and under.
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Arthur Malcolm Stace or 'Mr Eternity', who, for 35 years, wrote 'Eternity' in copperplate script on Sydney's footpaths and doorsteps and became a part of the folklore of Sydney.
Visit the blue plaque at St Barnabas Anglican Church, 57–61 Mountain Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 and scan the QR code there to learn more.
Mind Games | Art Alive is Sydney's newest immersive attraction, bringing together art, illusion, creativity and play in an experience unlike anything else in Australia.
Located in the heart of Chippendale, minutes from Central Station and Sydney's central business district, Mind Games invites visitors to step beyond observation and become part of the artwork itself.
Across two levels, guests explore 11 immersive environments and more than 75 interactive exhibits created by over 20 local and international artists. From upside down trains and mirror mazes to holographic moon rooms, perception puzzles and illusion installations, every space is designed to surprise, challenge and delight.
Founded by Australian entrepreneur and female founder, Mind Games celebrates creativity through original works that blend art, science, technology and human perception. Visitors are encouraged to touch, interact, photograph and explore at their own pace.
Unlike a traditional museum, Mind Games is designed for participation. Families, tourists, school groups and curious explorers can engage with exhibits, uncover hidden details and experience the unexpected around every corner.
Featuring Australian, international and First Nations artists, the attraction offers a uniquely local experience with global appeal.
Whether you're visiting Sydney for the first time, looking for a family activity or searching for something beyond traditional sightseeing, Mind Games delivers an unforgettable journey into creativity, curiosity and imagination.
Interactive. Immersive. Unexpected.
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Albert (Tibby) Cotter who was an Australian test cricketer and one of Australia's earliest masters of the art of fast bowling.
Visit the blue plaque at 'Monteith' 266 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney NSW 2037 and scan the QR code there to learn more.
Seymour Centre is the University of Sydney’s multi-venue performing arts centre. Their work champions new voices, questions the status quo and inspires wide-ranging audiences through the creative expression of big ideas.
To achieve this, they commission, produce and present major performances within the annual curated Seymour Season, with a focus on showcasing leading Australian independent theatre companies.
They drive youth engagement in the arts through our comprehensive Arts Education Program for primary and secondary schools.
They enliven the artistic life of the city through presenting partnerships with major cultural events such as the Sydney Festival and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
And they foster the next generation of artists and audiences through emerging artist initiatives and student performances.
Tramsheds Growers Markets is a weekly market held each and every Saturday and Sunday.
This thriving marketplace hosts many and varied local vendors including fresh produce, winemakers, cheesemakers, artisans and craft makers, bakers, food pop-ups and many more. Being indoors, this is a weather-friendly marketplace and is a perfect weekend activity in the Inner West for all age groups. Located just steps away are Harold Park as well as Jubilee Park, making it a great family weekend destination!
Nestled inside the Tramshed famous dining precinct, it is the perfect place to stay for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, with several quality restaurants and cafes to choose from while exploring.
Access via public transport is easily done with the Jubilee Park light rail station located just outside the front doors, and plenty of onsite parking in the undercover and outdoor car park.
Tramsheds Growers Markets is run by the community for the community!
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Dr Charles Perkins who dedicated his life to civil rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and was the first Indigenous man to graduate from an Australian university.
Nestled between Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay, Blackwattle Bay Park is a quiet, dog-friendly park that stretches along the Glebe foreshore. With picnic areas, barbecue facilities, and a shared walking and cycling track, Blackwattle Bay Park makes an ideal day out for the whole family. Plus, with an off-leash dog policy all year round, your four-legged friends are welcome to join in the fun.
Blackwattle Bay Park includes the beautiful Glebe Foreshore Walk, which meanders along Blackwattle Bay. The park also offers stunning views of ANZAC Bridge and the city skyline; put down a picnic blanket and watch the dogs play, the sun set, and the lights of the Sydney Central Business District come to life.
Sydney’s famous fish market, where some of the city’s freshest seafood is bought and sold, lies just on the other side of Blackwattle Bay. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars, and a popular weekly market just a short stroll away on Glebe Point Road.
PLEASE NOTE: Powerhouse Ultimo is temporarily closed as it undergoes a significant heritage revitalisation. Powerhouse Parramatta is under construction and is due to open in 2025 or 2026. Powerhouse will continue to present programs at Powerhouse Castle Hill and Sydney Observatory during this time.
Powerhouse is the largest museum group in Australia. It sits at the intersection of art, design, science and technology, and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance that is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. Established in 1879, its venues include Powerhouse Ultimo, Sydney Observatory, Powerhouse Castle Hill and Powerhouse Parramatta. Since its inception, Powerhouse Museum has been connected to community and industry.
In August 2024, the museum group launched Powerhouse Food: Producers, a monthly event taking you behind the scenes of Western Sydney's farms, factories, restaurants and neighbourhoods. Taste a set menu based around the flavours of the world of insects, see the workings and stories of Sydney's markets on location, hunt for truffles, and explore Harris Park's Little India with a local expert.
Phoenix Central Park is the singular vision of philanthropist Judith Neilson AM. A one-of-a-kind performance space in Sydney, Phoenix presents performances for the public with free tickets via a ballot system. Judith Neilson AM is an Australian philanthropist, best known for her world-leading collections of contemporary Chinese art housed at the White Rabbit Gallery.
The Glebe Foreshore Walk from Bicentennial Park to the Sydney Fish Markets at Pyrmont links over 27 hectares of open space and gives visitors unimpeded public access to Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay.
The walk is accessible for pedestrians and cyclists, and includes high quality parkland with diverse settings, easy access to the water for passive recreational craft, protection of heritage sea walls and stone docks, and Indigenous native plants.
There is off-leash access for dogs from Pope Paul Reserve to Ferry Road at all times.
Chippendale Green is part of Central Park which occupies 5.8 hectares on the former Carlton and United Brewery on Broadway. An iconic part of Chippendale’s rich history, this site now houses an urban development of residential, student living, a multi-level shopping centre, commercial office spaces, hotels, plus the beautiful Chippendale Green in the heart of it.
To achieve such a design as ambitious as Central Park, the project relied on pure collaboration between developers, designers, engineers, artists and the community.
Architects and designers from Sydney, London, Paris and Copenhagen have united to create this unique vision for central park.
Live, work and shop at Central Park, Sydney's new downtown destination and exciting urban village.
The Japan Foundation Gallery is dedicated to connecting audiences in Australia to Japanese culture through the arts. Showcasing art works by Japanese and Australian artists alike, exhibitions range from traditional to contemporary art and artisanal work, including printmaking, dyeing, photography, painting, ceramics, installations and more. This gallery is run by The Japan Foundation, Sydney.
The new urban neighbourhood with big ideas on how to live, connect, relax, work and play. Darling Square is a playground of innovative food, fashion, culture and experience, connecting Ultimo, Darling Harbour and Haymarket.
Darling Square is home to three distinct precincts. Steam Mill Lane is a mini eat street packed with restaurants and bars, from quick bites and innovative food to healthy lunches. Little Hay street is a hub for eating, drinking and good times, fusing the vibrant energy of Darling Square with the colourful culture of Chinatown. The striking Exchange Building is wrapped in 20km of pale accoya timber strips. Inside you'll find a modern marketplace, the Makers Dozen, the brand new Darling Square Library and innovation hub Ideas Lab.
There are more than 50 places to eat and drink in Darling Square, as well as homewares stores, spas and beauty salons, hairdressers and essential stores.
Sofitel Spa Darling Harbour is a discreet sanctuary from daily activities, centrally located in the heart of Sydney’s Darling Harbour and steps away from the central business district. Their commitment to well-being focuses on a sensorial journey with the seasons for a holistic yet indulgent sojourn.
Guests commence their wellness journey on entry, welcomed with a calming palette of soft timbers, sandstone and marble finishes, and Australian-made furnishings. With seven spacious treatment rooms, including two suites beautifully designed by award-winning design firm PikeWithers, one of which features a bespoke bath overlooking Darling Harbour. The two-level space is ‘quintessentially Sydney’ featuring sandstone-inspired tiles and marble accents that resemble Sydney Harbour.
Awaken your senses, view the extensive menu and experiences available at Sofitel Spa Darling Harbour, and allow their team to support your wellness journey.
