Vanessa’s Guidebook
Kid's activities
Amazing new library that has children's activities and books across 2 levels. It's a great place to spend some time in the Winter and there's plenty of places to eat in the food court downstairs or surrounding restaurants.
Darling Square Library
1 Little Pier StreetAmazing new library that has children's activities and books across 2 levels. It's a great place to spend some time in the Winter and there's plenty of places to eat in the food court downstairs or surrounding restaurants.
This shopping centre has a great indoor playground for colder days. There's some clothes shops, souvenir shops and a food court. It's right opposite the ferris wheel.
85 locals recommend
Harbourside Shopping Centre
2-10 Darling DriveThis shopping centre has a great indoor playground for colder days. There's some clothes shops, souvenir shops and a food court. It's right opposite the ferris wheel.
Sport
Great pool for doing laps (50m) and 2 smaller kids pools that are heated. There is also a gym and sauna/steam room. Casual entry is $8.15 for adults, $6 for kids and free for under 3 year olds.
39 locals recommend
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
458 Harris StGreat pool for doing laps (50m) and 2 smaller kids pools that are heated. There is also a gym and sauna/steam room. Casual entry is $8.15 for adults, $6 for kids and free for under 3 year olds.
Food scene
I love this cafe because it's got beautiful and delicious food! It's a great place for brunch or coffee and only 550 metres from our place.
10 locals recommend
two sis pyrmont
306 Harris StI love this cafe because it's got beautiful and delicious food! It's a great place for brunch or coffee and only 550 metres from our place.
We often do the Glebe Foreshore walk from our place to Tramsheds along the water, it takes about 40 minutes one way. There are restaurants and a playground there. You can take the tram (lightrail) back from Jubilee Park and get off at Wentworth Park (2 stops) back to our place.
166 locals recommend
Tramsheds
1 Dalgal WyWe often do the Glebe Foreshore walk from our place to Tramsheds along the water, it takes about 40 minutes one way. There are restaurants and a playground there. You can take the tram (lightrail) back from Jubilee Park and get off at Wentworth Park (2 stops) back to our place.
Chinatown Sydney
84 Dixon StI like to go here to eat cheap, yummy Asian food :P
This is our go to Chinese dumpling place, very affordable and authentic food, they do eat in or takeaway.
30 locals recommend
Dumpling and Noodle House
165-167 Victoria StThis is our go to Chinese dumpling place, very affordable and authentic food, they do eat in or takeaway.
I love this place, this is where we got married. It's a great place for brunch and has farm animals like chickens or pigs to look at. There are fresh flowers for sale and delicious food. I would recommend coming here on a weekday because it can get very busy on the weekends.
432 locals recommend
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StI love this place, this is where we got married. It's a great place for brunch and has farm animals like chickens or pigs to look at. There are fresh flowers for sale and delicious food. I would recommend coming here on a weekday because it can get very busy on the weekends.
Sightseeing
This is another great place to take the kids for a couple of hours. There are fish, ducks, turtles and lizards in the garden and it's a tranquil and beautiful place to spend a morning or afternoon. One of the highlight's of Sydney.
105 locals recommend
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Cnr Harbour StThis is another great place to take the kids for a couple of hours. There are fish, ducks, turtles and lizards in the garden and it's a tranquil and beautiful place to spend a morning or afternoon. One of the highlight's of Sydney.
A must see for anyone coming to Sydney! Downstairs there are cheap clothes, toys and everything in between. Upstairs is "Market City" where there is an Asian supermarket, outlet shops and 2 different food courts.
230 locals recommend
Paddy's Market
13 Hay StA must see for anyone coming to Sydney! Downstairs there are cheap clothes, toys and everything in between. Upstairs is "Market City" where there is an Asian supermarket, outlet shops and 2 different food courts.
Another must see in Sydney! Best place to buy fresh fish, sushi and meat. Only 10 minutes walk from our place.
399 locals recommend
Sydney Fish Market
Bank StreetAnother must see in Sydney! Best place to buy fresh fish, sushi and meat. Only 10 minutes walk from our place.
This is a newer part of Sydney with many fancy restaurants. If you feel like a longer walk (3km), you can walk along the water to Barangaroo Reserve and have a picnic there.
128 locals recommend
Barangaroo
This is a newer part of Sydney with many fancy restaurants. If you feel like a longer walk (3km), you can walk along the water to Barangaroo Reserve and have a picnic there.
Parks
This is a great park for BBQ! You can use the public BBQ area and there is a huge kids playground with sandpit and a nearby cafe. About 20 minutes walk from our place.
65 locals recommend
Pirrama Park
Pirrama RoadThis is a great park for BBQ! You can use the public BBQ area and there is a huge kids playground with sandpit and a nearby cafe. About 20 minutes walk from our place.
Another great park for the kids! We spend a lot of time in Darling Harbour because there's always something to do. The kids can play here or you can have a picnic at Tumbalong Park. It's only a short walk to Darling Harbour where you can see the boats and water.
Tumbalong Park Playground
Another great park for the kids! We spend a lot of time in Darling Harbour because there's always something to do. The kids can play here or you can have a picnic at Tumbalong Park. It's only a short walk to Darling Harbour where you can see the boats and water.
Another BBQ spot with kids playground and plenty of grass to run around on.
6 locals recommend
Wentworth Park
Wentworth Park RoadAnother BBQ spot with kids playground and plenty of grass to run around on.
Opposite Broadway Shopping Centre. This park has a duck pond, playground and BBQ area.
129 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Parramatta RoadOpposite Broadway Shopping Centre. This park has a duck pond, playground and BBQ area.
This is the closest park to our place, only a few minutes walk. Small park but has some space to ride a scooter around or maybe meet some local people.
Fig Lane Park
320-334 Jones StThis is the closest park to our place, only a few minutes walk. Small park but has some space to ride a scooter around or maybe meet some local people.
Shopping
This is where we do our weekly grocery shopping. Normally at Coles on the ground floor. There is also a cheaper supermarket called Aldi but they have less variety. There is a lot of shopping here and a cinema on level 2. If you need kids clothes, I always go to Kmart on level 1 because they have everything you would need.
42 locals recommend
Broadway Shopping Centre, Broadway station
This is where we do our weekly grocery shopping. Normally at Coles on the ground floor. There is also a cheaper supermarket called Aldi but they have less variety. There is a lot of shopping here and a cinema on level 2. If you need kids clothes, I always go to Kmart on level 1 because they have everything you would need.
Saturday markets at the local primary school. Glebe is a very interesting suburb with many different restaurants and businesses. A good place to spend the morning on a weekend.
199 locals recommend
Glebe Markets
Glebe Point RoadSaturday markets at the local primary school. Glebe is a very interesting suburb with many different restaurants and businesses. A good place to spend the morning on a weekend.