Sydney
Australia’s oldest, boldest, and largest city – Sydney is an urban wonder set amongst a natural phenomenon with golden beaches, a glittering harbour, and home to world-renowned landmarks. Dynamic and multicultural, Sydneysiders work hard to play hard, making the most of its idyllic water surrounds.
Sarah Rugg
W InsiderWhat to Know
Darling Harbour Waterfront
Set on Darling Harbour waterfront and within the city’s lively entertainment, retail, and dining hubs – explore the nearby art and cultural precinct at the hotel’s doorstep leading to the colourful streets of Chinatown and Barangaroo dining strip. W Sydney is the perfect place to discover the very best of Australia’s Harbour City.
Larrikin
/ˈlerək(ə)n/
noun
A non-conformist, recognised as being cool, and not accepting the status quo.
Closest Airport
Sydney Airport (SYD, YSSY)
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language
English
What to Do
BTWN
Situated ‘between’ the city’s sweeping expressways and Darling Harbour, BTWN draws on the kinetic energy of Sydney’s urban spirit to create a metropolitan mashup of texture, taste, and theatre.
29/30
A spectacular sky-high experience, 29/30 thrives on unpredictability high above Darling Harbour. Embrace the city from a new perspective with unexpected flavour combinations and weekly DJ lineups.
VIVID SYDNEY
Embrace light, sound, music, and ideas with Vivid Sydney held during Sydney’s winter months of May and June for a spectacular display of light shows, installations, experiences and more.
SYDNEY MARDI GRAS
An annual celebration of pride, the Sydney Gay, and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival kicks-off mid-February each year with community events and unique programming.
