Eat here
Longrain (www.longrain.com) in inner-city Surry Hills serves modern Thai food. The converted warehouse has seating at huge communal tables. It’s hip and very loud. Try the crispy Barossa chicken with blood plum sauce and szechuan pepper as a main.
Must do
The Bronte to Bondi walk along the cliff path takes about 40 minutes depending how many times you stop to take in the ocean views. Grab a balcony table at the Bondi Surf Lifesavers Club and watch the surfers.
Avoid at all costs
The cinema area on George Street, near Chinatown, is really sleazy - unless you’re heading there for dim sum on a Sunday.
Top shop
Aussie fashion designer Lisa Ho’s flagship store (www. lisaho.com.au) on Oxford Street sells great women’s clothing in lovely fabrics and beautiful, bold colours.
A to B
Hop on a ferry and see Sydney from the harbour. On some routes locals get together and enjoy Friday night drinks on their way home from work.
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Insider tip
Don’t try to get a cab at 3pm. It’s changeover time for the drivers and Sydney becomes a “taxi desert”.