Best Pastries in New South Wales

"Perhaps not exactly a donut in the typical sense of the word, we’re adding this one to the list for your own benefit. A traditional Hungarian pastry – sometimes referred to as chimney cake – kürtösh is a cylindrical donut baked until it reaches a golden, crispy state before it is topped with chocolate, nuts, spices or sugar for an incredibly indulgent take on the donut. Add some chocolate brandy balls and biscotti and you have the perfect recipe for your next day-date."

"Kurtosh is widely known for their Hungarian Chimney Cake – a pastry that is soft and fluffy on the inside and flaky on the out, with a handful of topping options to choose from including hazelnut, almond, chocolate, pistachio and more. Though that’s not all. Don’t look past their cake slabs, which can range from $4 per 100 grams."

"Sydney’s answer to Melbourne’s iconic Lune croissants, Textbook Patisserie from pastry chef John Ralley is one for the ages. With fresh bread, cakes and danishes – this is the perfect spot to pick up a sweet treat for afternoon tea. 274 Botany Road, Alexandria"

"Get your sweet treats and caffeine fix by ordering takeaway from Textbook Patisserie. 📍 Textbook Boulangerie Patisserie, 274 Botany Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015"

"Clovelly is different from typical Sydney beaches, because one of its main appeals is not the light tan sand luring its visitors close, but rather the large promenades on either side of the water that you can sunbathe on. It’s intimate, small and you can easily spend a few hours rotating from the sun to the sea, especially since there is so much sunbathing real estate right by the water. Pack a snorkel too, the cove is known for hosting all types of sea life like gropers, octopodes, rays and more."

"For snorkellers looking to explore a vibrant and lively underwater world, make your way to Clovelly Beach. This tranquil stretch of the bay is home to a host of marine life such as octopus, rays and a Blue Groper that the locals have affectionately nicknamed ‘Bluey’. Back on dry land, large smooth rocks and concrete promenades provide a place for sunbathers to soak up to the sun."

"Clovelly Beach is another amazing snorkelling spot right in Sydney. The long, sheltered bay makes this spot perfect for exploring the underwater life, or just swimming a few laps in the ocean in the morning. Watch out for Bluey, the famous resident Blue Groper…."

"A 7-acre plot started as a poultry farm turned to be one of the must-visit wildlife parks near Sydney. The Featherdale located inner Western Sydney and a usual tour from Sydney to this wildlife park take 45 mins via M4 to reach. The finest Sydney attraction famous for Koala encounters and no one leaves Featherdale wildlife park without patting a Koala."

"A privately-owned zoo in Doonside, near Blacktown, Featherdale Wildlife Park specialises in Australian native wildlife and birds, as well as reptiles and marsupials. Get more info on visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park."

"Sprawling across the North Head hillside, near Manly, on the edge of Sydney Harbor, this historic Quarantine Station has seen a creative reimagining. A state and federal heritage site covering 277-hectare (680-acre), the Quarantine Station is a crucial piece of Aussie history. The complex operated as a quarantine station from 1832 to 1984."

"It is hidden among yachts, in the marina just near the Spit Bridge in Middle Harbor. Executive chef Alessandro Pavoni is from the northern-Italian region of Brescia and oversees a menu of nuanced dishes that range from glazed pork jowl to creamy risottos and some of the prettiest entrees in town. Australian seafood shines here, so come for Moreton Bay bugs, Queensland red scarlet prawns and Sydney rock oysters did creatively."