Best Street Markets in New South Wales

"You’ll need some time just to take it all in at the bustling atmosphere at Paddy’s Market on the bottom floor of Market City. Visitors can find almost anything at Sydney’s biggest market. Whether you’re looking to pick up some snacks, souvenirs from your visit to Australia, or a brand new toy for the kids, you’re sure to find it at Paddy’s Market."

"A quirky flea market, Paddy’s Market is the best place for some cheap clothes, souvenirs, and antiques. The market also has a food section which has excellent fresh produce of fruits and vegetables, and also meat and seafood!. It is popular amongst tourists because of its fun vibe and atmosphere."

"A brilliant example of Gothic Revival, next to the Royal Botanical Garden, Government House has been home to the Governors of New South Wales since the 1840s. Much of the premises remains open to the public, and you can join one of the free tours to learn more about the building and its residents. Within the gates of the Royal Botanic Gardens, you can visit Government House’s own garden every day of the week between 10am and 4pm unless hosting official functions."

"Like Cockatoo Island, Parramatta Park is also included on the UNESCO 11 convict site list. Old Government House is also the oldest surviving public building in Australia and was the country residence of the first ten Governors of New South Wales. Head here for a public tour of the building."

"Government House is a popular city centre attraction that is alongside the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens, with its strategic location providing visitors sweeping views of Sydney Harbour in the distance."

"The James Ruse Reserve Playground is almost brand-spanking new (it was built in 2014), and has a fantastic water play area, which is under cover. The playground has no shade cover so is best visited on cooler days. It features an excellent net climbing area."

"Believe it or not, you can indeed get your gluten-free Mexican fix at El Topo in Bondi Junction!. Most of the menu is coeliac-friendly and they also have an impressive dessert selection - from popcorn ice cream, smashed flan of coconut to macadamia tamarind and banana, there’s bound to be something that’ll make you go ‘mmmmm’!. Something worth mentioning - there’s also $3 Taco Tuesdays and $10 Margarita Happy Hours at El Topo."

"Get Dimitri’s Pizzeria’s famed pizzas and wines delivered or pick up from their Darlinghurst location. 📍 Dimitri’s Pizzeria, 215 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010"