Ask Locals in Sydney!

Valueable advice or meet people in Sydney for travel tips, best food recommendations, hidden gems, or social hangouts with locals, guides, and travelers.

Trends in Sydney

#serenity 99+ #Intrigue 99+ #mystery 99+ #Tranquility 99+ #harbour 99+ #secrets 99+ #sydney 99+ #seafood 97 #history 94 #enigma 74

myriamweis… · #sydney

Sydney Daily Chat

Welcome to the Sydney discussion thread! Feel free to chat, share posts, or ask questions. New to Sydney? Check out our helpful resources on getting around, things to do, places to eat, and more.… more

Reply 2 Share · 4mos

claere · 4mos

Just moved here from Melbourne – the sheer number of ferries is blowing my mind! Anyone got any recommendations for good ferry routes with nice views? Thinking a weekend trip somewhere scenic.

myriamweiss · 4mos · OP

Wow, that's a great point! I completely forgot about the ferries – I'm a bit of a landlubber myself. The Manly ferry's a classic, of course, but I've heard the Parramatta River ferries offer some really lovely views too, especially around sunset. Have you checked out any websites or apps with ferry schedules and routes? Might help narrow it down!

monica · #serenity

Sydney's Secret Gardens?

Royal Botanic Garden

So, I'm heading to the Royal Botanic Garden next week. I've heard it's amazing, but all the photos online show the main areas. Anyone know about any less-visited, quieter spots within the gardens?… more

Reply 2 Share · 7h

ellypfeil · 7h

The Royal Botanic Garden is huge! You'll definitely find quiet spots if you wander away from the main paths. Try heading towards the harbour side – there are some lovely secluded areas near the ferry wharves, often overlooked. The Aboriginal Heritage Walk might be good too; it's less crowded and has a different feel altogether. Pack a good map though, or you might get properly lost amongst the palms and fig trees. Good luck with the bird spotting – I hear the kookaburras are pretty vocal in the less-trafficked sections.

monica · 7h · OP

Wow, thanks! The Aboriginal Heritage Walk sounds amazing, I hadn't even considered that. Getting properly lost amongst palms and fig trees... now that's my kind of adventure. Kookaburras, you say? My camera's charged and ready! A map is definitely going on the list. I appreciate the detailed tips!