In central Sydney’s pedestrian precinct, Darling Harbor, you could stroll past the Opera House and Harbor Bridge, or you could head a mile deeper to the historic “inner west” suburb of Glebe, where rows of 19th-century terrace houses exist peacefully among tiny bars, bookshops, and boutiques.

Across the harbor, whether you choose Manly Beach’s golden sand or surf and street murals at Bondi Beach, gliding through crystal clear waters on a ferry is the only way to travel.

And if you’re keen to discover a Sydney that most visitors don’t see, head west to Hunter’s Hill, a leafy pocket neighborhood lined with jacaranda trees and quaint cafes, or venture to the northern beaches, where each beach-side suburb is its own self-contained universe.