Book airline tickets to Sydney to discover Australia's essence. Ferries to the beach sail from Circular Quay, colonial history fills The Rocks, Paddington means shopping, and dining is multicultural in Darlinghurst and Surry Hills.

Things to do

Enjoy Sydney's best views from the Sydney Harbour Bridge or by taking a flight up Sydney Tower or a Sydney Harbour Ferry Ride. The Rocks is a ticket to Sydney's past, the Powerhouse Museum explores Australian culture and no Sydney holiday is complete without a trip to Bondi Beach.

Shopping

Shoppers head to Oxford Street in Paddington for boutiques and home wares, or to department stores in the city centre for fashion and food. Travel to Sydney's markets for bargains in Chinatown, antiques in Rozelle and young designers in Paddington.

Restaurants

Circular Quay and Bondi offer seafood with views while Darlinghurst and Surry Hills specialise in cafés and ethnic cuisine. World-class Japanese is served at Tetsuya's Restaurant – make a reservation when booking your flight to Sydney.

Nightlife

Dance floors dominate Darling Harbour and Kings Cross, backstreet bars feature in Darlinghurst and live music is popular in Newtown. A ticket to Sydney Opera House is essential on a flight to Sydney.

When to go

KLM and partners have frequent flights to Sydney. Book your airline tickets to Sydney to catch the summertime Sydney Festival, February's Mardi Gras or the winter Film Festival and Writers' Festival.