The Sydney Bus Museum is a not-for-profit organization first established in 1986 at Tempe and now permanently based within the Old Tramshed at Leichhardt in Sydney's inner-west.
The Sydney Bus Museum is a working museum made up of over 250 members who help preserve a rare, invaluable collection of historic buses dating from the 1920s to the 1980s.
Their organization has continued to exist for over 25 years thanks to our entirely voluntary workforce, who ensure their vehicles are regularly made available for various community and charitable events.
Rodd Island, located in the sheltered waters of Iron Cove, just off Birkenhead Point, has a colourful history and boasts some of the best views west of the bridge. This perfect picnic spot is in the farthest west of the harbour islands within Sydney Harbour National Park.
Pack the hamper for a family picnic once you've booked ahead and planned your route there. You can walk through the expansive gardens, gaze at the spectacular scenic harbour views, and explore the grounds of historic buildings, including a dance hall and 2 summer houses. In 1879, it became the first public recreation reserve in Sydney Harbour. It was also used as a biological laboratory and US army training ground during the Second World War.
A unique venue with an impressive backdrop for weddings and special functions, Rodd Island is available for hire, so you can add your own special event to its history. Choose your own transport style and book ahead for this popular site.
Step into the world's oldest living culture at Kate Owen Gallery, Sydney's premier destination for Aboriginal art. Established in 2007, the gallery showcases over 2,000 works by more than 200 artists, from independent creatives to art centre collectives across Australia - from the Western Desert and Arnhem Land to the East Coast.
Spread across three light-filled levels, the gallery presents major exhibitions of celebrated masters and emerging talent alike. Visitors can browse at their own pace, using our unique rack system to explore hundreds of works from the gallery's extensive stock. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned collector, our expert Aboriginal art consultants provide as much guidance as you need in a welcoming, relaxed environment.
Kate Owen Gallery is committed to the highest ethical standards, proudly upholding the Aboriginal Art Code and holding membership with the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA). Every artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring artists are respected, fairly represented, and their cultural heritage safeguarded.
Discover the stories, traditions, and vibrancy of Aboriginal culture, through art that connects past, present, and future at Kate Owen Gallery.
In the languages of the Bundjalung, Gamilaroi and Wiradjuri, Boomalli means to strike; to make a mark.
Boomalli Gallery is the longest running Aboriginal owned and run arts organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting NSW language group artists. Boomalli provides a safe space for their artists to exhibit, work and tell their stories through their art.
They operate within a lateral co-operative structure with senior artists supporting and mentoring new and emerging artists.
Boomalli’s gallery, studio and retail space is located at 55-59 Flood Street, Leichhardt in Sydney’s Inner West. They host regular exhibitions and community events here and across other Sydney venues. They are a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone.
Tramsheds Growers Markets is a weekly market held each and every Saturday and Sunday.
This thriving marketplace hosts many and varied local vendors including fresh produce, winemakers, cheesemakers, artisans and craft makers, bakers, food pop-ups and many more. Being indoors, this is a weather-friendly marketplace and is a perfect weekend activity in the Inner West for all age groups. Located just steps away are Harold Park as well as Jubilee Park, making it a great family weekend destination!
Nestled inside the Tramshed famous dining precinct, it is the perfect place to stay for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, with several quality restaurants and cafes to choose from while exploring.
Access via public transport is easily done with the Jubilee Park light rail station located just outside the front doors, and plenty of onsite parking in the undercover and outdoor car park.
Tramsheds Growers Markets is run by the community for the community!
BlocHaus Leichhardt is all about making bouldering social, accessible and fun so that anyone and everyone can be boulder and better.
In the heart of Leichhardt, you’ll find 550 square metres of bouldering, a fun, challenging and rewarding activity that combines rock climbing with shorter walls and padded mats, so no need for ropes, partners, or other gear. Bouldering is for everybody regardless of your background or athletic experience! Their space is fully air-conditioned, making it the perfect place to keep climbing through the summer!
Alongside their boulders, you’ll also find in haus: specialised training and functional fitness facilities, specialty coffee, and plenty of room to hang about.
A large bouldering gym in Annandale, Nomad has 980sqm of innovative climbing walls, and an intricately set spray wall. There's a training gym with cutting-edge technology and innovative systems unlike some others: find Olympic bars, hangboards, ski-ergs and a three-cell rig. They also have an in-house physio to work out any aches and pains.
The Glebe Foreshore Walk from Bicentennial Park to the Sydney Fish Markets at Pyrmont links over 27 hectares of open space and gives visitors unimpeded public access to Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay.
The walk is accessible for pedestrians and cyclists, and includes high quality parkland with diverse settings, easy access to the water for passive recreational craft, protection of heritage sea walls and stone docks, and Indigenous native plants.
There is off-leash access for dogs from Pope Paul Reserve to Ferry Road at all times.
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Dorothy Drain who was a trailblazer in Australian journalism, serving as one of the country's first female war correspondents. She worked with the Australian Women's Weekly for 38 years before retiring as editor in 1975.
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Albert (Tibby) Cotter who was an Australian test cricketer and one of Australia's earliest masters of the art of fast bowling.
Visit the blue plaque at 'Monteith' 266 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney NSW 2037 and scan the QR code there to learn more.
Nestled between Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay, Blackwattle Bay Park is a quiet, dog-friendly park that stretches along the Glebe foreshore. With picnic areas, barbecue facilities, and a shared walking and cycling track, Blackwattle Bay Park makes an ideal day out for the whole family. Plus, with an off-leash dog policy all year round, your four-legged friends are welcome to join in the fun.
Blackwattle Bay Park includes the beautiful Glebe Foreshore Walk, which meanders along Blackwattle Bay. The park also offers stunning views of ANZAC Bridge and the city skyline; put down a picnic blanket and watch the dogs play, the sun set, and the lights of the Sydney Central Business District come to life.
Sydney’s famous fish market, where some of the city’s freshest seafood is bought and sold, lies just on the other side of Blackwattle Bay. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars, and a popular weekly market just a short stroll away on Glebe Point Road.
This harbourside suburb is one of Sydney's coolest shopping neighbourhoods with the highlights scattered along Darling Street. On Saturdays travel on foot from Balmain to Rozelle markets, passing Alfie's Store, fabulous fashion at duckeggBLUE, Leona Edmiston Vintage and stunning hand-made jewellery at Juel.
Love shoes? Check out European imports at Shoes in the Attic or funky designs at Children of the Revolution. An eclectic mix of women's designer wear is at Strelitzia and Bella Emporio. At Balmain Markets hunt for great recycled fashion, pre-loved books and music, antiques and collectables.
Sweets Workshop is an art gallery, retail shop and graphic design/illustration studio. They exhibit and stock art, decorative objects, jewellery, giftware and independent publications. They have a strong focus on local and handmade items.
Sweets Workshop also offers print based graphic design services as well as custom illustration to creatively compliment any brief. They can provide a wide range of printing solutions.
Come in and see what's in store, or take a look at their website.
This shopping strip has lots of choices with plenty of great coffee stops along the way. Some of Sydney's best bookshops are here so spend some time exploring Gleebooks, Sappho Books and Cornstalk Bookshop which boasts 4000 hardback crime titles. Popular homeware shops, Ruby Star Traders and Orient House are just off Glebe Point Road.
Glebe Markets are a Sydney institution, great for hand-made jewellery and fashion from up-and-coming designers. Don't miss the Glass Artists' Gallery which has some of the most beautiful pieces of contemporary glass art in Australia.
Artsite Contemporary is committed to showcasing the finest in local and Australian artistic talent, providing a platform for both established and emerging artists.
With a carefully curated approach to contemporary visual arts, Artsite is an independent Sydney gallery known for its dynamic program of solo and group exhibitions. These exhibitions take place throughout the year, culminating in the highly anticipated Collector's Choice exhibition, which features both gallery artists and invited contributors.
The artists represented by Artsite are professionals in the Australian art scene, with works held in significant public, corporate, and private collections both in Australia and internationally. Our artists consistently feature in prestigious art prizes and are frequently selected as finalists for leading art awards across the country.
For those interested in further exploration, Artsite offers an accessible browsing stockroom, featuring both the latest works and a curated back catalogue of exceptional pieces from our represented artists and associates.
Located in the heart of Camperdown, Sydney, Artsite has been a cornerstone of Inner Sydney's vibrant art community since 1994.
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Kathleen Butler for her role in designing and developing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Discover Sydney's lifestyle store for global decorative pieces and tribal treasures. Just a 300-metre stroll from the new Sydney Fish Market and the vibrant Blackwattle Bay foreshore.
Orient House is a breathtaking 1,200-square-metre store, set across two expansive levels in the heart of Glebe. The collection is sourced directly from Africa, India, China, Bali, and Turkiye. Orient House specialise in authentic, one-of-a-kind furniture, rare architectural pieces, small decorative gifts and soulful tribal art that you won't find anywhere else.
Whether you are a homemaker, decorator or a curious traveller, the ever-evolving space offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city.
After enjoying a seafood lunch at the New Sydney Fish Market, take a three minute walk ( just around the corner) to explore the amazing collection of handicrafts and treasures.
Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known.
This blue plaque commemorates Dr Charles Perkins who dedicated his life to civil rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and was the first Indigenous man to graduate from an Australian university.
Designed to evoke gleaming white fish scales, the timber-and-aluminium roof that floats above the Sydney Fish Market spans a spectacular 200 metres. It's an engineering feat that took seven years to complete, and it's a fitting crown for this reimagining of the largest seafood market in the Southern Hemisphere.
Come to the market with an empty stomach. Get a kilo of pipis or a whole snapper to steam for supper from the retail stalls or pick from eateries that span casual takeaway joints and upmarket venues with cracking views. That could mean classic fish and chips at Fish Market Cafe, Malaysian-style chilli mud crab at Tam Jiak or snagging one of the eight coveted seats at Sushi Oe to witness the artistry of celebrated chef Toshihiko Oe.
Beyond tucking into seafood lunches, filling your shopping bags with gourmet deli offerings and taking in the views of Blackwattle Bay, there's plenty to do. Expand your culinary repertoire learning how to fillet fish or cook with Australian native flavours at the Sydney Seafood School. And for early birds willing to hit the market at 4:30am, the wholesale auction puts on a show trading over 50 tonnes of seafood representing 100 different species every day.
Known as Wareamah by the Wallumedegal, Wangal, Cammeraygal and Gadigal Peoples, Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour.
Cockatoo Island is a source of intrigue and inspiration for visitors owing to its heritage buildings, distinctive terrain and panoramic views.
Popular attractions include heritage and campground accommodation, waterfront cafés and picnic spots, guided history and paranormal tours, and exciting seasonal events.
Located at the junction of the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers, Cockatoo Island is just a ferry ride away.
Located in the heart of the University of Sydney, the Chau Chak Wing Museum was designed to bring the Nicholson, Macleay and Art collections under one roof to share with the broader community.
The Nicholson Collection is the largest collection of antiquities in the Southern Hemisphere. The Macleay collection includes some of Australia's most significant natural history objects. The University Art Collection comprises more than 8,000 historical and contemporary works spanning millennia. Offering two thousand square metres of exhibition space over four levels, this public museum will allow three per cent of the collections to go on show at any given time, tripling previous exhibition space. The new museum also includes a temporary exhibition space.
The museum is a partner at the 24th Biennale of Sydney, 'Ten Thousand Suns', a free exhibition which runs from 9 March to 10 June 2024. Some of the artists exhibiting include Arthur Bropho, Alma Cuttabut, Parnell Dempster, Phillip Jackson, Gregory Kelly and Edie Wallam.
The museum will also be a valuable research and learning space for students and staff from across the university. Seven of the museum's opening exhibitions have already been announced. Entry to the museum will be free however, registration is essential.
The museum sits at the main entrance to the university's Camperdown campus, on University Avenue, opposite the Quadrangle.
The Inner West's most significant weekly Sunday food market, is an open air market places that supply Certified Organic food, artisan gourmet produce and conventional fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and patisserie, seasonal produce from the farmer, salami, local and French cheese, smoked salmon and other delicacies.
At these friendly community markets you will find everything to fulfill your weekly shopping needs and an exciting choice of fashion, home wares, plants and of course, eco-friendly, sustainable fare trade and healthy products.
You will all enjoy mixing with other like minded, friendly people like you that care about the environment and the health of the people they feed.
Located in the unique setting of a Second World War Army Barracks, the markets operate rain or shine. The market is dog friendly, please keep your dog on a leash.
Escape to Nature's Energy for a few hours of self-care or a whole day of relaxation and rejuvenation.
Nature's Energy offers nourishing massage and beauty treatments, as well as immersive day spa packages, invigorating bathhouse experiences (with traditional sauna, steam room and hot spa), and spiritual reading and healing services. You will leave feeling rebalanced and re-energised, with a sense of physical and mental clarity.
Located at the iconic Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville Market is a vibrant Sunday destination celebrating local produce, independent makers, and the diverse culture that makes the Inner West community unique. Every Sunday, visitors are welcomed into a lively atmosphere filled with fresh flavours, handmade creations, and passionate stallholders showcasing their products.
Marrickville Market offers an exciting selection of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan foods, specialty products, and unique handcrafted goods. The market provides an opportunity for customers to discover high-quality locally sourced items while supporting small businesses, family-run producers, and creative entrepreneurs.
Beyond shopping, the market creates a welcoming community space where locals and visitors can enjoy delicious food, connect with friends, and experience the energy of one of Sydney's most diverse neighbourhoods. With a strong focus on sustainability, quality, and community connection, Marrickville Market reflects the character and spirit of the Inner West.
The market's location at the Addison Road Community Centre adds to its charm, providing a relaxed environment surrounded by history, creativity, and community initiatives. Whether searching for fresh ingredients, exploring new flavours, or enjoying a Sunday outing, Marrickville Market offers a memorable experience for people of all ages.
Open every Sunday, Marrickville Market continues to be a destination where great food, local talent, and community values come together in the heart of Marrickville.
