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I grew-up on the outskirts of Sydney (when it was ‘country', not project homes and bulldozed bush) and learnt to ride before I could walk. I retired my riding career at the ripe old age of 16 and enjoy a regular canter around the Park just because I love riding!

You'll find your steed at the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre ...

The Rocks is one of the most-visited parts of Sydney. It is not hard to see why. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on the western shores of Sydney Cove, The Rocks is the foundation place of Sydney and Australia, and of enormous historical signifiance. It is often described as "Sydney's outdoors museum". Read more...

The Rocks is the ...

You'll find the award-winning Seasalt, with her lovely umbrella-shaded veranda overlooking the water, just above the ocean pool at Clovelly Beach. It's a cross between a sophisticated dining experience, a casual beach joint where swimmers and thongs are OK and a take-away window offering fish and chips, pies, sandwiches and cold drinks to sunburnt beachgoers. It's ...

If you want to find some peace in this loud city, pack a picnic and go directly to Centennial Park. This 360-hectares of bush, swamp, ponds, green fields, walking and cycling tracks, playgrounds and pine-forests is only 10 minutes from the city, at the top of Oxford Street. Sir Henry Parkes dedicated the Parklands in 1888 and it was the ...

Clovelly Beach is a narrow inlet around the headland from Coogee, with a small beach and picnic huts at the pointy end and concrete platforms and promenades along the once rocky shoreline. It's an odd look, reminiscent of something you might find at the English seaside.

During the depression, local men were employed to cement the shore and make the bay more user-friendly. There are ...

After yum cha at the Regal yesterday, we decided to have coffee and bask in some glorious autumn weather at this great little café in the Cross. Recessed off Bayswater Road, you can sit inside or laze about in the sun-dappled, awning-shaded courtyard out the front.

Serves delicious coffee of all persuasions ($3) and a ...

Some of this week's best music gigs and where to find them.

Gomez
Indie/alternative/rock/pop
April 14 and April 15
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets $60.50 (plus booking fee)

Sarah Blasko
Folk/pop
April 18 to April 20
@Newtown, Newtown
Tickets $44.80 (plus booking fee)

Lloyd Cole
Folk/rock/pop
April 17 to April 19
The Basement, Circular Quay
Tickets $40 (plus booking fee)

Glenn Tilbrook
Pop/rock
April 18 and April 19
The Vanguard, Newtown
Tickets $30

Josh Pyke
Alternative/rock/pop
April 20
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets $20 (plus booking fee)
April 21
Shooters Bar, Yallah Roadhouse, Yallah
Tickets $20 ...

Royal Easter Show
Until April 18 (LAST DAYS)
The Royal Easter Show is the largest annual event staged in Australia, attracting 1 million people each year. It's now in its second week and attractions include the flower and garden show, woodchopping events, the NSW Police Stage Band performances and rides like the Rock n Tug and the Gold Mine Coaster. Ticket prices: Adult $31, children $21.50. ...

My very handsome friend Telly is a huge foodie and introduced me to this restaurant in Potts Point. He reckons it's the best Italian in Sydney and I'm happy to agree with him!

It's a vibrant Italian bistro...with a scrumptious bakery out the back selling fabulous pastries, croissants and pizza. The giant blackboard gives you an extensive choice of seasonal Italian dishes; I highly ...

Ten years ago, whale watching was unheard of in Sydney. We didn't even know whales migrated up the coast, such was the decline in their numbers after years of harpooning. Thankfully (most) nations have now stopped this barbaric hunting and it's with much joy and awe that Sydneysiders and visitors can watch the giants of the ocean cruising past.

Whale watching season ...