Indulge in the top night attractions of the city including a Sydney Dinner Cruise, night markets, observatories, hipster bars and many more!

1. Sydney Nightlife: Top Attractions in 2022
Sydney is the iconic harbour city of Australia, it's oldest and largest, where over 4.5 million
people live. This is one of the favourite getaway destinations among Aussies and with good
reasons– a zealous lifestyle, mild year-round climate, national parks, historic buildings, an
impressive harbourside setting and a rich nightlife. However some attractions are best
enjoyed as soon as the sun starts to fade away and the lights start to come on! So for those
looking to explore the city and its diverse culture after dark, this curated list is for you.
Dinner Cruise in Sydney Harbour
Sydney is arguably the most gorgeous looking city ever made and it really starts putting on a
show for the residents after the sun sets in the far horizon. The lights start to dazzle one by
one from its many towering skyscrapers and the city skyline becomes a canvas of bright and
colourful lights! This sets the stage for a perfect Sydney dinner Cruise with a delectable
menu of food and drinks! Traverse across the harbour waterways past the iconic Opera
House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison, among others, as you indulge in a freshly prepared
menu of toothsome dishes. There are numerous top vessels for you to choose from but the
million-dollar catamaran stands out due to its spacious outer decks and exceptional nautical
design. The cruise also houses a fully licensed bar onboard so be sure to check them out as
well. You get to stroll the outer decks with a drink in your hand, capturing instagram-worthy
shots of the illuminated city skyline and the harbour landmarks, an experience not-to-be
missed. Book now!
Chinatown Night Market
Chinatown’s famous Friday Night Markets are one among the city’s most popular late-night
shopping hotspots, a place where you can find all sorts of unique things that are inspired
from the near and far. The main strip of Chinatown on Fridays from 4pm onwards
becomes a buzzing stretch of local designers, sumptuous Asian street food and interesting
products that attracts both locals and tourists. There are also more than 50 stalls operated

2. by students, designers and young artists with Asian heritage or whose artworks depict Asian
cultures. It is also the place to be if you're interested in visiting little alleys filled with
lanterns that make for a perfect backdrop for a photo. With a wide variety of food stalls that
draw inspiration from cuisines of Japan, Vietnam and China, the markets are becoming
more and more popular among the tourists!
Sydney Observatory
Built in the late 1850s, the Sydney Observatory is the nation’s oldest observatory and is
engraved in the scientific history of the city. This is the perfect spot to be if you're out with
the family, taking a night tour of the observatory and looking through the telescope to find
the moon, stars and planets. Today the observatory houses a virtual reality 3-D Space,
exhibitions, a cosy planetarium, souvenir shop and a dome. The museum also plays a
significant role in astronomy education of the city and public telescope viewing. Offering
views of the harbour and its precincts this observatory is located near The Rocks and can be
easily accessed by public transport.
Hipster Newtown
Newtown is a suburb in Sydney where you can come across everything from an avant-garde
cinema to thrift shops. During the daytime it is a popular spot for tourists looking to shop,
eat or visit art galleries and at night oit becomes a different place with indie music and
hipster bars. There are also guided tours to help you traverse across its streets and gain a
deeper insight about the locals and the region itself.