Guidebook for Newtown
Food Scene
The crowds line up in front of this cafe for delicious homemade pies, coffee and the famous Watermelon Cake.
155 locals recommend
Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StThe crowds line up in front of this cafe for delicious homemade pies, coffee and the famous Watermelon Cake.
Drinking cocktails and eating bar bistro food from around the world.
36 locals recommend
Continental Deli Bar Bistro
210 Australia StDrinking cocktails and eating bar bistro food from around the world.
Lovely food and people and a great place to celebrate something special
68 locals recommend
Thai Pothong Restaurant
294 King StLovely food and people and a great place to celebrate something special
Drinks & Nightlife
Newtown Hotel
174 King StGreat place to buy a tasty and cheap $4 pizza while having a drink.
The Vanguard
42 King StCatch some live music in an intimate venue
Great place to watch Sydney Harbour and listen to free live entertainment
403 locals recommend
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetGreat place to watch Sydney Harbour and listen to free live entertainment
Sightseeing
Walk along the Harbour Bridge on the pedestrian access for an amazing view of Sydney Harbour.
984 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeWalk along the Harbour Bridge on the pedestrian access for an amazing view of Sydney Harbour.
The world famous beach where you can swim, surf or walk along the coastline to neighbouring beaches. It's one of the most stunning coastal walks. The yearly event- Sculpture by the Sea is held here from October to November and features a 2km long sculpture walk along Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach.
1453 locals recommend
Bondi Beach
The world famous beach where you can swim, surf or walk along the coastline to neighbouring beaches. It's one of the most stunning coastal walks. The yearly event- Sculpture by the Sea is held here from October to November and features a 2km long sculpture walk along Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach.
Lots of historical buildings as well as organised or free walks are available to learn about our early history.
612 locals recommend
The Rocks
Lots of historical buildings as well as organised or free walks are available to learn about our early history.
Everything Else
Watch a concert or walk inside and outside the Opera House for an exceptional view of the harbour.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
Watch a concert or walk inside and outside the Opera House for an exceptional view of the harbour.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful garden to walk around or have a picnic near the water's edge.
40 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens Restaurant
1 Mrs Macquaries RdBeautiful garden to walk around or have a picnic near the water's edge.
Lots of fantastic walks and hikes with breathtaking views. You can catch a train to Katoomba from Central via Newtown Station.
95 locals recommend
Blue Mountains
Lots of fantastic walks and hikes with breathtaking views. You can catch a train to Katoomba from Central via Newtown Station.
Arts & Culture
One of my favourite places to visit. A great place to view art, listen to talks, eat at a cafe/restaurant or sit and contemplate.
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadOne of my favourite places to visit. A great place to view art, listen to talks, eat at a cafe/restaurant or sit and contemplate.
Getting Around
A quick 7 minute walk from my home and you can take a connection to Central Station for Country Trains or to anywhere else in Sydney. Conveniently located for transport.
73 locals recommend
Newtown Station
330 King StA quick 7 minute walk from my home and you can take a connection to Central Station for Country Trains or to anywhere else in Sydney. Conveniently located for transport.
Buses leave King Street often and there are over 6 different bus-routes to catch. It takes 5 minutes to walk to King Street from my home.
165 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetBuses leave King Street often and there are over 6 different bus-routes to catch. It takes 5 minutes to walk to King Street from my home.