We are so excited to welcome you to Australia for our wedding! If you’re thinking of exploring while you’re here — before or after the big day — we’ve put together some recommendations for must-see places in Sydney and a few iconic spots around Australia.

Sydney CBD

Stay in or near the city centre and you’ll be within walking distance of:

- The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

- World-class restaurants, bars, and cafés

- Shops and boutiques along Pitt St & George St

- Royal Botanic Gardens and Barangaroo Reserve

- Take a ferry trip to visit Taronga Zoo

[Must-do] Catch the slow yellow ferry from Circular Quay to Manly to experience the most scenic views of Sydney Harbour

The Beaches in the Eastern Suburbs

- Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

- Laid-back bars, cafés, and boutique shops

- Watson's Bay + Doyle's Fish & Chips (for you British folk)

Amazing Spots Beyond Sydney

A few hours drive away

- Hunter Valley

- Blue Mountains

- Southern Highlands

A flight away

Byron Bay

Famous for its bohemian vibe, beaches, and surf culture. Great for yoga retreats, boutique shopping, and local markets

Airlie Beach & The Whitsundays

Gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef

Perfect for snorkeling, sailing trips, and tropical island hopping. Relaxed coastal vibe with beautiful scenery

Melbourne

Known for its arts, coffee culture, laneway bars, and food scene.

Visit Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, and the National Gallery of Victoria. Great day trips to the Yarra Valley wine region or the Great Ocean Road