Hobby trips

Sydney Airport’s official, renovated spotting lookout under the control tower, with two raised areas, parking and grass to sit on. Visit before the sun gets low; for international arrivals, the 16R landing spot is best 06:00–11:00.

A restoration society with a Qantas Boeing 747-400 you can tour, including the cockpit or a wing walk, and a Super Constellation. On TARMAC Days, the second Friday to Sunday of each month, more aircraft are opened up.

A Victorian arcade whose upper floors hold Australian designer boutiques.

Sydney’s fashion neighbourhood, with Australian labels along Oxford Street and William Street.

Held every Saturday in the grounds of Paddington Uniting Church, with local designers, vintage and jewellery stalls.

The 1909 sandstone building with Australian, Aboriginal and European collections. Free general entry.

SANAA’s light pavilions stepping down to the harbour; don’t miss the underground Tank gallery.

Australian contemporary art in an art deco building on Circular Quay; café terrace with harbour views.

Jørn Utzon’s sails, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Book the guided tour to see inside.

Walk across for free on the eastern footway, or book the climb for the view.

Jean Nouvel’s towers with vertical gardens and a cantilevered heliostat.

The 1909 sandstone building with Australian, Aboriginal and European collections. Free general entry.

SANAA’s light pavilions stepping down to the harbour; don’t miss the underground Tank gallery.

Australian contemporary art in an art deco building on Circular Quay; café terrace with harbour views.