Jasmine Crittenden, Author at Concrete Playground

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The Ten Best Beaches for Learning How to Surf Around Sydney

Surf's up, so dive in.

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The Best Waterfalls Near Sydney You Can Swim Under

Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to — nor the crammed Sydney beaches.

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The Best Coastal Camping Spots in NSW for 2025

Pitch your tent, then into the surf with you.

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The Ten Best Ocean Pools in Sydney for a Dip This Summer

Head to these stunning ocean pools to enjoy Sydney's best beaches, safe from rips and sharks.

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The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Australia

Wake up to the sound of waves at these incredible beachside campsites across Australia.

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The Most Spectacular Waterfalls to Visit Near Sydney

Don't stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to.

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Twelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland

You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.

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Sissy Ball

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney

The biggest vogue ball in the southern hemisphere is coming to Sydney Town Hall for Mardi Gras with a New Jersey ballroom legend providing the soundtrack.

Buy Tickets

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Ten Incredibly Epic Australian Beaches You Need to Swim in at Least Once in Your Life

We've got some of the most idyllic white-sanded and blue-hued beaches in the world — and these are the ones you should add to your bucket list.

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Seven Spots Where You Can Get Your Arts and Culture Fix in Parramatta

See large-scale sculptures, enjoy dinner and a show, or upskill your craft.

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Eight Places to Visit in Parramatta If You Consider Yourself a Bit of a History Buff

You'll find heritage-listed cottages, archaeological digs and maybe even a few ghosts.

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Eight Outdoor Weekend Activities to Do in Parramatta and Its Surrounds

Uncover an abundance of natural beauty in Parramatta, the dynamic river city.

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Ten Stellar Drink and Dining Spots to Check Out in Parramatta

Add these flashy cocktail bars, all-day diners and cosy family-run joints to your must-visit list.

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The Best Free Camping Spots Near Sydney

At these NSW campsites, all you need is enough money for snacks, wine and petrol to get you there (and back). Then you can just sit back and enjoy some of the state's greatest natural escapes.

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The Ten Best Bike Rides In and Around Sydney

From leisurely city bike rides to stunning bush climbs, here are Sydney's best spots to glide around on two wheels.

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Five Epic Multi-Day Hikes to Conquer Near Sydney

Pack a tent, water and lots of snacks and walk your way through the most beautiful parts of NSW during these multi-day hikes.

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The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Sydney

Sydney spots where both of you can sit and stay.

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The Best Places to See Sydney's Jacarandas Bloom This Spring

It's that time again — here's where to get a glimpse of Sydney's vibrant jacaranda trees in full bloom.

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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach

Waterside food and views worth a million bucks.

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Bar
Bert's

2 Kalinya Street, Newport

A decadent dining room and bar attached to Merivale's northern beaches pub.

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