Sydney Transport – Air Road Rail & Water

Arriving in any new country can be daunting, though luckily the Sydney public transport system can get you from the airport to the centre of the city with minimal effort. Read on for information about each type of Sydney Transport – Air Road Rail and Water – or click on the link for more detailed information on each.

Sydney Airport Rail Link – Sydney Airport to Central Station

The Airport Rail Link runs directly from the International Airport Terminal through the Domestic Terminal at Sydney Airport to the City Circle train line stopping at Central, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard and Town Hall Stations in the city. The complete trip takes around 20 minutes with a train leaving on average every 10 minutes.

A range of ticket options apply from a single one-way ticket, CityHopper, group fares to Day Tripper tickets. A comprehensive brochure which includes all the ticket types and prices, timetable and rail map may be picked up free from any rail station. More information on this service in terms of Departure (leaving Sydney, pickup from your hotel, etc) and Arrival (direct transfer to your hotel)…

Sydney Buses

Sydney Buses provides regular bus services between the major interchanges of Sydney CBD, Wynyard, Circular Quay,Townhall, Central, North Sydney, St Leonards, Lane Cove, Epping, Macquarie Centre, Chatswood, Manly, Northern beaches, Burwood, Parramatta, Rockdale, Maroubra, Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, Sydney Airport and many more. Timetables, route maps, network maps, fare information, PrePay service information, and a guide to using the services are available from here.

Sydney Water Transport

Sydney Ferries operate throughout Sydney Harbour, its extensive network connecting 39 destinations and spanning approximately 37 kilometres from Parramatta in Sydney’s west, Manly in the north and Watsons Bay in the east.

Sydney Ferries enables visitors and Sydney-siders to experience an array of spectacular destinations and explore Sydney’s hidden treasures, which are scattered along Sydney Harbour’s foreshores, such as Balmain, Double Bay, Manly, Parramatta, Taronga Zoo and more.

Sydney Rail – Trains

Sydney’s underground railway, commonly referred to as the City Circle, provides an easy and inexpensive way of skirting around the main city area.

Because many of Sydney’s main tourist destinations and attractions are situated in this vicinity, the Circle represents the ideal way of getting around. You can get to Darling Harbour, a former dockside harbour that has been transformed into a major tourist spot, Circular Quay, the hub of ferry transport on Sydney Harbour, and The Rocks, the founding point for settlement in Australia and now a vibrant tourist region. There are six stations that form the main City Circle underground railway. They are (running clockwise): Central Railway Station, Townhall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St James and Museum.

CityRail

The CityRail network is one of the most cost effective, reliable and convenient ways to travel around Sydney and beyond, and covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions. Services begin around 4.00am – 5.00am in the morning and run till around midnight (later at some stations). After midnight, NightRide bus services operate in the Sydney suburban area.

CountryLink

Travelling long distances by train has been part of the Australian way of life for almost 150 years. CountryLink continues that tradition by carrying almost two million passengers every year to around 350 destinations in NSW, Queensland, the ACT and Victoria.

Metro Transport – Monorail & Light Rail

Metro Light Rail is Sydney’s newest transport system. Modern trams run from historic Central Station through vibrant Chinatown and Darling Harbour to the Star City Casino, the Sydney Fish Markets and Wentworth Park 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Information about services is available from: Metro Light Rail Infoline – 02 9285 5600

Sydney Monorail is a delightful experience for every tourist, offering a bird’s eye view of arguably the world’s most beautiful city, taking in the ‘must see’ hubs of Darling Harbour, Chinatown and the central shopping and business districts.

Click on the link here for more information about Sydney Transport – Air Road Rail and Water.

Sydney Festivals

Sydney is considered the cultural hub of Australia, and has some of the most diverse festivals throughout the year to prove it.

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras witnesses people from all over the world travel to Sydney to take part in and watch the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Pride March, while the Living in Harmony Festival, which runs for over a month, celebrates Sydney’s cultural diversity and is aimed at strengthening ties and shortening cultural divides.

For food and drink lovers, there is the NSW Wine Week – hosting outdoor performances and a plethora of fine wines from New South Wales’ 14 wine regions, or there’s the Feastability Food and Wine Festival, held in September every year, where you can experience the eclectic international cuisines of the Newtown precinct, along with Australian wines, boutique beers, bakers and ice-cream makers while you enjoy the free performances and festive atmosphere.

Add to these several huge music festivals such as the Big Day Out, Good Vibrations, St Jeromes Laneway Festival, and the Thredbo Blues Festival and Byron Bay Blues Festival, and you start to maybe get a small picture of what we’re talking about. To get the bigger picture, scroll down the list below, baring in mind that this is by no means an exhaustive list.

Annual Sydney Festivals

• Soundwave

• Sydney Festival
• Chinese New Year Festival
• Human Rights Film and Arts Festival Launch
• Narrabeen Summer Festival at Berry Reserve
• Big Day Out
• Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
• Good Vibrations
• NYE Outdoor Doof Experience
• St Jeromes Laneway Festival Sydney
• Classic & Wooden Boat Festival
• The Rocks Aroma Festival
• Thredbo Blues Festival
• South American Festival
• The Byron Underwater Festival
• Byron Bay Schoolies Week
• Springwood Foundation Day
• Illawarra Folk Festival at Bulli
• Grey Fergie Tractor Muster Bendemeer
• Cronulla Spring Festival
• Illawarra Jazz Club’s Annual Easter Festival
• St Patrick’s Day
• Byron Bay Bluesfest – Blues & Roots Music Festival
• Orange Christmas Street Festival
• Sydney Writers’ Festival
• Manly Jazz Festival
• Surry Hills Festival
• Sydney Future Music Festival
• ConFest
• Ironfest
• Coastfest
• Moon Festival Chinese Garden
• Dingofest
• Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival
• Farm Sunday at Belgenny Farm
• Primo Italiano Festival
• Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival
• World Shakuhachi Festival
• Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts
• Wintersun Rock n Roll Revival Festival
• Mind Body Spirit Festival
• UTS in-fusion festival
• Under The Blue Moon Festival
• Liquid Architecture
• Blue Mountains Festival of Folk Blues and Roots
• Live Green
• The World Shakuhachi Festival
• Milton Settlers Fair
• Country Energy Mulga Bill Festival
• Australia Day in Gloucester
• GPA Swim-in and Military Vehicle Rally
• Australian National Goanna Pulling Competition
• Chinese New Year Festival
• Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival
• Timbertown Steam Festival
• Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing
• FreshArt Festival
• Australia Day in Cooma
• Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)
• Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
• Danks Street Festival
• Dog On The Tuckerbox Festival
• The Bowraville Hinterland Festival
• Jerilderie Letter Event
• Jacaranda Festival
• Goulburn City Of Roses – Annual Rose Show
• Crookwell Country Festival
• Gilgandra Cooee Festival
• Tallong Apple Festival
• Annual Goulburn Lilac City Festival
• Hunter Valley Steamfest
• Irish Woolfest
• National Maritime Festival
• Snowy River Festival
• Illawarra Scottish Fair
• Telstra Countrywide Sapphire City Festival
• Australia Day in Ballina Shire
• Festival of the Sun
• Dubbo Jazz Festival
• Annual Gathering of the Clans in Toukley
• August Rock by the River Festival
• Sydney Harbour Week
• Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
• ArtFEST
• Wakakirri National Story Festival
• National Trust Heritage Festival
• Vibe Alive
• Hazelbrook and Woodford Garden Festival
• 2PK Parkes Country Music Spectacular
• Culcairn Heritage Festival
• Australian Springtime Flora Festival
• Spring into Corrimal
• Millers Point Festival
• Turning Wave Irish Festival
• Festival in the Forest
• Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music
• Wagga Wagga Jazz and Blues Festival
• Bowral Tulip Time
• Moorambilla Festival
• Walk on the Wild Side Festival
• Red Desert Live!
• Berry Gardens Festival
• Corowa Festival Of Dance
• Tweed River Festival
• Festival of the Stars
• Myall River Festival
• Griffith Festival of Gardens
• Bathurst Spring Spectacular
• Picton Show
• Leura Gardens Festival
• Darling Harbour Fiesta
• Terrigal Food and Wine Festival
• Applause Street Theatre and Buskers Festival
• Port of Echuca’s Heritage Steam Festival
• Moree Multicultural Festival
• Deni Play on the Plains Festival & World Record Ute Muster
• Viva La Gong Festival
• Booligal Sheep Races
• Hyne Tumbafest
• Ferragosto
• Malaysia Fest – MFest
• Children’s Festival
• The Great Escape Music Festival
• Live Green for Children
• Trunkey Creek Annual Wool and Horse Festival
• Festival of the Winds
• Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival
• Fleadh Nua Festival of Traditional Irish Music Song and Dance
• Peak Hill Spit and Spud Ulysses Motorcycle Event
• Taralga Heritage Rally
• Ballina Rivafest
• V Festival
• Australia Day in Bombala
• Back to Bowra Hinterland Festival
• Sydney Children’s Festival
• Don’t DIS My ABILITY
• Kogarah Fair & Charity Bed Race
• State of Play – Australian Poetry Now – The Australian Poetry Festival
• Verge Arts Festival
• Chalk Urban Art Festival
• Shoal Bay Jazz Wine & Food Festival
• Sydney Architecture Festival
• Oatley Lions Village Festival
• smARTarts Festival
• Earthdance Sydney
• Glebe Music Festival
• Carnival of the Pines
• Oaks 150th Anniversary
• Port Macquarie Heritage Festival
• Central Coast Country Music Festival
• Maitland Busking Festival
• Maclean Highland Gathering
• Batlow Apple Blossom Festival
• Riverboats Jazz Food and Wine Festival
• Tuggerah Lake Mardi Gras Festiva and Ducks for Bucks
• Monaro Wool And Wood Festival
• Cathedral Week at St Saviours
• Campbelltown City Show
• Blessing of the Fleet Tuncurry
• Thirlmere Festival of Steam
• Thredbo Jazz Festival
• Hunter Christmas Festival
• This Is Not Art Festival
• Warragamba Dam Fest
• Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake
• Womens Room – EarthSpirit Festival and Exhibition
• Port Stephens Country Music Festival
• Australian Blues Music Festival
• Camden Haven Music Festival
• Folk in the Foothills
• Oktoberfest at Buttai Barn
• Flowing Festival
• Australia Day in Gunnedah
• Numeralla Folk Festival
• Ulladulla Blessing Of The Fleet Festival
• Australian Great Goat Racing Championships
• Australian Billy Cart Championships
• Thredbo Winter Opening Weekend
• Rainbow Visions Festival
• Old Bar Beach Festival
• Autumn Colours
• Goulburns Heritage and Roses Festival
• Campbelltown City Festival of Fishers Ghost
• Ballina Shire Australia Day Celebrations
• Fete of the Earth
• Tamworth Country Music Festival
• Tullamore Irish Festival
• Ceilidh at Segenhoe Inn
• Silver City Show
• Manly Arts Festival
• Family Fun Fest at Richmond Vale Railway Museum
• John OBrien Bush Festival
• Gunning Explodes in Spring
• Big Scrub Rainforest Day
• Walcha Garden Festival
• WPS Bathurst Motor Festival
• Gundaroo Bush Festival
• Australia Day in Narrandera
• St Marys Spring Festival
• Australia Day in Newcastle
• Mattara – Festival of Newcastle
• Australia Day at the National Maritime Museum
• Earth Festival
• Snake Gully Cup Festival
• Mid North Coast Bellydance Festival
• Bundanoon Highland Gathering
• Australian Olympic Team Homecoming Parade
• Palmers Lane Festival
• Ivy Street Party
• Korea Sparkling Festival
• Ritmo Brazilian Festival
• Sydney Region Music Festival
• Danks Street Festival
• Musica Viva Festival
• Slow Summer
• Reportage Festival Weekend
• Global Gathering
• Freshwater Festival of Chamber Music
• Australia Day in Temora
• Australia Day in Glenbrook
• Woolbrook Festival
• Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival
• Walcha Festival and Westpac Teams Mountain Bike Challenge
• Waratah Festival – Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
• CMC Rocks the Snowys
• Oktoberfest
• Barham Balladeers & Country Music Festival
• Peats Ridge
• Barham Jazz Festival
• Splash Festival
• Newtown Festival
• Australia Day on The Rocks
• Mardi Gras Parade and Party
• Summer Gay Day
• Riverbeats
• Australia Day in Wagga Wagga
• Australia Day in Oberon
• Boys of Summer Tour
• Crank Under 18s Summer Festival
• All Tomorrow’s Parties
• Sydney Living in Harmony Festival
• Ministry of Sound NYD
• World Culture Concert & Arts Festival
• Social Summer Festival – Toukley
• Australia Day Fair

So I think you get what I’m saying. It’s pretty much a given that there’s a festival taking place every minute somewhere in Sydney. Visit this Sydney festivals page for more information on the any of the festivals above and for a list of festivals throughout the year.

OnlySydney Homepage

The OnlySydney Homepage is packed with bite-sized tastes of its overall content: the latest events in Sydney (such as performances, Sydney businesses and organisations, reference guides to trivia and information, as well as local news, upcoming exhibitions and events for the day.

Know exactly what you’re looking for in OnlySydney? Scroll down the right-hand side of the screen to the search bar, enter your query and you’ll be taken to the page.

Vaguely looking? On the left hand side is a list of OnlySydney‘s extensive categories. The A to Z of Sydney, and by that we mean A to Z: everything from Accommodation to Zoos.

OnlySydney – What’s On Sydney Calendar

The OnlySydney What’s On Sydney Calendar lets you know what you’ll be doing 5 months from now.

Jump onto the What’s On Sydney Calendar and we’ll let you know. Or if you’re thinking’s more short term, say tomorrow or next weekend, OnlySydney can accommodate. Search today’s events, tomorrow’s events, or events for the day after. You pick the day, and the What’s On Sydney Calendar will tell you what’s on.

The What’s On Sydney Calendar is loaded with upcoming events enough to see you through all of this year and well into the next! Performances, gigs, art and museum exhibitions, markets, seminars, workshops, the list goes on…

Sydney art and photo exhibitions

Sydney art and photo exhibitions are on throughout Sydney and outer suburbs all year round, and OnlySydney has a constantly updating list. There’s nothing like a relaxing stroll through an exhibition or opening to feed the soul and creative spirit, and in Sydney there is no shortage.

Sydney smARTarts Festival

The Sydney smARTarts Festival, held annually in April, is Sydney’s largest youth oriented one-day arts and culture festival, giving creative young people the opportunity opportunity to share their talents with the Sydney community.

The day is packed with free art workshops, live art, installations and demos, and the increasingly popular Design Art Market, selling handmade creations from jewellery and accessories to paintings, all by local crafty kids.

Art and About 2009

2009 marks the eighth anniversary of Sydney’s biggest public art festival, Art & About.

Over three weeks in October the talents of emerging and established Australian and international artists will be displayed in a series of vibrant exhibitions and events in the streets, public spaces and galleries across the City of Sydney. This is an event not to be missed by any art-lover.

Changeable Art

Changeable Art is a dynamic art space open in the North Sydney Community Centre, operating on the second Saturday of each month, and has given a voice to over 100 artists since it’s inception in 2007.

The program gives emerging and established artists and designers a place to stage their works/designs without the pressure of a commercial gallery, and coincides with the North Sydney Market, so after you’ve finished admiring the pieces, you can cross the road to browse through the stalls.

Art in the Park

Located in Hindmarsh Park, Art in the Park showcases local works created by local artist every 2nd Sunday of the month.

Artists are on hand working on new paintings and are available to answer questions and explain their paintings.

Art4Aid Art Exhibition

For 2 weeks in June, World Vision presents the annual Art4Aid exhibition in the beautiful Birrung gallery.

This exhibition brings together entries from individuals under 25 years of age themes related to the humanitarian efforts of World Vision. Get along to see this powerful display of young artists work in the beautiful surrounds of Birrung Gallery.

Annual Arts and Craft Fair

This is the Quota International Club of Alstonville-Wollongbar Annual Arts and Craft Fair, and offers approximately 65 quality Arts and Craft items on display and for sale.

Affordable art for under $100 by local artists, along with demonstrations, workshops, major raffles, spot raffle and special events and activities for the whole family.

Meroogal Women’s Art Prize

Held at the end of August, the Meroogal Women’s Art Prize 11th Annual Exhibition showcases the entries focusing on the shared experiences of all women in shaping identity and on the values and traits they have inherited and passed along to their own families.

Art After Hours at Art Gallery of NSW

The Art Gallery of New South Wales extends its opening hours to 9pm on Wednesdays.

The late Wednesday night opening features a free events program with films, talks, performances, food and wine, alongside the exhibitions, with a Complimentary Bus from the Gallery to Martin Place every 15 minutes, from 7.15pm until after the last film.

Mosman Photography Exhibition

The Mosman Photography Exhibition offers selected works ranging from amateur and professional to studio works and direct photo journalism to digital photography.

A plate of raw & real talent with 120 photographs hand-picked out of 470 entries from four different categories (primary students, secondary students, teachers and professionals) the Mosman Photography Exhibition is an outstanding display of the multitude of talent Sydneysiders offer the world of photography.

Visit this Sydney art and photo exhibitions page for more information on these and other exhibitions on now and throughout the year.

Sydney mens clothing stores

If you’re looking for Sydney mens clothing stores, OnlySydney has a great list of stores throughout the CBD and suburbs, everything from formal mens clothing to big mens clothing. Here’s what the OnlySydney website has to offer…

All The Rage Formal Wear
Quality and Style. Our objective at All The Rage is to help make your special occasion as memorable as possible with our wide range of quality designer labels including silks and satins and menswear in lightweight cool wool.

Big Guy Online
An Australian website for Big Australians! Big guy online is an Australian based company that services the Australian mainland (that includes Tassie… we have not forgot you guys!)

Big Guys Australia Fashion House Pty Ltd
Specialising in Big Size Menswear Only Big Guys Australia offer a large selection of clothing in a wide range of larger sizes. Our size range starts from 3XL – 18XL (117cm-46″ to 183cm-72″) Big Guys Australia also offer a made to measure service.

Boston Online
Menswear, footwear and formal wear. Boston Design & Accessories. Special online discounts apply. Shawl – Single breasted dinner suits, white double breasted Tuxedos. New Jersey – Single breasted suit with lapels.

Brent Wilson
“My intention is to create compelling designs. Quality and pride in workmanship are the corner stones, and the incubator for my creativity”.

Bridal Collections For Men
Bridal Collections introduces our new Mens Range Service Option By Appointment Kind Italian Accessory Bow Ties Cravats Suits Vests Payment Concern Rentals fro all age groups.

Casa Adamo Menswear
Casa Adamo established 1970 and one of Sydney’s finest bespoke tailors. For over 30 years Casa Adamo has achieved the highest standards in personalised hand tailoring and menswear. Finest Tailored Menswear.

Claussens Menswear
Claussens Menswear is an award winning menswear store specialising in big mens clothing. We are a family owned business and have been operating in the wollongong area since 1938. Have a browse through our web site…

Colorado
You can visit the Colorado store via the OnlySydney weblink or in person at Macarthur Square Shopping Cntr, Gilchrist Drv, Campbelltown.

Connor
Connor is Australia’s newest menswear retail brand. For the first time Australian men have a stylish range of menswear designed specifically for them, in a store environment that is relaxed & friendly, without the hype and hard sell of many teen-oriented stores.

DUGG – Down Under Guys Gear
Down Under Guys Gear is Australia’s leading online mens underwear store. We are based in Sydney Australia and have been shipping men’s underwear worldwide for over 5 years.

Essential Man
Essential Man is an Australian-owned and operated brand with 18 stores Australia-wide. Our purpose? Simply, to make it easy for you to express your personal style throughout your life while offering the best possible value and quality.

Ferrari Formal
Ferrari Is Confidence. Simple as that. You know the brand, so you know what to expect. Located at Jean Fox Building, 21 Argyle St, Parramatta.

Formal Image
Formal Image take pride in dressing some of Sydney’s most discerning gentlemen. Along with our renowned selection in hire suits and accessories, we also offer made to measure and a selection of retail suits and accessories.

Galward Trading Pty Ltd
Trading Alias: Manchester Madness Wholesalers of Manchester, Menswear & Ladieswear. Please browse through our site and find out more about our products and business. We are sure we can service your needs.

Gloster Shirts Pty Ltd
Gloster began making shirts way back in 1945, when the company was founded by the Grant family. Mr Grant chose to name his new company, after the exploits of the famous Gloster Meteor, which became the RAF’s first operational jet aircraft in March 5th 1845. Visit their website via the OnlySydney website for more information.

Gloweave
Gloweave designs, sources, manufactures and merchandises men’s and women’s clothing. Established as a shirt specialist, in 2003 Gloweave expanded into coordinated womenswear. Today, Gloweave is known for its innovation and quality of clothing.

HEDJA Tailors
HEJDA custom made bespoke shirts are hand made by the shirt maker who personally meets with you, they are much more than just a made to measure business shirt. HEJDA, German 4th generation Shirtmaker, takes your measurements and fits your shirt-bo Read more..

Henry Buck
Henry Buck with stores in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne ensure you will receive an exceptional experience and a long lasting satisfaction.

Herringbone
Fittingly released to compliment the brand’s 10-year anniversary, Herringbone, whose range is conceived in Sydney, presents a landmark Summer 2007 collection that channels modern Mediterranean grace and Italian post-war sartorial splendour.

Hughes Clothing Company
Menswear & Specialising In Big Mens Sizes Up To 17XL Hughes Clothing Company is a long established business in the Bankstown City area. Brian and Gai have more than 60 years combined experience in the industry.

J. H. Cutler
Situated in the heart of Sydney’s CBD J. H. Cutler, Australia’s finest bespoke tailor, has provided bespoke tailoring and shirt making services to discerning gentlemen throughout Australia and across the world for over 125 years.

Juvenis
Juvenis is a hot new t-shirt and sleepwear label available online at www.juvenisclothing.com. We make small amounts of each design so we can change our styles frequently. Grab a shirt off our website and rest easy that you wont see 8 other people wearing the same.

Kingsize Big and Tall (Online)
Kingsize Big and Tall commenced business in 1972 with the opening of their first Extra Large size store in Inglewood Western Australia and have since gone interstate.

Looksmart Alterations
1 Million Delighted Customers. 1 Hour Service. Evening Wear – Leather. The name on the letter says LookSmart. But you probably know us by our old name, CityWide Alterations. So why the ‘alteration’, so to speak?

Lords Formal Wear – Exclusive to Myers
Special occasions deserve special attention. Choose a Lords suit and be confident in the knowledge that you look your best.

RAC Australia
Our online and Caringbah store specialises in bridesmaid dresses, evening dresses, formal wear and couture gowns for the girls and grooms men’s suits, shirts and accessories for the boys.

Ron Bennett Big Mens Clothing
Clothing For The Significant Man – Shop Online Ron Bennett has a distinctive niche in the market. It offers high quality branded men’s clothing and accessories from many of the world’s leading labels.

Spurling Formal Wear
One Of Australia’s Largest Formalwear Companies.

Stanley Johns
Stanley Johns has a wide range of big men’s clothing, offering sizes from boys wear up to 6XL. Established in 1964, Stanley Johns Menswear offers clothing from the leading brands, including Lonsdale, Coast Clothing, Lee Jeans, Mish Mash, Bauhaus and more.

Suiting You
Perfectly Suiting You… Woolongong’s leading men’s formal hire specialist and leading kilt hire specialist.Wedding Gowns Bridesmaids Mother Of The Bride Suit Hire and Sales Evening Wear Formals Custom Made Dresses Best Prices Guaranteed!

Ties ‘n’ Cuffs
Ties ‘n’ Cuffs is an online shop for Cufflinks, Silk Ties, Men’s Neck Ties and Personalized Cuff Links. Ties’n'Cuffs provides a helpful, safe and hassle free online shopping experience for customers to purchase brand name ties and cufflinks at gre Read more..

Tom Dick & Harry
Tom Dick & Harry is an Australian-Sydney based fashion label established in 2004 by Creative Director/Designer Faydi Saddik.

TRIBE Underwear
TRIBE Underwear designs and manufactures stylish and sophisticated men’s underwear for the fashion concious guy. 100% Australian designed and made from beautiful fabrics taking men’s underwear to a new level.

Van Heusen
Van Heusen shirts were imported in small quantities from England from the 1930′s and a manufacturing plant was established in Melbourne in the mid 60′s to meet the growing demand for the brand here in Australia.

Vince Maloney & Co
Just across Elizabeth Street from the green of Hyde Park, tucked neatly between Tattersall’s Club and Sheraton-on-the -Park, Arthur, Peter and some professional friends enjoy themselves and their customers in a very different sort of men’s clothing style…

For address, phone number and more information on any of the above Sydney men’s clothing stores, head to OnlySydney and visit their personal profile.

Sydney art and craft and general markets

Sydneysiders love a market, and every weekend hundreds of art and craft and general markets pop up throughout Sydney and NSW where local artisans gather to sell their wares and give hunters and collectors of every sort the chance to rifle through tables of bargains and treasures.

The Sydney Opera House Market is a great day out for the family at the iconic Sydney Opera House, overlooking one of the world’s most beautiful harbours. This market presents an eclectic collection of quality handmade Australian arts and crafts, sold by the artisan who is always happy to chat about their wares. It’s held every Sunday and holds approximately 40 stalls.

The Lismore Car Boot Monthly Market is held on the first and third Sunday of every month. It’s held in the undercover car park of Lismore Shopping Square, which means it will never be spoiled by bad weather. It features stalls of art and craft as well as local produce, so you can restock the fridge while treasure hunting.

The Riverwood Car Boot Sale & Trash ‘N’ Treasure Market is a regular monthly feature (3rd Saturday of the month) from 8am to 1pm, selling household goods and knick-knacks.

Bargain Hunting Tips:

When it comes to bargain hunting, there are two methods guaranteed to yield great results: the Early-Bird method, and the Late-Comer method.

The Early-Bird method involves arriving as the stallholders are unpacking and setting up, and rifling through their wares as they do so. The drawback here is that they know you’re there hunting for the valuables and might not be very friendly. It’s early in the morning, don’t forget, and they’re busy. This method allows you to beat all other bargain hunters, though, which means you’re first in and, in the case of clothes hunting, best dressed!

The Late-Comer method (my favourite, as it involves a sleep in) involves arriving late and staying ’til closing, when the stallholders are packing up. Often they won’t want to have to load all their goods up and take them home again, and so are willing (often desperate) to get rid of it all. I’ve picked up many a treasure for under a dollar this way, including an antique typewriter for 50c. I don’t use it, but it’s a great ornament on our hallway cabinet and makes me look much more “learned” than I really am

These are, of course, just a few of the many art, craft and general markets occurring weekly throughout Sydney and NSW. Visit this art, craft and general markets guide for a more detailed list to find one tailored to what you’re looking for.