Nature shapes everything in Sydney — from its light-filled architecture to its flavor-packed cuisine. The city’s iconic Opera House, inspired by seashells, is part of a skyline that blends striking modern design with reimagined older buildings all driven by innovation and sustainability.

That spirit is true for the city’s food scene as well. Whether you’re looking for a casual beachside bite or indulging in an upscale tasting menu, Sydney offers a vibrant blend of global influences and local ingredients sourced from nearby farms, fishermen and boutique wineries.

Let Sydney’s inspirational architecture and culinary delights lead you to your own nature-inspired experience.

Love Every Second of Sydney

From the harbour to the mountains, from the beach to the zoo, urban film maker Rob Whitworth takes you on a flow-motion tour of Sydney.

The Sydney Opera House | Engineering a Masterpiece

Featuring archival images from the actual construction (1959-1973), this documentary chronicles the design and construction of the world-famous Sydney Opera House, as told by the man who led the engineering team, Ove Arup.

The Opera House Project: Story of an Australian Icon

In this superb short documentary, learn the history, design and future of Sydney's most iconic structure.

Quay Quarter, Sydney

Completed in 2021, Quay Quarter Tower, a renovation and expansion of an existing building, contributed to the renewal of an entire neighborhood on Sydney’s waterfront. The tower won the prestigious International High-Rise award in 2022. In this special from Australian public television, learn how the building was renovated and see highlights about life in the area.

Why Sydney Banned Skyscrapers

The secret rule keeping Sydney short. And what could happen if the city changes the law.

Top 5 Cheap Eats in Sydney

From charcoal chicken to Halal snack pack, Mark Wiens offers a delicious day of food in the Australia city.

How to shuck an oyster

Wayne from the Sydney Fish Market explains how to tell the difference between Australia's two oyster varieties: the indigenous Sydney Rock (found principally in NSW) and the Pacific. He continues by showing how to shuck them yourself!

How One of Australia’s Best Restaurants Relies Entirely on Live-Fire Cooking

At Firedoor, in the stylish Sydney suburb of Surry Hills, chef-owner Lennox Hastie serves locally sourced ingredients—kangaroo, queen scallops and rib-eye—that are cooked with wood-fired grills and ovens.

Diverse shiraz from down under

Practically synonymous with Australia, Shiraz is the most well known varietal down under. Most people, however, know it as coming from one region and made in one style. But just as Australia is a far more diverse winemaking country than it's given credit for, so too is Aussie Shiraz. Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast contributing editor for Australia and New Zealand, talks with native Aussie Tim Harris, the owner of one of the greatest Australian cellars.

Australia's Food Revolution

BBC's Sheila Dillon finds out how Australia, a nation founded on the bulk export of cheese and meat, became one of the world's most exciting gastronomic destinations.

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