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Sydney Greeters are enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers who enjoy showing off their city and providing an insider’s orientation to Sydney for visitors.

With no pre-set itineraries, your Sydney Greeter will take you on a personalised Greet of the city's (hidden) treasures, some of which might not be found on any tourist maps. We welcome visitors from all over the world. Our organisation aims to help you experience Sydney and encourage understanding of Australian culture & people. Visitors will leave with a better appreciation of the diversity of Sydney. All Greets can be fully customised based on your time, interests, level of mobility and language. To get to know Sydney personally, request your free Sydney Greeter.

*** Sydney Greeters is proud member of the International Greeter Association with more than 100 independent Greeter programs worldwide. ***

15/09/2026

Yoshi, a greeter visiting from Tokyo, arrived in Sydney with a long wish list. Our local greeter Michele took on the challenge! Together they ticked off many things on that list, and Michele also helped Yoshi map out where else to go during his next few days in Sydney. First stop was the State Library of NSW - museum, art gallery and library all in one - where they found the smallest book in the collection (just 5mm high) and the oldest (around 2000 BC). From there, a stroll through Martin Place, a visit to the ornate Macquarie Bank building, then on to the Strand Arcade, a bookshop and the LEGO Store, before lunch in The Rocks. Michele said goodbye to Yoshi at the Museum of Contemporary Art, leaving him to visit the gallery and then continue exploring the city over the coming days.

13/09/2026

Luckily, Céline and Luc, guests from Québec, were up for quite a walk – as Josephine took them on a tour of the city to find some amazing modern architecture. First stop was a view of the W Hotel – which is known as The Ribbon for its lovely curved outline. Other highlights included the Darling Square Library, in the shape of a bird’s nest – and the Frank Gehry building at the University of Technology, which has been described as a "squashed brown paper bag"! Their final destination was the Art Gallery of NSW to look at the new building with its sheer glass walls – and to enjoy a well-earned drink in the Members Lounge!

11/09/2026

Loretta met Steven from the U.K. outside the Gadigal Metro Station at Town Hall and they decided to head to Bondi to walk the coastal path to Coogee. They took a bus to the beach on the most glorious spring day in Sydney where the ocean was an aqua blue along with a bluebird sky. Steven was impressed by all the well paved and marked walkways. The number of toilets along this route intrigued him. He said that one is hard pressed to find a public loo in London and its environs. Natural wind carvings of the sandstone along this scenic route were also greatly admired. After a coffee stop at Tamarama with bodies baking everywhere, they continued to Coogee Beach. Sydney certainly sparkled for Steven.

10/09/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL GREETERS DAY FROM SYDNEY

Sydney Greeters celebrated International Greeters Day 2026 in style. Appreciation goes to the Museum of Illusions management for welcoming us to this quirky and interesting attraction where our volunteers viewed each other from a completely new perspective! 😂 Sydney-siders do love a brunch, so following our fun-filled hour at the Museum, we moved on to devour a delicious banquet at the Eternity Cafe in Town Hall Square. A big thank you to Greeters Bill and Cecily for organising this wonderful combination of events. We wish everyone associated with the International Greeter organisation (greeters and guests past, present and future) a very happy International Greeters’ Day. May there be many more!!!

09/09/2026

Greeter Sarah and New Yorker Jenny started their day at Sydney Olympic Park where they had coffee in the Abattoir Heritage Precinct before pausing at the huge disc which forms part of Australia’s biggest collection of large-scale, site-specific urban art. En route to Bicentennial Park they were delighted to see black swans and eels in Lake Belvedere and, tucked in a tree hollow, a sleeping possum! Then boarding a train to Burwood - named the coolest suburb in Australia and 16th globally in 2025 by Time Out - they explored the community library, vibrant laneways and Chinatown. Next stop was the Cahill Walkway in Circular Quay with its stunning views of ferries, the bridge, and the Opera House. After viewing one of the Harbour’s newest swimming spots, Marrinawi Cove, they returned to The Rocks. What a great day!

07/09/2026

Brian came to Sydney to run the marathon and arrived with his friends Cal and RJ, all originally from Philadelphia. With Joseph they explored the Marrickville neighbourhood, starting with an acknowledgement of county along the banks of the historic Cooks River. He shared some of the indigenous and colonial history of Sydney and they visited interesting churches and the award winning local Library which integrates contemporary design with the conserved elements of the heritage hospital building. The multicultural shops and restaurants in urban Marrickville are always interesting. The Greet ended with a Patio Pale Ale (and a Gin and Lime Spider for RJ .. including ice-cream of course) together with specials from The Lucky Prawn menu at the Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre. Good company became good friends.

06/09/2026

Spring is right on time in coastal areas of Sydney right now and nature is showing off its colourful wildflowers visited by butterflies and lots of dragonflies this year .. much more welcome than the usual Aussie ‘flies’ 😂🌾🦋🐉🪰

04/09/2026

Cecily recently met up with Marius from Germany, who was in town for the Sydney Marathon. The city was buzzing with runners who had flown in from all over the world. Greeter and guest ambled down from Potts Point to Woolloomooloo with Marius noting Harry's Cafe de Wheels for a post-race meal. They followed the path to Mrs Macquarie's Chair, taking in an impressive ceremony on a naval aircraft carrier en route. After wandering the Botanic Gardens, it was on to Macquarie Street to check out the interesting colonial sandstone buildings. The greet finished with lunch at "Dumplings and Momos in the Laneway" in Temperance Lane. A great day out!

03/09/2026

Edan and Mike arrived early morning after a long direct flight from Dallas, gearing up for the Sydney Marathon. Rather than taking a rest, they met Bill near Town Hall and headed off toward Circular Quay. Along the way, they took in some popular sights, including Macquarie Place, home to the anchor of the First Fleet flagship, HMS Sirius—a spot with plenty of history to discuss. Wanting to venture beyond the typical tourist spots, they hopped on a ferry to Cremorne Point, enjoying magnificent views of the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge along the way. From there, they took a lovely walk down to the Mosman Rowers Club to recharge before catching the ferry back to Circular Quay and heading to their hotel for some well-deserved rest.

01/09/2026

Recently, Stewart welcomed Allison, Patrick, Natalie and Ann Marie from the USA. First they viewed the under‑floor city model at Customs House which provided an introduction to Sydney’s layout and key landmarks and then proceeded to the Opera House. The group’s engagement with the site’s architectural story added meaningful context to their visit. Later they continued across the Cahill Expressway to The Rocks and onward to Observatory Hill Park with its panoramic views across the Harbour. The outing concluded with a walk to the Royal Botanic Garden, including a brief stop at the State Library to view the beautiful Reading Room.

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Sydney, NSW
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https://internationalgreeter.org/destinations/sydney

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