Image credits
All 186 photos on this site are real photographs from Pixabay, used under the Pixabay Content License and hosted on our own server. Thank you to every photographer below.
Graphics such as the sail shells, the bridge arch lines, the sandstone bands, the drawing on the About page, the icons and the illustrated cards are drawn in code by us. We use no AI-generated images.
The home page (17)
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A wide view over the forested Jamison Valley with sandstone cliffs, the Three Sisters small in the distance, and gum trees in front. Photo by Bin_Suyardi on Pixabay -
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A green lawn with tall gum trees and the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind, seen from the park beside the Opera House. Photo by LeutherCommerce on Pixabay -
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A koala resting in the fork of a eucalyptus tree among gum leaves against a blue sky. Photo by ThierryBEUVE on Pixabay -
The Sydney Opera House lit up at night, seen from the forecourt with the Monumental Steps on the right. Photo by PatricioHurtado on Pixabay -
The white shells of the Sydney Opera House seen close up from the harbour-side walkway on a bright day. Photo by hyeok10_12 on Pixabay -
A green-and-gold Manly ferry crossing Sydney Harbour, seen from above. Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
The lit-up Sydney city skyline reflected in the harbour at blue hour, seen from Milsons Point with the edge of the Harbour Bridge on the right. Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
The Sydney Opera House seen from the water of Sydney Harbour in late afternoon sun, its white shells on the sandstone podium in front of the steel arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, under a clear blue sky Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay -
The Sydney skyline and Opera House at dusk across the calm harbour under a purple and orange sky. Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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A koala sitting in the fork of a tree trunk at Taronga Zoo, Sydney (tagged Taronga Zoo), portrait format. Photo by jongjoonmoon on Pixabay -
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Harbour & city sights (49)
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Sandstone blocks on the harbour shore at Barangaroo, with the Harbour Bridge in the distance Photo by rachmadaryw on Pixabay -
A glass of beer seen from above on a rustic wooden table. Photo by Lernestorod on Pixabay -
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A vintage biplane flying with a trail of white smoke behind it Photo by A_Different_Perspective on Pixabay -
Circular Quay with ferries on the water and the Harbour Bridge behind Photo by RecipesLive on Pixabay -
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A small cruise boat on Sydney Harbour passing the Sydney Opera House Photo by CatherinePB on Pixabay -
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The steel arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge under dramatic clouds and blue sky Photo by dwickerham on Pixabay -
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The lit Sydney Harbour Bridge at night seen from a lamp-lit waterfront path on the north shore, with a palm and the sandstone pylon. Photo by propertysold on Pixabay -
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge lit up at night over the water, with light projections on its pylons and North Sydney behind. Photo by wimkantona on Pixabay -
The Sydney Harbour Bridge from the Walsh Bay wharves at Dawes Point: the arch and the two granite pylons at its southern end, above the old pier buildings, on a sunny day with cloud Photo by ralfskysegel on Pixabay -
The Sydney Harbour Bridge on a sunny day, seen from the shore with a palm tree in front Photo by GoodGuyPaul on Pixabay -
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge lit purple during a light festival, with beams of light in the night sky Photo by Squirrel_photos on Pixabay -
Sightseeing boats and a ferry crossing Sydney Harbour in front of the Opera House on a sunny day. Photo by horstmueller_HH on Pixabay -
A humpback whale breaching in front of a dark, stormy sky Photo by Three-shots on Pixabay -
A humpback whale breaching out of a grey sea, one long white flipper in the air Photo by shadowfaxone on Pixabay -
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A kayak with two paddlers far out on still water in soft morning light Photo by wal_172619 on Pixabay -
A small kayak on calm water near a rocky shore, with the sun low on the horizon Photo by kordi_vahle on Pixabay -
A lone kayaker as a dark shape on still water under a pale sky Photo by aftertrace on Pixabay -
The sails of the Sydney Opera House lit in blue patterns at night Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
The Sydney Opera House lit up at dusk, seen across the harbour water Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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The Sydney Opera House lit up at night, with the Harbour Bridge behind Photo by propertysold on Pixabay -
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The Sydney Opera House on a sunny day, with a small boat on the blue harbour Photo by Taschengeld on Pixabay -
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A view from above over Sydney's inner west, with a cable bridge across the water Photo by monikawl999 on Pixabay -
Sydney's city towers seen from above, with the harbour behind under a cloudy sky Photo by kyerim-che on Pixabay -
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Sydney Harbour seen from a green headland, with sailing boats, the city skyline and the Harbour Bridge in the distance Photo by yeonhwa510 on Pixabay -
A gravel path curving across green lawn past paperbark trees in Centennial Park, Sydney. Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
Sydney Central Station platforms at dusk with two yellow trains and the sandstone clock tower behind. Photo by AndyLeungHK on Pixabay -
The Sydney Opera House with the Harbour Bridge behind it at dusk, seen across the water from the Mrs Macquarie's Chair side. Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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The underside of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at night, with the lit city across the water Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
The sandstone sea cliffs at The Gap near Watsons Bay with waves below and houses on the clifftop. Photo by Wolfgang_P_aus_E on Pixabay -
Beaches, wildlife & nights out (48)
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A plate of golden fried arancini rice balls with a dip Photo by tifanitopan on Pixabay -
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Four beers in small glasses on a wooden board, seen from above Photo by harassevarg on Pixabay -
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The north end of Bondi Beach with houses on the hill above the sand Photo by HannahChen on Pixabay -
Sandstone cliffs above the sea near Bondi, with houses on the headland Photo by mariellaobialero on Pixabay -
Steel brewing tanks and pipes inside a brewery Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay -
The waterfront promenade at Circular Quay at night, with lamps and lit towers Photo by wimkantona on Pixabay -
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Rocks and waves on the coast at Coogee at sunrise Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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Darling Harbour in the evening, with lit restaurants along the waterfront and boats at the quay Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
The lit-up city skyline at night, reflected in the water Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
A dark mirrored room filled with hundreds of small coloured lights that repeat into the distance. Photo by superaaronx2001 on Pixabay -
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A giraffe stretching its long neck in front of green trees Photo by herbert2512 on Pixabay -
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge on a cloudy day, with a ferry below Photo by ralfskysegel on Pixabay -
The Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge lit up at night, seen from the Opera House forecourt Photo by wimkantona on Pixabay -
Sydney Harbour at night with boats on the water, the city lights and the Harbour Bridge in the distance Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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A koala resting with its eyes closed on a tree branch Photo by PixelAnarchy on Pixabay -
A grey koala holding a branch and eating gum leaves Photo by OliveiraTP on Pixabay -
A koala sitting in the fork of a gum tree Photo by BeckyTregear on Pixabay -
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A cup of green matcha latte with a heart in the foam Photo by dungthuyvunguyen on Pixabay -
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An empty cobbled street at night lit by old street lamps, with an old pub at the far end. Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay -
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The Sydney Opera House on the harbour, with a small ferry on the water Photo by horstmueller_HH on Pixabay -
A small pie with a golden pastry lid on a slate board Photo by tehzeebrokhri on Pixabay -
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A surfer paddling on a board in clear blue water, seen from above Photo by kirildobrev on Pixabay -
A surfer in a wetsuit wading into white waves with a board Photo by analogicus on Pixabay -
Surfers walking on a beach below tall sandstone cliffs Photo by lamorimfotografia on Pixabay -
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Sydney's city skyline across the harbour on a clear day, with Sydney Tower rising on the left among the CBD towers. Photo by NatasaInsightMagazine on Pixabay -
A wooden tall ship moored at a wharf in Sydney under a cloudy sky Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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Day trips & planning (46)
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A paddle of five beers on a board; small printed glass marks not legible as a brand Photo by PeterKraayvanger on Pixabay -
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Panoramic view over the forested Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains with the Three Sisters at left Photo by DesignNPrint on Pixabay -
Bondi Beach seen from above the sand: the long curve of pale sand, turquoise surf and the suburb along the shore under a blue sky. Photo by bonaserios on Pixabay -
Canberra at dusk from Mount Ainslie, Anzac Parade lit, Lake Burley Griffin Photo by DesignNPrint on Pixabay -
A board of cheeses, crackers and honey on wood Photo by Daria-Yakovleva on Pixabay -
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Circular Quay at dusk, with a cruise ship at the Overseas Passenger Terminal and the lit CBD towers behind, across dark water. Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
Circular Quay ferry wharves on a sunny day, with a green-and-gold ferry and other boats docked in front of the CBD towers. Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
Pale coastal sand dunes with tyre tracks and dune grass (location not stated) Photo by Peggychoucair on Pixabay -
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Darling Harbour (Cockle Bay) at blue hour, with the city towers and Sydney Tower mirrored in the still water and Pyrmont Bridge on the left. Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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A hot air balloon in the dawn sky over the misty Hunter Valley Photo by roberteveritt on Pixabay -
Sunrise behind a lone tree in the Hunter Valley Photo by katy_gorge207 on Pixabay -
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A koala in the fork of a tree Photo by PicsbyAnnyk on Pixabay -
Oyster racks covered in weed at low tide (not the Hawkesbury) Photo by Janvanbizar on Pixabay -
Oyster racks in shallow water (Sete, France) Photo by IsabelleLapellicule on Pixabay -
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A pale sand dune (Te Paki, New Zealand) with a foot track and three walkers seen from behind, far off Photo by reginasphotos on Pixabay -
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Pearls in an open scallop shell on black Photo by Briam-Cute on Pixabay -
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A stingray on a sandy sea floor Photo by Franziska_Stier on Pixabay -
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Rows of vines in autumn colours (location not stated) Photo by hankaverzichova on Pixabay -
Rows of vines with the low sun behind (location not stated) Photo by alohamalakhov on Pixabay -
Red poppies on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
Rows of tasting glasses with red and rose wine on a table; no people Photo by lorilorilo on Pixabay
More of Sydney (26)
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Darling Harbour at dusk with city lights reflected in the water Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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A tiger lying on a wooden ledge in a zoo enclosure with green trees behind Photo by hyeok10_12 on Pixabay -
The Circular Quay waterfront with a promenade, harbour and city towers behind Photo by ralfskysegel on Pixabay -
The glowing smiling face entrance of Luna Park with its gold sunburst Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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A yellow Sydney suburban train stopped at an underground station platform Photo by AndyLeungHK on Pixabay -
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A ferry passing the Sydney Opera House on the harbour Photo by unserekleinemaus on Pixabay -
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A ferry crossing the water at Circular Quay with the Sydney Harbour Bridge behind Photo by Wolfgang_P_aus_E on Pixabay -
Sandstone rocks on a Sydney Harbour shore with the harbour and headland in the distance Photo by LeeChandler on Pixabay -
A white lighthouse on a rocky breakwater beside the harbour at Wollongong at dusk Photo by rs-photo-collection on Pixabay -
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A calm river pool beside rocky bush-covered banks in New South Wales Photo by aussiemidwife on Pixabay -
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Two people walking along a Sydney beach at sunset beside rolling waves Photo by wimkantona on Pixabay -
A humpback whale swimming beside a whale-watching boat with passengers photographing it Photo by Streamshare on Pixabay -
The Sydney Opera House lit with colourful light projections at night, reflected in the harbour Photo by pattyjansen on Pixabay -
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The Sydney Opera House across blue harbour water on a sunny summer day Photo by PatricioHurtado on Pixabay -
A suburban passenger train at a platform beside gum trees under a blue sky Photo by Jonny_Joka on Pixabay