Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price: $40-$55 Entree & Main
Address: 1605 Anzac Pde La Perouse NSW 2036
Danny's seafood restaurant is one of Eastern Sydney's hidden treasures, located at La Perouse. Established 30 years ago as one of Sydney's best seafood restaurants, Danny's is famous for sensational food & service. The menu offers the freshest & tastiest lobsters, oysters, crabs & other succulent seafood delights. Mouth-watering steaks, chicken & children menus cater for everyone. Enjoy spectacular water views of the famous Botany Bay from every table & both indoor and alfresco dining options.

Cuisine: Indian
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 115 Darby Street Newcastle NSW 2300
Darby Raj is a locally famed Indian Restaurant set on the backdrop of the trendy, vibrant, cafe dominated Darby Street. Experience fresh Indian cuisine at its best offering fresh flavours, diverse textures and exotic ingredients to seduce your senses and treat you to the aromas of Northern India. Darby Raj is one of the finest Indian takeaways in Newcastle and has a reputation for its fresh and fabulous take away.

For an experience of a different kind discover space and learn about astronomy at any of the six observatories in the region - Siding Springs and Skywatch near Coonabarabran, Darby Falls near Cowra, Gilgandra, Dubbo and the Radio Telescope at Parkes. The giant 64 metres Parkes Radio Telescope, set in a shallow valley 20 kilometres north of Parkes, is the 2nd oldest and the 4th largest single dish fully steerable radio telescope in the world and star of the hit movie 'The Dish'.

Address: 3km east of the town Dorrigo NSW 2453
Dorrigo National Park’s magnificent rainforests are the most accessible of Australia’s world heritage wilderness areas. One hour west of Coffs Harbour, the entire plateau was formed by the Ebor volcano some 18 million years ago. Its rich soil has given rise to a plethora of flora and fauna species. Venture out on the Skywalk and Walk with the Birds, or for something more challenging head to the Never Never picnic area. Be sure too to visit the Rainforest Centre – discovery tours are available.

Price: from $800 per charter
Address: Lavender Bay Wharf Lavender Bay NSW 2060
Emerald Start is a historic vessel, an icon of Sydney Harbour, that offers unique opportunities for private functions, island transfers or just a lazy afternoon cruise with unrivaled panoramic views. Emerald Star invites you to experience the realm of old world charm and personalised service aboard the 62ft magnificent heritage-listed ferry. Emerald Star has been entertaining people on harbour cruises for the past 65 years.

Eurobay - Brighton Le Sands
Cuisine: Modern Australian/European
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 86 The Grand Parade Brighton Le Sands NSW 2216
Eurobay is located in the heart Brighton Le Sands on the vibrant restaurant strip of Grand Parade, overlooking spectacular coastal views. Dine alfresco & indulge in the sumptuous array of menu options or relax at the bar & sample from the sensational beverage list. The venue is stylish & the food is a fresh array of seafood & modern Australian cuisine infused with delicious hints of European influence. Offering a relaxing atomosphere its the perfect haven to escape to for your lunch break.

Address: 2km from Smokey Cape South West Rocks NSW 2431
Arguably Australia's best ocean cave dive, and voted among the top ten dive sites in Australia, Fish Rock is located just over two kilometres off Smoky Cape at South West Rocks. The thrill of entering a 125 metre long cave and travelling right through the center of a small island is one dive that you will not want to miss. As well as the cave itself, Fish Rock and Green Island are critical habitat areas for the Grey Nurse sharks, which live here in large numbers most of the year.

Cuisine: Contemporary
Price: $30-$40 Entree & Main
Address: 26 Bridge St Belmore NSW
Flame Restaurant & Bar has recently opened in spectacularly renovated premises, offering indoor and outdoor dining overlooking an extensive water feature & tropical palms. The food is contemporary, presenting an a la carte range as well as an exotic selection of wood-fired pizzas. Flame is the newest of Canterbury’s outstanding restaurant options. Try the Flame Taste Plate-king prawns, crispy fried squid, oysters, lime grilled quail, spicy chipolata babaghanoush, sundried tomato & turkish bread.

Cuisine: Indian
Price: Under $30 Entree & Main
Address: 234 Coogee Bay Road Coogee NSW 2034
If it’s a fresh, inexpensive Indian takeaway food style diner you want, then stroll down to Flavour of North India, located in the hub of Coogee’s vibrant dining precinct. This local favourite offers delicately prepared authentic dishes & is renowned for its full flavours infused with fresh, intoxicating spices & aromas, displayed in their classic curries. Enflame your senses with a fiery beef vindaloo or sample their flavoursome signature dish, butter chicken laced in a deeply flavoured sauce.

Cuisine: Seafood
Price: $40-$55 Entree & Main
Address: Lower Deck, Jones Bay Wharf, 19-21 Pirrama Road Pyrmont NSW 2009
Situated at the maritime heritage site of Jones Bay Wharf surrounded by breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour, Flying Fish’s two-storey loft design, (complete with six meter wall of wine), delivers a truly unique Sydney dining experience. English born Head Chef Peter Kuruvita has created an inspirational menu of fresh seafood and seasonal delights. Recommended specialties: Tempura zucchini flowers with scampi, tomato and lime; Reef fish fillet with edamame beans and crayfish butter.

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