Sydney Sights To Enjoy This Long Weekend: Top Spots to Visit and Our La La Land Items To Match
As the Sydney October Long Weekend approaches, it's the perfect time to explore the city’s iconic sights, from coastal walks to cultural hotspots. Whether you're staying local or just visiting, we've created the ultimate guide to pairing your weekend adventures with unique finds from La La Land’s collections. Ready to soak up the Sydney spirit? Let’s go!
1. Bathe At Bondi Beach
We may be bias since our head office is based here, but no trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to the iconic Bondi Beach! With golden sands and sparkling waters, delicious cafes, and jaw dropping views, Bondi is the ultimate destination for beach lovers! It also may provide some elusive whale spotting this weekend as they migrate along the East Coast!
- Top Pick: Pack our Grand Canvas Tote with your towel, swimmers, water and snacks!
2. The Royal Botanic Garden's Alchemy Of A Rainforest Exhibit
For those craving nature in the heart of the city, a stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden is a must. Surrounded by lush greenery and exotic flowers, this spot offers peace and serenity amidst the hustle and bustle. Be sure to drop by their glass house, The Calyx which currently has an enthralling exhibit on where you can witness the complexity and intricate beauty of the Rainforest.
- Top Pick: Pair your garden visit with items from our Good Evening Collection —think botanical prints and floral-adorned homewares that capture the garden’s natural beauty. Bring a little spring into your living room with these whimsical designs.
3. Take a trip to the Sydney Opera House & Circular Quay
The world-famous Sydney Opera House is a masterpiece of modern architecture and a hub for cultural events. There's many musical and theatrical shows on so take your pick! Finish of your visit with a trip on the ferry and enjoy the sites of Circular Quay and enjoy the recently developed dining district of Barangaroo.
- Top Pick: If you're playing city tourist, then you better do it right with our Bob & Barb Happy Days collection!
4. Indulge in some Italian Cinema with the Italian Film Festival
Longing for some Italian culture after watching everyone frolicking around the Amalfi Coast on instagram? Well The Palace Cinema group has you covered! They are showing an incredible lineup of Italian films through out their three locations until October 16. So grab some popcorn and let their best films transport you abroad.
- Top Pick: Our Italian Summer inspired collection references the stunning Italian Vistas and will definitely get you a few appreciative glances and compliments at this event!
5. Get Into Some Live Music At Listen Out Festival!
If you're craving some live music and a bit of a boogie, be sure to grab tickets and head to Centennial Park to watch some of the biggest names in hip-hop and electronic beats perform on October 6! You'll catch the likes of 21 Savage, Flo Mili, Tyla and Skepta + many more.
- Top Pick: Our Tribute Artist Music Edition is here to showcase your love for iconic music legends. Take Biggie, Tupac, Aaliyah and others with you and show off your music knowledge!
This October Long Weekend, immerse yourself in the best that Sydney has to offer—and don’t forget to bring a bit of La La Land with you! Our collections capture much of Sydney's eclectic spirit and will match the vibrancy of your Sydney adventures.
Where will you explore this weekend? Let us know in the comments or tag us on Instagram with your favourite La La Land finds!
