There’s a lot to love about a few days of holiday fun Sydney style — great entertainment, dining, nightlife, beaches and shopping. As for the sightseeing…well. Still need another excuse to let your hair down in the Emerald City? Smash hit Broadway musical Hairspray has rolled into town…

Catch Hairspray the musical

While it may not be ozone-friendly, the Sydney production of the Broadway musical Hairspray at the Lyric Theatre is definitely getting rave reviews from both the critics and crowds.

It’s a fun trip back to the 60s when hair was as huge and as the dancing dreams of lead character Tracy Turnblad, who bops along with a cast of singing and dancing pros to catchy tunes in very bright costumes. And you don’t have to be Glee inclined to enjoy this one.

Save your toe-tapping energy and stay on-site at the Star City Hotel Sydney. Enjoy a tasty value pre-theatre dinner at Bistro 80 and maybe even a Bistro Americano cocktail to get you into the theme.

Shop til you drop at the QVB

Pandora and Tarocash replace petticoats and top hats these days at the grand shopping arcade Queen Victoria Building, but the experience is just as fun as it was back in 1898. On five levels, you can explore 200 shops and restaurants, from boutique swanky designers to chain stores.

As you sip some tea and munch on scones, hear the Royal clock strike the hour and smile that youré on holiday and not really into time right now.

Just a short walk away is the super-stylish Fraser Suites Sydney, with the strikingly beautiful six-metre rainfall chandelier in the lobby. The suites are designed by an award-winning interior design company and come with a home entertainment system —perfect for a cosy evening in.

The Opera House…as you’ve never seen it

Ever wondered what divas do backstage? Get a unique insight into live theatre and music with a tour of the Sydney Opera House. There are even different tours to suit individual interests.

The Essential Tour describes the drama of Jorn Utzon’s design and construction, while the Backstage Pass is a VIP experience where your guide reveals industry secrets, shows you stars’ dressing rooms and even hands you control of the conductor’s baton in the orchestra pit—all followed by breakfast in the private Green Room.

The swanky Quay Grand Suites Sydney offers views of the tranquil Royal Botanic Gardens and gorgeous Sydney Harbour—even from the gym! And its so close the girthiest Opera star would happily jog there.

Take a Bridgeclimb on ‘the coathanger’

What’s rather high, very exhilarating, can only be done in Sydney and even managed to shut Oprah up for 30 seconds with it’s stunning postcard views? A Sydney Harbour Bridge climb!

You can choose from a range of tours to get you to the top of the Aussie icon, gaze out over the harbour and see what the world’s most picturesque city looks like from 134 metres above the water—maybe you’ll even add to the 2500 plus marriage proposals.

After experiencing life in the clouds, enjoy some luxury terra firma space in a suite at the Sebel Pier One Sydney. Sprawl out on the king size bed and toast to your courage at the Front Bar with its floodlit glass floor with an outlook over the water and Bridge.

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Image courtesy of Hairspray the Musical