Sydney is a show-off kind of city - and with good reason. It’s littered with iconic both landmarks and natural beauty: think the Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and sparkling Bondi Beach.

But there is so much more to see if you’re happy to travel just a little further out of the city limits, whether you’re a local looking to explore your own backyard, or a visitor from across the globe. Here's our top 10 highlights.

When it comes to pairing wine with your platter, there are a few basic rules to follow. It all comes down to matching like with like, whilst opposites attract. Sounds confusing? Let us take you through the in's and out's of the best combinations or wines, cheeses and platter contents you'll find whilst travelling Australia.

While the question of what wine goes best with what food has exercised greater minds than ours, here are a few wine and food partnerships that we think are made in heaven, and where to find these wines on your travels.