Constantly traveling across their home country Australia and around the globe, G Flip says they feel the 'Australian laid-back vibe' the moment they land in Sydney. "Even going to a pub here is very different from going to one in LA", they told Exceptional ALIEN while giving their insider travel recommendations from a boat on picturesque Sydney Harbour.
Pier One
Hotel
11 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000, Australia
"Pier One Sydney Harbour is a place where I take some of my friends and family. It is a great hotel with amazing views and a spectacular lobby bar and restaurant with a huge balcony overlooking the harbour… Going for a walk, sharing a drink or some nibbles or dinner over the harbour, maybe a romantic dinner. It also looks so beautiful at night.”
G FLIP
MV Salute
Boat hire
Sydney Harbour
"MV Salute is a favorite of mine. I've filmed a music video on this boat; I took my wife on this boat when she landed in Sydney. I feel like every few months, I'm on this boat. Mark, the captain, knows me very well, and every time I see him, I say, I'll see you in a couple of months; I'm sure I'll be back."
G FLIP
Luna Park
Amusement park
1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point NSW 2061
"Go to Luna Park if you want to go back to your inner child. Play some games, go on a little cheeky roller coaster or Ferris wheel, that kind of vibe…At night, it lights up, and just looks spectacular."
"It's very iconic to Sydney. Great to take kids, but overall, it's just a fun place to go on an adventure."
G FLIP
Oxford Art Factory
Live music venue
8/46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
"You'll find a lot of up-and-coming Australian artists and international acts playing at the Oxford Art Factory. If you’re in town for a few days and want to see some live music, check the calendar, see if it aligns with your travel plans, and head down for some fun."
“The Oxford Art Factory and I have a little bit of history. I played my very first Sydney headlining show in the gallery bar".
"I've made a lot of friends through the Oxford Art Factory. I've got these connections with amazing human beings, so it's a place I love and has a close spot in my heart."
G FLIP
Universal Bar
Queer night club
85-91 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
“I highly recommend Universal Bar on Oxford Street, close to the Oxford Art Factory. It's a very fun party queer bar for the LGBTQIA+ community and all our allies. Everyone is welcome!”
“They've got drinks flowing and great music, DJs, so it's a great place to have a little boogie, go after dinner, take someone to have a fun vibe with. I'm proudly queer, and I love the drag scene at Universal."
"They have drag events on most nights of the week; I find them so entertaining. It's also a good idea if you're taking someone for a first date, having some entertainment to talk about, if you struggle to strike up a conversation."