Join the queues of people who look like they never eat ice cream at the counter of the original store of Sydney's most popular gelato shop – clearly even they can't resist quirky flavours such as vegan pandan and coconut sorbet, or panna cotta with fig jam and amaretti biscuit.

There are several more outlets around town. Book well ahead for the sumptuous, sweet-and-savoury, gelati-based degustations at the Creative Department next door (eight courses with/without alcohol pairings $180/130); check the website for upcoming events.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Surry Hills & Darlinghurst attractions

1. St John’s Church

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This lovely neo-Gothic sandstone church (1858) makes for a hushed escape from the urban jangle of Darlinghurst Rd. There's some fine stained glass; the…

2. Black Eye Gallery

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This attractive rectangular space is run by a photographer and dedicated to contemporary camerawork. It's well worth a look; there have been some really…

3. Sydney Jewish Museum

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One of Sydney's best museums revolves around a detailed and expertly curated exhibition on the Holocaust, with sobering personal testimonies and moving…

4. Green Park

0.12 MILES

Once the residence of Alexander Green, hangman of Darlinghurst Gaol, Green Park is a cheery space during the day, but as the many syringe-disposal bins…

5. Coca-Cola Sign

0.19 MILES

A Sydney landmark, this huge sign marks the entrance to Kings Cross. You're actually looking at the 2016 model: the previous one was replaced, then…

6. National Art School

0.2 MILES

Until 1912 these sandstone buildings were Darlinghurst Gaol: writer Henry Lawson was repeatedly incarcerated here for debt (he called the place …

7. APY Gallery

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Owned and governed by Anangu elders of the APY Art Centre Collective, this gallery is a fantastic place to check out the cutting edge of contemporary…

8. Taylor Square

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You know it’s been a rough night if you wake up in Taylor Sq – a vaguely defined paved area straddling the gay hub of Oxford St. The rainbow flag flies…