Aussie star Ruel says Sydney has so much to offer it's 'ruined everywhere else'

Sydney has so much to offer visitors it can sometimes be overwhelming to work out where to start when planning a trip.Lucky for us, Ruel – one of Australia's biggest pop stars, and long-time Sydneysider – has shared some of his insider tips on where to go out, the best places to dine, and how to fill your time. A jam-packed city guide is one thing, but a weekend curated by a home-grown celeb is quite another. Here the Dazed & Confused singer spills his Sydney travel secrets, admitting the city has basically "ruined everywhere else" for him.READ MORE: Here's how a cruise holiday can actually save you moneyREAD MORE: From trike rides to croc tours: Surprising things you can do in the WhitsundaysQ: What does a great night out in Sydney look like for you?Ruel: A perfect night out in Sydney for me would start at my favourite bar Old Mates Place in the city centre for a couple of cocktails. I'd then make my way to my favourite restaurant, Kiln in Surry Hills. It's on the rooftop of the Ace Hotel Sydney and has an amazing view of the city and a really chilled atmosphere. Q: Where are your top places to eat brekkie, lunch and dinner in Sydney?Ruel: My favourite breakfast place in Sydney is a new cafe in Manly called Noon (from the same team behind Chica Bonita, Sunset Sabi and Busta). It's right by the beach and has incredible food. For lunch I would have to pick Jimmy's Falafel in the CBD, and aside from Kiln I really love Chaco Bar.Q: What are the top three experiences you'd recommend to those visiting Sydney?Ruel: If you're coming to Sydney for the first time, I've gotta say that the most famous attractions are still some of the best. The Sydney Harbour Bridge BridgeClimb is pretty amazing (there's also the BridgeClimb Burrawa Aboriginal Climb Experience, which is led by an Indigenous storyteller).And the Sydney by Seaplane experience in Rose Bay is also pretty awesome. If you like the beach, I have to recommend the Northern Beaches. All the way from Manly to Palm Beach, the beaches here are some of the most beautiful I've ever seen.READ MORE: Suitcase detail that means your bag is less likely to be 'tossed around'Q: Are there any hidden gems that you can share with visitors?Ruel: It's not so much of a hidden gem but it is reasonably hard to stumble across: Gordons Bay is a beautiful cove in Sydney's east. It's great for snorkelling and swimming, and everybody is sunbathing on the surrounding rocks which makes it a slightly different vibe to the beach if you don't want to mess with sand!Q: What is it that makes Sydney so special?Ruel: Growing up in Sydney has almost ruined everywhere else in the world for me, because I feel like Sydney has it all. It might be local bias, but I truly believe you can do everything in Sydney. There are beautiful remote beaches and nature, there's great food, nightlife, culture and amazing people.