Just 10kms north of the city, the leafy suburb of Chatswood is a bustling hub that blends residential with commercial. Home to many corporates like Vodafone, Optus and IBM, Chatswood is also known for its wide array of shopping centres and specialty boutiques, as well as its significant Chinese community and authentic Asian market, the Mandarin Centre. Opt to fit in with locals and sample the award-winning cuisine at any of the pubs or ‘eat streets’ in the area, enjoy a game of tennis, try bare foot bowls or fit in a game of golf.