Halloween is one of my all time favorite holidays. I realize I'm "not in Kansas anymore," but…read moredespite this, come 31 Oct, I will most definitely be costume-clad. But, where do I begin? Sydney doesn't seem to have many costume shops in sight. Where can I source that ever-important witch wig or Frankenstein mask? Walking through Wynyard station today, I found my place. Overflowing with outrageous glasses, packaged costumes, separates and more, I would be SHOCKED if you couldn't find what you need in here. Going to a Hen's party? What about a theme party at a mate's house? There's more than enough in here. What if you've always yearned to be a zombie Michael Jackson with Elvis shoes, mouse ears and a Rainbow Bright wand? Not a problem. This party store will cover your dress-up bases, and oh so much more.

Party party! Got a fancy dress shindig coming up? Or throwing a party and need some last-minute…read moredecorations? How about some party poppers and the like for a surprise soiree? Pop in to Everything Party Shop before you jump on the train at Wynyard and get your party fix with the crazy and the colourful. Whether you're after a piñata, some party gags, paper lanterns, catering cups or serviettes, you'll find it all here. (You might have to shift through the piles of products to get to it, but trust me, it'll be here!) This shop seems to get a little overexcited when special holidays roll around, so at Halloween, Valentine's Day and Christmas things can get a little crazy. There's also a pretty good range of party costumes, so if you need a full-on outfit or just some novelty accessories, hop in, pop your party hat on and get festive.

Thanks for the recent furniture order. The bentwood chairs were in mint condition and completed the…read moreperfect dinner setting with the tables, linen and centrepieces. Please pass on my thanks to your team for a job well done

I was recently asked by my manager to help organise an event for our Sydney office to celebrate our…read morecompanies recent move into New Zealand. It was quite a task to organise as I had never done anything like this before. I was given a budget and set a job to cater to one hundred guests which seemed very daunting at the time. I used a local business in Smithfield called Party Hire Group. The staff were really helpful and explained everything I would need, from a marquee, to chairs, tables, sound, lighting and entertainment. They took the time to discuss the different options available and what products suited our type of event and what I would need to hire to make the party a success. Their prices were great and the delivery and set up was flexible to our requriements. It made it easy to deal with a friendly team and their range of different party hire products made it easy as I was able to get most of the things we needed at the one place. Overall it was a great experience dealing with them and I would recommend them to others who might get thrown in the deep end and have to organise a party.

Great service and very well priced. Big store with wide variety of items. Lots of balloonsread more

When I first saw this shop, I was adamant there was no possible way I would ever need to shop…read morethere. Party accessories are a dime-a-dozen, pick 'em up in a two dollar shop, be creative, add a few flowers from the garden and some bits and pieces from coloured paper - Bob's your uncle. But I made the mistake of going in, and now I think I'm spoilt. Sure, you can buy balloons at 20 for $1 or cupcake cases in huge quantities, but they just don't hold a candle to the luxurious collection of brightly coloured or metallic balloons and cutesy pastel cake cases available here. Not to mention helium - what a gas! - who can resist a helium balloon? Let alone a bunch of five tied together with coloured ribbon and held to earth by a wee sachet of yummy lollies. Only one drawback: it's not cheap. Even I draw the line at paying Born To Party prices for party bag guff - for that, I'm back to the two dollar shop.

We loved it! I took my kids here and they didn't want to leave ... neither did I!…read more It gave me the best atmosphere to just chill out with the kids. Talk and spend quality time together. Highly recommended.

Brings back memories of childhood sitting at a cling wrapped desk painting away. Tracey has a…read morenumber of different shapes so you're bound to find something for everyone. Although, I came to let my niece paint, it's so easy to get into it yourself. It was great fun and Tracey is super lovely.

Some people no doubt will be absolutely horrified to learn that a church has been turned into a…read morebar, but honestly, I really don't care at all because at least the building has gone to good use as opposed to either gathering dust, or even being knocked down and replaced with some monstrosity. It turns out though that this place was actually pretty good. Sure, it is also a restaurant, but they do serve some rather nice beers, and the outdoor area is pretty cool. Well worth checking out.

Great food and awesome vibe. We loved the atmosphere. If we ever get back to Australia, we will…read moredefinitely be back. Hoping they will have Tee-Shirts and hats with their logo or something next time.

Beautiful gardens in the Shire! Perfect spot for a picnic,…read moremothers group meeting, children parties or just to read a book under the tree. There are couple playgrounds for children and a cafe too. I can't wait to go back to this hidden gem!

This is another one of the many pubs that lie scattered all over Newtown, and I've actually been…read morehere a couple of times, namely because it happens to be right next to the railway station, so if I'm in the area, and really want another beer, I can simply step inside while waiting for the train (not that I generally have to wait all that long). Mind you, this place can be pretty crowded at times, but it's still pretty nice, and does have a decent vibe about it. Oh, and they also have craft beers on tap as well, so that's a bonus.

Average as food and very slow service, the chef argued with me because she got the order wrong and…read moredidn't seem to care. very expensive drinks but the bar service was good but just the restaurant a big let down. If you guys get a different menu and chefs you will bring this pub back to its former glory of the reuban sandwich days.