Overall

I cannot rate Sydney highly enough after spending three months living in the city. The centre is compact, clean and easily navigable with the Opera House, Bridge, Darling Harbour, CBD and various parks all within walking distance of each other. A short walk from the centre sees bohemian areas such as Paddington, lively Kings Cross or the relaxed atmosphere of Glebe all of which feel safe and inviting (although you would be wise to avoid Darlinghurst Road in Kings Cross if you're of a weak disposition!). North Sydney has some of the best beaches in the harbour, places such as Balmoral can provide much needed respite from the often hectic (and much over-rated) Bondi. Newtown offers great bars and restaurants away from the often overpriced tourists traps around 'the rocks' area, and 24 hour bars such as the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel allow you to sample a real taste of Sydney alongside the Sydneysiders. Sydney, like any big city has its problems of course, the pointless monorail that goes nowhere anyone wants to, the taxi drivers that don't know where anywhere is, - however the subway system is easy to negotiate and the walkability of the city often negate the need for public transport at all. There is much more to this place than just a bridge and a concert hall.

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Great for: Beaches, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Budget Travel, Family Holidays

Last Visit: june 2005

23 July 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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