Sydney Travel Guide
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A city surrounded by water, Sydney is a fusion of spectacular architecture and white beaches. Set amongst native bushland and lush national parks, the key to this city's identity is its harbor. Central Business District The central business district is a pastiche of quarters and boroughs. The multi-cultural nature of this city and its inhabitants … Read Sydney introduction
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"Built on one of the restored 1912 Walsh Bay Wharfs, jutting out under the Harbour Bridge, it features modern sleek designs, with lots of cube chairs, …
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wonderful city that seemed safe and clean but rathr expensive - daughter lived there for 6 months and we spent more on our visit than anticipated but well worth it
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Introduction
Sydney is Australia's oldest city, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name. It's blessed with sun-drenched natural attractions, dizzy skyscrapers, delicious and daring restaurants, superb shopping and friendly folk.
Not to miss
Royal Botanic Gardens These expansive gardens are the city's favourite picnic spot, jogging route and strolling venue. Bordering Farm Cove, east of the Sydney Opera House, the enchanting gardens were established in 1816 and feature plant life from the South Pacific and around the world. They …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 4400000 Area : 2103km² Longitude / Latitude : 151.028198242 / -33.8897743225 Currency : Australian dollar (AUD) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Sydney Airport is 10km (6mi) south of the city centre. The international and domestic terminals are a 4km (2.5mi), bus or train ride apart. Getting to the city from Sydney Airport (or vice versa) is easiest by train or car. To confirm arrival/departure times call airlines directly or …
History
Recent History After winning the bid to host the 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney poured vast amounts of money into renovating and prettying itself up. Though the Games were declared the 'best ever' by IOC head opportunist, Juan Antonio Samaranch, and the follow-on Paralympics were well patronised, …
Weather
March-April or October-November are a delight, with clear, warm days and mild nights. Sydney is blessed with a temperate climate and averages summer temperatures of around 25°C (77°F). It can get up to 40°C (104°F) on a hot day, and high humidity can make it oppressive, but …
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Overview of Sydney
Sunny, sexy, and sophisticated, Sydney (pop. 4.1 million) basks in its worldwide recognition as the shining star of the Southern Hemisphere. The emerald city is one of the most attractive on earth. Some people compare it to San Francisco -- it certainly has that relaxed feel -- but the gateway to …
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Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of world cities that generate sense of excitement from the air. Even at the end of a marathon flight across the Pacific, there's renewed sparkle in the cabin as the plane circles the city, crossing the branching fingers of the harbor, where thousands of yachts …
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Sydney is the gateway to Australia, home to the world's most beautiful harbour and the Sydney Opera House, and was voted the Number One Convention City in the Asia Pacific Region for 2000 Sydney is a major centre of culture and the arts, and a mecca for world class sport and entertainment. There is …
Overview of Jervis Bay
182km (113 miles) S of Sydney Bouderee National Park (formally known as Jervis Bay National Park), at Jervis Bay, is nothing short of spectacular. You should come here even if it means missing out on some of Sydney's treasures. How does this grab you -- miles of deserted beaches, the whitest sand …
Overview of South of Sydney
There are two main roads leading south out of Sydney: the Hume Highway and the Princes Highway. Both routes connect Sydney to Melbourne, but the Hume Highway is quicker. A favorite with truckers and anyone in a hurry, the Hume Highway will get you to Melbourne in about 12 hours. The Princes Highway is …
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