Sydney Travel Tips
Want to hear all about Sydney? It's 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.
And want to know what to see in Sydney? Although it's come a long way from its convict beginnings, Sydney still has a rough and ready energy, an invigorating blend of the old and the new, the raw and the refined. While high culture attracts some to the Opera House, bohemian history and gaudy nightlife attract others to Kings Cross.
Budget Friendly Things to Do in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
Besides having one of the best beach cultures in the world and a climate that rivals that of San Diego , Sydney also ranks in terms of highest costs of living in the world, coming in at number 11 ...
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Central Sydney Highlights: From Top Attractions to Hidden Gems
Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012
It’s hard to miss Sydney’s biggest attractions – just head to the harbour and there they are! But once you’ve seen the Opera House , Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge ,
what’s ...
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Cockatoo Island - day trip or camping in Sydney Harbour!
Written by Jeff, Australia, October 2010
Cockatoo Island is a Heritage Listed island in Sydney's western harbour. You can get there easily by ferry and once on the island there's a lot to explore. The island has been used for shipbuilding ...
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Crave Sydney International Food Festival
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2011
Crave Sydney is a highlight on any food lovers calendar. Attracting
famous foodies from around the world, Crave hijacks October with an
entire month of food events across Sydney and regional ...
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Discover Sydney’s Inner Precincts
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
Sydney
is so much more than its stunning harbour, beaches, bridge and Opera
House. To get to the real heart of the city you’ll need to explore its
inner precincts. Like recalcitrant children, ...
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Eat and Drink In The Rocks
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Sydney is renowned for its superb restaurants, fresh local produce and fine dining, and The Rocks is the place to enjoy good food with a view! Here’s a small taste of some of the best ...
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Essential Sydney: The Rocks
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
The Rocks is a buzzing area in central Sydney , just a short walk from Sydney Harbour Bridge and across from the Sydney Opera House . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our ...
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Experience the Magic: Harry Potter comes to Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Australian fans of witchcraft and wizardry are thrilled about the recent opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition at Sydney ’s Powerhouse Museum that debuted on November 19, 2011. The exhibition ...
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Explore a Harbour Beach
Written by Viator, April 2011
Sydney’s beaches aren’t just about the waves. Sydneysiders treat their swag of golden beaches as their backyards for sunning, picnicking and just hanging out, particularly on the calm stretches of ...
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Harbour Walk - The Spit to Manly
Written by Jeff, Australia, October 2010
One of Sydney's most famous walks is from The Spit to Manly. You will traverse many bays, headlands and beaches on your way from the beautiful Clontarf Beach to the Manly Harbour beach via Grotto ...
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Helicopter Tours in Sydney
Written by Viator, May 2013
Sydney is Australia’s most iconic city. With well-known landmarks such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the Rocks, Taronga Zoo and the golden beaches, it’s easy to follow in the footsteps of ...
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How to Rent an Apartment in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
Trips to Sydney
come in all shapes and sizes; so while a hostel or hotel will suffice
for many holidays and longer-term stays, the popularity of renting an
apartment is growing. There are 3 ...
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Jervis Bay and the World’s Whitest Sand Beach
Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012
Roughly a three hour drive south of Sydney there lies a pristine national park, and according to the Guinness Book of Records, a beach with the world’s whitest sand. Editor’s Note: This ...
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Kangaroo Valley
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2012
Just a two-hour scenic drive south of Sydney will
bring you to a historic little township nestled between
rainforest-strewn mountains. A National Trust-listed village, Kangaroo
Valley ...
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Lights, Music and Ideas at Vivid Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
Sydney’s Vivid Festival will once again flood the city with a multicolored canvas of light, music and ideas in late May 2012.
Ranked one of the Top Ten global ideas festivals by the UK’s ...
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Doing what: Blue Mountains Nature and Wildlife Day Tour from Sydney
