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Sydney Overview
It might not be Australia’s capital, but Sydney is certainly Australia’s capital of glamour. From the iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge to the open-air cinemas and essential beachside BBQs, Sydney’s enjoyably loud and brash take on culture incorporates bring your own beer (BYO) restaurants, beach bums galore and plenty in the way of international influences.
The harbor is the perfect place to start out, admiring the sail-influenced architecture of the Opera House before heading inside to get involved in the art scene and catch a concert, or sitting outside and o… read moregling the harbor with a glass of wine in hand. It’s best to stay off the booze before heading up the Harbor Bridge, though, where you can get strapped in and walk along the thin metal arches, eying the harbor from a massive height. Not one for vertigo sufferers.
Next up is the beach, and Bondi is the one everyone wants to see, famous for its expansive (and ever busy) white sands, eclectic artistic community, abundance of red skin on display and beachfront community of shops, restaurants and beer-swilling bars. If that doesn't grab you, there are 70 other beaches on the ocean (and even more inside the harbour).
The place to grab a flavor of old world Sydney is ‘The Rocks’, cobbled market streets full of old-world, handmade souvenirs and gastronomic delights. Glebe Markets are another hippie haven, and the place to pick up art supplies, second hand books and jewelry to die for amongst the laid-back atmosphere of a Bohemian community.
If you want an overview of it all, climb through the Botanic Gardens to Lady Macquarie’s Chair to stare at the Opera House and the seaside vistas, or contemplate life at Blues Point - all but under the Harbor Bridge - while watching the world and his tug boat float by before your eyes.
Sydney lies right at the heart of Australia’s fun-loving, sun-soaking, beer-necking society, yet goes much deeper in terms of culture and class, as well as being home to some of the world’s most memorable architecture. Come at Christmas, and experience a 30-degree BBQ in a Santa costume, before heading up the coast and enjoying the life of a carefree beach bum. Heaven.
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4 reviews After two months travelling and staying in dorms, I decided to book this glam hotel as a surprise for my friend and a break for myself! As I…
4 reviews this hotel has a wonderful location - its right in the center of town and just a few blocks walk to the harbour and the opera house .i gave …
4 reviews In summary: A fantastic place to stay, close to the city and attractions, wonderful rooms and staff, pricey, but worth it for the right occa…
3 reviews I stayed at this hotel in the Central Business District of Sydney. The hotel staff is very courteous, knowledgeable, and always willing to h…
3 reviews 30 minute ferry ride to/from manly. The first time I went on, I sat outside but it was a bit chilly, as it was winter. The next time, I sat …
4 reviews The Royal Botanic Gardens are gorgeous in Sydney, especialluy in the Summer months (Nov-Feb). I have spent many an afternoon aimlessly wa…
2 reviews “What makes a great market? If it’s about passionate people selling things you want to buy in a pretty cool location then The Rocks Mark…
2 reviews I climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge. You can make a reservation on the internet site but its a good thing to wait as long as possible to se…
1 review "You can't get enough of Chocolate" , perfectly quoted by fellow TB member X_Drive :D That's the case whenever you visit Max Brenner! They …
1 review Martin and I had dinner here and it was delicious. The menu had a variety of dishes, ranging from all sorts of sushi as well as tempura, ter…
1 review rocks area is the most stylish neighbourhood in sydney. when i walked around rocks, and the hour was already after 15:00 i saw in the corne…
1 review Outstanding food, and wine list,with exceptional service,great views,and just a perfect place to enjoy Sydneys great city skyline.
1 review As of 03/12/2008, there will be a free bus that takes travellers from Circular Quay to Central. It will run every 10 mins along George and E…
1 review Sydeny at New Years is nothing less than amazing. I spent the day relaxing on Brians Head in North Sydney drinking. The bridge had been clos…
1 review The only way to see it all is the ferry cruise. There are several companies/options from a quick trip to dinner cruises so take yer pi…
A great way to get around Sydney for a day is to buy a ‘Day Tripper’ ticket. At a cost of AUD16 ($8 for children, and a family fare deal…
I heard about this place from my cousin who went to Sydney last year, and i know now why she recommended it to me! The food there are mar…
1 review On my way home to Hobart from Hawaii, I stopped in Sydney for a few nights. The main reason I wanted to stop in Sydney was to catch a show. …
1 review your first impression may be "this seems like a typical backpacker bar" however with something different going on almost every night you wi…
1 review It depends on the music you listen to, because there is a whole variety of places to head to. Darling Harbour is definitely for the tourist …
12 reviews I didn't have any accommodation booked when I arrived in Sydney. YHA had great reviews and was close, so I decided to try it out. I walked u…
2 reviews Its been a year since I got back to reality after my time in Austrailia working and traveling. The memory that always makes me miss Oz is th…
1 review Bella Bedz was exactly what I needed, it was quiet and everything I needed was provided. The bed was nice, clean and comfy. Wifi everywher…
1 review Loved this hostel !! Cheap - we paid $20 a night but can be cheaper/more expensive depending on dorm size. Really friendly aussie staff wh…
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