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City Guide Sydney, Australia

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While it isn’t the capital, Sydney is by far the largest and most extravagant of all of Australia’s cities. It has a population of four million people, busy streets, and imposing skyscrapers. It also has one of the most spectacular harbours in the world where you will find two of Australia’s most instantly recognizable landmarks. Just to make things even sweeter, within 20 minutes from the city centre you can sunbathe on one of the world’s most famous beaches. And while it has all the characteristics of a brash American city such as busy streets and imposing skyscrapers, there is something very homely about Australia’s largest city.

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Sydney Podcasts

At the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Spanning 503 metres (1.15km) long and taking over eight years to build, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most iconic bridges in the world. Every day thousands of people cross it by train, on foot, or in car/bus, while some are lucky enough to climb to the top of it. In this podcast Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty speaks to Melissa Duane of 'Bridge Climb Sydney' to find out more about the bridge and how you can join the elite group of people who've climbed the bridge.

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Sydney Videos

How to save money in Sydney

Find out how to save money when eating out in Sydney and much more.

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Sydney Pocket Guide
Sydney Pocket Guide

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Sydney City Reviews

  • 60%

    aadavies39710

    Concrete Jungle

    Plenty of things to see and do for a week or so, and obviously cool to see the world-famous sites, but after the novelty wears off, it's just another souless, arsey, expensive, busy metropolitan nightmare anywhere close to the CBD! Much nicer to stay out of the CBD (Coogee/Newtown etc.) and just rely on the regular public transport links. Worth visiting, and plenty of the people who live here find the good places and love the city, but I wouldn't advise staying more than a week. Go to Melbourne!

  • 90%

    fozzwell307057

    Love Sydney

    Kings cross isn't the best place to stay but it's still good & easy to get around from there on the tube. Sydney overall is great. Manly beach is beautiful!

    Insider Tip:Go to manly beach

  • 80%

    lenahaegglund4316

    Sydney

    Sydney - absolutely beautiful, large city. Obviously the ferry terminal and Darling Harbour are things to visit. Felt a bit like London maybe!

    Insider Tip:Check out the Botanics and Mrs Macquaries point for awesome pics of the skyline!

  • 80%

    klemenssupertramp7663

    two sides to the story of Sydney

    On the one hand Sydney combines the best aspects of other famous cities--the bustling downtown of NYC, the amazing city beaches of Rio and the mind-settling high level of security of Zurich. On the other hand,it is expensive as hell. Especially in summer, when the already ridiculously high prices totally go through the roof.

    Insider Tip:Make sure you have sufficient funds!

  • 80%

    hegs215688

    Sydney, where the streets must have been paved in gold before I got there!!

    Wow. What a city. A true world attraction. Circular quay with its Opera House and views of the Harbour Bridge along with Darling Harbour and its nightlife is just one district among many to spend your time and money. The cost of living appears to have risen significantly in recent years though and will leave budget conscious travelers a little worried. For the sun worshipers a ferry trip to Manly is a must along with a visit to Coogee Beach.

    Insider Tip:Follow the spectacular 4-5km coastal walkway from Bondi Beach and spend your day on the beautiful and less crowded Coogee Beach.

Australia: Itinerary

Sydney is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Travelling north, the next city is Brisbane which is also worth a visit en route to Cairns. And with a hippified town and commercialised city in between, the trip between Sydney and Brisbane is one of the most varied in Oz.

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Sydney Tours

Wine & Winding Roads Hunter Valley Tour

Wine & Winding Roads Hunter Valley Tour

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SYDNEY WEEKEND ADVENTURES 3 DAY NORTHERN EXPLORER

SYDNEY WEEKEND ADVENTURES 3 DAY NORTHERN EXPLORER

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