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| Sydney Travel |
| Sydney is simply the most picturesque harbour city in the world and truly one of the most exciting holiday destinations on this planet. The harbour is the main attraction of the city and boat trips and water taxis operate regular services from Circular Quay. Flanking the Quay is the marvellous Opera House and the majestic Harbour Bridge - try the 'Bridge Climb' tour for impressive views of the city. Darling Harbour, The Rocks and Botanical Gardens all attract many visitors and are well worth a visit. A popular past-time in Sydney is eating out, and you'll be spoilt for choice with many restaurants, bars and cafés, offering anything from gourmet seafood cuisine, to good old Aussie pub tucker! However you choose to spend your time in Sydney, you'll be impressed in more ways than one - Sydney won't fail to live up to all your expectations. A popular past-time in Sydney is eating out, and you'll be spoilt for choice with many restaurants, bars and cafés, offering anything from gourmet seafood cuisine, to good old Aussie pub tucker! |
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Sydney Hotels Offers |
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Cheap Sydney Hotels - Y on the park (shared facil) from - £26
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Discount Hotels in Sydney - Comfort inn cambridge from - £32
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Sydney Hotel Deals - Metro sydney central from - £34.75
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Discount Hotels in Sydney - Boulevard from - £38.25
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Sydney Hotel Reservations - Carlton crest from - £34.75
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Sydney Flights Offers |
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Malaysia Airlines - £485.00 |
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Air China - £557.00 |
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Malaysia Airlines - £606.00 |
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Sydney- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
The train takes 15 minutes from Sydney Airport to Central station. |
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| Transport |
It"s easy to walk around the central part of town, but if you need to go further afield, there is a reasonably good network of trains and light rail, with buses filling in the gaps. Ferries are a great way to get around the harbour. The Sydney Explorer bus ($36 for a day pass) will take you around the tourist sights. Taxis are relatively inexpensive, but not really necessary unless you have a lot of luggage or it"s late at night. |
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| Currency |
Australian dollars |
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| Cost of Living |
Despite being the most expensive city in Australia, Sydney will seem pretty cheap if you"re used to Europe or North America. |
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| Health and Hospital |
Call 000 in case of emergency. |
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| Embassy Numbers |
American (02) 9373 9200; Austrian (02) 9251 1038; Belgian (02) 9327 8377; British (02) 9247 7521; Canadian (02) 9364 3000; Danish (02) 9247 2224;, Dutch (02) 9387 6644; French (02) 9261 5779; German (02) 9328 7733; Greek (02) 9221 2388; Irish (02) 9231 6999; Italian (02) 9392 7900; Japanese (02) 9231 3455; Malaysian (02) 9231 3455; New Zealand (02) 8256 2000; Spanish (02) 9261 2433; Swedish (02) 9262 6433; Swiss (02) 8383 4000; Thai (02) 9241 2542 |
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| Public Holidays |
New Year"s Day (Jan 1), Australia Day (Jan 26), Good Friday, Easter Monday (late Mar early Apr), Anzac Day (Apr 25), Queen"s Birthday (first Mon in Jun), Bank Holiday (first Mon in Aug), Labour Day (first Mon in Oct), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26) |
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| Time Zone |
GMT +10 |
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| Dial Codes |
Country code +61, city code (02) |
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| Etiquettes |
As with Australians in general, Sydneysiders are a pretty easygoing bunch, with no hard and fast rules to be adhered to. |
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| Visas |
Visitors from every country except New Zealand need a visa to enter Australia. Three-month tourist visas are free and must be obtained before arrival. Some countries" nationals can apply for this visa online - this is known as an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). |
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| Language |
English |
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| Safety |
Compared to most big cities, Sydney is pretty safe, but still be alert. |
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