Sydney

Sights

• Sydney Opera House – The harbourside opera house – take a tour or see a show.
• Harbour Bridge – Walk across the bridge or climb its arch.
• Bondi to Coogee walk – A coastal walk with bays and ocean pools.
• The Rocks – The oldest quarter, with weekend markets.
• Royal Botanic Garden – A harbourside garden leading to Mrs Macquarie's Chair lookout.
• Ferry to Manly – A regular ferry right across the harbour, with a beach at the end.

Food & nightlife

• Brunch culture – Flat whites and avocado toast in the cafés.
• Sydney Fish Market – Fresh seafood by the water.
• Barbecue in the park – Public barbecues can be found in many parks.
• Darling Harbour – Restaurants and bars around the harbour.

Day trips

• Blue Mountains – Eucalyptus forests, lookouts and the Three Sisters.
• Hunter Valley – A wine region two hours' drive north.
• Royal National Park – Coastal walks south of the city.

Good to know

When to go

March–May, September–November

Getting around

Trains, ferries, buses and light rail with an Opal card or contactless. Traffic drives on the left.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary.

Power

Plug type I, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD)

Plan your trip to Sydney together

Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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