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Introduction
Two main roads lead south out of Sydney: the M5, which turns into the Hume Highway, and the Princes Highway. Both routes connect Sydney to Melbourne, but the M5/Hume Highway route is quicker. A favorite with truckers and anyone in a hurry, th... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Sunny, sexy, and sophisticated, Sydney (pop. 4.1 million) basks in its worldwide recognition as the shining star of the Southern Hemisphere. The "Emerald City" is one of the most attractive on earth. Some people compare it to San Francisco --... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The Sydney Visitor Centre at The Rocks, First Floor, The Rocks Centre, Corner of Argyle and Playfair streets, The Rocks (tel. 02/9240 8788; www.sydneyvisitorcentre.com), is a good place to pick up maps, brochures, YHA cards, and general touri... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The main Amex office is at Level 3, 130 Pitt St., near Martin Place (tel. 02/9236 4200). It cashes traveler's checks and acts as a travel-booking service. It's open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm and Saturday fro... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Sydney International Airport is 8km (5 miles) from the city center. Free shuttle buses link the international and domestic terminals. In both terminals, you'll find luggage carts, wheelchairs, a post office (open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm),... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Public Transportation State Transit operates the city's buses and the ferry network, CityRail runs the urban and suburban trains, and Sydney Ferries runs the public passenger ferries. Some private bus lines operate buses in the outer su... Continue reading »
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City layout
Sydney is one of the largest cities in the world by area, covering more than 1,730 sq. km (675 sq. miles) from the sea to the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Thankfully, the city center is compact. The jewel in Sydney's crown is its harbor,... Continue reading »
Sydney Travel Experiences
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Sydney – where do we start?
Arriving in Sydney after a week on Moorea couldn’t have been a more dramatic contrast. Our Air Tahiti flights and transfers were fortun... Continue reading »
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Bats, bowls and the Blueys
But before we saw in 2009, we actually squeezed in quite a lot of day-trips and activities that are definitely worth a mention.For a... Continue reading »
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Harbour Hopping
A lesson learned (but forgotten) when we arrived in NZ last month: When crossing borders with hiking and/or camping equipment, make sure... Continue reading »
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Awesome Sydney!
19 hours of travel time brought us into Sydney, Australia. One tip: don't book a budget accomodation after a 19 hour tr... Continue reading »
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Five o'clock is wine o'clock!
Our first job in Sydney was actually a trip to the doctor in the airport. No we weren't carrying any infectious... Continue reading »
Popular Sydney Hotels
- Four Seasons Sydney
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