Sydney
Overview
First visit to Sydney? Be dazzled by endless beaches, the relaxed outdoor lifestyle and exciting architecture from the Opera House sails to the arched Harbour. If you're here for a return visit, explore beyond the city centre to discover bohemian bars in Sydney's inner suburbs and follow cliff-top trails to remote ocean beaches.
Background
The source of Sydney's contagious energy and stunning looks is its magnificent harbour setting. Dotted with inviting bays and inlets, Sydney Harbour splits the city into north and south, with most attractions on the south shore. The Opera House and Harbour Bridge flank bustling Circular Quay, Sydney's travel hub and gateway to the city's offices and shops. Explore Sydney's colonial past in the cobble-laned Rocks district and discover fine Georgian architecture in the city centre. High-spirited Oxford Street leads to hilly streets lined with terrace houses in inner-east Sydney. It's Sydney's hedonistic heart and a magnet for restaurants, bars and late-night revelry. Experience Sydney's famous laid-back lifestyle at popular beaches like Bondi and Manly.
First-time visit
After an indulgent breakfast at a Surry Hills cafe, stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens to the Art Gallery of NSW. Linger over lunch by the harbour at an outdoor cafe then zoom over to Paddington to shop for designer clothes and homeware. Watch the sun set at a waterfront bar then dress up for dinner at a Circular Quay restaurant, dance at a Darling Harbour nightclub and finish with a dimly lit nightcap in a Potts Point bar.
Return visit
Delve into Sydney's history at quirky museums like the Justice & Police Museum or Hyde Park Barracks. Discover tucked away art galleries and museums including the late Brett Whiteley's studio in Surry Hills. Catch the collection at the stylish Museum of Contemporary Art at Circular Quay, where Aboriginal art is a highlight. Get a feel for colonial Sydney's aristocratic lifestyle at impressive Elizabeth Bay House or Vaucluse House. Take a ferry to Manly and stroll along the Scenic Walkway to secluded bays and beaches.
airports
Sydney International Airport
Essentials
Sydney International Airport welcomes 50% of all overseas visitors to Australia, and moves 28 million passengers a year through its three terminals. Flanked by Botany Bay, Australia's flagship airport is just 13 minutes by Airport Link train from the heart of the harbour city.
Airport Facts
- Airport code
- SYD
- Airport website
- Sydney Airport website
- Airport tel
- +61 (0) 2 9667 9111
- No. of terminals
- Three
- Distance from city centre
- 9km (5.5 miles) south of central Sydney.
- Transport between terminals
- T1 International Terminal is linked to T2 and T3 Domestic Terminals by train (a two-minute trip), shuttle bus (allow 10 minutes) or taxi (10 minutes). It's a seven-minute walk between the two domestic terminals.
- Airport parking
- International passengers have a choice of a short-stay and long-stay car park handy to T1 Terminal. For domestic passengers, there is a multi-storey car park shared between T2 and T3 Terminals, which includes undercover long-term parking. All passengers can take advantage of valet parking. Make your payment at the automated pay station or pay the cashier on leaving.
- Time Zone
- GMT +10 (+11 in summer).
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