Sydney is the capital city of NSW, situated on Port Jackson, more commonly known as "Sydney Harbour". With a population of just over 4.25 million, Sydney remains the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia. Sydney has a reputation worldwide as one of the world's most beautiful cities, brimming with historical associations and globally influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, cuisine and design. The city is also home to many unique architectural styles, including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet.
Sydney is a dynamic centre for Australian economic activity and one of the most important cities for finance in the Asia-Pacific region. Sydney was also the host of the 2000 Olympic Games, which successfully raised the city's global profile. Though comprised of a large, sometimes sprawling population, Sydney nonetheless retains many large public spaces and lush green parklands—the city is literally surrounded by national parks, which extend even into the suburbs and the shores of the Harbour.
History of Sydney
Sydney is the oldest European settlement in Australia, having been founded as a British penal colony on 26 January 1788 (now celebrated as Australia Day, the national public holiday, with major festivities around the city and the Harbour).
Travel & Tours in Sydney
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
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Currency used in Sydney
In Sydney the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Sydney all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Sydney all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Sydney
In Sydney there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Sydney
Sydney in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Sydney every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Sydney
The weather in Sydney is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Sydney, Australia, then click here.
Areas in Sydney
Central Sydney
Sydney City - the Central Business District (CBD) of Sydney, the historical centre of government, retail, finance, culture and entertainment The Rocks - bordering Sydney Cove to the west, includes the first colonial village of Sydney and the iconic Harbour Bridge Darling Harbour - an extensive, enjoyable leisure and entertainment area immediately to the west of the CBD, the area is also home to many luxury hotels Kings Cross - chic bars, blinding neon signs and clubs, Kings Cross is Sydney's red light district. Darlinghurst - once the site of countless brothels, now the site of chic and stylish eateries and the heart of the gay community. Paddington - ranging from the camp (Darlinghurst end) to the posh (Woollahra end), Paddington is a must for upmarket fashion addicts and drinkers. Chinatown - Amazing Chinese culture and cuisine!
Around Sydney North Sydney - across the Harbour, linked to the CBD by the famous Harbour Bridge and the Harbour Tunnel, a major business and shopping district The North Shore - leafy suburbs stretching northwards from the Harbour, its inhabitants tending to be wealthy "well-to-do" middle-class families. The North Shore area includes a large number of the most expensive and prestigious private schools. The Northern Beaches - from Manly to Palm Beach The Eastern Suburbs - between the City and the sea, includes the world-famous Bondi Beach and other city beaches, which are all hubs for visitors and residents in the city during summer. The Inner West - Sydney's original suburbs are now bohemian, but still affordable. In particular, King Street, Newtown offers a hub of cheap eats, shopping and inner-city culture. Homebush Bay - home of the Sydney Olympic Park, providing venues for sports and outdoor activities. Parramatta - the historical core of western Sydney, now a thriving commercial, tourist and retail centre, around thirty minutes from Sydney by car, train or ferry. The Outer West stretching from Parramatta out to the Blue Mountains and the South West with the centres of Liverpool and Campbelltown are a large swathe of residential and commercial Sydney containing over half its population. Southern Sydney - the area south of the CBD and north of the Georges River, including the area surrounding Sydney Airport and Botany Bay
People
Sydney is one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the planet. As well as being home to the descendents of those who arrived with the original English, Irish and Scottish colonists, Sydney has attracted immigrants from all over the world - from countries as diverse as Italy, Greece, China, New Zealand, India, the Philippines, Lebanon, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and the Pacific Islands. Sydney's culture, food and general outlook reflect these contributions to the majority Anglo-Celtic cultural basis. Sydney has a prominent gay community. Every year, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is celebrated at the end of February, drawing people from all over Australia and the world for the celebrations.
Travel to Sydney
Sydney is within a reasonable driving distance (minimum 10 hours driving) of Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Most people allow two days to cover this distance. Melbourne - Sydney = 862 km via Albury-Wodonga (Hume Highway) Adelaide - Sydney = 1422km via Mildura or 1659km via Broken Hill (National Highway 32) Brisbane - Sydney = 938 km via the coast (Pacific Highway) or 961 km via Armidale (New England Highway) If renting a car check the daily distance allowances and any one-way charge that may apply.
Getting around Sydney
A Sydney ferry Sydney Ferries run all around the harbour and up the Parramatta River. The central hub is at Circular Quay at the north of the CBD. More than just a utilitarian means of transport, the ferries are a great way to see the harbour side. The best ferry excursion for visitors is from Circular Quay to Manly. Be prepared to take a stunning photograph of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge as you leave Circular Quay.
By Bike If you want to see a particular area of the city, a bicycle may be suitable. However, Sydney is a reasonably hilly city and many parts of it are not at all cyclist friendly. It is illegal for adults to ride bicycles on footpaths unless they are especially marked for cyclists or they are cycling with children under 12. Bicycle helmets are required by law, as are lights and reflectors at night.
Things to do and see in Sydney
The Sydney Harbour Bridge: The Harbour Bridge, crosses the harbour from the city to North Sydney. You can walk or cycle across the Harbour Bridge free of charge. Cross it on one of the protected lanes on either side of the bridge accessible from Milsons Point in North Sydney or the Rocks in the city. The eastern side is reserved for pedestrians and the western side for cyclists and there is no toll.
The Sydney Opera House: Located in the city, millions of tourists a year throng the building just to see it, even if they have little or no interest in Opera. The Sydney Opera House is easily one of the most famous structures ever built.
Darling Harbour is a large tourist precinct and includes a range of activities, restaurants, museums and shopping facilities.
Sydney Olympic Park:Home of the 2000 Summer Olympics (known as "the best Games ever"!), in Homebush.
Luna Park: Is a large theme park situated near the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it's mouth shaped entrance can be seen from many areas of Sydney as well as the large Ferris Wheel.
Sydney Tower: also called Centrepoint Tower. The tallest structure in Sydney, the tower contains a buffet, cafe and a rather large restaurant and attracts many visitors a year. You can stand over the city on a transparent platform, over the edge of the top of the tower with Skywalk
Walk There are many picturesque and interesting walks throughout Sydney. The following are just a few of the better-known routes. 1. Coogee beach to Bondi Following the eastern coastline past several of Sydney's beautiful beaches. Stop off for a swim if you get too hot. 2. Manly to the Spit Along the foreshore of Sydney Harbour.
3. Circular Quay and surrounds - Start underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, then walk past the The Rocks, Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanical Gardens and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
Wildlife Taronga Zoo in North Sydney. The Koala Park Sanctuary in the Outer West. Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour Featherdale Wildlife Park, in western Sydney. Australian Reptile Park, about an hour north of Sydney, with much more than just reptiles.
Sydney Harbour
Sydney's large natural harbour, usually called Sydney Harbour (correctly Port Jackson), was the reason that the original penal settlement was established in the area now known as Circular Quay, rather than further south at Botany Bay as James Cook recommended after mapping the coast in 1770. While it is now very built up (and Sydneysiders will pay a premium for views of the water) it is still very beautiful.
The harbour is served by a dedicated ferry service, which transports passengers across the harbour. An excellent way to see both the harbour and Sydney attractions is to take a ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, Manly or Parramatta.
There are a number of islands in the centre of the harbor, which you can visit for a picnic: Shark, Goat, Clark and Rodd Islands. These are very beautiful and have magnificent views of sailing boats on the harbour and of Sydney's harbour side buildings. At most times of the year they will be nearly deserted. You will need to reserve a place and pay a fee of approximately $5 per head to the National Parks and Wildlife Service (ph 02 9960 6266 or fax 02 9960 3965). You also cannot moor a boat at any of these islands. Goat, Rodd and Clark islands are not served by ferries, so unless you can arrange for a private drop-off, you will need to charter a water taxi at a cost of approximately $20 per head.
The world famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race begins every year on Boxing Day, on Sydney Harbour. Thousands of spectator craft take to the water to farewell the yachts as they set off on their grueling journey to Hobart. Seaworthy craft follow the yachts through the Sydney Heads into the open ocean.
Fashion
While cities such as London, Milan, Tokyo, Paris, and New York City are traditionally regarded as the fashion centres of the world, these days Australia's unique style and creativity means Sydney is also mentioned as 'must-visit' centres on the international fashion circuit. When it came to fashion, Australia used to be seen as isolated and out-of-touch. That notion is now out-of-touch itself, as designs from Australians such as Wayne Cooper, Collette Dinnigan, Akira Isogawa, Lisa Ho, and Easton Pearson are seen around the globe. In fact, around 60 Australian labels are currently exporting their designs to boutiques and department stores in Asia, Europe and the United States. Sydney has now been listed in the many "must visit" fashion lists.
Shopping
Anything and everything you could possibly want to buy is probably available in Sydney, it may be scattered all over the city, but it will be there. Areas range from the more up-market to bargain and moderately priced items.
Nightlife
Sydney has an enormous number of places to drink and party. A limited number of venues have 24 hour licences, however the majority close before 3am and some as early as 11pm, particularly if there are nearby residents. Most venues will have door staff checking photo identification to determine that you are over 18. Admission is also commonly refused to those who seem visibly drunk to the staff. More popular venues have discriminatory door practices, the most common of which is refusing entry to groups of men who are not accompanied by women.
Some types of nightlife are concentrated in particular areas: Backpackers drink near the hostels, and will find a lot of fellow budget travellers in pubs in the Eastern Suburbs Beaches like Bondi Beach and Kings Cross.
In some ways Irish pubs are a global phenomenon, but they've certainly taken Sydney by storm. Irish pubs are concentrated in the Rocks area of the city, and are outrageously popular on the 17th March when the St Patrick's Day parade is held.
Business pubs also cater to the city crowd: lawyers, financiers and brokers and are very busy Friday nights when the city workers are let loose for the week.
Large nightclubs are concentrated in the Darling Harbour area.
Sydney's large gay scene is concentrated on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst although it still has a large range of pubs and clubs for all ranges of sexuality and is a prominent nightspot for alot of Sydney goers
Sydney's students drink in the Inner West
Some nightclubs and Sydney's younger partygoers are found in North Sydney
Most places have at least a basic dress code. If you're not sure where you're headed and want to get into most generic pubs and clubs you come across, men should wear a collared shirt, neat full-length pants (not jeans) and business-style shoes. Cheaper pubs have looser requirements, and of course different groups follow different fashions. This recipe won't work for entry to a goth club. In almost all cases, women can dress more freely, but a small number of places require closed shoes. Entry charges for live music or DJs are usual and range from $5 to $30 depending on clientele. Entry charges are rare if you're going into a pub for a drink. Note that there is a taxi shift change at 3am, and it is notoriously difficult to catch a taxi anywhere between 2:30am and 3:30am.
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Greyhound Bus Pass - Sydney to Cairns With this mini-traveller ticket you have 45 days to complete your travel from Sydney to Cairns. It offers you a short stay trip in one-direction between these locations. You can hop on and off as many times as you like over your 45 days. Also available to depart from Cairns. A fantastic way to see A...
From $347 AUD
Sydney to Airlie Beach Bus Pass Travel from Sydney to Airlie Beach in the luxury of the XPT train (short for Express passenger train) and airconditoned coach. Mini Traveller Passes provide travel between two popular destinations and in between you can hop on and hop off as much as you like in the one direction, over 45 days...
From $331 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Australia Australia is such a large country and with a Greyhound Kilometre Pass you can criss-cross it at your leisure. A 500 Kilometre Pass can get you from Byron Bay to Noosa, while a 3,000 Kilometre Pass will take you from Sydney to Cairns and all the places in between. To see it all you will need th...
From $105 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Sydney to Brisbane Travel between Sydney and Brisbane along the spectacular coastline. Start at either end and visit the Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. Valid: 90 Days Travel Distance: approx 1110km NOTE: Concession rate metioned above applies to ISIC, VIP, YHA, Gap Year Debut Car...
From $190 AUD
Queensland Rail- Brisbane to Cairns The East Coast Discovery Pass offers a value for money, flexible rail pass giving access to all major coastal tourist destinations along Queensland’s east coast between Brisbane and Cairns. The pass has unlimited stops and is available for one directional travel (north or south) in an economy ...
From $280.5 AUD
Great Southern Rail - Australia Rail Pass The Great Southern Rail "Rail Explorer Pass" offers the ultimate great train experience. This Pass provides 6 months unlimited travel to International visitors to Australia. Rail passes offer an economical, safe and comfortable way to discover all that Australia has to offer. Passes are valid for...
From $690 AUD
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Greyhound Bus Pass - Darwin or Sydney From Sydney head south and then travel through Australia's heartland. See the great Outback Opal at Coober Pedy, Alice Springs, The Red Centre, Uluru and Kakadu National Parks. Travel from Sydney or Darwin. You need to go to the Red Centre to truly appreciate the Heart of Australia. Val...
From $999 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Sydney to Adelaide Traveller Passes provide travel between two popular destinations and in between you can hop on and hop off as much as you like in the one direction. With our Traveller Passes you have up to 3 months to hop on and hop off, giving you the flexibility to spend more time in your favourite destin...
From $167 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Cairns to Sydney Traveller Passes provide travel between two popular destinations and in between you can hop on and hop off as much as you like in the one direction. With our Traveller Passes you have up to 3 months to hop on and hop off, giving you the flexibility to spend more time in your favourite destinat...
From $406 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Australia East Coast Explore all that the popular East Coast of Australia has to offer. Great cities; beautiful beaches AND the Red Centre. Travel from Cairns - Brisbane - Alice Springs - Sydney - Melbourne - Adelaide. See the East Coast as well as the Red Centre. Its hot! Valid: 365 Days Travel Distance: appr...
From $1348 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Aussie Highlights For those with a bit less time, we've picked the best bits for this pass only. See Australia's most popular sights. Experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge, surfing at Byron Bay, snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef, adventure at Kakadu, the beauty of Uluru, and the wines at the Barossa Region...
From $1681 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Adelaide to Coober Pedy Greyhound Multi-trip passes are an economical way to go from A to B for regular commuters.Multi-Trip Passes are available for travel between Sydney and Canberra, Brisbane and Toowoomba, Adelaide and Melbourne or Adelaide and Coober Pedy, in either direction.You have 12 months from the date o...
From $485 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Adelaide to Melbourne Greyhound Multi-trip passes are an economical way to go from A to B for regular commuters.Multi-Trip Passes are available for travel between Sydney and Canberra, Brisbane and Toowoomba, Adelaide and Melbourne or Adelaide and Coober Pedy, in either direction.You have 12 months from the date o...
From $195 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass - Brisbane to Toowoomba Greyhound Multi-trip passes are an economical way to go from A to B for regular commuters.Multi-Trip Passes are available for travel between Sydney and Canberra, Brisbane and Toowoomba, Adelaide and Melbourne or Adelaide and Coober Pedy, in either direction.You have 12 months from the date o...
From $91 AUD
Greyhound Bus Pass -Sydney to Canberra Greyhound Multi-trip passes are an economical way to go from A to B for regular commuters.Multi-Trip Passes are available for travel between Sydney and Canberra, Brisbane and Toowoomba, Adelaide and Melbourne or Adelaide and Coober Pedy, in either direction.You have 12 months from the date o...
