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Sydney

The harbour, the Opera House, and a coastal lifestyle done perfectly

Best time
September to November, March to May
Language
English
Currency
AUD (Australian Dollar)
Timezone
UTC+10
Experiences
31+ available
About Sydney

Sydney is blessed: absurdly, unfairly blessed. A world-class city wrapped around one of the most beautiful natural harbours on Earth. The Opera House and Harbour Bridge are icons that earn every photograph taken of them. But Sydney is also a city of beaches (Bondi, Manly, Coogee), a vibrant food scene shaped by Pacific and Asian migration, and a lifestyle that feels genuinely, warmly Australian.

Top attractions
Sydney Opera HouseHarbour Bridge ClimbBondi BeachManly FerryBlue MountainsTaronga Zoo
Must-try food & drink
  • 01Moreton Bay bug (shellfish) at Quay
  • 02Fish & chips at Doyle's on the Beach in Watson's Bay
  • 03Avocado toast at a Surry Hills cafe (the original)
  • 04Sydney rock oysters at the Fish Market
Getting around
Trains, buses, and ferries, the Opal card covers all. The Manly Ferry is the best commute in the world. Uber for suburbs not on the train network.
Local tips from travellers

BridgeClimb at dawn is spectacular, book well in advance

The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is free, stunning, and takes about two hours

Book Opera House tours or performances online before you arrive

The Blue Mountains are a 90-minute train ride and a full day well spent

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