Introduction
The inevitable Sydney versus Melbourne debate can be summarised thus: Sydney is the beautiful, popular captain of the athletics team. Melbourne, the smart girl on the debating squad. Whatever your preference, Sydney will win you over with blue skies, water-soaked geography and a flair for making the good life just that little bit better.
More from Sydney PDF VersionEssentials
- Sydneysiders get up early - a run on the beach, a swim and breakfast are all achieved before 8am.
- Want to avoid the Bondi hordes? Try Parsley Bay or Balmoral Beach. Sunscreen is essential all year round. Just 30 minutes of sun can burn.
- Taking public transport? Check 131500.info to plan your journey.
- Sydney Airport is close to the city and easily accessible by train. Otherwise it’s a $25 (€16) cab ride.
- A glass of beer in Sydney is called a “schooner”. A small glass is a “midi”.
Two-hour tour
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Take in Sydney's cityscape and stunning beaches from above with Sydney Seaplanes.
Seaplane Base, Lyne Park Rose Bay
+ 612 9388 1978
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The Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George Street, The Rocks
+ 61 2 9245 2400
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Walk to Taylor's Bay, Bradley's Head and Taronga Zoo.
Hotels
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BLUE Sydney
The Wharf at Woolloomooloo, 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
+ 61 2 9331 9000
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Sheraton on the Park
161 Elizabeth Street
+ 61 2 9286 6000
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Park Hyatt Sydney
7 Hickson Road, The Rocks
+61 2 9256 1234
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Dining
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Bill's Woollahra
Queen's Court, 118 Queen Street, Woollahara
+ 61 2 9328 7997
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Bambini Trust Café
185 Elizabeth Street
+ 61 2 9283 7098
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Koko Espresso Bar
118 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills
+ 61 2 8399 0100
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Pendolino Ristorante
The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street
+ 61 2 9231 6117
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Flying Fish
Jones Bay Wharf Lower Deck, 19-21 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont
+ 61 2 9518 6677
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Sosumi Sushi
GPO Building, No.1 Martin Place, 412-414 George Street
+ 61 2 9229 7700
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The Tea Room
Level 3, Queen Victoria Building, 455 George Street
+ 61 2 9283 7279
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Spice Temple
10 Bligh Street
+ 61 2 8078 1888
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Tetsuya's
529 Kent Street
+ 61 2 9267 2900
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Bambini Trust
Wine Room, 185 Elizabeth Street
+ 61 2 9283 7098
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Ginger’s
134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
+ 61 2 8324 5200
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Reading
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Published Art Bookshop
23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills
+ 61 2 9280 2839
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Shopping
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Jewellery from Becker Minty
81 Macleay St
+61 2 8356 9999
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David Jones
65-77 Market Street
+ 61 2 9266 5544
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Aussie confectionery - Caramello Koalas and Freddo Frogs.
Sydney
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Gourmet treats from Simon Johnson
55 Queen Street, Woollahra
+ 61 2 8244 8255
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Beauty products by Aesop
72A Oxford Street, Paddington
+ 61 2 9358 3382
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Aussie fashion at Willow
3A Glenmore Road, Paddington
+61 2 9358 4477
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Transport
Limousine/car
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Advance Sydney Limousines
+ 61 2 4648 0173
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Fitness
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Living Well Health Club
Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street
+ 61 2 9273 8800
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