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Sydney Facts |
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Location: |
Mid south-east coast of Australia |
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Climate: |
Sydney has a temperate climate with a
mild winter. Average daytime temperatures during winter
months (June – August) are 16-18 degrees Celsius and
average daytime temperatures during summer months
(December – February) are 25-26 degrees Celsius. |
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Currency: |
Australian Dollar |
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Time Difference: |
GMT +11 hrs |
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Transfer Time: |
Kingsford Smith is only 10kms south of
Sydney City centre and is easily accessible by airport
express buses, trains and taxis |
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Sydney Guide |
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Hotels: |
Accommodation varies from Hostels through to Five
Star Hotels and is reasonably priced and high in
quality. |
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Attractions: |
Explore the
The Rocks and
Opera House around the
Harbour or walk across the famous Sydney Harbour
Bridge. You can visit Taronga Park Zoo
or the
Sydney Aquarium. For those who enjoy the sun, the
beaches of Bondi and Manly are not far from the city
centre and are usually patrolled by Lifeguards. Other
attractions include Darling
Harbour, Royal
Botanic Gardens, Fort Denison, as well as Museums,
Historic Homes and Art Galleries. |
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Shopping: |
Sydney is a shopper's delight with many shops of all
descriptions. |
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Excursions: |
You will find most attractions close to the City
Centre or around the harbour. You can take privately run
harbour cruises that depart from Circular Quay and are a
great way to take in the harbour views or use the Government run
Ferries to explore the beautiful harbour and its
attractions at your leisure.For the beach lovers, take
the Blue Bondi or Bay Explorer to visit the famous Bondi Beach and
other beaches along the Sydney coastline. To see city
attractions, take the Monorail
or a City Circle train or public buses. |
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Family: |
Most of the attractions above have a family
orientation. Most hotels welcome children and some offer
discount rates for families. |
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Getting Around: |
Buses, Monorail and Ferries are the best way to see
the attractions close to the City Centre. To venture
further afield, there are regular train and bus services
and car hire is also available. |
