ARRIVAL

Sydney Airport has one of the most beautiful approaches in the world, with Sydney airport arrivals and departures flying over beautiful Botany Bay.

Its location just 8kms from the CBD (5 miles) makes it incredibly accessible too.

Taxis are available outside all airport terminals, Sydney bus services run regularly and the fast, frequent Airport Link train service takes only 13 minutes between Sydney CBD and the airport.

Privately operated, door-to-door services are also available with advanced bookings.

Travelling to and from the airport by car is straightforward with most major roads distinctly marked with the familiar airplane symbol? Do allow extra time during peak traffic hours.

Sydney airport parking is clearly sign posted, conveniently located to all terminals and affordable.

To reduce congestion, the airport is divided into three clearly defined terminals:

·               T1 for international travel including Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates Airlines and others and includes over 120 shops, cafes and bars, dual-side Duty Free shopping and foreign exchange outlets.

·               T2 for domestic travel

·               T3 is Qantas specific for certain flight numbers indicated on your ticket.

 

Completing the Incoming Passenger Card

Australian Customs and Quarantine restrictions are very strict: you must not bring prohibited drugs, food or plants into Australia an Incoming Passenger Card will be distributed to you by the hostess in the aeroplane.  You must tick YES to declare if you are carrying any goods of plant or animal origin, you must declare them on this card.  If you are in doubt about what to declare you should ask a Customs Officer as there are serious penalties (including large fines and jail terms) for people who make false declarations or do not declare

Don’t Bring

These items are not allowed to be carried to Australia and pose high quarantine risk. If you are carrying any materials described below it need to be declared in the ‘Incoming passenger card’ provided in the airplane before landing on any international airport of Australia. When the bag will be inspected, any of the below mentioned goods will be seized and destroyed.

 

 

Dairy and egg products

·              Dairy products (fresh and powdered) including milk, cheese and ‘non-dairy’ creamers – from countries with foot and mouth disease.

·              Airline food containing dairy including milk, yoghurt and sandwiches containing cheese.

·              All whole, dried and powdered eggs and egg products that contain more than 10% egg as an ingredient, such as mayonnaise.

·              Homemade egg products including noodles and pasta that are not commercially manufactured. 

Live animals

·              All mammals, birds, birds’ eggs and nests, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects.

Seeds and nuts

·              Cereal grains, popping corn, raw nuts, pine cones, birdseed, unidentified seeds, some commercially packaged seeds, and ornaments including seeds.

·              Air-line food/snacks.

Animal products

·              All uncanned meat including fresh, dried, frozen, cooked, smoked, salted or preserved – from all animal species.

·              Sausages, salami and sliced meats.

·              Air-line food including sandwiches containing meat.

·              Pet food including canned products and rawhide chews

·              Rawhide articles and handicrafts including drums.

Plant material

·              All potted/bare rooted plants, cuttings, roots, bulbs, corms, stems and other viable plant material

·              Flowers that can be grown from stems such as roses, carnations and chrysanthemums

·              Banana products including food (fresh and dried) and souvenirs made with banana leaf

·              Souvenirs made with or filled with straw, including Thai cushions

Fruit and Vegetables

·               All fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables

You must declare

Items provided in the list below will be allowed to be carried to Australia. However even these goods must be declared in the ‘Incoming passenger card’. These goods will be inspected for signs of insects, contamination or disease. Some may require treatment (Quarantine treatments are subject to fees) before being allowed in, but most will be permitted after they have been inspected by a quarantine officer.

Food

·               Commercially prepared, cooked and raw food and ingredients, dried fruit and vegetables.

·               Canned meat products.

·               Dairy products that contain less than 10 per cent dairy – as stated on manufacturers ingredients list.

·               Cheese – must be commercially prepared and packaged and originate from countries free from foot and mouth disease.

·               Fish and other seafood products, Instant noodles and rice.

·               Packaged meals.

·               Herbs and spices.

·               Herbal and traditional medicines, remedies, tonics and herbal teas.

·               Snack foods, biscuits, cakes and confectionery.

·               Black tea, coffee and other beverages, Infant formula (must be accompanying a child).

Plant and Material

·               Wooden articles and carvings including painted or lacquered items.

·                Items that include bark (will require treatment or removal of the bark).

·               Artefacts, handicrafts and souvenirs made from plant material.

·               Mats, bags and other items made from plant material, palm fronds or leaves.

·               Straw products and packaging. Bamboo, cane or rattan basket ware and furnishings.

·               Potpourri and coconut shells.

·               Christmas decorations, wreaths and ornaments.

·               Dried flowers and arrangements. Fresh flowers and leis (excluding flowers that can be grown from stems such as roses, carnations and chrysanthemums)

Animal Products

·               Feathers, bones, horns, tusks, wool and animal hair (must be clean and free of any tissue).

·               Skins, hides and furs.

·               Stuffed animals and birds (taxidermy certificate required - some may be prohibited under endangered species laws).

·               Shells and coral (including jewellery and souvenirs).

·               Bee products including honey *, beeswax and honeycomb.

·               Used animal equipment including veterinary equipment and medicines.

·               Shearing or meat trade tools,

·               Saddler and tack and animal or bird cages

Other Goods

·               Biological specimens including tissue culture.

·               Craft and hobby lines made from animal or plant material.

·               Used sporting and camping equipment including tents, footwear, hiking boots, golf equipment, bicycles and fishing equipment (need to be checked to ensure they are clean and free from soil contamination)

 

NOTE

It is advisable not to carry salt and sugar as that may be confused up as cocaine or brown sugar and may lead to problems.

Carry a prescription for all kind of medicines.

It is also advised that all the material that requires to be declared at the airport must be packed in the same bags.

Immigration and Baggage Claim

Once you have handed in you passenger card you have spoken with the immigration officials and they have verified your visa and purpose for visit to the country you will be granted entry into Australia.

After Immigration.  Check the monitors for which belt your flights baggage is to be collected from (please also note that your pilot will announce on your plane which belt to collect from), grab a trolley get your baggage from the belt and move forward.

Note

So you have been waiting a while and still do not have all your baggage.  Do not panic! Attend the baggage claim counter located at the end of each belt and speak with the friendly staff.  You may need to complete a form where the lost baggage will be investigated. 

So you are now here!  Are you excited?  You have passed Customs and Immigration you have all of your baggage and have not lost anyone………….  

Travelling from Airport to your hotel

Located in Mascot NSW, Sydney Airport is approximately 8km from the central CBD.

 

Sydney Airport is easily accessible by all modes of transport including car, train, taxi or bus.

 

All terminals, T1 International, T2 Domestic and T3 Domestic, can be easily found by following signs to the airport - usually displayed by a simple airplane symbol. Most major routes will feature the symbol at decision points.

 

Taxi

 

Each terminal has its own sheltered taxi rank with supervisors on hand in peak hours to ensure a smooth flow of taxis for travelers.         

Kerbside supervisors can also organize taxis with baby capsules, wheelchair access, 5 seaters, station wagons for lots of baggage, and maxi taxis for groups.

 

Here are some approximate return fares you can expect to pay to and from Sydney Airport. Remember passengers pay for any bridge or road tolls on top of the fare (these fares are in Australian dollars and are based on non-peak traffic conditions):

Fare from Sydney Airport to:

·               Sydney City $25

·               North Sydney $32

·               Manly $51

·               Parramatta $82

·               Olympic Park $75

·               Liverpool $57

·               Cronulla $44

A $2.50 airport toll is payable by all passengers taking a taxi from any of Sydney Airport's taxi ranks.

Sydney Taxis

 

Taxis Combined Services, Phone: 133 300

 

Silver Service Fleet, Phone:  133 100

 

RSL Ex-Servicemen’s Cabs & Co-Op Members Ltd, Phone: +61 2 9581 1111


Legion Cabs, Phone: 131 451


Premier Cabs, Phone: 13 10 17


St George Cabs, Phone: 132 166
 

Please note:

 

Please note that taxis are not permitted to pick up passengers outside of the taxi ranks and the driver will be fined AUD $5,000 for breaking the regulation.

 

If you wish to complain or offer feedback about a specific driver you will need to obtain the registration number of the taxi. 

Buses

There are many bus services that operate to and from Sydney Airport - most of which require pre-booking. See the options below to determine which service best suits your needs.

 

Hotel transfer - Airport hotels only

 

Airport hotels (Stamford Plaza, Holiday Inn, Mercure Hotel, IBIS Hotel and Airport Sydney International Inn) provide regular complimentary shuttle services for their guests.  Make sure to confirm the services available with the hotels when making your reservation or call in to the Tourism NSW information desk located on Arrivals Level at T1 International Terminal.  Alternatively, you can go direct to Bus Bay 6 at T1 International Terminal or Terminal Court at Domestic for collection – signage at terminal exits will assist in locating them.

 

Hotel transfer - Sydney CBD area

 

When making your accommodation reservations, check to see if there is a complimentary pick up/drop off service being offered.

 

Metropolitan and Regional suburb transfer


Many shuttle bus companies provide transport between the airport and most Sydney suburbs and regional areas. These buses need to be pre-booked. Check the Yellow Pages under "Bus and Coach Services" for the service to and from your area.

 

Public Route Bus

Sydney Buses has a timetables service between Bondi Junction and Burwood which includes the T1 International and T3 Domestic Terminals in the route. Clearly marked bus stops are located on the arrivals level of each of these terminals. Information about fares, timetables and connections to other parts of Sydney is available at www.sydneybuses.info.

 

Trains

 

There are rail stations located at both the International and Domestic Terminals.

The Domestic rail station is located directly between T2 and T3 Terminals and is accessible from within the terminals from the arrivals level.

The International rail station is located at the northern end of the terminal and is accessible from the arrivals level.

Travel to the City


Airport Link is a fast and convenient way to reach the centre of Sydney. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes and the journey into the city takes only 13 minutes. The international and domestic rail stations link directly to the City Circle which means most city destinations are within a short walk of stations.

Travel to the Suburbs

Tickets can be purchased to all Sydney stations from the International and Domestic rail stations. Simply catch the train from the International or Domestic station to Central station and change for all suburban stations.

 

 

Travel to Olympic Park Train Station

Simply catch the train from the International station to Central station and change for a Train stopping at Lidcombe Train Station then change to Olympic Sprint Platform and await your train that will only stop at Olympic Park.  

Car Rental

Car Rental services at Sydney Airport are provided by the following operators. You'll find the car rental desks located on the arrivals level at both terminals.

Avis, Phone: 13 63 33

Hertz, Phone: 13 30 39

Europcar, Phone: 1300 13 13 90

Budget, Phone: 13 27 27

Thrifty, Phone: 1300 36 72 27

Red Spot, Phone: 1300 668 810


GETTING AROUND

SYDNEY NSW

Sydney, with a population of almost 4 million, and covering almost 1120 square kilometres (700 square miles), is a remarkably easy city to move around in. An excellent train, bus and ferry service covers all points of the greater metropolitan area. Roadways, although congested in peak hour times, are generally well planned and driving is not too harrowing an experience.

Unless visitors to Sydney are specifically seeking out friends in outlying areas, most will have no real need to travel too far away from the central city area and the harbour. Most Sydney tourist attractions are either within the central business district, close to the CBD, or at points around the harbour. The exceptions are Bondi and Manly - surf beach suburbs situated south and north of Sydney Heads.

If you've only got a week or a few days in Sydney, your time would be best spent by taking a walk around the wider CBD area, visiting The Rocks or spending time on the harbour. The harbour is Sydney and on a warm day, with a clear blue sky, there is no better place on earth.

Taking a City Circle train, the Monorail or walking is the best way of seeing city attractions, while buses and ferries represent the best way to visit points and attractions around the harbour. The government-run Explorer Buses and Sydney Pass service represent an ideal and inexpensive way to see most of the main tourist points around the city and out to Bondi.

Sydney Ferries, which are also government run, provide an inexpensive way of seeing the most beautiful harbour in the world. For excursions around the harbour, private operators offer a myriad of harbour cruises that promise more than a just a simple ferry ride.

Buses = Sydney Buses operates an extensive network of bus services throughout the city. The main bus terminals are located at Circular Quay, Wynyard, Town Hall and Central Station.  Private companies operate buses throughout all suburbs of Sydney – so no matter where you are travelling you will be able to get to your destination via a bus. 

 

Sydney Bus Fares =

From $.80 to $5.00 per adult depending on the distance travelled

Operating Times =

Most Sydney Buses are 24 hours. 

Timetable Info =

131500

 


Trains = The City Rail Network is one of the most cost effective, reliable and convenient ways to travel around Sydney and beyond.  Whether you're a commuter or leisure traveller, City Rails comprehensive range of services offers total flexibility when it comes to planning your trip. The City Rail Network covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions.  So no matter where in New South Wales you must go you can get there via a train. 

Fares =

City Rail’s ticket prices are based on the distance you travel and represent extremely good value prices start from $2.00 return per adult

Operating Times =

4.00am till midnight. 

Timetable Info=

131500

 

 

Ferries = One of the most delightful ways to make your way to and from the City is to take a ferry on Sydney Harbour.  Sydney Ferries is a must whether you have to use the option to travel to one place or whether you want to see the sites of Sydney Harbour.  Sydney Ferries have been servicing Sydney Harbour for more than 135 years – you can explore 39 destinations with spectacular views. 

 

Fares =

Range from $5.00 to $9.00 per adult depending on where you need to travel to. 

Operating Times =

6:00am to 11.00pm

Timetable Info=

131500

Light Rail = Metro Light Rail is Sydney's newest transport system. Modern trams run from historic Central Station through vibrant Chinatown and Darling Harbour to the Star City Casino, the Sydney Fish Markets and Wentworth Park:

Fares =

$4.60 return per adult. 

Operating Times =

24 hours a day 7 days a week  

Timetable Info=

+61 2 9660 0955

 

 

 

 

Monorail = the monorail has a fabulous city loop with eight stops throughout the CBD. The monorail leaves every 3-5 minutes and takes approximately 15 minutes to do the circuit.   The monorail also offers great views of our stunning harbour. 

Fares =

$4.80 per adult. 

Operating Times =

Fri – Sat 7:00am to Midnight  

Timetable Info=

+61 2 9660 0955

Taxis = Although the most expensive method of travel around Sydney it is the most convenient with door to door service and an abundance of taxis that can be hailed from the street, or engaged at ranks at most train Stations around Sydney. If you wish to book a cab, ask your hotel concierge.

Fares =

Flag Fall = $3.00

 

Distance Travelled = $1.79 per km

 

Night Time Surcharge = 20% per km

 

Booking Fee $1.60

 

Tolls = You need to pay all tolls plus return tolls. 

Estimate Taxi Fare from Sydney to Olympic Park

= $80.00

Operating Times =

24 hours a day 7 days a week   

Driving: Although parking and petrol costs in Sydney can be expensive.  Getting around Sydney is easy by road – there are excellent freeways between major centres and scenic routes are often sign-posted to encourage picturesque detours. Car prices are competitive in Australia and there is a good range of local and imported cars to choose from.

Rules and Laws you must be aware off whilst driving on New South Wales Roads. 

Licence

·        Providing you have a drivers licence from your Country you are permitted to drive in Sydney for a period of no more than 3 months

·        Please note however if your licence is in another language other than English you will need to get your licence converted before you are permitted to drive in New South Wales by contacting Community Relations Commission for Multicultural New South Wales on 1300 651 500 there are fees applicable to this service. 

 

General Rules

·        We drive to the left side of the road at all times

·        You must use the indicators fitted to the vehicle when turning or changing lanes. 

·        If you are driving at night or when light is poor you must use the headlights that are fitted to your vehicle. 

·        Seatbelts must be worn at all time by all people within the vehicle. 

·        Please follow signs in relation to stopping and giving way to other road users – at a round-about you must give way to all vehicles within the round-about and all vehicles entering from your right. 

·        Throughout New South Wales and Sydney we have traffic lights.

·              Green means continue driving safely through the intersection,

·              amber (yellow) means stop, can go through the intersection if you are so close that sudden breaking or stoping may cause an accident,

·              Red means stop. Wait behind the stop line and do not go through the intersection. 

Please note red light cameras are attached to traffic lights throughout Sydney and anyone found ‘running a red light’ will be fined and penalties will be imposed. 

·        Some roads are one way only – please ensure you read signage

·        Some roads throughout Sydney have Bus Lanes only these are marked with a “B” you must not enter the bus lane at any time unless you are turning into a street from the bus lane.  Penalties and fines exists for anyone travelling in a bus lane

·        Transit Lanes are also used on Sydney Roads these are lanes on roadways set aside for vehicles with 2 or more passengers. Bicycles, taxis, emergency vehicles and motorcycles can also use the lanes in most cases. These lanes are displayed as T2 or T3 lanes. Like all laws if you are found illegally using this lane a fine and penalties are imposed. 

Speed Limits and Signs

·        Where there is no signage telling you the speed limit for the road you are travelling the default speed is applicable.  The default speed for suburban roads 50km whereas for other roads such as motorways and freeways the default speed is 80km

·        School Zones are a 40km during school time and during the times stipulated on the signage.

·        Speed limit signs must at all times be obeyed and should you be found speeding extreme penalties are applicable. 

Drugs and Alcohol whilst driving

·        If you hold a full licence and are over the age of 25 then you must remain under the alcohol limit of 0.05 (this would allow an estimated 1 standard drink per hour) 

·        If you do not hold a full licence or are under the age of 25 your blood alcohol limit is 0 (meaning you must not drive within 6 hours of drinking any alcohol).

·        Some medications such as pain killers, prescribed medication, sleeping pills, diet pills and cold and flu pills affect your driving skills and some often advise not to drive whilst under there influence – if you are unsure whether it is safe to drive whilst under the influence of your medication you must speak with your Doctor or a pharmacy before driving. 

Parking

·        Please note parking can be somewhat expensive or minimal in Sydney and Surrounding suburbs. 

·        Signage is displayed throughout parking areas giving details on the maximum length of parking allowed per park and whether you are actually allowed to park there at all.  Please ensure you read all signage as parking inspectors are on duty in Sydney 24 hours a day 7 days a week and issue parking tickets without warning. 

Motorways and Tolls

·        Most of the Motorways around New South Wales are toll roads meaning you have to pay for its use – some are fully electronic meaning you cannot pay the toll with cash at a toll booth and you must pay the toll by using an electronic tag or pass.   The best way for our visitors to do this is by ordering a pass.

In case of Accident or Breakdown

·        Regardless of who is at fault if you do have a car accident you must stop immediately and give as much help as possible to anyone else involved in the crash?  If anyone is injured all killed then you must call the emergency operator on 000 ask for an ambulance and provide the operator with as much detail as they request and only end the call when they say it is ok to do so. 

·        If no one is injured or killed but one or more vehicle cannot be driven and requires a tow than you must contact the emergency operator on 000 and ask for the Police and provide the operator with as much detail as they request and only end the call when they say it is ok to do so. 

·        If no one is injured and all vehicles can be driven and do not require a tow then you do not need to phone an ambulance or the police to the scene of the accident.  Instead you must provide the other driver with your licence details, registration details and your contact details and if you are hiring the car or if the vehicle does not belong to you then you must also provide the details of the owner of the vehicle and vice a versa.  After all details are exchanged and all vehicles can drive you need to report the accident to your nearest Police Station within 24 hours of the accident and notify the company you hired the vehicle from. 

·        If you do have a camera or a phone with camera functions it is also advisable to take a photo of the damage done to all vehicles or property.   

·        If your vehicle breaks down whilst driving you must if you can drive your vehicle to the side of the road park and turn on your vehicles hazards then phone for assistance.  Note: Your hiring company will have a contact number to contact in case of breakdowns. 


 

Petrol Prices =

$1.50 per litre (Unleaded)

 

$1.65 per litre (Premium Unleaded)

Parking Prices =

Olympic Park = Est. $30.00 per day

Sydney = Est. $35.00 per day

Tolls =

From Olympic Park to Sydney Return $4.40 using M4 (Please note all other tolls are more expensive)

Walking = Walking to and from your destination in Sydney allows greater sight seeing and is most definitely the cheapest way of travel. 

Please note:

·        Please ensure when crossing any roads you look to the right then to the left then to the right again before starting to cross the roads. 

·        Most intersections throughout Sydney have pedestrian crossings which are controlled by you pushing the button.  Once the green man appears you are permitted to cross the road,. if the man is red you are not allowed to cross the street and if the man is flashing red you are not permitted to start crossing the road but are entitled to finish crossing the road

 

Safety

Although Sydney has very low crime rate compared too many other States and Countries it is required that when stepping out that you do step our in safety.  Places such as Kings Cross, Woolloomooloo, Oxford Street, Redfern and Cabramatta are considered as our ‘Red Light District’ and although extremely exciting places that must not be missed often they are considered dangerous at night.  We ask that you travel together and not alone around Sydney especially our Red Light Districts. 


Hospitals = There is many hospitals within Sydney and its surround suburbs where you can obtain urgent medical attention.  However as most hospitals are busy it is required that should your medical matter not be urgent please see a Doctor at one of the many medical centres throughout Sydney and Suburbs.  List of some Public Hospitals around the area are:

Auburn Hospital = 9563 9500

Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital = 9722 8000

Blue Mountains Hospital = 4784 6500

Blacktown Hospital = 9881 8000

Camden Hospital = 4634 3000

Campbelltown Hospital = 4634 3000

Canterbury Hospital = 9787 0000

Concord Hospital = 9767 5000

Fairfield Hospital = 9616 8111

Hawkesbury Hospital = 4560 5555

Liverpool Hospital = 9828 3000

Mount Druitt Hospital = 9881 1555

Nepean Hospital = 4734 2000

Royal Alexander Hospital for Children = 9845 0000

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital = 9515 6111

Westmead Hospital = 9845 5555

Prince of Wales = 9682 2222

St George Hospital = 9250 1111

Sydney Hospital & Eye Hospital = 9382 7111

St Vincent’s = 8382 1111

 

 

 

 

 


SYDNEY

 

 

Fast facts

  • Australia’s oldest and biggest city
  • Gateway to Australia, set on one of the world’s most stunning harbours, which extends either side in a golden chain of easy-to-reach, inner-city beaches

Why go there

Sydney’s laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the world’s easiest and most pleasant cities to visit. The people who live here are a friendly, energetic bunch with a tell-it-like-it-is approach to life as visitors to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games found out for them.

When it comes to which city is Australia’s true global city, there’s no argument. It’s Sydney – with its sense of style, its love of sport and exuberant celebrations including New Year’s Eve and Australia Day.

All of its attributes lie within easy reach of the city centre. Sydney’s harbour is its natural playground, the dominant factor in so much of what the city has to offer. The city has a wide-ranging cultural life, dynamic food scene and vibrant cityscape of outstanding contemporary and colonial architecture. Iconic beaches and five major national parks deliver unforgettable experiences.

Don’t miss

  • Catching the perfect wave at famous Bondi or Palm beaches.
  • Dining waterside in the historic Rocks precinct, by the beach at Balmoral or on the wharf at Woolloomooloo Wharf.
  • Climbing to the very top of Sydney Harbour Bridge’s huge, over-arching span, by day or night with Bridge Climb.
  • Seeing the native fruit bats and 30 hectares of themed gardens in the Royal Botanic Gardens on a guided Aboriginal heritage tour.
  • Catching the Manly Ferry at sunset – or anytime – for one of Sydney’s best and most affordable thrills.
  • Learning about Australia’s unique animals, overlooking the harbour, at Taronga Zoo or at Sydney Wildlife World, Darling Harbour.
  • Being inspired by a wonderful, magical performance at the Sydney Opera House or enthralled by one of the best Aboriginal art collections in the world at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
  • Taking a skippered yacht or an adrenalin-pumping jet boat from Darling Harbour.

BALMAIN

Fast facts

  • Village atmosphere with a great pub culture
  • Inner west peninsula
  • A 10-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

Balmain is one of Sydney’s oldest working-class suburbs, and the place where most of Sydney’s ferries were built.

Balmain is now a colourful and artistic suburb, home to some of Australia’s best-known writers, actors, film directors, musicians and artists. Stylish cafés, bistros, pubs and restaurants burst with creative energy. Its pulsating nightlife is a magnet for a cosmopolitan crowd.

Things to do

  • Browse up and down Darling Street for your fill of retail therapy – galleries, bookshops, flowers, home wares, delis, children’s wear and toy shops.
  • Explore back streets and spot the different architectural styles typical of the 1800s and early 1900s, from wrought-iron and sandstone to timber workers’ cottages.
  • Party on at one of the many great hotels, such as the Unity Hall, Cat & Fiddle and Royal Oak – DJs, jazz, bands and live theatre.
  • Give the boutique fashion racks the once over.
  • Relax at an alfresco café or restaurant and watch the street scene.

Don’t miss

  • Stopping off at The Watch House, HQ of the Balmain Association, for information on self-guided walks or a heritage pub tour.
  • Balmain and Rozelle markets every Saturday.

BONDI

Fast facts

  • Beach culture with attitude
  • Eastern suburbs
  • 11 km from city centre

Why go there

Inhabited by backpackers, billionaires, board riders and the body beautiful, Bondi is one of Sydney’s most eclectic and exciting precincts. A walk along its promenade gives you the chance to experience its carefree sun-drenched lifestyle. The main thoroughfare of Campbell Parade offers a wealth of surf shops, takeaway outlets, souvenir sellers, cafés, restaurants, bars and fish and chip shops. To discover some of Sydney’s other stunning beaches, follow the boardwalk to Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee.

Things to do

  • Bondi-to-Coogee scenic cliff walk – take a stroll, have a swim and sip a latte at a café along the way.
  • Enjoy a gelato at the elegant 1920s Bondi Pavilion.
  • Watch the Bondi lifeguards run lifesaving demonstration activities, or even participate in the program.
  • Take a dip in the Bondi Icebergs surf pool, one of Sydney’s iconic locations.
  • Dine at sunset with spectacular ocean views at various restaurants at Bondi Beach.

Don’t miss

  • Surfing lessons.
  • The Marine Discovery Centre at the Bondi Pavilion.
  • The Icebergs Dining Room and Bar overlooking the ocean.
  • Bondi’s Sunday markets.

 

Why Bondi Beach

This is the most celebrated beach in the country, a kilometre of golden grains where Sydney’s beautiful people come to bare it all. As well as the essential ingredients – booming surf, seagulls riding the breeze, the smell of sun-block - Bondi has a style all its own. This is see-and-be-seen territory, and nobody is ever too tanned, too thin or too muscled.

Bondi also has a vibrant café and restaurant culture. Campbell Parade, which runs along the back of the beach, is a near-continuous strip of outdoor cafes and gelato bars. There’s serious food territory too, with Sean’s Panorama and the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar dishing out food every  bit as glam as the view.


Stressed over beach-fashion burnout? Head one street back from the beach and you’ll find gorgeous street wear, beachwear and funky designs for a new-look you. There’s Tuchuzy, where Kylie Minogue has been spotted checking out the racks, Bikini Island for surf wear essentials, Purl Harbour for gorgeous hand knits, Alfie's Shop for the Bondi street look and puf 'n stuff retro clothing for vintage everything.

 

 


CABRAMATTA

 

Fast facts

  • Sydney’s pocket of South-East Asia
  • South-western suburbs
  • A 60-minute train ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

Known as Sydney’s culinary United Nations, Cabramatta delivers an authentic slice of South-East Asian sights, tastes and exotic foods. In the arcades and alleys around Freedom Plaza, the lively hub in the centre of the town, you'll find Vietnamese soup stands, butcher shops selling ‘wind-dried’ sausage and Thai herb emporiums.

Shopkeepers are always eager to explain how to use their produce in your cooking, or you can discover the real thing by eating at Cabramatta’s popular restaurants and cafés.

Things to do

  • People-watch in Freedom Plaza as families meet, old men play mah-jong and women sell home-grown herbs.
  • Slurp on a bowl of pho (noodle soup) with a sugary lemon drink.
  • Visit a Chinese herbalist shop and watch as remedies are prepared.
  • Find serenity at the Kuan Yin Buddhist Temple.

Don’t miss

  • Taking a Day Trip to Asia tour, run by chef and food writer Carol Selva Rajah.
  • Sipping a freshly squeezed durian from Tan Thach Hong.
  • Shops offering stunning fabrics and Asian jewellery.
  • The Moon Festival, usually in September, with 15 days of celebrations.

 


CHINATOWN & HAYMARKET

 

Fast facts

  • Asian and Spanish food and festivities
  • Located adjacent to Darling Harbour
  • 15-minute bus trip from Circular Quay

Why go there

Capturing the colour and excitement of Asian street life, Chinatown and Haymarket offer an exciting mix of restaurants, food halls, noodle bars and quirky gift shops. Bargain-shops and Asian supermarkets also bring many visitors to the area, especially on weekends.

Haymarket has become a late-night entertainment precinct, with bars, theatres and cinemas pulsating into the night. The lively Spanish Quarter, an 80-m stretch of pizzazz, is close by.

Things to do

  • Eat yum cha, a brunch/lunchtime tradition, where you choose from trolleys piled high with assorted Chinese "steam baskets".
  • Explore the Spanish Quarter, the place to buy jam on and chorizo and to try paella and Spanish dancing.
  • Be a star at a karaoke bar.
  • Dine at any time of the day at one of 80 Asian restaurants (some cook until 3 am).
  • Consult a Chinese herbalist for an Eastern remedy.

Don’t miss

  • Paddy’s Market, Sydney’s favourite flea market.
  • Shopping for discounted designer fashion at one of Market City's factory outlets.
  • Catching a show at the Capitol Theatre or Sydney Entertainment Centre.
  • Spanish Quarter Street Festival, in September, for Spanish cooking, flamenco, tapas and sangria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY CENTRE

 

Fast facts

  • The commercial heart of Sydney
  • Short walk from Circular Quay
  • Historic sites, museums, parks, cosmopolitan style

Why go there

Sydney’s city centre offers visitors a huge variety of attractions, including designer boutiques, fine restaurants, hip bars and lavish department stores. Clusters of modern office towers look down on the action and over Sydney’s historic precincts, such as The Rocks.

The city centre has some of Australia’s best shopping arcades and malls. To find your way there, just look for Australia’s tallest structure – the Sydney Tower, with its 360-degree views stretching as far as the Blue Mountains on a clear day. Pitt Street Mall is a good spot to pause for some impromptu lunchtime entertainment.

 

History

Many of Sydney's main streets, such as Phillip, Macquarie, Hunter, Bligh, Liverpool, Sussex and George, are named after early English governors to acknowledge the city's colonial heritage.

The city fans out from the focal point of Circular Quay. This transport hub is within walking distance of the city’s star attractions – the Harbour Bridge, opened in 1932, and the Sydney Opera House, hailed as a 20th-century architectural masterpiece.

Along Macquarie Street are fine examples of early colonial architecture, while across town the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) and The Strand Arcade recall the architectural ornamentation of the 1890s.

 

 

Things to do

  • Shop for international designer labels at brand boutiques along Elizabeth and Castlereagh streets. Pop into the stylish David Jones or Myer Sydney department stores for the latest in Australian and international fashion.
  • Select from the range of international cuisine on offer at food halls beneath the MLC Centre or Pitt Street Mall, or opposite Sydney Town Hall.
  • Hang out in a hip bar such as the Establishment, Orbit and Art house.
  • Take a self-guided walking tour operated by the City of Sydney or a Sydney Architecture Walk, departing regularly from the Museum of Sydney.
  • Swim at Cook + Phillip pool under the lofty spires of St Mary’s Cathedral.
  • Challenge a local to a chess match on the giant chess board in Hyde Park.

 


COOGEE & RANDWICK

Fast facts

  • A family beach and a major city racecourse
  • Eastern suburbs
  • 45-minute bus ride east of Circular Quay

Why go there

With a shimmering beach, magnificent coastal walk and a protected Marine Reserve that attracts snorkellers and scuba divers, Coogee sums up the classic Sydney surf scene. It’s a haven for families, couples and travellers alike. Serious surfers head to Maroubra Beach, which also offers vibrant cafés next to classic fish and chip shops. The suburbs of Kensington and Randwick are close to the expansive Centennial Park, a popular place for a picnic, power walking, bike or horse-riding.

Things to do

  • Swim in Wylie’s Baths completed in 1907, destroyed and rebuilt in 1978, a great place for a salty, sea-spray dip.
  • Walk the Bronte-to-Coogee coastal track, a spectacular Cliffside path.
  • Explore Waverley Cemetery, near Bronte beach, where you’ll find the grave of poet Henry Lawson and aviator pioneer Lawrence Hargraves.
  • Scuba dive or snorkel at Gordon’s Bay with a local dive operator.
  • Tee off at one of the international standard golf courses in the area.

Don’t miss

  • Royal Randwick Racecourse.
  • Centennial Park, where you can hire roller blades or go horse-riding.
  • La Perouse Museum, where you can learn about France's early connections with Australia.
  • Bare Island Fort, also in La Perouse – part of Sydney's British heritage.

 

 

CRONULLA COAST

Fast facts

  • Secluded beaches and café culture
  • South Sydney
  • A 50-minute train trip from Circular Quay

Why go there

Around the Cronulla Coast and in the Sutherland Shire, there’s top surfing, fishing, glorious hiking, scope for whale-watching or just lazing on unspoilt beaches. Cronulla itself has Sydney’s longest beach and a sparkling outdoor café scene. Just south of Cronulla, a ferry ride across Port Hacking River, is the peaceful village of Bundeena.

Things to do

  • Catch a ferry to Bundeena, then walk the Coastal Track in the Royal National Park and explore its secluded beaches.
  • Dine out in the restaurants and alfresco cafés lining Cronulla's foreshore.
  • Snorkel and scuba dive, either in Botany Bay, Port Hacking or in ocean sites off Cronulla Coast.
  • Observe humpback whales at Cape Solander on the Kurnell Peninsula from May to November.
  • Take the one-hour walk via Jibbon Beach to see the Aboriginal rock engravings made by the Dharawal people.

Don’t miss

  • Learning to surf at Cronulla Beach.
  • Visiting the Frangipani gelato shop.
  • Catching a ferry to Bundeena for the Art Trail on the first Sunday of the month.
  • Taking your 4WD off-road at the Boat Harbour 4WD Park, Kurnell Peninsula.

DARLING HARBOUR

Fast facts

  • Harbour side entertainment and dining
  • Waterside home of Australian National Maritime Museum
  • 10-minute walk from city centre

Why go there

A lively waterfront precinct, Darling Harbour throbs with activity day and night. It has developed into one of Sydney’s largest dining, shopping and entertainment areas with exhibition and convention centres attracting large crowds.

One of the prime hotspots, King Street Wharf, is packed with sleek dining establishments. The Cockle Bay Wharf offers waterfront promenades with alfresco cafés, bars and restaurants. Across the water, lies Harbour side Shopping Centre, a dynamic mix of shops, restaurants and food to go.

Things to do

  • Dine alfresco at King Street Wharf, Cockle Bay or Harbour side.
  • Take a ferry, cruise, sailboat, yacht or speedboat tour from Darling Harbour.
  • Free outdoor entertainment will keep everyone amused.
  • Board the monorail for an overview of Darling Harbour and surrounds.
  • Explore Sydney Wildlife World with its collection of animals unique to Australia.
  • Catch the light rail to the Sydney Fish Markets, the second largest seafood market in the world.

Don’t miss

  • The Chinese Garden of Friendship.
  • The Sydney Aquarium, the Australian National Maritime Museum, the world’s largest IMAX and the Powerhouse Museum.
  • Star City Casino for the Lyric Theatre, clubs and casino.
  • The Growers' Market, Pyrmont, on the first Saturday of the month.

 
DARLINGHURST

 

Fast facts

  • The night comes alive in Darlo; includes the thriving food and shopping scene in Surry Hills.
  • Eastern suburbs
  • 20-minute bus ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

Darlinghurst’s main strip is colourful Oxford Street. By day, boutiques, bookshops, art galleries and music stores attract a crowd but it’s at night that the suburb really comes alive with clubs, bars, live music and other late night entertainment available all week.

After a recent rejuvenation, Surry Hills has enjoyed a restaurant boom, with Crown and Bourke streets offering some of the most tempting cuisine in Sydney.

Things to do

  • Party in Taylor Square, the hub of Darlinghurst, with bars and clubs in all directions.
  • Browse the late-closing bookshops at the Paddington-end of Oxford Street.
  • Dine in Stanley Street’s Little Italy restaurant area.
  • Go shopping in Foster Street in Surry Hills, the place for cutting-edge home wares stores, restaurants and cafés.

Don’t miss

  • Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst.
  • Browsing in the area's many record stores for rare albums and hip hop vinyl.
  • Shopping and eating at any number of funky places in Crown Street, Surry Hills.
  • Surry Hills Festival in May.

 

DOUBLE BAY

 

Fast facts

  • Fashion central with a café society
  • Eastern suburbs
  • 15-minutes ferry ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

Double Bay is the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people. Surrounded by Sydney Harbour, open parks, tree-lined boulevards, grand residences and luxurious penthouses; this vibrant retail precinct is renowned for its pavement cafés, exclusive boutiques, jewellery shops, hair salons and beauticians. The village atmosphere feels quite European, perfect for a day spent shopping and eating out.

Things to do

  • Sample the exclusive Australian and overseas fashion at various boutiques.
  • Pamper yourself in sumptuous surrounds at one of Double Bay’s day spas.
  • Stroll through atmospheric lanes and arcades for silverware, fine jewellery, antiques, art and gifts.

Don’t miss

  • Knox Street in the heart of Double Bay.
  • Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s marina.
  • Red leaf Pool, an old-fashioned harbour side pool.
  • Max Brenner the Chocolate Bar for cakes and chocolate delights.
  • Neilsen Park’s sheltered beach and kiosk, built in 1914.
  • Taking a seaplane flight from Rose Bay to a restaurant on the northern beaches, for lunch.

 
GLEBE

Fast facts

  • Bohemian lifestyle
  • Inner west
  • 30-minute bus ride from Circular Quay or light rail from the city

Why go there

With its mix of bohemian inhabitants, activists and intellectuals, Glebe can lay claim to the title of Sydney’s most vibrant and "alternative" community.

It’s adjacent to two universities, making it home to thousands of academics and students, from here and abroad.

Tailored to the clientele, the narrow streets offer many cheap eats, bookshops, Laundromats, health food shops and lively pubs. The area also has many alternative therapy healing centres and New Age shops.

Things to do

  • Stroll along Glebe Point Road, stopping at cafés, second-hand bookshops and boutiques, and then relax at Black wattle Bay Park.
  • Explore Bicentennial Park, at the end of Glebe Point Road, part of a green open-space area with playing fields, skateboard ramp, a playground and barbecue facilities.

Don’t miss

  • A night at the Harold Park Paceway to see the trots.
  • Enjoying a beer while listening to an independent rock band at the Annandale Hotel.
  • Glebe Market, every Saturday.
  • Glee books, with its enormous range of textbooks and literature.

 


HAWKESBURY RIVER

 

Fast facts

  • Serene river flowing from the mountains to the coast
  • Famous for its oysters and the river itself
  • One hour’s drive north-west of Sydney

Why go there

This region follows Australia’s longest eastward flowing river, the Hawkesbury, from the edge of the Blue Mountains to Broken Bay.

Linking historic townships and riverside villages, the river offers a fascinating mix of country ambience, fine dining and accommodation, natural attractions and lots of opportunities for exploring its peaceful tributaries.

Things to do

  • Take the Wiseman’s Ferry punt to historic St Albans.
  • Sample fresh oysters at a riverside café.
  • Discover Aboriginal carvings in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
  • Go for a hike along the Great North Road, built by convicts.

Don’t miss

  • A Crab ’N’ Oyster Cruise from Brooklyn’s Kangaroo Point Wharf.
  • Touring the river with Australia’s Last River Boat Postman.
  • A relaxing boat cruise from Wiseman’s Ferry or Brooklyn.

KINGS CROSS AND WOOLLOOMOOLOO

Fast facts

  • Excitement day or night
  • East of city centre
  • 12-minute bus ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

Kings Cross is Australia’s best-known entertainment precinct. It buzzes with nightclubs, live music and the fleshier side of life. After dark, a never-ending procession of revellers hit Darlinghurst Road, while others head to more upmarket scenes in Potts Point and Woolloomooloo.

Kings Cross continually reinvents itself, with new restaurants, bars and entertainment venues opening up all the time.

Things to do

  • Take a tour of the historic naval base, Garden Island.
  • Enjoy waterfront alfresco dining and fresh seafood at one of the restaurants lining the Finger Wharf.
  • Catch a performance at the Stables or Old Fitzroy Hotel theatres, which showcase local talent.
  • Meet at cool clubs such as the Soho Bar and The Bourbon, or enjoy cocktail hour at The Gazebo Wine Garden and Hugo’s Lounge.

Don’t miss

  • El Alamein Fountain.
  • Historic Elizabeth Bay House and Tusculum, grand colonial homes.
  • Spa Chakra at Woolloomooloo Wharf for Vichy water treatments.
  • Harry’s Cafe de Wheels, famous for its delicious pies, open throughout the night.

 

 


LEICHHARDT

Fast facts

  • Sydney’s Little Italy
  • Inner west
  • 40-minute bus ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

If you love all things Italian, and that includes pasta smothered in parmesan, the hiss of espresso machines, a mouthful of gelato and a shoulder-shrugging attitude, head for the precinct of Leichhardt.

Most of Leichhardt’s action occurs on Norton Street, with its delis, cafés and cake shops. The streets are filled with infectious energy, never more so than when the Italian national soccer team is winning.

Things to do

  • Visit the Italian Forum, a plaza with alfresco restaurants, stylish boutiques and home wares stores.
  • Dine at one of 50 restaurants and cafés, catering for all budgets and styles.
  • Enjoy some fine dining by heading to restaurants such as Elio and Grappa.
  • Walk from Leichhardt Marketplace Shopping Centre to Balmain’s Gladstone Park – a great Sydney foreshore walk.

Don’t miss

  • A movie at the Palace Norton Street Cinema.
  • Bar Italia, an institution on Norton Street.
  • The Italian Heritage Walking Tour.
  • Leichhardt Town Hall, built in 1888. Or head to the library at the Forum for local history.

MACARTHUR

Fast facts

  • A mix of vibrant city and rural charm
  • Adventure activities, heritage sites and natural surroundings
  • Less than one hour's drive south-west of  Sydney

Why go there

The Macarthur region, comprising the townships of Camden and Campbelltown, is full of unexpected surprises. Surrounded by rolling hills and nature reserves, it's a vibrant, bustling area that still retains a warm country atmosphere.

You'll be able to enjoy dining out, discover heritage sites and great bushwalking trails, adventure in the air and fine art galleries.  

 

 

Things to do

  • Experience the thrill of hot-air ballooning, tiger moth flights, acrobatic flights, go-carting or cross-country horse-riding.
  • Explore the outdoors with a bushwalk or picnic at one of the many nature reserves that border the region..
  • Play a round of golf at one of the challenging courses in the region.
  • Go shopping at village markets for fresh, local produce; discover antique shops, home wares, and boutiques.

Don’t miss

  • Mount Annan Botanic Gardens, the largest botanic gardens in Australia.
  • Campbelltown Arts Centre, Japanese Teahouse and Garden, and Sculpture Garden
  • Struggle town Fine Arts Complex at Narellan.
  • Camden Festival and Camden Park Open House, both in September.

 


MANLY

Fast facts

  • Cosmopolitan suburb with a beach vibe
  • Northern beaches
  • 30-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

A visit to Manly by ferry is a quintessential Sydney experience. Nestled between a tranquil inner-harbour beach on one side and a popular Pacific Ocean surf beach on the other, Manly manages to combine a laid-back attitude with a sophisticated dining scene and stylish boutiques. The palm-tree lined Corso leads you onto the Steyne promenade, where you can walk, roller-blade or cycle along the oceanfront. Back in 2004, it became the first local council in Sydney to declare its beaches non-smoking. There are a number of scenic walking routes that link the beaches with the national park.

Things to do

  • Travel across Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay by ferry, Jet cat or Matilda Cruises.
  • Explore the Manly to Spit Bridge scenic walkway, which meanders through native bushland in a coastal setting.
  • Sample the diverse restaurant and café cuisine with harbour or ocean views.
  • Take a dip at the ocean surf beach or at one of the tranquil inner harbour beaches.
  • Rent a bike and ride along the dedicated bike track to Fairy Bower.

Don’t miss

  • Scuba-diving lessons at Cabbage Tree Bay.
  • Diving with sharks at Manly Ocean world.
  • Catching a glimpse of Australia's early immigration history – and enjoying spectacular harbour views – at the Quarantine Station at North Head.

 


MOSMAN & BALMORAL

Fast facts

  • Elegant village with harbour views
  • Lower north shore
  • 25-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

Positioned on the harbour and blessed with several pocket-sized harbour beaches, Mosman is one of Sydney’s most sophisticated shopping areas. You will find designer boutiques, antiques shops and hip cafés strung out along Military Road, as well as the renowned Taronga Zoo. For nature lovers, Mosman offers spectacular bushwalks through Bradley and Middle Heads, part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. On Mosman’s eastern side is Balmoral Beach, with its winding promenade walk, where locals keep in touch while exercising themselves, their children and their dogs. There’s a strip of cafés and restaurants, enclosed harbour baths and wonderful picnic spots.

Things to do

  • Swim and watch the windsurfers at Balmoral Beach.
  • Hire a kayak, rowing boat or sailing boat to explore Middle Harbour from The Spit.
  • Take shopping seriously on Mosman’s Military Road, with a selection of designer boutiques and home wares stores.
  • Visit the fine colonial building, the Tearoom at Gunners’ Barracks, for lunch or afternoon tea.
  • Discover historic fortifications and walks with harbour views.
  • Check out the Spit waterfront recreation area.

Don’t miss

  • A ride on the Sky Safari cable car at Taronga Zoo.
  • Dining at the elegant Bathers’ Pavilion, a 1928 Spanish-Moorish-style building that offers modern Australian cuisine.
  • Shakespeare by the Sea in Balmoral during summer.
  • Twilight concerts at Taronga Zoo during summer.

NEWTON

Fast facts

  • Melting pot of styles
  • Inner west
  • 20-minute train ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

In Newtown, you rub shoulders with a wide range of people, from students to famous artists. Specialised shops include vintage fashion and CD stores, bookshops, antique stores, hairdressing salons and delicatessens.

Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly, Newtown promotes its strong arts culture with many theatre and music venues. It also boasts more than 100 restaurants and cafés offering a range of ethnic cuisines, most at reasonable prices.

Things to do

  • Sip coffee from a café window seat and watch the colourful crowd.
  • Idiosyncratic shops in Enmore Road and south King Street offer buttons, beads, tiles, tribal gifts, gothic garments and second-hand furniture.
  • Enjoy live music at any of the hotels, clubs and cabaret spaces.
  • Relax in the grounds of St Stephen’s Church with its historic cemetery.

Don’t miss

  • Thai, Vietnamese and Indian restaurants.
  • New and second-hand book stores.
  • Erskineville, with its rows of elegant Victorian terraces.
  • A show at any of the area's independent theatre spaces.
  • Feast ability in September.

 


NORTHERN BEACHES AND PITTWATER

Fast facts

  • Tranquil waterways and golden beaches
  • Northern beaches
  • One-hour-and-45-minute bus ride from Circular Quay to Palm Beach

Why go there

North of the city, the beautiful stretch of coast from Manly to Palm Beach has a relaxed beachside ambience and lots of opportunities for recreation. With the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other, the peninsula covers about 18 km of open coastline with great seaside dining, surf beaches, waterways and boatsheds. On the other side of Pittwater is Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, which has pockets of rainforest with a river, creeks, waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art.

Things to do

  • Stop off at stylish Avalon and explore the many boutiques, home ware shops and cafés.
  • Join a ferry at Palm Beach or Church Point to explore the secluded bays.
  • Learn to sail or charter a yacht on picturesque Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River.
  • Hit the surf wherever you like – popular surf breaks line the coast.
  • Enjoy a seaplane trip from Rose Bay to Whale Beach, and then enjoy a delicious lunch and spectacular views.

Don’t miss

  • A Sunday tour of the Barren Joey Lighthouse (made famous by the Home and Away TV series).
  • Lunch at the Newport Arms Hotel’s waterfront beer garden.
  • A round of golf at one of six golf courses.
  • Baha’i Temple, one of only seven in the world.
  • Waratah Park Earth Sanctuary, the home of Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.

PARRAMATTA

Fast facts

  • Heritage heart of Sydney
  • Western suburbs
  • 50-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay

Why go there

As Sydney has grown, Parramatta has become its demographic heart. It’s a city of elegant parks, historic charm and a vibrant multicultural footprint. A wealth of restaurants present cuisine from around the globe, and the area also offers extensive shopping, a cutting-edge theatre complex and a premier horse-racing venue.

One of the best ways to travel to Parramatta from Sydney is by River Cat, a catamaran ferry that plies the length of Parramatta River. Historic homes and churches, Aboriginal artwork and lush gardens are just some of the highlights to see in this elegant precinct.

Things to do

  • Stroll along the Harris Park Heritage Walk to see the area’s historic homes.
  • Take a hot-air balloon ride with Cloud 9 Hot Air Balloons.
  • Step back in time at Old Government House, built in 1799, home to the early governors of NSW.
  • Visit Elizabeth Farm built in 1793, home of Australia’s first pastoralists, John and Elizabeth Macarthur.
  • Eat out – choose from more than 140 restaurants and cafés offering everything from alfresco dining to colonial splendour.

Don’t miss

  • Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre.
  • Experiment Farm Cottage.
  • Parramatta Riverside Theatre.
  • Golden Slipper Racing Carnival at Rosehill Gardens.

PENRITH VALLEY

Fast facts

  • Aquatic adventures and outdoor recreation
  • Western suburbs
  • One-hour drive from city centre

Why go there

Located at the foothills of the breathtaking Blue Mountains, Penrith Valley has become an aquatic adventure playground. White-water rafting, canoeing, waterskiing and paddleboat rides are some of the attractions.

In addition to the diverse range of aquatic and outdoor adventure activities, Penrith Valley enjoys a wealth of cultural, entertainment, sporting, food and wine and accommodation options.

 

Things to do

  • Visit the Penrith White-water Stadium and Sydney International Regatta Centre, where champions and novices alike display their skills.
  • Visit Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Culture & Education Centre to try bush tucker and learn how to throw a boomerang.
  • Hire a canoe and paddle around the Nepean Gorge.
  • Relax on the Nepean Belle Paddle wheeler.

Don’t miss

  • Panthers World of Entertainment.
  • Historic Mamre Homestead.
  • Penrith Regional Gallery & the Lewers Bequest.
  • St Mary’s Spring Festival, in September.

 

 

 


SYDNEY HARBOUR AND ISLANDS

 

 

Fast facts

  • Sydney’s harbour highlights
  • City centre
  • 15-minute or overnight adventure around Sydney Harbour

Why go there

Sydney Harbour is alive with ferries, yachts, launches, ocean liners and kayaks jostling for a piece of the world’s best harbour. Laze on a chartered yacht moored in one of the bays or unwind on a cruise vessel departing from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.

Sydney Harbour islands – Fort Denison and Shark, Clark, Rodd and Goat islands – have cultural and historical significance. Some of the sites resonate with Aboriginal history, while others reflect a European past with convict-built structures and old forts.

Extending over 30 hectares, the Royal Botanic Gardens occupy one of Sydney’s most spectacular locations, right on the edge of the harbour.

Things to do

  • Join one of the scenic cruises departing from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.
  • See an outstanding collection of native and exotic plants at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
  • Charter a yacht and sail around Sydney Harbour.
  • Take one of 16 walks along the harbour foreshore, including the easy 1.5-km Hermitage Walk from Rose Bay to Vaucluse and the walk from Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay.
  • Dine at a harbour side restaurant – revel in the view while sampling modern Australian cuisine.

Don’t miss

  • Seaplane flights departing from Rose Bay or helicopter flights from Sydney Airport.
  • A heritage tour of Fort Denison runs daily.
  • Sydney Harbour island tours, run by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, departing daily from Circular Quay.
  • Kayaking on the harbour, departing from Rose Bay.

THE ROCKS AND CIRCULAR QUAY

Fast facts

  • Where Sydney's convict days blend with life today
  • City centre
  • Five-minute walk from Circular Quay

Why go there

Bursting with a colourful history dating back to convict days, The Rocks is a maze of sandstone lanes, cul-de-sacs and courtyards, jam-packed with shops, warehouses and terraces that were built in the early 19th century.

While The Rocks was once home to Sydney’s dockworkers and stevedores, it’s now a magnet for international visitors, who flock to its many shops, boutiques, pubs and restaurants.

Things to do

  • Visit the Sydney Visitor Information Centre for the latest on what to do and see in The Rocks.
  • Walk the foreshore from Circular Quay to below the Harbour Bridge.
  • Climb the span of the Harbour Bridge with Bridge Climb or visit the Pylon Lookout.
  • Explore shops and galleries in converted workmen’s cottages and sandstone terrace houses in Playfair Street.
  • Book a Rocks Ghost Tour and learn about macabre tales of murder, suicide, hanging and haunting.

Don’t miss

  • A Rocks Walking Tour.
  • Sydney’s oldest pubs, including the Fortune of War, Hero of Waterloo, Lord Nelson and the Orient.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art.
  • Rocks Markets on weekends.

 

 

Sydney Aquarium

Sydney AquariumNowhere else will you find a larger collection of Australian aquatic life, with over 11,500 animals! Take a journey through one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world and explore Australia's rich and diverse waterways, marine ecosystems and unique aquatic environments.         

Confront dangerous crocodiles, explore Australia's largest river system, and wander through a tropical mangrove swamp. See the delightful Platypus, the spectacular Weedy Sea Dragon and all the playful creatures of the Rivers of the Far North.

The Seal Sanctuary offers you the chance to view one of the worlds first known all natural Seal Sanctuaries. Get closer than ever before, by walking through the underwater tunnels to see the seals racing through the water at full speed or just frolicking around. The exhibit features a 2 million litre tank where the water is pumped and filtered directly from Sydney Harbour creating a natural environment for the seals to live in.   

See the cute Fairy Penguins, Octopus and Cuttlefish inhabitants of the Great Australian Bight. Plus, don't miss the Open Ocean Oceanarium where you will be surrounded by one of the world's most extensive collection of sharks - some over 3.5 metres long and weighing 300kg! Watch the endangered Grey Nurse Sharks and giant

Stingrays passing overhead!     

Sydney Aquarium is also home to the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in the world, where you will be captivated by the colour and magic of live corals and myriads of tropical fish. Visit the home of Nemo and see clown fish dart amongst the wavering tentacles of an anemone, as well as sea stars and cucumbers silently creeping amongst the coral. Observing this spectacle from a tunnel with totally transparent floor, ceiling and walls is a thrill not to be missed!           

More than a tourist attraction…      

Sydney Aquarium is much more than a tourist attraction. Sydney Aquarium provides a great fun day out for families and friends that will educate as well as entertain.

Details

 

 

 

 

Address: Aquarium Pier Darling Harbour Australia NSW 2000

Telephone:  +61 2 8251 7800

How to Get There: 

Walking = Within minutes from the City, use Market or King Street Access    

Bus = Sydney Explorer Bus Stop 22

Ferry = From Circular Quay

Monorail = Depart at Darling Park Station

Train = Depart at Town Hall Station

Costs: Adult = $25.65 Child (3-15) = $13.05 Child (0-3) Free

Sydney Tower Trek

 

OzTrekSydney TowerSydney’s best views & a virtual ride across Australia!      

This landmark Sydney attraction is the perfect place to start your Sydney visit or holiday.  So you should make Sydney Tower your first stop, and from the glittering harbour and golden beaches to the distant Blue Mountains, you’ll be amazed by Sydney’s best views!

Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for breathtaking, 360-degree views of our beautiful harbour city, including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Soaring 250m above the city streets, the Observation Deck of Sydney Tower is the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere and offers a panoramic viewing experience unmatched by any other Sydney attraction.  It is double the height of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Plus your ticket to
the Observation Deck includes OzTrek, the largest simulated ride in the Southern Hemisphere and the only one of its kind in Australia. OzTrek takes you on an amazing virtual adventure across Australia’s cultural history and geography, where diverse Australian landscapes are brought to life with a unique integration of 3D holographic technology, animated models and scenic art.

Start your OzTrek journey soaring like a sea eagle above Sydney’s icons, gliding effortlessly over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the warm sands of Bondi beach; feel the exhilaration of white water rafting down a tropical Queensland river; take a mark on the field at a game of Aussie Rules Football; muster wild buffalos by helicopter in the Outback and get right into the jaws of a huge saltwater crocodile!   
Your OzTrek journey excites the senses with its 180-degree cinema screens, special effects with sensational surround sound and heart-stopping real-motion seating! This ensures your virtual Australian tour is a fun addition to your Sydney visit and it should not be missed.

 

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Address: 100 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone:  +61 2 9333 9222

How to Get There: 

Walking =  Within the city, corner of Pitt & Market Street

Bus = Sydney Explorer Bus Stop 14

Ferry = Ferries from Circular Quay

Monorail = Depart from City Centre Station

Train = Depart from Town Hall Station

Costs: Adult = $24.50 Child (4-15) = $14.50 Child (0-4) Free

 

 

Sydney Wildlife World

 

Sydney Wildlife WorldEnjoy an authentic Australian wildlife experience in the heart of Darling Harbour, with Australia’s wildest new experience, Sydney Wildlife World.

Home to the spooky, the spiny and the scary, Sydney Wildlife World features the largest variety of native Australian plants and animals under one roof, with over 100 different species, representing animals from across Australia.

Nine different habitats and over 65 exhibits feature throughout, each authentically replicating a particular Australian ecosystem and featuring animals in their natural environment. From a two-storey tropical Queensland rainforest, home to hundreds of colourful Butterflies, through to Wallabies hopping about the semi-arid grasslands from Australia’s red heart.           

Don’t miss your chance to step into a world that’s totally wild! Hold a cockroach as big as your hand? Come face-to-face with a python? Pat a koala or have birds swoop over your head? At Sydney Wildlife World, you can do all this…and more! Meet the most dangerous bird in the world, the Cassowary, walk on the wild side with the Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies and get up close and personal with Australia’s cutest national icon, the Koala.   

One of the best times to visit is during the animal feeding times, when the animals are most active – deadly snakes and huge perenties feast on mice while furry nocturnal mammals and beautiful birds enjoy culinary treats of live insects and fresh fruit. Also bursting with activity are the daily interactive bird shows. Feel the wind from their wings as birds swoop closely over the crowd and get up close and learn about stunning Australian birds such as the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, Galah and Red Tail Black Cockatoo.

 

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Address: Aquarium Pier Darling Harbour Australia NSW 2000

Telephone:  +61 2  9333 9288

How to Get There: 

Walking = Within minutes from the City, use Market or King Street Access    

Bus = Sydney Explorer Bus Stop 22

Ferry = From Circular Quay

Monorail = Depart at Darling Park Station

Train = Depart at Town Hall Station

Costs: Adult = $25.65 Child (3-15) = $13.05 Child (0-3) Free

 

 


Sydney Skywalk - Best View Of Sydney

 

 

Sydney Skywalk is Sydney’s newest and highest outdoor viewing adventure. Experience open air 360-degree views of Sydney from the roof of Sydney Tower, a breathtaking 260 metres above Sydney streets; at a height double that of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.          

The moving, glass-floored viewing platform that extends out over the edge of Sydney Tower, view glittering Sydney beneath your feet from a whole new perspective. Dare to step out over the edge and face Sydney like never before: feel the high-altitude breeze, touch the clouds or simply hang out on the horizon!

Expert Skywalk guides accompany you to take your photographs and provide commentary with colourful Sydney insights, ensuring that Sydney Skywalk provides an unbeatable enhancement to your Sydney visit. Sydney Skywalk is a unique venue that’s perfect for incentives, team building, gifts, prizes or activities for delegates attending Sydney conferences. 

From Sydney’s famous golden beaches to the distant Blue Mountains, Sydney Skywalk is a thrilling ‘must-do’ experience for everyone.

 

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Address: 100 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone:  +61 2 9333 9222

How to Get There: 

Walking =  Within the city, corner of Pitt & Market Street

Bus = Sydney Explorer Bus Stop 14

Ferry = Ferries from Circular Quay

Monorail = Depart from City Centre Station

Train = Depart from Town Hall Station

Costs Upgrade from Oz Trek Adult = $40 Child (4-15) = $30 Child (0-4) Free

 


 

 

Right on the beach just 200m from Manly Wharf, Ocean world offers a unique up close and personal experience with dangerous Aussies and amazing marine life.      

The Oceanarium has interactive guided tours and daily live shows that allow you to come face to face with deadly snakes, spiders and crocodiles. Touch some of the less deadly ones in daily shows, and get a souvenir photo taken with a python. Ask the experts everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sharks in Scuba Speak, an interactive tour of the Oceanarium that lets you talk to a diver whilst they’re underwater. Watch the sharks & a vast array of marine life being hand fed.     

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Address: West Esplanade Manly NSW 2095

Telephone:  +61 2  8251 7877 

How to Get There: 

 

Bus = Depart at Military Road

Ferry = From Circular Quay to Manly

Train = Depart at Manly Station

Costs: Adult = $17.95 Child = $9.50



 


Scuba Diving doesn't get more extreme than this, as you get up close and personal with huge sharks! Dive with massive grey nurse sharks, giant stingrays, sea turtles, wobbegong sharks, moray eels and a vast array of marine life. 

Whether you have never been scuba diving or are a keen diver, Shark Dive Extreme has the experience for you. And it is an extreme experience…30 minutes of adrenalin pumping diving with sharks up close and personal, this is the real meaning of tourist attraction!!        
There are programs suitable for first time divers, qualified divers who have had logged less than 15 dives or haven't dived in the last 6 months and qualified divers. Shark Dive Extreme includes all equipment, instruction from experts, and a certificate of your achievement.    

Your Shark Dive Extreme experience entitles you to free admission to Ocean world; including interactive daily guided shows and guided tours and any special activities or feeds. Friends and family can also watch your dive and receive a discounted admission rate.
Or are you looking for a team building experience or reward program that will not be easily forgotten

At Shark Dive Extreme they understand the need to make your corporate team building easy for you and memorable for the participants!     

Whether you just want to have fun, reward your team or work well done, focus on communication, challenge or co-operation the Shark Dive Extreme program is guaranteed to please. Each programme is designed to meet your needs and suit your circumstances.

With small dive group sizes to ensure their exemplary safety record, group activities can be tailored for just four people. Special breakfast or night dives options can be arranged to suit your requirements. Dives can also be added to compliment a function held at Ocean world.   

Underwater communications equipment and special dive helmets can be arranged for production crews, product launches and marketing ideas. Challenge them to meet your special Corporate Team Building requirement

 

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Address: West Esplanade Manly NSW 2095

Telephone:  +61 2  8251 7878

How to Get There: 

 

Bus = Depart at Military Road

Ferry = From Circular Quay to Manly

Train = Depart at Manly Station

Costs: Child 14 and over to Adult = $245.00 (Booking Essential)

 


 

 

 

 

 

Want to see Australia's unique wildlife in a natural bush setting? Feather dale has gone out their way to create a unique wildlife experience… within the Sydney metropolitan area!

You can hand feed a kangaroo, wallaby or emus - or enjoy a face-to-face encounter with one of the friendly koalas - amongst one of Australia's largest private collections of Australian native animals and bird life.

Feather dale’s facilities include a Café, souvenir shop and shady picnic areas with BBQ's. And it is ideal for young and old with the Park level throughout and baby changing and disabled facilities also provided.

Feather dale isn't just a unique Aussie experience, it's unique value too.

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Address: 217-229 Kildare Road, Doonside, NSW 2767 (near Blacktown)

Telephone:  +61 2  9622 1644

How to Get There: 

Train = Depart at Doonside Station

Costs: Adult = $19.50 Child (3-15) = $9.75 Children (0-3) = Free Family = $57.50 

 


Taronga Zoo is the nation's leading zoological garden, featuring Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. What makes Taronga something special is its location. It is situated on elevated land along the waterfront, in one of the most beautiful vantage points on Sydney Harbour overlooking Sydney Cove, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

As you zigzag your way along the paths among the animal enclosures, you are able to enjoy magnificent harbour views. The Taronga Zoo has its own jetty and you are able step off the boat and walk directly into the zoo.

It is always best to start your tour of the Zoo from the top entrance. That way you'll be walking downhill facing the harbour. You'll then be continually surprised as you turn a corner and catch a different vista of the horizon. Then, when you reach the bottom you can catch the Zoo Sky Safari chair lift to take you to the top again and begin your downhill trek along a different path.

If you would like to get up close to the animals and have your picture taken, then try the Animal Encounters experience. For a small fee, with the assistance of the rangers, you can enter the enclosures of some of the animals on display and have your picture taken by a professional.

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Address: Bradleys Head Road, Mosmon

Telephone:  +61 2  9969 2777

How to Get There: 

 Bus = From Wynyard Station Bus 247

Ferry = 15 Mins from Wharf 2 Circular Quay

Costs: Adults = $37.00 Child (4-15) = $18.00 Child (0-4) = Free

 


 

 

Walk through Sydney's most famous face and enter the magical world of 1930's amusements. Take on crazy rides such as the Tango Train and Tumble Bug, and nostalgic favourites like the superbly restored Carousel. The littlies just love the Space Shuttle and everyone will have the time of their life on the Giant Slides in Coney Island. Views of the Opera House, Harbour, city and North Sydney from the Ferris wheel are truly spectacular.

Now that entry to Luna Park is free, come on down and have a wander around one of Sydney's favourite icons. Soak up the atmosphere and the magnificent views while the kids enjoy the rides and games, or have a go yourself and relive your childhood. Step back in time at Coney Island, test you’re driving skills on the Dodgems, see what's happening in The Big Top or just sit back on the Ferris wheel and make the most of the bird's eye view.

Whatever tickles your fancy, Luna Park will put a smile on your dial as big as the famous face itself.

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Address: 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point 2061

Telephone:  +61 2  9033 7676

How to Get There: 

Train = Depart from Milsons Point Station

Bus = Sydney Explorer every 15 Mins

Ferry = Enter at Circular Quay and Depart from Luna Park Wharf

Costs: 130cm – Over = $43.00 106 – 129 = $33.00 85 -105 = $20.00  

(Costs are based on persons riding height and gives unlimited rides all day) 

 


 

Jamberoo is NSW's biggest fun park and there's a heap of fun and entertainment to be had. Think water thrills and spills, a massive wave pool, speed slides, rock jump, racing cars, the famous mountain toboggan…….and that's not even half of it.                             

The new ride 'The Taipan' is the park's new high thrill ride and not for the faint-hearted!

It's the first ride of its type in Australia - consisting of two giant slides that are totally in the dark! You will descend into a disorienting world of darkness with a terrifying ride of drops, twists and turns. You'll be bitten and back for more!

This world of fun for kids and kids-at-heart is only just over an hour south of Sydney and an easy day trip. The entry fee covers all rides, all day - it's all included. Bring your own food for a relaxed picnic in the beautiful scenic grounds - or choose from the wealth of tasty food outlets on site.

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Address: Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo NSW 2533

Telephone:  +61 4236 0114

How to Get There: 

Train = Depart From Albion Park Train Station

Car = Follow M7 or M5 Till Hume Hwy exit at Picton follow signage to Wollongong

then to Jamberoo

Costs: Adults 13+ = $35.00 Child (4-12) = $28.00 Child (0-4) = Free

 


 

 

·                     A personal achievement with the city itself as your reward

·                     An unbeatable Sydney tourist attraction for Harbour views

·                                 An accessible climb

 

The Bridge Climb is the most sought after Sydney attraction. It takes you along the upper span of the arch on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour.     


The steady incline leaves you free to focus your attention on your Sydney experience, with opportunities for 360 degree views of Sydney, including east to the ocean, west to the mountains and the harbour city surrounds.       


When you reach the top you will have a sense of achievement that you'll remember forever - you've conquered an Australian icon recognised the world over! No other Sydney tourist attraction can give you this feeling of standing at the top of the world, with the Harbour spread before you.     

 
Until October 1998, this Climb was strictly off-limits to the public. Today, over two million people, including many celebrities, have climbed to the summit making Bridge Climb the leading experience of Sydney and the premier

 

 

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Address:  5 Cumberland Street The Rocks Sydney NSW

Telephone:  +61 2 8274 7777.

How to Get There: 

Train = Depart from Circular Quay

Costs: Adults = $179.00 Child = $109.00

 

 

 


 

The most affordable adventure of a lifetime is just two hours from Sydney!

Skyway is the first Electro-Scenic Glass Floor. Ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley. Stroll along the Walkway through towering Jurassic rainforest, and refresh both your spirit and soul! Quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Cableway, taking in the breathtaking panorama of the stunning World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park. At Scenic World Blue Mountains enjoy 360° views, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.

Spend an hour; spend a whole day - whatever you choose you won’t spend a fortune!

SCENIC SKYWAY

Float on air in the recently unveiled Skyway!

Nowhere else in the world can you experience this thrill? Take a ride on Skyway, a 720 meter journey 270m above ancient ravines and dazzling waterfalls. Be suspended over Jurassic rainforests as you glide smoothly across the sky.  This ride boasts a world first, state of the art Electro-Scenic Glass Flor. At the flip of a switch breath taking views are revealed through the cabin floor directly below. The 360 degree bird’s eye view takes in the three sisters, Katoomba falls, mount solitary and the never ending expanse of the Jamison valley.

CABLEWAY

The steepest aerial cable car in Australia!

This ride takes you on a 545 metre into the World Heritage Listed Jamison valley rainforest. Once at the bottom experience the 300m Scenic Walkway on your way to the base of the Scenic Railway. The Scenic Cableway can carry up to 84 passengers and is completely wheelchair accessible.

RAILWAY

Ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley

The 415m descent will lead you through a cliff side tunnel into ancient rainforest. From here you are free to explore the Scenic Walkway which will guide you through the forest to the Scenic Cableway platform. The Scenic Railway can carry up to 84 passengers and operates every 10 minutes.

WALKWAY

Discover over 2 kilometres of boardwalk through the ancient rainforest including 380 metres of wheel chair accessible boardwalk. Take the time to look around and find some fascinating facts about the local flora and history of the valley. Along the way you will also find the Marrangaroo Spring where you can have a refreshing drink of pure Blue Mountains water. Take a break in the Rainforest Room deep within the valley, boasting bench seating for up to 110 people.

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Address:  Corner of Violet Street & Cliff Drive Katoomba NSW 2780

Telephone:  +61 4782 2699.

How to Get There: 

Train = Depart  from Katoomba Station

 


 Jenolan Caves

While the Blue Mountains often portray Jenolan Caves as one of its own tourist attractions, Jenolan Caves is actually part of the spectacular Oberon area. Jenolan Caves is however within easy reach of the Mountains making it ideal for a day trip.

Jenolan Caves are without question, Australia's most impressive limestone caves. The caves were discovered in 1838 by a convict bushranger. There are eleven show caves open to the public with spectacular lighting, underground rivers and cave formations that will amaze you.

Tour guides take you through the caves. Some caves are tougher than others. Jenolan Caves also offer adventure tours, picnic facilities and bush walking tracks.

The drive to Jenolan Caves is also a pleasant experience. The natural welcoming of the Grand Arch is unforgettable. The acoustics of the Archway make carols by candlelight at Christmas a truly magical event!

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Telephone:  1300 76 33 11

How to Get There: 

Car = From Sydney, take the M4 Motorway travelling west through the Blue Mountains, Katoomba and Mt. Victoria on the Great Western Highway. Shortly after Victoria Pass, the Jenolan Caves turnoff is found just past the village of Hartley. Turning left, this road passes through Hampton and finally Jenolan Caves.

Costs = Some caves are free in views others start from $23.00 per person depending on your adventure

 


 

 

Australia's most popular jet boating adventure, blasting off from Circular Quay at Sydney Harbour every hour every day.

See many of Sydney's famous sites including the Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Rose Bay, Goat Island, Taronga Zoo, Sydney Harbour Bridge and much more!

The jet boat operates in most parts of Sydney Harbour at speeds of up to 45 knots (about 80 Km/h). 30 minute experience includes fish tails, wave riding, power brake stops and incredible 270° spins. Not only will you feel the wind in their hair but the adrenaline pumping through your veins!

It's extreme and loads of fun!

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How to Get There: 

Train = Depart from Circular Quay Train Station

Bus = Sydney Explorer depart at stop 1 or 2

Costs: Adults = $55.00 Child = $40.00