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Sydney perennially occupies the upper ranks of T+L readers’ favorite cities. And why not? Impressively cosmopolitan, almost embarrassingly handsome—but as breezy and casual as any sunsoaked harbor town—Australia’s largest city could win any visitor over on looks and climate alone. But you’ll also find a surfeit of cultural riches, from first-rate museums to colorful ethnic enclaves (and, of course, that famous opera house). Add innovative restaurants, verdant parks, and glittering beaches, and Sydney feels worlds away from the hardscrabble British penal colony of two centuries ago.
Don't Miss
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Cocktails at the Icebergs Club, overlooking the surf and sun-baked crowds of Bondi Beach.
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A behind-the-scenes tour of the Sydney Opera House, which explores the landmark building’s famous architectural history.
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A beer (or three, or four) in one of the city’s salty, lively old pubs—especially around the waterfront Rocks district.
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Where to Stay
Diamant Boutique Hotel
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Bentley Restaurant & Bar
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Tips See All SYDNEY Tips
Getting to Northern Australia
Qantas and V Australia (starting in 2009) fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Sydney. Qantas and Virgin Blue fly from Sydney to Darwin. Airnorth flies from Darwin to Kununurra. In Kununurra, Budget (61... More
Taxis in Sydney
Taxicabs can be hailed on the street throughout the city (as well as summoned by your hotel concierge). They’re usually driven at breakneck speed, and by drivers who may or may not know the way to ... More
Tourist resources for Sydney
Tourism New South Wales (the state that Sydney’s part of) runs www.us.sydney.com; it has comprehensive listings of sights, attractions, and hotels around the city as well as outlying regions. For ... More
Buses and trains in Sydney
Sydney’s comprehensive network of CityRail trains (www.cityrail.info) and buses (www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au) can take you pretty much anywhere you want to go within the city limits and outlying sub... More
Driving in Sydney
Renting a car is easy in Sydney; as well as outlets around the city, many international agencies (including Avis, Hertz, Budget, and Thrifty) have branches in the airport. Be aware, though: since A... More