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Sydney Vacations:
This is Australia
After you’ve visited the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, spend some time exploring Sydney’s beaches. Snorkel the waters of Coogee Beach, surf the legendary waves of Manly Beach, or sunbathe with the locals and surfers at Bondi Beach. After you’ve gotten your sunshine, visit some of Sydney’s spectacular museums, most notably, the Hyde Park Barracks Museum and the Australian Museum.
Sydney at a Glance
Currency: Australian Dollar ($)
Tipping Customs: While Australians don’t generally tip, in recent years it has become more customary to tip for exceptional service.
Language: English
Weather: Winters and summers are mild
Popular Drink: Try the Shiraz and local beers
Must Eat: Rock oysters
Power Up: Type I (three-prong type) 240
Best Time to Visit: Visit year-round
Top Things to Do in
Sydney
Catch a Performance at the Sydney Opera House
Watch a show or book a fascinating backstage tour that will take you behind the curtains.
Visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair
For spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, visit Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair.
City of Museums
Beyond the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Hyde Park Barracks Museum, there’s the Harbourside Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, the Art Gallery of NSW, the Australian National Maritime Museum, the Powerhouse Museum, and the Nicholson Museum, just to name a few.
Learn to Surf or Go for a Snorkel
Sydney is known for its surf culture at Bondi and Manly Beach, but there are also many opportunities to snorkel and sunbathe on the city’s miles of coast.
Wander the Rocks
Mingle with the crowds and find some of Sydney’s leading pubs and restaurants while walking the cobblestone streets of this historic district.
