OVERSEAS VISITOR INFORMATION

Staying in Sydney

Sydney is the most beautiful city in the world! We think so anyway!

Sydney Harbour is one of the most spectacular in the world.
The Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge form a
magnificent backdrop. Beautiful beaches run along our
coastline and the city is surround by huge national parks.

The lifestyle in Sydney is very cosmopolitan. There are bustling
restaurant, bars and al-fresco café's. The city is surrounded by
leafy suburbs and tranquil lagoons. Best of all, the city is
inhabited by some of the most hospitable people in the world,
evidenced by images you may have seen during the 2000
Sydney Olympics.

Find some general information about Sydney

• www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
• www.citysearch.com.au

Where to stay in Sydney
The following sites would allow you to choose a range of accommodation, from boutique hotels to home hosting or even 5 five star luxury.

• www.tourist.net.au
• www.accomline.com.au
• www.sydneyhomehosting.com.au
• www.hotelchoice.com

Eating out
The following sites list all the best restaurants in Sydney, as well as bars, café's and night time eateries.

• www.eatstreetsatnight.com.au
• www.bestrestaurants.com.au

Where to shop
There are numerous places to shop in the city. The following links is just a fraction of what is available in the City of Sydney. You have to be here to experience the thrill of shopping in Sydney!

• Queen Victoria Building: www.qvb.com.au
• Chifley Plaza: www.chifleyplaza.com.au
• The Strand: www.strandarcade.com.au
• Skygarden: www.skygarden.com.au
• The Wharf Woolloomooloo: www.thewarfw.com.au

Where can you go out
Entertainment in Sydney includes clubs, theatres, festivals, shows and more. Check out the following sites.

• www.sidewalk.com.au
• www.ticketek.com.au

How do you get around town
The following links allow you to use the public transport system to go in and out as well as around Sydney. They include railways, bus, ferries country trains.

• www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au
• www.sta.nsw.gov.au
• www.131500.com.au

Want to travel outside Sydney?
Sydney can be your first stop to see the rest of Australia. Check out the following travel agents.

• www.traveland.citysearch.com.au
• www.jetset.com.au
• www.natworldtravel.com.au
• www.statravel.com.au

How about the currency exchange rate?
Use "The Universal Currency Converter" at http://www.xe.com/ucc/ to work out how to convert to Australian dollars.

What is the weather now in Sydney?
Take a look at the Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN10064.shtml