About SydneySydney's Cinderella-like transformation from a backwater prison colony to one of the most enviable cities in the world has been well documented in the travel media, but this is a city that truly needs to be seen to be believed. read more
When to visit SydneyWith a temperate climate and more than 340 days of sunshine per year, Sydney's weather makes it an ideal place to visit year-round. However, the city does experience some seasonal climatic differences as well as major events and business conventions, which affect the number of visitors as well as prices for accommodations and airfare. read more
Travel to SydneyLocated about five miles from downtown, Sydney International Airport is the primary gateway for international travelers coming to Australia. The Sydney airport is well laid out, so it should be relatively easy for you to find ground transportation. read more
Sydney HotelsSydney has more than 19,000 hotel rooms representing every class of accommodations from four- and five-star chain hotels to hostels (often referred to as "backpackers") and a burgeoning number of boutique properties and tourist apartments. read more
Sydney transportationIt's easy to get around downtown Sydney on foot, and public buses, ferries, and trains offer convenient and affordable transportation to almost every other destination you'll want to visit. Using a rental car to get around is a possibility but not recommended as street parking is hard to come by and rates at public lots can be expensive. read more
Sydney attractionsSydney is an outdoor city at heart with beautiful weather and a harbor as its best assets. You can stroll though Sydney's pedestrian arcades and gardens, sail or cruise around the harbor, relax on the beach, or people watch. If you're more adventurous you can try jet-boating, surfing, biking, or climbing to the top of the Sydney Bridge or Sydney Tower. Even the dining scene is heavily alfresco. While Sydney doesn't possess any indoor attractions on the same level as the Louvre or the MET, it does have a few worthwhile museums plus the top-notch Sydney Aquarium and brand-new Sydney Wildlife World. read more
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