Travel

Sydney
Sydney  is the largest city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 4.34 million (2008 estimate). It is the state capital of New South Wales, and was the site of the first British colony in Australia.

Sydney Accommodation
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation in Sydney. You’ll not only get a warm welcome from the locals but the choice and quality of places to stay is better than ever. In fact the city’s wide range of accommodation has something to suit every conceivable budget, taste, holiday plan or requirement.
You’ll find elegant boutique hotels oozing style and charisma, lively backpacker hostels, luxurious five-star establishments with spectacular views of the harbour and “wow-factor” suites. There are friendly bed and breakfasts tucked away in the city’s leafy streets and two or three-star hotels in the heart of the city that will be kind to your budget.
Convenient self-contained apartments complete with parking and a large number of four-star international-class hotels are at all the key locations.

Sydney Transportation
Sydney is a great world destination, one of the most dreamed about cities on the planet.
It’s an essential stop on any visitors’ itinerary with easy access from major centres around the world.
There is a network of buses, trains and ferries that will take you to Sydney’s major tourist attractions including beaches, shopping precincts as well as the city’s famous eat streets.
The main terminal for rail transport is Central Station, which is also the terminus for intra and interstate trains. Sydney Buses operates the red Explorer buses which provide the best means of transport to see the city’s key attractions. Circular Quay is a busy transport hub on the harbour with ferries, trains, buses, taxis and water taxis available.

Best Things To Do in Sydney
Amongst the best places Bondi Beach, Coogee, Collaroy and Manly are the most well known beaches that have it all, sun, surf, sand, but also great restaurants, shopping and things to do for the whole family and nightlife.
Many of the others have their own collection of restaurants and eateries, boutique shopping and weekend markets, surf shops and all things beachy.
Sydney has other beautiful scenic beaches well off the normal tourist track and during weekdays, tranquil and relaxing. All have their own ambience, framed by the moods of the ocean and weather. You will find every Sydneysider has his or her favourite beach, yet you would be hard pressed to find someone that has been able to swim or surf at all of them at least once in their lifetime.

Sydney Food
In Sydney new trends in dining continue to emerge. Local chefs have become lifestyle gurus. And heading off to organic good food markets has become everyone’s favourite activity.
Sydney is the hot destination for foodies, with flavours and venues to suit all budgets and palates. There’s incomparable seafood, a rich multicultural dining experience and world-beating fine diners.
And across the State there are wineries in beautiful settings, some with restaurants as well as cellar doors to sample the local styles.You can stock up on fresh local produce at farmers’ markets or the farmgate and dine on regional fare at any number of restaurants now serving contemporary Australian cuisine.

Shopping in Sydney
Sydney is a big city shopping experience. There’s everything from gorgeous boutiques and funky one-off shops, to sleek new shopping malls and colourful neighbourhood markets.
Explore the city centre with stylish department stores, specialty boutiques and historic arcades. Venture down bustling Oxford Street in Paddington, also known as the city’s “style mile”. Get a feel for local street fashion at one-off designer shops in Darlinghurst or combine your shopping with a dash of history when browsing through the art galleries and jewellery stores of The Rocks.
Head to Bondi, the beachwear mecca, to find the latest surf brand styles, and at the weekend, make your way to the suburbs close to the city, that come alive with their markets. Pick up a unique piece created by one of the fashion designers of tomorrow at Paddington, while Balmain, Bondi and Kirribilli offer a great mix of art, jewellery, flash trash and tasty goodies.