Sydney Travel Guide: Attractions, Dining, Getting Around, Amenities

Discover the top attractions, must-do dining experiences, getting around options, and available amenities in Sydney, Australia. From the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge to the Chinese Garden of Friendship, there's something for everyone. Learn about getting around by air, bus, or train, and find out about available amenities such as free Wi-Fi and emergency services. Whether you're a local or a tourist, our travel guide has everything you need to plan your trip to Sydney.

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GETTING AROUND
By Air- Kingsford Smith International Sydney Airport is Australia's busiest
airport. This airport is also linked with the domestic and international
airports in Australia (11).
By Bus- Governments along with private buses used to visit Sydney, from
New South Wales to another area of the country and many of the buses
reach Sydney Coach Terminal.
By Train- Through rail, Sydney is linked with Brisbane, Canberra,
Adelaide, and Melbourne. Railway links are there (Indian-Pacific and Ghan)
between Alice Springs and Adelaide, New South Wales and Perth.
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FESTIVAL OF SYDNEY
Sydney Festival is the largest arts festival of Sydney. It is celebrated for
three weeks in the month of January. The festival involves approx. 100
events such as visual arts, classical and contemporary music, and circus, etc.
in which both international and local artist display their talent (14). The
most recent Sydney festival held in 2014. Ticket fee of each show group of
performance is $26. (15)
CENTRAL STATION HOTEL
In order to explore the best place and views of the city visitors
must visit Central Station Hotel. As the name reflects, the hotel
is located near to the Central Station, and offers a suitable base
from where to travel the city (9).
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AMENITIES
CURRENCY
The Australian dollar is the currency used in Sydney. Cash
machines are available at various places of Sydney, which accept
Maestro cards, Master Card, and Visa card. If the tourist brings
traveler's check, it can be exchange at post offices, hotels, and
banks.
WI-FI
Searching free Wi-Fi in Sydney is very easy. Every Starbucks,
Gloria Jeans, and McDonald’s offer free Wi-Fi in the city.
However, these are not the only options. Few of the train stations
and ferry routes now have initiated to provide free Wi-Fi for first
thirty minutes (10).
SYDNEY
Tourism in Sydney, Australia makes a significant
part of the economy of the city. At the end of 2017,
there were 3.7 million international visitors and 9.5
million domestic visitors in the city (7). The well-
known attractions comprise the Sydney Harbour
Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
MUST DO DINING
The visit to Sydney is not complete without having
the cruise dinner with the night view of Sydney
Harbour. Nothing can be better than this. These
dinner cruises provide million-dollar experience,
dining rooms (8). Sydney enjoys a sunny climate
with mild winters and warm summers, perfect for
making the most of the outdoors.
Hospitality and Tourism

ATTRACTION
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Sydney Opera House is in the list of great
icons of the world. This beautiful building
designed like billowing sails or shells,
perches on the finger of land encircled by
water (12).
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SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE
“Coathanger” is another name of the
Sydney Harbour Bridge, given by the local
citizen. It was the top momentous of the
city before the Sydney Opera House was
construction. The Harbour Bridge designed
in 1932, braced by dual piers at every end,
and remains the biggest steel arch bridge in
the world. The only option to experience
bridge views is by climbing which takes
tourist to the top of the bridge. About 137
countries’ visitors have climbed the bridge
(18). Bridge Climb Express directs visitors to
the heart of the steel bridge and then to the top
in just over 2 hours. Timing of climbing is 10
am and 3 pm.
In day the ticket price for adult is
$303 and for child $203
In Night the ticket price for adult is
$368 and for child $293. (19)
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SYDNEY TOWER/ 360 BAR/ SYDNEY
TOWER EYE/ STB
The longest freestanding structure of Sydney
is Sydney Tower. The tower is at the market
street, between Castlereagh Streets and Pitt.
Besides this, the tower has four sections; the
Sydney Tower Dining engages three of them.
360 Bar is a rotating restaurant, STB (Sydney
Tower Buffet) is a modern self-selected
restaurant and the Sydney Tower Eye takes
the visitor to the uppermost point of Sydney
(13).
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CHINESE GARDEN OF FRIENDSHIP
This haven restores a traditional Chinese
garden comprise lakes, hidden pathways,
koi fish, waterfalls, exotic plants, and
pavilions. The garden is situated in the
heart of Sydney and is said to be the
perfect spot for families, friends.
Sydney’s Chinese sister designed this
garden. It reflects the Chinese culture
and heritage. The entry fees per child
are $3 and for adult it is $6.
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ANCILLARY SERVICES
Emergency Services (Police, Fire, and
Ambulance): “000”
13 Cabs: 9020 2000, 9826 9940
Ingogo (Sydney Taxi Services): 1300 008 294
(Ingogo, 2015)
Sydney Visitor Centre – The Rocks: 1800 067
676

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