Sydney is blessed with one of the most spectacular natural harbours in the world. A short opening between the North and South Heads gives way to waterways, secluded bays and beautiful harbour foreshore areas. Today Sydney Harbour is alive with yachts, boats and other marine activities, but the natural splendour remains, with protected areas and [...]
Visitors arriving by air to Sydney will land at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport, Australia’s largest, busiest and most significant commercial airport. In terms of physical size, Sydney is a sprawling metropolis, meaning that depending on your holiday itinerary, you could be heading a number of different directions once you exit the airport. For those heading [...]
If you’re a bona fide travel addict, you’ll probably be looking for a real local’s experience on your trip to Sydney. While Sydney is undoubtedly an amazing tourist destination with spectacular not-to-miss landmarks, it does have a few “tourist traps” that many would feel don’t offer them the authentic experience they desire. Learn about some [...]
Beautiful Sydney has proved a popular backdrop and shooting site for many international blockbuster films. Whether it’s Sydney’s famous sites, iconic cityscape or the stunning beaches and other natural surrounds that attract filmmakers, many films offer a glimpse of Sydney and have called the city home during filming. Here are a few such films: The [...]
With it becoming increasingly clear that ‘nothing comes for free’, or indeed that ‘there’s no such thing as a free lunch,’ touring a city or enjoying the attractions that it has to offer can cost you. Sydney is an amazing city and there are a million and one activities and attractions to keep residents and [...]
As the weather warms up, there’s nothing better than packing up a picnic basket, getting a group of friends together and heading to one of Sydney’s breathtaking venues for a picnic. The picnic’s been around for a while, but it’s an undervalued recreational activity. What’s not to love about sitting out in the open with [...]
Sydney is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque and exciting cities in the world. There’s always something new and exciting to uncover. In 2008, almost 10 million visitors drove, flew or sailed into our harbour to enjoy everything this city has to offer. If you’re visiting Sydney for the first time, you’ll be amazed by [...]
It’s all well and good to visit A-Grade meathouses and significant Diners or Restaurants to pursue The Ultimate Burger in the USA, but most folk will succumb to the shiny, glistening lure of endless strip mall fast food chains at some stage on their ramblings. The comfort and sheen of opportunity worker cleaned toilets. The [...]
