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Travel Tips for Exploring Sydney: Insider Insights, and Must-Know Advice for a Seamless Journey

Australia is the one must-visit destination. It is also famous for its Open – wide spaces, beaches, deserts, “The Bush”, and “The Outback”. It also well known for its attractive megacities such as Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth. Let see some of the travel tips to Sydney, Australia.

Travel tips to Sydney, Australia

Sydney

Sydney is a vibrant city known for its marina, gorgeous beaches, and the iconic Opera House with its towering sail structure. Once a British colony of exiled inmates, Sydney has grown into Australia’s most diverse and cosmopolitan city with exciting food, arts, and entertainment scene.

Sydney Travel tips
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Currency: Australian Dollars

Best Way to get Around: The best way to get around Sydney is with Sydney Trains. While all of Sydney’s train lines are easy to navigate for beginners, the City Circle line is great for travelers looking to see some of the city’s best attractions.

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Phrases to know

Good on ya – Glad to have you with me
Brekky – Breakfast
Arvo – The afternoon
Evo – The evening
Smoko – A smoke break or morning tea break
Servo – A petrol or gas station
Ambo – Ambulance
Biccy – Biscuit (Cookie for our American readers)
Yobbo – Anyone causing a bit of trouble

Best time to visit Sydney

The best time to visit Sydney are September, October & November and from late Feburary, March, April & May. Best time for Good Weather is Late October to early April. For sightseeing October & November, March & April.

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Best places to visit in Sydney

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The largest steel arch bridge in the world, Sydney Harbor Bridge is a landmark that spans one of the best natural harbors known to mankind. Opened in 1932, Sydney is affectionately known as a coat hanger. or climb to the top for breathtaking views.

Sydney opera house

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most photographed buildings in the world, known for the exclusive use of a series of gleaming white sail-shaped shells as the roof structure. The iconic performing arts facility is Sydney’s best-known landmark.

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The Rocks neighborhood

The Rocks is a neighborhood of historic streets shaded by the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Locals and tourists alike gather at Rocks’ open-air markets to shop for street food and handmade fashion. The area is home to some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants overlooking the harbor. The Museum of Contemporary Art has local and international exhibits. Musicians perform along the busy promenade.

Bondi Beach

The beach and the surf-life-saving movement founded on Bondi Beach allowed a departure from the restrictive attitudes of 19th-century morality and the beach became the source of acceptable healthy entertainment. It was the world’s first life-saving surf club.

Bondi Beach - Sydney
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Things to do in Sydney

1) Go On A Free Guided Tour

As in other parts of the world, Sydney has some great places to take a free walking tour. It’s a perfect way to learn about the city’s history and get some top secret tips from a local. Free Walking Tour in Europe then you will know exactly how they work. You join an organized group at a designated meeting point and hike for about 23 hours with a few breaks in between. Participation in a tour is free. At the end of the tour, you can leave a donation if you like. In Sydney there is usually a morning and afternoon walking tour – make sure you bring good walking shoes!

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2) A Stroll Through The Queen Victoria Building

The beautiful Queen Victoria Building was built in 1898. And has been transformed into many different things over the years: Sydney markets, a concert hall, the city library, town hall offices. Today it is a lively complex with 150 retail stores, cafes and restaurants spread over 4 floors. The Queen Victoria building is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Take-away coffee If you need it there is now free internet inside.

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All you have to do is go to the concierge desk on the ground floor. The Royal Clock shows scenes of the English royal family from the signing of the Magna Carta by King John to the execution of King Charles I. This clock strikes every hour on the hour from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Australian Clock contains 33 scenes from Australian history viewed from both an Aboriginal and European perspective.

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3) The Royal Botanic Gardens

One of the best things to do in Sydney is to stroll around this stunning garden, get away from the hustle and bustle and literally smell the flowers. The Royal Botanic Gardens are located near the Sydney Harbor Opera House and offer some of the best views of the city and Sydney Harbor. If you really like plants or want to learn more about gardens, head to the Royal Botanical Garden’s visitor center.

There are even free guided walking tours from the center, or you can take a self-guided tour. The Royal Botanic Gardens are a must-see in Sydney. The opening times are different every season of the year, but the gardens are open every day. Check their website for the most accurate opening times.

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Hope now your aware of this Sydney and some travel tips before traveling to Sydney, Australia. One more tip, Make sure your pack your layers, Good walking shoes, Sunglasses, and Sunscreen. Check out some amazing Australia travel packages, even you can customize them at your convenience at Pickyourtrail.

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