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Arriving
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If you are a tourist or seeing the
sights, Sydney, NSW, Australia - the birthplace of Australia is a
fascinating place to spend a few days or even longer doing some sightseeing.
Arriving in Sydney as a tourist.
Many visitors and tourists fly by discount domestic or international
airlines after purchasing discount tickets.
There are two airports in Sydney, the
international and the domestic airport terminals. All major airlines service Sydney,
including Qantas, Air New Zealand, JAL, British Airways, Singapore Airlines,
Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Air China, United Airlines, Freedom Air, Garuda
Indonesia, Thai Airlines and All Nippon Airways. If you do not have a ticket to
Australia, you can get one here.
International travellers need to be aware of the strict entry
requirements when arriving in Australia. All travellers must go through customs,
in addition to the normal immigration requirement. Customs may search your bags
for any form of illegal imports.
Travelling the 10 km into the
city can be via the Sunbus. Book a bus from the airport
to the city or from the city
to the airport. A taxi to the city is approximately $25. If you are starting
a journey from Sydney airport, you can also hire a car from one of the car rental companies.
Travel around Sydney is easy via a
good train network, buses and via ferry on the Harbour. Alternatively you might
like to take one of the many Sydney
tourist tours that provide an entertaining and informative way of seeing the
cities major attractions.
Finding a cheap hotel
accommodation in Sydney.
Arriving or departing late at night or early
in the morning? You might find it convenient to stay in one of
several Sydney
airport hotels that offer discount rates before continuing your journey.
Make sure you get yourself some cheap accomodation in
Sydney, because
while there are many quality hotels ranging from 3 star to five star, most offer
discount accomodation deals not only for business travellers, but also for
international and domestic holiday travellers who have come to Australia's first
city to see the
sights. Booking
Sydney hotel accomodation on the internet can result in some cheap
holiday deals.
Many Sydney hotels offer last minute
discount last minute deals that will save you dollars on your hotel room
bookings. These available from a few hours to 20 days prebook and often include
free extras, like complimentary breakfasts, or occasionally free car parking,
which is an import and aspect because car parking in central Sydney can be hard
to find. Another key accomodation reservation aspect is many hotels with last
minute deals offer instant booking confirmation.
Where to stay in in the city is partly
dependant on what you want to do. Many Sydney hotels are in the CBD which is
close to attractions such as the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay, where
most ferry services around Sydney Harbour depart.
The Rocks is closer to the
Harbour Bridge and is the oldest part of Sydney, with many old buildings.
Further West is Darling Harbour, where there are many activities for tourists
and locals alike. Many of these activities are free or low cost. Darling Harbour
is also Sydney's convention hub, and many conferences are also held in hotels in
and around Darling Harbour.
On the North side of Sydney Harbour
are the northern suburbs of Potts Point which offer easy access to Sydney's
business district by ferry or train.
Must sees for tourists and
sightseers.
Now matter if you are an interantional tourist or a day tripper to the capital
city of NSW, a popular destination for all is
Darling Harbour. Featuring dozens of activities for all ages, Darling Harbour
also features many fine eateries. It is also home to Australia's largest cinema
screen, Sydney Aquarium, Chinese Gardens, and the Powerhouse Museum that has
brilliant exhibitions covering science, technology, decorative arts, design and
Australian social history. One of the best ways to experience Darling Harbour is
with a Darling
Harbour Superticket.
Access to Darling Harbour is via a
five to ten minute walk from Sydney’s CBD, an easy trip by train, bus, Metro
Monorail and Metro Light Rail or a great excuse to get on the harbour and enter
by water taxi, ferry, harbour cruise or jet boat. If you prefer to drive,
you’ll find conveniently located parking stations located all around the Harbour.
A very popular activity for the
daredevil is taking a Bridge climb. Bookings are essential.
On the Eastern side of the Sydney
Harbour Bridge is the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay. Circular Quay is the
central hub of the ferry services that access most parts of Sydney Harbour, as
is also where buskers and street artists can often be found entertaining the crowds. Close by is the Circular Quay railway station. From here you can do the
city loop line or access other train stations to take you further a field. The
Opera House is the iconic landmark along the the Bridge and attracts thousands
of visitors every day.
Close to the CBD is the historic
Rocks area. Fortunately saved from redevelopment in the 1970s, this area
provides a unique glimpse into early Sydney.
A very popular destination is Taronga
Zoo. Located on the northern side of the harbour, you need to allow at least
a 1/2 day to appreciate all the displays.
If you are on a tight schedule why
not see Sydney
in a Day!
Culture.
You can attend some good stage shows in Sydney, many of them are close to your hotel.
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