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OVERVIEW

The city of Sydney in Australia offers a laid back life style, full of beautiful beaches, gathering arts, culture, sports, nature, good food, shopping and an exciting night life.

Sydney is not the capital city of Australia, but it’s the largest city in the country and it was named the capital city of the British colony in 1788, when the first ships with British prisoners were sent to the country in Oceania.

The main sight-seeing attractions in Sydney, that are known worldwide, are the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, the Darling Harbour bay, the oldest district in town The Rocks, and the Chinese district Chinatown. The most famous beaches are Manly and Bondi, visited by surfers and tourists from all over the world. Don’t forget

to visit the parks Centennial Parklands, Hyde Park or the Royal Botanic Garden.

Kings Cross is one of the most prestigious areas in Sydney, with lots of options when it comes to hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants of all kinds. The city mixes the modern and the old architecture, preserving the British style.

It’s impossible not to fall in love with this city. Sydney is a safe and multicultural city that offers several options, from shows and musicals to a wide range of local and international restaurants.

Sydney is definitely a destination you should enjoy the most during your vacations and it will make them unforgettable.

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TRANSPORT

It’s very easy to walk around Sydney. The city offers several transportation options, such as buses, train, monorail, light rail, city rail, ferry and taxi or cars, which are not the best option since they’re very expensive. The public transportation means are the best option to visit the city in a fast and safe way.

The ideal is to buy daily tickets that you can use in most part of the public transportation system. The best option is to get the DayTripper, which costs about $17 and you can use in buses, trains and ferries.

Trains are a great option for those who are staying far from the downtown area of the city, but they are much slower.

The city of Sydney has a warm and temperate weather. Winter is not too cold, with a moderate temperature between 13° C and 18° C, and, during the summer, it’s not too hot, with an average between 18° C and 26° C. There are sunny days during the whole year. The level of rain in Sydney is higher between March and June.

The best time to visit Sydney is during the summer or the spring. There are major events going on during the summer, such as Mardi Gras and Sydney Festival, which attract lots of international visitors.

During the winter, the airplane tickets and hotel accommodations area more economical for those travelers who intend to spend less money.

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The monorail is one of the main transportation means in Sydney and Brazilian visitors usually call it the mini-subway, since it’s a train that is about 10 meters above the ground level. It’s ideal for tourists that intend to see the main attractions of the city with a view from upwards, such as the Darling Harbour, among others.

ATTRACTIONS

Sydney is full of attractions of all kinds, prices and tastes. The city offers several stores, restaurants, rides and tourist attractions for you to enjoy. Among the main attractions are the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens, The Rocks Markets, the Darling Harbour, Chinatown (Chinese district), Paddy’s Market, Manly Beach and Bondi Beach.

OPERA HOUSEIt’s a world heritage site since 2007 and it was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II of Australia. In addition to theater plays, musicals and shows being presented at the Opera House, you can also go on tours to get to know the monument.

SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGEIt’s one of the most famous monuments in Australia and the largest steel arch bridge in the world. Sydney Harbour Bridge presents an information center on the bridge’s history and construction. Visitors may climb 134 meters above the bridge with a special security system.

DARLING HARBOURIt’s the best entertainment destination in Sydney, since it’s the home of the Sydney Aquarium, the Maritime Museum, IMAX, with the largest movie screen in the world, and the Chinese garden.

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MANLY BEACHLocated at 17 km to the North of Sydney, Manly Beach is very famous among tourists and sought by surfers. The ferry ride between Sydney and Manly is a program you cannot miss.

BONDI BEACHBondi Beach is one of the most famous in Australia. This is the surfers’ favorite beach, ad they can be found there at any time of the day looking for the perfect wave.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENSThe botanic garden is in downtown Sydney. Opposite to what happens in many other parks in the world, visitors are welcome to walk on the grass. With an excellent location, you can

take wonderful pictures of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge from inside the botanic garden. Admission is free.

THE ROCKS MARKETSThe Rocks is the oldest district in Sydney. This is a very popular district among tourist, because it’s close to the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. In addition to offering a museum, bars and prestigious restaurants, the Rocks also offers outdoors shopping options in its markets.

CHINATOWNLocated near Darling Harbour and the Spanish Quarter, this is a Chinese district that offers Chinese restaurants and lots of shopping options.

WHERE TO STAY

The ideal is to stay downtown or in one of the suburbs located near downtown Sydney. There are several hostels, hotels and apart-hotels, known as self-contained apartments, which you can rent for a day or a week. Another good option is to stay in Manly, one of the beaches in Australia, which is 17 km from downtown Sydney. This is a great option, since you can go to Sydney by the sea on a ferryboat. The ride is worth it.

For those who don’t want to spend a lot of money with accommodations, you can stay at hostels, such as the Original BackPackers or the Beach Road Hotel, which offer good location and a price of up to $80 the daily stay.

DINING OUT

The city offers good gastronomic options. Sydney has restaurant options from all nationalities, but of course, the visitors are suggested to try the kangaroo meat and the tasting with Vegemite (which is a typical and extremely salty Australian dip), to enjoy together with a delicious fresh shellfish or an ethnic cuisine.

Lots of restaurants offer daily dishes with seafood. The most common types of seafood offered in Sydney’s restaurants include salmon, tuna, shrimp, abalone, lobster, oysters and mussels. Most seafood dish restaurants are located on the coast in areas such as Manly, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Circular Quay and The Rocks have restaurants that offer the most varied types of food.

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Among some of the suggested restaurants is the Blue Orange, which is in Bondi beach, Barzura, which has a view to the Cooge Beach, and the restaurant Caminetto, which is in The Rocks. Delhi`O`Delhi is a good-quality Indian restaurant with a wonderful price. And don’t forget to try the delicious pancakes with chocolate sauce and the Belgium chocolate cappuccino from the Guylian shop, on the Sydney bay.

SHOPPING

The best places to go shopping in Sydney are the WestField City, which is a new mall with a wonderful space; the Myer department store is a great option that sells electronic products and make-ups for a great price and theDavid Jones shop has a sophisticated style with a higher price.

One of the best malls in Sydney is the WestField in Bondi, but for those who want to find lower prices and good-quality clothes, the ideal is to visitDFO, a small outlet in the city.

STREET MARKETSWhen we think about shopping in the streets of the city of Sidney, the first think we think about is the Paddington market, located near the Oxford Street, with over 200 stands that offer craftworks and spices. The Paddington markets are open from 10 a.m. every Saturday with extended hours during the summer.They follow the philosophy that “come rain or shine” they’ll have their stands open.

Other two options are The Rocks Farmers’ Market (which is open to the public at Jack Mundey Place, in the corner of the streets Argyle andGeorge, at Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), in which the main products for sale are fruits and vegetables, cheeses, eggs, milk, meat, among other products; and The Rocks Weekend Market, which is a fair that takes place only during the weekends, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., between the streets Playfair and George. This market gives priority to selling decoration pieces, pottery, furniture, clothing from local stylists, beauty products and souvenirs.

Darling Harbour, Chinatown and the historic district of The Rocks are also filled with souvenir and craftwork shops.

CURRENCYThe local currency used in Sydney is the Australian dollar (AUD). Credit Cards from American Express, Bankcard, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted in Australia. You’re allowed to use your magnetic card in the banks in the whole country as long as it is linked to the international banking system.

Avoid traveller checks, since not all places accept them in Australia, such as in many countries.

The Australian dollar is presented in AUD$ 5, AUD$ 10, AUD$ 20, AUD$ 50 and AUD$ 100 bills. The coins are for 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and one and two dollars.

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