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Inside Background
Architecture 
Please browse the following book:-     Sydney Architecture     Author is Graham...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Culture 
It’s a brave person who would try to describe what Sydney’s culture is on this...
Last edited: December 25, 2007
Health & Safety 
Personal Security  Sydney is like any other major city, it's not crime free...
Last edited: September 06, 2007
History 
Browse the City of Sydney's History & Archives webpage   Sydney has been...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Neighborhoods 
Sydney has some absolutely stunning suburbs, some are nestled beside the sea or...
Last edited: April 26, 2007
Recommended Reading 
Books for adults author: Richard Beasley Hell has Harbour Views Novel about a...
Last edited: June 01, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Sydney Tourist Info Tourist Information Centres: Sydney Visitor Centre: The...
Last edited: January 29, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Please visit the City of Sydney's Weather & Climate webpage    Sydney is...
Last edited: July 18, 2008
Cruising & Sailing 
STA (State Transit Authority) Sydney Ferries run three harbour cruises daily...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Guided Tours 
Sydney Opera House (SOH) You have a choice of two guided tours to choose...
Last edited: June 14, 2008
Hunter Valley 
Hunter Valley  Getting There :  Driving from Sydney takes approximately two...
Last edited: June 04, 2007
Interesting Suburbs 
Inner West: Balmain Balmain is a peninsula suburb in Sydney inner west. Once a...
Last edited: May 12, 2007
Introduction 
Please visit these webpages   City of Sydney's Visitor Facts     City of...
Last edited: March 16, 2007
Maps - Online  
The "Whereis" website provides online street maps for most major cities &...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Northern Peninsula Beaches.- Sydney 
  Manly Beach   www.sydneynorth... www.sydneybeaches... The Northern Peninsula...
Last edited: December 05, 2007
Only in Sydney New Years Eve 
New Years Eve is one of Sydney's highlights. Sydney is one of the first capital...
Last edited: December 01, 2006
Photo Album 
Historic Houses Trust View the Historic Houses Trust Photo Albums for the...
Last edited: June 13, 2007
Pictorial & Travel Guides 
Travel Guides  Discovering Sydney & Surrounds ( 200 Kilometers around...
Last edited: January 29, 2007
Useful Websites 
Useful Websites for ALL Visitors - NSW ( New South Wales ) & Sydney...
Last edited: January 19, 2008
Virtual Tours 
Capitol Theatre View images of the Interior View images of the Lobby Dragon...
Last edited: January 17, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving by Air Sydney has the largest and busiest passenger air terminal in...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Getting Around 
Please visit these websites for comprehensive information about the    BUS...
Last edited: June 04, 2006
Public Transportation 
Public Transport in Sydney   Like most large modern cities Sydney has a...
Last edited: September 17, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
General  There are a range of taxi companies in Sydney, all with different...
Last edited: August 13, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
These are a few self drive or coach tours you can make from Sydney. They can be...
Last edited: May 18, 2008
Events & Festivals 
Please browse this City of Sydney webpage for details of What's On In Sydney...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Family Travel 
Children Activities in Sydney  How to amuse the children whilst in Sydney, then...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
First-time Visitors 
Sydney is famous for its bridge. Check out the bridge close up by walking...
Last edited: July 18, 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Please visit the websites for the following Museums in Sydney:- Army Museum of...
Last edited: December 29, 2006
Nightlife 
Try the following:   PUBS – In Sydney Sydney offers a diverse range of pubs...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
HAWKESBURY / PITTWATER NO 1. (Sydney’s best secret spot) Discover the beautiful...
Last edited: December 05, 2007
The Performing Arts 
Please visit the various websites to check their What's On pages.   It will be...
Last edited: January 09, 2007
Shopping 
Sydney Shopping Sydney has a massive variety of shopping from department stores...
Last edited: July 18, 2008
Sports & Activities 
There is so much to do in Sydney besides the typical sight-seeing and shopping...
Last edited: December 29, 2006
Beaches 
This is a city with numerous beaches. Listed here are a selection of the...
Last edited: June 03, 2007
Best Harbour & Coastal Walks 
Sydney's Best Harbour & Coastal Walks ( The Full Colour Guide to 36...
Last edited: December 28, 2006
Best Picnic Spots & Beaches 
This is a new full colour guide to over 130 fantastic destinations (picnic...
Last edited: September 07, 2007
Best Things To Do 
WHAT TO DO IN SYDNEY?    The Historic Rocks Village area – Opera House...
Last edited: January 14, 2007
Blue Mountains 
After our trip to the Blue Mountains we feel everyone should see them .Truly...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
Blue Mountains Best Bushwalks 
This is a new publication giving details of about 60 walks in the Blue...
Last edited: December 29, 2006
Brunch in Sydney 
Around the Eastern Suburb beaches you will find some great destinations for...
Last edited: October 12, 2006
Cycling Around Sydney 
This new publication is a complete guide to 30 of Sydney's best bike rides. The...
Last edited: September 07, 2007
Easter Show 
The Royal Agriculture Society of NSW  (RAS)   Sydney Royal    Easter Show   is...
Last edited: June 01, 2006
Free Activities 
A few ideas: Sydney Art Gallery of NSW  Bicentennial Park @ Homebush Bondi...
Last edited: December 28, 2006
Gourmet Food 
ZIGGYS at St Ives Ziggys is in the northern suburbs of Sydney. and is one of...
Last edited: November 13, 2006
Historic Pubs 
This is a listing of some of Sydney's most famous & historic watering...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Historical Walking Tours 
This webpage provides details about numerous   historical walking tours    you...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Hospitals 
The purpose of this topic is to provide some transport details from Sydney...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Local Walks 
Sydney has a number of locations with opportunities for some local & easy...
Last edited: January 18, 2007
Memorials & Monuments 
 This is a list of a few memorials & monuments in and around Sydney City...
Last edited: January 09, 2007
Parks & Gardens 
Parks and Gardens Around Sydney  These are just a few of the parks and gardens...
Last edited: March 08, 2007
Port Stephens 
Port Stephens.    Situated only 2.5 hours drive north from Sydney, Port...
Last edited: May 24, 2006
Scenic Drives 
Southern Highlands, Kangaroo Valley and South Coast Beaches South of Sydney is...
Last edited: October 02, 2006
Scenic Views 
Sydney has a number of locations providing great views and photographic...
Last edited: January 09, 2007
Scenic Walks 
You need to spend some time doing historic Sydney -- don't fail to allow...
Last edited: June 07, 2006
Uniquely Australian products 
Aussie Products  Tim Tam biscuits Vegemite Tea tree oil Emu Oil Bunya Bunya...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Art Gallery of New South Wales 
There are three reasons to visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Open...
Last edited: December 29, 2006
Balmoral 
Lower North Shore: Mosman/ Balmoral Beach Mosman is one of Sydney’s most...
Last edited: January 31, 2007
Bondi Beach 
Australia's most famous beach, great people watching, surfing and swimming...
Last edited: September 05, 2007
Bonza Bike Tours 
The Bonza Bike Tour is absolutely fantastic and the staff is great!  Dominic...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
BridgeClimb 
Truly unique way to see Sydney, it's sparkling harbour and surrounds. Enables a...
Last edited: July 17, 2008
Chinamans Beach 
  Chinamans Beach is located at Middle Harbour just next door to Balmoral...
Last edited: January 14, 2007
Darling Harbour 
This is just one of the most beautiful places in Sydney. Everything looks new...
Last edited: February 19, 2008
Hawkesbury River Riverboat Postman 
Another great way to see the river is to catch the Riverboat Postman, this is a...
Last edited: June 19, 2008
Justice & Police Museum 
The Justice & Police Museum occupies a complex of three buildings - the...
Last edited: January 27, 2008
Kings Cross 
Kings Cross : Once was the bohemian center of Sydney, it is now a wild mixture...
Last edited: August 10, 2007
Manly Beach 
Manly Beach. – “Seven Miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care “ Manly...
Last edited: August 16, 2008
Manly Scenic Walkway 
  Manly has a diversity of walks along the coast which offer fabulous views and...
Last edited: January 30, 2008
Newington 
Newington was the Athlete's Village for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, now it is...
Last edited: July 15, 2008
Oceanworld Manly 
Oceanworld Manly is situated on the West Esplanade just a two minute walk from...
Last edited: April 26, 2006
Old Government House 
As a Sydneysider I had lived in the city without any idea so much of our early...
Last edited: September 30, 2006
Palm Beach 
  Palm Beach / Pittwater /Hawkesbury River Palm Beach is situated approximately...
Last edited: December 05, 2007
Pebbly Beach 
Murramarang National Park the main features of this park are the kangaroos at...
Last edited: November 10, 2007
Quarantine Station Ghost Tour 
Manly Quarantine Station Tour. Guided tours only allowed – phone for booking...
Last edited: April 26, 2006
Queenscliff 
  Queenscliff beach is apart of Manly Beach its about one mile long with a...
Last edited: January 28, 2007
Royal Botanic Gardens 
The Botanic Gardens are a must see when visiting Sydney. It lies just south and...
Last edited: February 19, 2008
Scotland Island 
Scotland Island is a small island on Pittwater in Sydney's Northern Beaches. It...
Last edited: September 10, 2006
Shelly Beach 
Shelley Beach is apart of Manly Beach is about one mile long with a large...
Last edited: January 08, 2007
Sirius Cove 
It's hard to believe that, a 10 minute drive from downtown Sydney, there can be...
Last edited: January 21, 2007
South Steyne Beach 
South Steyne Beach. South Steyne Beach is apart of Manly Beach is about one...
Last edited: January 28, 2007
Sydney Harbour Bridge 
Breathtaking bridge offering amazing views of the harbor, the city and...
Last edited: December 23, 2007
Temple Of The Body & Soul 
If you're a pampered type of woman, if you're fat or thin, old or young, as...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Thirlmere Flyer Steam Train 
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Last edited: September 27, 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
 Sydney's most romantic waterfront restaurants.     ... Looking for something...
Last edited: October 19, 2006
Breakfast 
Most city localities and suburbs will have a variety of cafes serving a variety...
Last edited: October 03, 2007
BYO Cheapies 
There are so many great cheap restaurants in Sydney that one could continually...
Last edited: August 01, 2007
Chinatown Sydney and Asian Fusion Restaurants 
Sydney’s Chinatown is centered around Dixon Street, a pedestrian mall with many...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Local Color  
No visit to Sydney is complete until you go to Woolloomooloo and have a meat...
Last edited: June 23, 2006
Places to eat in the CBD 
Being that most traveller's are based in the CBD area here are some great...
Last edited: June 04, 2008
Restaurants by suburbs 
 Sydney has plenty of restaurants in the city and also in the "burbs" these...
Last edited: February 26, 2008
Top of the range restaurants in Sydney 
 The restaurants listed below offer excellent dining experience but bring your...
Last edited: October 23, 2006
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Australia’s currency is made up of coins & plastic notes. The coins are 5c...
Last edited: June 10, 2007
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: June 09, 2008
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: June 01, 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: July 14, 2008
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: August 01, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Aboriginal Heritage Sydney 
  The Indigenous people lived in Sydney, for at least 40,000 years before James...
Last edited: March 04, 2007
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Beach Safety 
Beach Safety Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is...
Last edited: January 28, 2007
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: September 20, 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
Flora & Fauna 
State Emblems for NSW      This site provides details about Animal, Bird, Fish...
Last edited: July 09, 2006
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: February 13, 2007
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: November 26, 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: February 10, 2007
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: June 18, 2006
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