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Sydney Travel Overview:
Much has been made by the global media of heralding the 2000 Summer Olympic Games as the coming-of-age ceremony for the more-than-two-hundred-year-old Sydney.
The ever virile and vigorous Sydneysiders, however, does not especially want to think of their city as growing older.
What makes this Australia¡¯s Harbour City so well-loved on the global cities circuit is still radiating its unchallenged character and charisma.
Seeing more and bigger names in the world of high culture and high fashion taking to the stage of high profile collision and collaboration of outstanding contemporary skyscrapers of the Central Business District and colonial architecture of The Rocks historic district, yet retaining its much laid-back outdoor lifestyle on the remarkably unspoilt inner-city beaches like Bondi and Coogee and largely intact bushland and lush national parks such as the Royal and the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Parks, Sydney offers the best panache for culture and nature, at least in the Australian context.
Cruising inland along the amazing Port Jackson and being greeted by the billowing sails of the Opera House and the graceful arc of the Habour Bridge is still as much a part of a Sydney experience as cuddling the cute koalas and bouncing kangaroos in the Taronga Zoo, or clubbing at one of the gaudy nightlife scenes of Kings Cross and Oxford Street.
Taken together the stigma of its convict origins, which still has its lingering influences on its all-embracing attitude towards all ethnic and cultural groups, and the rebellious national spirit reflected in the harrowing habit of winning at almost all water-sport like swimming, surfing, yachting as well spectator sports like cricket, football, rugby, tennis and golf, Sydney dazzles you with all the transient and transcendent pleasures you¡¯ve ever desired for a unforgettable vacation.
Nearby Cities: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne
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1.Organised Tours & Activities
Sydney Harbour Cruise:
Lush Buffet Lunch Cruise or luxurious Dinner Cruise aboard the state-of-the-art cruise vessel, for a short 2 hours flicking thr... More>>>
Sydney Harbour Cruise:
Lush Buffet Lunch Cruise or luxurious Dinner Cruise aboard the state-of-the-art cruise vessel, for a short 2 hours flicking thr... More>>>
1.Organised Tours & Activities
Sydney Harbour Cruise:
Lush Buffet Lunch Cruise or luxurious Dinner Cruise aboard the state-of-the-art cruise vessel, for a short 2 hours flicking through the sparkling waters of one of the most spectacular Harbours in the world or a 1/2 day¡¯s perusal of the the well-known landmarks of this great city.
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bridge Climb:
An on-the-spot perspective of Sydney¡¯s most impressive "coathanger" landmark, an remarkable span connecting highlights across the Sydney Harbour including Sydney Opera House Sails, Manly Beach, the Rocks, Darling Harbour, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach, an interesting and edifying retrospect in to the glorious past and an easy and rewarding ascending up its graceful gradient.
Sydney Opera House:
Explore the Opera House as part of a day's tour, just fleetingly admire its eye-catching exterior, or with a scheduled Opera House tour for a behind-the-scenes insight into Sydney's most distinct and well known piece of architecture, as well as attending a big-name performance.
Bondi Beach Surf Experience:
2 Hours or so beginner surf session teaches you how to easily, safely and enjoyably get out and up onto your first wave on Bondi Beach, the world-famous favourite of the "barmy army".
Blue Mountains Ecotour:
A day, overnight or weekend excursion from Sydney, to View kangaroos in the wild, feast on a breathtaking cliff-top drive,visit ancient Aboriginal sites, examine rock formations of the Spectacular Three Sisters, ride the worlds steepest Scenic Railway and Sceniscendercall at charming mountain towns of the region, enjoy morning tea, or a delicious aussie BBQ lunch under the canopy of the Australian bush, and explore the underground wonders of Jenolan Caves.
2.Parks & Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens: Sydney's finest natural assets;
Luna Park: old-fashion theme park near the Sydney Harbour Bridge;
Hyde Park: central city open green space home to The War Memorial;
The Chinese Garden of Friendship: in Darling Harbour near Chinatown;
Centennial Park: practically anything an Aussie enjoys doing in the great outdoors;
The Domain: best known for carols by candlelight at Christmas;
Cook & Phillip Park: inner-city recreation space on the corner of William & College Streets;
Royal National Park: the world's second oldest national park, 32 km south of Sydney;
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park: an intriguing combination of scenic beauty and Aboriginal heritage, north of the Sydney.
3. Zoo, Aquarium & Animal parks
Sydney Aquarium: right at Darling Harbour;
Taronga Park Zoo: just across the harbour from Circular Quay
Sydney Wildlife World: at Darling Harbour within walking distance of Sydney city centre.
Koala Park Sanctuary: in the Outer West;
Featherdale Wildlife Park: in Sydney's west;
Australian Reptile Park: an hour north of Sydney.
4.Museums & Galleries
Art Gallery of NSW: Art Gallery Road, The Domain; Tel. +61 02 9225 1744, 9221 1790;
Australian Museum: opposite Hyde Park; Tel. +61 02 9320 6000;
Australian National Maritime Museum: in Darling Harbour, next to Pyrmont Bridge; Tel.+61 02 9298 3777;
Justice and Police Museum: Phillip & Albert Streets, Circular Quay; Tel. +61 02 9252 1144;
Museum of Contemporary Art: George Street, The Rocks; Tel. +61 02 9252 4033, 9241 5892;
Museum of Sydney: Phillip & Bridge Streets; Tel. +61 02 9251 4611;
Powerhouse Museum: Harris Street, Ultimo; Tel. +61 02 9217 0111/0444;
SH Ervin Gallery: Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks; Tel: +61 02 9258 0123/0173;
Sydney Jewish Museum: Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst; Tel. +61 02 9360 7999.
5.Places of Worship
The Great Synagogue: Castleraegh Street;
St Marys Cathedral: Corner of College & St Marys Road;
St Andrew's Cathedral: Corner of George & Bathurst Streets;
St James: King Street;
St Philip's: York Street.
6.Shopping
Malls and department stores:
Queen Victoria Building: on George St adjacent to Town Hall;
Strand Arcade: a block towards Circular Quay from the Queen Victoria Building;
Pitt Street Mall: on Pitt Street between Market Street and King Street, in Sydney¡¯s CBD;
Chifley Plaza: Chifley Square, a short walk from train, bus and the ferry of the Circular Quay;
Imperial Arcade: in the heart of Pitt St Mall;
Glasshouse: on King Street, close to Pitt Street Mall;
MLC Centre: linked to Glasshouse via a covered overpass;
Picadilly: opposite the Hilton Sydney on Pitt Street, 5 minute walk from Town Hall railway station;
Skygarden: between Pitt Street Mall & Castlereagh Street;
Westfield Centrepoint: atop Sydney Tower;
Westfield Shopping Centre: suburban shopping complex in Chatswood;
Chatswood Chase: more up-market than the Westfield;
Bondi Junction Shopping Centre: accessible from Bondi Junction railway station;
Grace Bros': at Market and George Streets;
David Jones: Sydney's oldest department store, located at Market Street & Castlereagh Street;
Markets:
Paddy's Markets: on the corner of Hay & Thomas Streets, open daytime on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays;
The Rocks Markets: north of Circular Quay railway station along George Street, open daytime on Saturdays and Sundays;
Glebe Markets: Glebe Point Road in Glebe, open daytime every Saturday;
Bondi Markets: in the Bondi Beach Public School Grounds on Campbell Parade, open daytime every Sunday;
Balmain Markets: on the corner of Darling and Curtis Road, open daytime every Saturday;
Sydney Fish Markets: on the corner of Pyrmont Bridge Road & Bank Streets, Pyrmont, open daily.
Sydney Harbour Cruise:
Lush Buffet Lunch Cruise or luxurious Dinner Cruise aboard the state-of-the-art cruise vessel, for a short 2 hours flicking through the sparkling waters of one of the most spectacular Harbours in the world or a 1/2 day¡¯s perusal of the the well-known landmarks of this great city.
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bridge Climb:
An on-the-spot perspective of Sydney¡¯s most impressive "coathanger" landmark, an remarkable span connecting highlights across the Sydney Harbour including Sydney Opera House Sails, Manly Beach, the Rocks, Darling Harbour, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach, an interesting and edifying retrospect in to the glorious past and an easy and rewarding ascending up its graceful gradient.
Sydney Opera House:
Explore the Opera House as part of a day's tour, just fleetingly admire its eye-catching exterior, or with a scheduled Opera House tour for a behind-the-scenes insight into Sydney's most distinct and well known piece of architecture, as well as attending a big-name performance.
Bondi Beach Surf Experience:
2 Hours or so beginner surf session teaches you how to easily, safely and enjoyably get out and up onto your first wave on Bondi Beach, the world-famous favourite of the "barmy army".
Blue Mountains Ecotour:
A day, overnight or weekend excursion from Sydney, to View kangaroos in the wild, feast on a breathtaking cliff-top drive,visit ancient Aboriginal sites, examine rock formations of the Spectacular Three Sisters, ride the worlds steepest Scenic Railway and Sceniscendercall at charming mountain towns of the region, enjoy morning tea, or a delicious aussie BBQ lunch under the canopy of the Australian bush, and explore the underground wonders of Jenolan Caves.
2.Parks & Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens: Sydney's finest natural assets;
Luna Park: old-fashion theme park near the Sydney Harbour Bridge;
Hyde Park: central city open green space home to The War Memorial;
The Chinese Garden of Friendship: in Darling Harbour near Chinatown;
Centennial Park: practically anything an Aussie enjoys doing in the great outdoors;
The Domain: best known for carols by candlelight at Christmas;
Cook & Phillip Park: inner-city recreation space on the corner of William & College Streets;
Royal National Park: the world's second oldest national park, 32 km south of Sydney;
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park: an intriguing combination of scenic beauty and Aboriginal heritage, north of the Sydney.
3. Zoo, Aquarium & Animal parks
Sydney Aquarium: right at Darling Harbour;
Taronga Park Zoo: just across the harbour from Circular Quay
Sydney Wildlife World: at Darling Harbour within walking distance of Sydney city centre.
Koala Park Sanctuary: in the Outer West;
Featherdale Wildlife Park: in Sydney's west;
Australian Reptile Park: an hour north of Sydney.
4.Museums & Galleries
Art Gallery of NSW: Art Gallery Road, The Domain; Tel. +61 02 9225 1744, 9221 1790;
Australian Museum: opposite Hyde Park; Tel. +61 02 9320 6000;
Australian National Maritime Museum: in Darling Harbour, next to Pyrmont Bridge; Tel.+61 02 9298 3777;
Justice and Police Museum: Phillip & Albert Streets, Circular Quay; Tel. +61 02 9252 1144;
Museum of Contemporary Art: George Street, The Rocks; Tel. +61 02 9252 4033, 9241 5892;
Museum of Sydney: Phillip & Bridge Streets; Tel. +61 02 9251 4611;
Powerhouse Museum: Harris Street, Ultimo; Tel. +61 02 9217 0111/0444;
SH Ervin Gallery: Watson Road, Observatory Hill, The Rocks; Tel: +61 02 9258 0123/0173;
Sydney Jewish Museum: Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst; Tel. +61 02 9360 7999.
5.Places of Worship
The Great Synagogue: Castleraegh Street;
St Marys Cathedral: Corner of College & St Marys Road;
St Andrew's Cathedral: Corner of George & Bathurst Streets;
St James: King Street;
St Philip's: York Street.
6.Shopping
Malls and department stores:
Queen Victoria Building: on George St adjacent to Town Hall;
Strand Arcade: a block towards Circular Quay from the Queen Victoria Building;
Pitt Street Mall: on Pitt Street between Market Street and King Street, in Sydney¡¯s CBD;
Chifley Plaza: Chifley Square, a short walk from train, bus and the ferry of the Circular Quay;
Imperial Arcade: in the heart of Pitt St Mall;
Glasshouse: on King Street, close to Pitt Street Mall;
MLC Centre: linked to Glasshouse via a covered overpass;
Picadilly: opposite the Hilton Sydney on Pitt Street, 5 minute walk from Town Hall railway station;
Skygarden: between Pitt Street Mall & Castlereagh Street;
Westfield Centrepoint: atop Sydney Tower;
Westfield Shopping Centre: suburban shopping complex in Chatswood;
Chatswood Chase: more up-market than the Westfield;
Bondi Junction Shopping Centre: accessible from Bondi Junction railway station;
Grace Bros': at Market and George Streets;
David Jones: Sydney's oldest department store, located at Market Street & Castlereagh Street;
Markets:
Paddy's Markets: on the corner of Hay & Thomas Streets, open daytime on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays;
The Rocks Markets: north of Circular Quay railway station along George Street, open daytime on Saturdays and Sundays;
Glebe Markets: Glebe Point Road in Glebe, open daytime every Saturday;
Bondi Markets: in the Bondi Beach Public School Grounds on Campbell Parade, open daytime every Sunday;
Balmain Markets: on the corner of Darling and Curtis Road, open daytime every Saturday;
Sydney Fish Markets: on the corner of Pyrmont Bridge Road & Bank Streets, Pyrmont, open daily.
While those hailing from the Canadian winters thinking that Sydney will not be as cold and those coming from Singaporean summers hoping that Sydney will not be as hot, they can still get caught out... More>>>
While those hailing from the Canadian winters thinking that Sydney will not be as cold and those coming from Singaporean summers hoping that Sydney will not be as hot, they can still get caught out being too scantly or saturatedly packed for their Sydney vacation.
Sydney's climate is perhaps best described as subtropical, which is in general, though unstable, mild and comfortable all year round, with more than 300 days of sunshine, cooling sea breezes to temper the heat wave in summer, and a narrow range of average maximum temperature falls between summer and winter.
When it comes to dressing for Sydney, lightweight cotton or linen casual wear is the go.
Loose thin attire for summer activities is appropriate during December, January, and February.
Warmer clothing, like jacket and jumper, is needed for the evenings, especially during spring and fall, after an afternoon thunderstorm, or when camping on the hillside, or strolling on the harborside when the southerlies do blow a bit chilly.
That said, an overcoat seems not necessary for Sydney¡¯s winter which lasts from June to August.
T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers, no matter they are don for opera performances or animal shows, or serioius city sightseeing or active outdoor ecotours, would not earn you a second look.
Although smart casual attire will be just fine -escept really scruffy ones, some classy restaurants or clubby venues might have a dress code for general entry.
Some certain conferences, welcome receptions, and special events do require a tuxedo or a formal long gown and such dress code would be clearly stated on the invitation cards or letters.
Other than that, a jacket and tie are not de rigueur even if for activities you would like to dress up.
There are some essentials needed in any season, like sunscreen and rainwear/umbrella.
The risk of UV exposure is extreme high and rains are extremely whimsical in Sydney.
Do prepare for that, or you¡¯ll get crisply sunburned or overly drenched in days of grey drizzles, or even a week of bucketing downpours.
Sydney's climate is perhaps best described as subtropical, which is in general, though unstable, mild and comfortable all year round, with more than 300 days of sunshine, cooling sea breezes to temper the heat wave in summer, and a narrow range of average maximum temperature falls between summer and winter.
When it comes to dressing for Sydney, lightweight cotton or linen casual wear is the go.
Loose thin attire for summer activities is appropriate during December, January, and February.
Warmer clothing, like jacket and jumper, is needed for the evenings, especially during spring and fall, after an afternoon thunderstorm, or when camping on the hillside, or strolling on the harborside when the southerlies do blow a bit chilly.
That said, an overcoat seems not necessary for Sydney¡¯s winter which lasts from June to August.
T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers, no matter they are don for opera performances or animal shows, or serioius city sightseeing or active outdoor ecotours, would not earn you a second look.
Although smart casual attire will be just fine -escept really scruffy ones, some classy restaurants or clubby venues might have a dress code for general entry.
Some certain conferences, welcome receptions, and special events do require a tuxedo or a formal long gown and such dress code would be clearly stated on the invitation cards or letters.
Other than that, a jacket and tie are not de rigueur even if for activities you would like to dress up.
There are some essentials needed in any season, like sunscreen and rainwear/umbrella.
The risk of UV exposure is extreme high and rains are extremely whimsical in Sydney.
Do prepare for that, or you¡¯ll get crisply sunburned or overly drenched in days of grey drizzles, or even a week of bucketing downpours.
1.Italian
La Sala:
Tel: +61 02 9281 3352
Location: Ground floor, 23 Foster St, Surry Hills.
Price: Entrees, $14 - $23; Main, $22 - $39; Dessert, $15 - $16.5.
What to eat:
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La Sala:
Tel: +61 02 9281 3352
Location: Ground floor, 23 Foster St, Surry Hills.
Price: Entrees, $14 - $23; Main, $22 - $39; Dessert, $15 - $16.5.
What to eat:
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1.Italian
La Sala:
Tel: +61 02 9281 3352
Location: Ground floor, 23 Foster St, Surry Hills.
Price: Entrees, $14 - $23; Main, $22 - $39; Dessert, $15 - $16.5.
What to eat:
Classic fish stew with flat head, shellfish, saffron, basil & chilli;
Grilled marinated leg of lamb, cime di rape, chickpeas, Ligurian olives, parsley & mint;
Grilled yellow fin tuna served with kale, peas, sugar snaps & salsa di acciughe;
Gnocchi of king prawns, tomatoes, saffron, chilli & basil;
La Sala¡¯s poached salted brisket, turnips, leeks, peas, mustard fruits & three sauces;
Organic Sonoma bread served with Ravida olive oil;
Pino¡¯s cured Italian meats with home made pickles;
Pasta ribbons with slow cooked venison ragu, red wine & thyme;
Risotto with wild mushrooms, Vermouth, parsley & Parmesan;
Salt cured salmon, lime, chardonnay, herbs & pickled samphire;
Scallops with soft polenta, wild stinging nettles, roasted chilli & lemon;
Tuscan fries, chilli, garlic, olives & cauliflower gratin with Fontina;
Vanilla & passionfruit custard pot with creme fraiche;
Whitebait & potato pancake, creme fraiche, caviar & chives;
White and dark chocolate mousse served with burnt mandarin sauce.
2. Seafood
Jordons Seafood
Tel: +61 02 9281 3711
Lotaion: 197 Harbourside Centre, Darling Harbour.
Price: Entrees, $12.5 - $29; Main, $26.5 - $64; Dessert, $12 - $25.
What to eat:
Caesar salad entree with traditional cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons and king prawns;
cooked and chilled prawn cocktail with avocado mousse, jordons seafood sauce;
Braised octopus served with fetta, kalamata olives, roasted capsicum and a warm sourdough baguette;
Deep fried salted spiced calamari on a marinated paw-paw and cucumber salad with passionfruit sauce;
Garlic prawns poached in garlic and thyme, infused olive oil with a hint of chilli, scented rice;
Hervey bay, queensland half shell scallops baked with lime, garlic and herb butter;
Sashimi plate of yellow fin tuna, kingfish and salmon;
Spinach and ricotta agnellotti on a bed saut¨¦ed spinach and pinenuts, roasted capsicum and basil sauce;
Sushi / sashimi combination of tuna, prawn, kingfish, cuttlefish, and nori roll made to order;
Sydney rock oysters grilled with bacon and worcestershire sauce;
Vegetarian risotto sauteed wild mushrooms with a hint of lime and caramelised spanish onion;
3.Japanese
Tetsuya's Restaurant
Tel: +61 02 9267 2900
Location: 529 Kent St, Sydney.
Price: Main: $180 - $265 for 10 courses.
What to eat:
Betroot & Blood Orange Sorbet;
Chocolate Terrine with Mascarpone & Cognac Anglaise;
Confit of Petuna Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Konbu, Daikon & Fennel;
Grilled Fillet of Barramundi with Braised Nameko, Enoki & Woodear Mushrooms;
Grilled Wagyu Beef with Lime & Wasabi;
Leek & Crab Custard;
Pea Soup with Bitter Chocolate Sorbet;
Ravioli of Queensland Spanner Crab with Tomato & Basil Vinaigrette;
Scallop Carpaccio with Red Wine Vinaigrette;
Seasonal Green Salad;
Smoked Ocean Trout & Avruga Caviar;
Strawberry Shortcake;
Twice Cooked De-Boned Spatchcock with Olive & Caper Jus;
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with White Beans & Dates.
4.Spanish
Raquels Spanish Kitchen
Tel: (02) 93316806
Location: 98 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.
Price: Entrees, $8.9 - $18.9; Main, $18.9 - $27.9; Dessert, $7.9 - $9.9.
What to eat:
Chilled no cook tomato soup with pan fried chilli prawns;
King Prawns in spicy tomato and pepper sauce;
Cauliflower sauteed with garlic, topped with toasted croutons and grana padano parmesan;
Herb and olive crusted Pork fillet with an Oloroso sauce;
Lamb backstrap wiith baby Roquette and baby spinach salad;
Marinated chicken skewers;
Paella Valenciana with seafoodd and chicken;
Pan fried chicken breast in a blue cheese, bacon and mushroom sauce;
Roasted chicken marinated w/peppers and tomato salsa;
Ricotta and spinach balls with a creamy cheese sauce
Scotch Fillet Steak with your choice of Mushroom, Pepper or Diane sauce;
Warm Lamb backstrap salald with baby salad greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado and coriander dressing;
White, Milk and Dark chocolate liqueur infused mousse served with Raspberry Coulis and vanilla ice cream.
5.Chinese
Sky Phoenix:
Tel: (02) 9223 8822
Location: Skygarden, Level 3, 77 Castlereagh St, Sydney CBD
Price: Entree, $6.80-$ 23;Mains, $16.80-$ 48.8; Dessert: $6.80-$12.80
What to eat:
Braised Lobster in Singapore Chilli Sauce;
Chicken Fillets in Sweet Thai Sauce;
Diced Chicken with Cashew Nut in Bird¡¯s Nest;
Deep Fried Mermaid¡¯s Trousers with Walnuts and Grilled Pork;
Phoenix Fried Rice (Diced Prawn / Scallop & Dried Scallop Fried Rice);
Phoenix Noodle in Soup (Diced Prawn / Scallop with Spinach Noodle in Soup);
Shredded Beef Fillet in Peking Sauce with Pan Cakes;
Shark fin with Crabmeat Soup;
Sliced Dried Scallop, Enoki and Sea Cucumber Soup;
Sliced Duck Meat Egg Roll;
Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables;
Whole Abalone Braised with Oyster Sauce.
6.French
Becasse:
Tel: +61 02 9283 3440
Location: 204 Clarence St, Sydney
Price: Entree, $25-$30; Mains, $38-$48; Dessert, $19-$22
What to eat:
Aromatic roasted lobster with slow cooked citrus pork belly and sel d¡¯epice;
Grilled scotch fillet of rose veal with caramelised veal sweetbread and courgettes in truffle butter;
Hindmarsh goats¡¯ cheese with marinated young vegetables and lavender vinaigrette;
Salad of Queensland spanner crab and with almond jelly and yellow tomato and olive oil sorbet;
Pan-fried Murray cod with beetroot and caramelised duck confit tortellini;
Pan-fried John Dory and scallops with squid ink pasta and ruby grapefruit sauce vierge;
Roast loin of Kurobuta pork with crackling, potato pur¨¦e and charcutiere jus;
Roast rib eye of Riverina lamb with sauteed asparagus and potatoes cooked in thyme oil;
Seared scallop, pickled bonito, saut¨¦ed squid, tapenade puree, ratatouille vegetables, rocket and basil;
Spinach macaroni with roast baby pumpkin, saut¨¦ed pine mushrooms and green garlic puree;
Steamed snapper with crushed potatoes, lettuce veloute, poached new season radish and lemon cream;
White asparagus and mushroom open lasagne with thyme emulsion.
7.Indian
Zaaffran:
Tel: +61 02 9211 8900
Location: Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, 345, Harbourside, Darling Harbour.
Price: Entrees, $9.5 - $21.5; Main, $16.5 - $38; Dessert, $2.9 - $11.9
What to eat:
Beef in a red chilli, rice vinegar, coriander, pepper, cinnamon & onion sauce
Biryani: rice and chicken with 'garam masala', mint, saffron and nuts combined under flaky pastry;
Bouillon of coconut milk, mustard seed, tamarind and tomato;
Chicken in a mint, coriander, yoghurt, onion, green chilli and pureed cashew sauce with garam masala;
Lamb cutlets grilled with ginger, garlic, black pepper, coriander and curry leaf;
Lamb shanks braised in a spiced lamb jus with yoghurt, pureed cashews, onions, fennel, oriander and red chilli;
Lobster meat stirfried with tomatoes, onions, ginger, mustard seed and curry leaf;
Marinated salmon oven-roasted with bell pepper topping;
Pan-roasted whole spatchcock with yoghurt, ginger, mint, green chilli and pureed almonds;
Seasonal fish crusted with fennel and paprika;
Tandoor glazed baby snapper with seeded fennel, dill, scallions, ginger, coriander and chilli;
Tiger prawns in a japanese pumpkin, tomato-onion masala with coriander, cumin and red chilli;
8.Thai
Longrain Restaurant & Bar
Tel: (02) 9280 2888
Location: 85 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills,
Price: Entrees: $5 - $26, Main: $17 - $44, Dessert: $12.50-$30
What to eat:
Betel leaf topped with prawn roasted coconut mint and chilli;
Braised beef shin with a mint coriander and chilli salad;
Freshly shucked oyster with red chilli lime juice and deep fried eschalots;
Green curry of fish fillets with apple eggplants and snake beans;
Green Papaya salad;
Eggnet with pork, prawn, peanuts, bean sprouts and sweet vinegar;
Peanut curry of braised wagyu beef with chilli and Thai basil;
Salt and peooer baby barramundi with sweet soy and lemon;
Softshel crab with a green mango salad and sweet fish sauce;
Stir-fried kingfish fillet with wild ginger, green peppercorns and Thai eggplants;
Twice cookked lamb with quince ginger and black vinegar;
Yellow curry of Duck and Potato with a ginger and cucumber relish.
9. Kosher
Lewis' Continental Kitchen:
Tel: + 61 02 9365 5421
Location: 2 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach
What to eat:
Chicken Breast Fillet with Vegetables in Season;
Cold Oak Smoked Salmon with Antipasto;
Fillet of Beef with Vegetables in Season;
Fish Fillet with Vegetables in Season;
Fried Gefilte Fish with Chopped Egg, Onion, Liver, Herring, and pickled Capsicum, and Eggplant;
Lamb Cutlets with Vegetables in Season;
Long Hot Dog with fried onions, lettuce, tomato,pickles, and Lewisis special sauce on a long bun;
Patty with fried onions, lettuce, tomato,pickles, and Lewisis special sauce on a sesame bun;
10.Vegetarian
Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen:
Tel: +61 02 9283 2828
Location: 367 Pitt St, Sydney.
Price: Mains: $15.5-$38; Dessert: $5
What to eat:
Crispy bean curd with shlitake mushrooms, broccoli and carrot with a mushroom and pepper sauce;
Crispy gluten with savoury, miso, chilli and tomato based sauce;
Crispy soya bean roll with tangy chilli sauce;
French bean and soya bean slice, with a sticky miso chilli sauce;
Layered sheet soya bean slices with a chilli and sze chuan pepper sauce;
Soya bean roll with black bean sauce;
Tempeh stir fried with snow peas, walnuts, cashew nuts and vegetables with a delicious soya paste;
Tofu slow stewed in clay pot with shlitake mushrooms, broccoli and carrot with a mushroom sauce;
Tofu, Soya bean roll, arum root, shlitake mushroom with a BBQ sauce.
La Sala:
Tel: +61 02 9281 3352
Location: Ground floor, 23 Foster St, Surry Hills.
Price: Entrees, $14 - $23; Main, $22 - $39; Dessert, $15 - $16.5.
What to eat:
Classic fish stew with flat head, shellfish, saffron, basil & chilli;
Grilled marinated leg of lamb, cime di rape, chickpeas, Ligurian olives, parsley & mint;
Grilled yellow fin tuna served with kale, peas, sugar snaps & salsa di acciughe;
Gnocchi of king prawns, tomatoes, saffron, chilli & basil;
La Sala¡¯s poached salted brisket, turnips, leeks, peas, mustard fruits & three sauces;
Organic Sonoma bread served with Ravida olive oil;
Pino¡¯s cured Italian meats with home made pickles;
Pasta ribbons with slow cooked venison ragu, red wine & thyme;
Risotto with wild mushrooms, Vermouth, parsley & Parmesan;
Salt cured salmon, lime, chardonnay, herbs & pickled samphire;
Scallops with soft polenta, wild stinging nettles, roasted chilli & lemon;
Tuscan fries, chilli, garlic, olives & cauliflower gratin with Fontina;
Vanilla & passionfruit custard pot with creme fraiche;
Whitebait & potato pancake, creme fraiche, caviar & chives;
White and dark chocolate mousse served with burnt mandarin sauce.
2. Seafood
Jordons Seafood
Tel: +61 02 9281 3711
Lotaion: 197 Harbourside Centre, Darling Harbour.
Price: Entrees, $12.5 - $29; Main, $26.5 - $64; Dessert, $12 - $25.
What to eat:
Caesar salad entree with traditional cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons and king prawns;
cooked and chilled prawn cocktail with avocado mousse, jordons seafood sauce;
Braised octopus served with fetta, kalamata olives, roasted capsicum and a warm sourdough baguette;
Deep fried salted spiced calamari on a marinated paw-paw and cucumber salad with passionfruit sauce;
Garlic prawns poached in garlic and thyme, infused olive oil with a hint of chilli, scented rice;
Hervey bay, queensland half shell scallops baked with lime, garlic and herb butter;
Sashimi plate of yellow fin tuna, kingfish and salmon;
Spinach and ricotta agnellotti on a bed saut¨¦ed spinach and pinenuts, roasted capsicum and basil sauce;
Sushi / sashimi combination of tuna, prawn, kingfish, cuttlefish, and nori roll made to order;
Sydney rock oysters grilled with bacon and worcestershire sauce;
Vegetarian risotto sauteed wild mushrooms with a hint of lime and caramelised spanish onion;
3.Japanese
Tetsuya's Restaurant
Tel: +61 02 9267 2900
Location: 529 Kent St, Sydney.
Price: Main: $180 - $265 for 10 courses.
What to eat:
Betroot & Blood Orange Sorbet;
Chocolate Terrine with Mascarpone & Cognac Anglaise;
Confit of Petuna Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Konbu, Daikon & Fennel;
Grilled Fillet of Barramundi with Braised Nameko, Enoki & Woodear Mushrooms;
Grilled Wagyu Beef with Lime & Wasabi;
Leek & Crab Custard;
Pea Soup with Bitter Chocolate Sorbet;
Ravioli of Queensland Spanner Crab with Tomato & Basil Vinaigrette;
Scallop Carpaccio with Red Wine Vinaigrette;
Seasonal Green Salad;
Smoked Ocean Trout & Avruga Caviar;
Strawberry Shortcake;
Twice Cooked De-Boned Spatchcock with Olive & Caper Jus;
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with White Beans & Dates.
4.Spanish
Raquels Spanish Kitchen
Tel: (02) 93316806
Location: 98 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.
Price: Entrees, $8.9 - $18.9; Main, $18.9 - $27.9; Dessert, $7.9 - $9.9.
What to eat:
Chilled no cook tomato soup with pan fried chilli prawns;
King Prawns in spicy tomato and pepper sauce;
Cauliflower sauteed with garlic, topped with toasted croutons and grana padano parmesan;
Herb and olive crusted Pork fillet with an Oloroso sauce;
Lamb backstrap wiith baby Roquette and baby spinach salad;
Marinated chicken skewers;
Paella Valenciana with seafoodd and chicken;
Pan fried chicken breast in a blue cheese, bacon and mushroom sauce;
Roasted chicken marinated w/peppers and tomato salsa;
Ricotta and spinach balls with a creamy cheese sauce
Scotch Fillet Steak with your choice of Mushroom, Pepper or Diane sauce;
Warm Lamb backstrap salald with baby salad greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado and coriander dressing;
White, Milk and Dark chocolate liqueur infused mousse served with Raspberry Coulis and vanilla ice cream.
5.Chinese
Sky Phoenix:
Tel: (02) 9223 8822
Location: Skygarden, Level 3, 77 Castlereagh St, Sydney CBD
Price: Entree, $6.80-$ 23;Mains, $16.80-$ 48.8; Dessert: $6.80-$12.80
What to eat:
Braised Lobster in Singapore Chilli Sauce;
Chicken Fillets in Sweet Thai Sauce;
Diced Chicken with Cashew Nut in Bird¡¯s Nest;
Deep Fried Mermaid¡¯s Trousers with Walnuts and Grilled Pork;
Phoenix Fried Rice (Diced Prawn / Scallop & Dried Scallop Fried Rice);
Phoenix Noodle in Soup (Diced Prawn / Scallop with Spinach Noodle in Soup);
Shredded Beef Fillet in Peking Sauce with Pan Cakes;
Shark fin with Crabmeat Soup;
Sliced Dried Scallop, Enoki and Sea Cucumber Soup;
Sliced Duck Meat Egg Roll;
Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables;
Whole Abalone Braised with Oyster Sauce.
6.French
Becasse:
Tel: +61 02 9283 3440
Location: 204 Clarence St, Sydney
Price: Entree, $25-$30; Mains, $38-$48; Dessert, $19-$22
What to eat:
Aromatic roasted lobster with slow cooked citrus pork belly and sel d¡¯epice;
Grilled scotch fillet of rose veal with caramelised veal sweetbread and courgettes in truffle butter;
Hindmarsh goats¡¯ cheese with marinated young vegetables and lavender vinaigrette;
Salad of Queensland spanner crab and with almond jelly and yellow tomato and olive oil sorbet;
Pan-fried Murray cod with beetroot and caramelised duck confit tortellini;
Pan-fried John Dory and scallops with squid ink pasta and ruby grapefruit sauce vierge;
Roast loin of Kurobuta pork with crackling, potato pur¨¦e and charcutiere jus;
Roast rib eye of Riverina lamb with sauteed asparagus and potatoes cooked in thyme oil;
Seared scallop, pickled bonito, saut¨¦ed squid, tapenade puree, ratatouille vegetables, rocket and basil;
Spinach macaroni with roast baby pumpkin, saut¨¦ed pine mushrooms and green garlic puree;
Steamed snapper with crushed potatoes, lettuce veloute, poached new season radish and lemon cream;
White asparagus and mushroom open lasagne with thyme emulsion.
7.Indian
Zaaffran:
Tel: +61 02 9211 8900
Location: Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, 345, Harbourside, Darling Harbour.
Price: Entrees, $9.5 - $21.5; Main, $16.5 - $38; Dessert, $2.9 - $11.9
What to eat:
Beef in a red chilli, rice vinegar, coriander, pepper, cinnamon & onion sauce
Biryani: rice and chicken with 'garam masala', mint, saffron and nuts combined under flaky pastry;
Bouillon of coconut milk, mustard seed, tamarind and tomato;
Chicken in a mint, coriander, yoghurt, onion, green chilli and pureed cashew sauce with garam masala;
Lamb cutlets grilled with ginger, garlic, black pepper, coriander and curry leaf;
Lamb shanks braised in a spiced lamb jus with yoghurt, pureed cashews, onions, fennel, oriander and red chilli;
Lobster meat stirfried with tomatoes, onions, ginger, mustard seed and curry leaf;
Marinated salmon oven-roasted with bell pepper topping;
Pan-roasted whole spatchcock with yoghurt, ginger, mint, green chilli and pureed almonds;
Seasonal fish crusted with fennel and paprika;
Tandoor glazed baby snapper with seeded fennel, dill, scallions, ginger, coriander and chilli;
Tiger prawns in a japanese pumpkin, tomato-onion masala with coriander, cumin and red chilli;
8.Thai
Longrain Restaurant & Bar
Tel: (02) 9280 2888
Location: 85 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills,
Price: Entrees: $5 - $26, Main: $17 - $44, Dessert: $12.50-$30
What to eat:
Betel leaf topped with prawn roasted coconut mint and chilli;
Braised beef shin with a mint coriander and chilli salad;
Freshly shucked oyster with red chilli lime juice and deep fried eschalots;
Green curry of fish fillets with apple eggplants and snake beans;
Green Papaya salad;
Eggnet with pork, prawn, peanuts, bean sprouts and sweet vinegar;
Peanut curry of braised wagyu beef with chilli and Thai basil;
Salt and peooer baby barramundi with sweet soy and lemon;
Softshel crab with a green mango salad and sweet fish sauce;
Stir-fried kingfish fillet with wild ginger, green peppercorns and Thai eggplants;
Twice cookked lamb with quince ginger and black vinegar;
Yellow curry of Duck and Potato with a ginger and cucumber relish.
9. Kosher
Lewis' Continental Kitchen:
Tel: + 61 02 9365 5421
Location: 2 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach
What to eat:
Chicken Breast Fillet with Vegetables in Season;
Cold Oak Smoked Salmon with Antipasto;
Fillet of Beef with Vegetables in Season;
Fish Fillet with Vegetables in Season;
Fried Gefilte Fish with Chopped Egg, Onion, Liver, Herring, and pickled Capsicum, and Eggplant;
Lamb Cutlets with Vegetables in Season;
Long Hot Dog with fried onions, lettuce, tomato,pickles, and Lewisis special sauce on a long bun;
Patty with fried onions, lettuce, tomato,pickles, and Lewisis special sauce on a sesame bun;
10.Vegetarian
Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen:
Tel: +61 02 9283 2828
Location: 367 Pitt St, Sydney.
Price: Mains: $15.5-$38; Dessert: $5
What to eat:
Crispy bean curd with shlitake mushrooms, broccoli and carrot with a mushroom and pepper sauce;
Crispy gluten with savoury, miso, chilli and tomato based sauce;
Crispy soya bean roll with tangy chilli sauce;
French bean and soya bean slice, with a sticky miso chilli sauce;
Layered sheet soya bean slices with a chilli and sze chuan pepper sauce;
Soya bean roll with black bean sauce;
Tempeh stir fried with snow peas, walnuts, cashew nuts and vegetables with a delicious soya paste;
Tofu slow stewed in clay pot with shlitake mushrooms, broccoli and carrot with a mushroom sauce;
Tofu, Soya bean roll, arum root, shlitake mushroom with a BBQ sauce.
1. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9238 0000
531 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 275
Strategically situated in the Rocks historic district, overlooking the amazing the... More>>>
Tel: +61 (2) 9238 0000
531 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 275
Strategically situated in the Rocks historic district, overlooking the amazing the... More>>>
1. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9238 0000
531 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 275
Strategically situated in the Rocks historic district, overlooking the amazing the Sydney Harbour and Opera House, with its spacious rooms decorated in elegant comtemporary style, and further enhanced with dramatic harbourfront views, innovative Kable's Restaurant, incentive meeting and function space and the luxurious healthy spa, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is definitely one of the most established landmark luxury hotels with an unrivaled vantage point from where to experience the sights and sounds of the Harbour City.
2. Grace Hotel Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9272 6888
382 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 170.
An elegantly restored 1930s¡¯ house whose historic heritage and Neo Gothic style recognized by the Australian National Trust, Grace Hotel Sydney further rewards its guests with a Rooftop Health Club, the Oriental Spa, the Grace Plaza, Tranquillity Beauty saloon, vibrant Grace Cafe, Grace Brasserie, P.J.O'Brien's Irish pub, a superb location that¡¯s in the heart of CBD, within walking distance of best shopping in the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney Central Plaza, David Jones city stores and Pitt Street Mall and all other tourist attractions of Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf.
3. Hilton Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9265 6045
577 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 295
Taken together the finest in aesthetically imaginative lodging, exotically inspired dining, stylishly illuminated conferencing, unmistakably iconic service, and most importantly, the premium of a prime location overlooking the Queen Victoria Building, 100 meters from the Town Hall station, and a short walk from Pitt Street Mall and the Strand Arcade, and within a mile¡¯s distance of St Marys Cathedral, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Aquarium, Chinatown and the historic Rocks district, Hilton Sydney really captures the essence of Sydney as the culture and style capital of the New World.
4. Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour
Tel : +61 (2) 9563 0888
256 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 149
Contemporary casual accommodations with functional fixtures and fittings, together with full hotel services, the iBistro restaurant, the refreshing iBar, and the central location in the heart of Darling Harbour offering Monorail and Light Rail links right at the doorstep, walkway connection to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, and easy walking access to Sydney Aquarium, Star City Casino, Australian National Maritime Museum and the Powerhouse Museum and a huge range of options in al fresco restaurants, waterside bars, outdoor concerts and annual events Darling Harbour has to offer, Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour surely is one of the the best value hotel in the area.
5.Mercure Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9217 6666
517 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 179
Located in the heart of railway square, close enough to walk to the Central Railway Station, the city centre, Chinatown, Sydney Convention and Exhibtion Centre, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Capital Theatre, Sydney University and Darling Harbour, and fitted out with good value accommodation packages wrapping in the Felix Cafe, The Caboose restaurant and bar, a indoor heated rooftop swimming pool, gymnasium & sauna, and multi-function areas for conferences, exhibitions, and meetings, Mercure Sydney meets and exceeds our expectations for location, comfort, service, and value for money.
6. Meriton World Tower Serviced Apartments Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9287 2890, 1800 214 822
147rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 249
Exclusive resort style living on your exciting Sydney vacation in Sydney¡¯s tallest resedential building in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Sydney¡¯s CBD, completed to perfection with on-site World Tower Monorail station, immaculately furnished extra-large apartment a panoramic view of the Sydney skyline, state-of-the-art space for seminars, meetings and conferences and superbly styled leisure facilities like sauna, spa, swimming pool and fitness center, Sydney's most recent and most exceptional serviced apartment simply caters to the most discerning tastes.
7. Park Hyatt
Tel: +61 (2) 9241 1234
158 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 675
Moored right on the water's edge of Sydney Harbour in the historic Rocks district, with the Harbour Bridge right at the doorstep, the Sydney Opera House directly across the harbour, and the central business, cultural and shopping districts of Sydney readily accessible within minutes, and offering unobtrusive service, extra level of privacy, and good-size rooms incorporating every possible luxury, this artistically curving property is the place for over-the-top hotel experience for visiting celebirities, with of course, high occupancy and rates to match.
8. Quay Grand Suites Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9256 4000
68 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 349
Set majestically on the eastern shore of Circular Quay, with stunning views of the shimmering harbour, the Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, the Opera House as well as city skyline, this exquisite all suite serviced apartment complex can outdo Sydney¡¯s most superior five star hotels in many ways, be it a superb location, some fantastic views, the competitive price, or the on-site and adjoining gourmet and entertainment experience.
9. Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 8214 0000
362 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUDD 245
Located within a magnificently restored 19th Century Ialianate-style sandstone building, done up inside with contemporary chic, modern comfort, and intimate calm, and surrounded by the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the historic Rocks district, Circular Quay, Royal Botanical Gardens, major shopping and entertainment precincts, and 75 of Australia's top 500 companies in the hart of Sydney¡¯s CBD, Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney invites you to take it as your ideal base from where to feast on all that Sydney has to offer.
10. Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel
Tel: +61 (2) 9356 2199
14 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 225
A lovingly restored Victorian mansion dating back to 1892, with warm grand lounge with a piano and plenty of reading material, spacious rooms decked out with antiques and fireplaces, mod cons largely discreetly hidden out of sight, and all the twee simulacrum of yesteryear that makes you forget that you¡¯re only a 10 minutes stroll to the Royal Botanic Gardens, 15 minutes walk to the nightlife, bars and clubs of Oxford Street, and only a a kilometre away from the hustle and bustle of CBD, this small and exclusive bed and breakfast luxury property is one of the best kept secrets of Sydney hotel accommodation.
Tel: +61 (2) 9238 0000
531 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 275
Strategically situated in the Rocks historic district, overlooking the amazing the Sydney Harbour and Opera House, with its spacious rooms decorated in elegant comtemporary style, and further enhanced with dramatic harbourfront views, innovative Kable's Restaurant, incentive meeting and function space and the luxurious healthy spa, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is definitely one of the most established landmark luxury hotels with an unrivaled vantage point from where to experience the sights and sounds of the Harbour City.
2. Grace Hotel Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9272 6888
382 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 170.
An elegantly restored 1930s¡¯ house whose historic heritage and Neo Gothic style recognized by the Australian National Trust, Grace Hotel Sydney further rewards its guests with a Rooftop Health Club, the Oriental Spa, the Grace Plaza, Tranquillity Beauty saloon, vibrant Grace Cafe, Grace Brasserie, P.J.O'Brien's Irish pub, a superb location that¡¯s in the heart of CBD, within walking distance of best shopping in the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney Central Plaza, David Jones city stores and Pitt Street Mall and all other tourist attractions of Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf.
3. Hilton Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9265 6045
577 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 295
Taken together the finest in aesthetically imaginative lodging, exotically inspired dining, stylishly illuminated conferencing, unmistakably iconic service, and most importantly, the premium of a prime location overlooking the Queen Victoria Building, 100 meters from the Town Hall station, and a short walk from Pitt Street Mall and the Strand Arcade, and within a mile¡¯s distance of St Marys Cathedral, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Aquarium, Chinatown and the historic Rocks district, Hilton Sydney really captures the essence of Sydney as the culture and style capital of the New World.
4. Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour
Tel : +61 (2) 9563 0888
256 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 149
Contemporary casual accommodations with functional fixtures and fittings, together with full hotel services, the iBistro restaurant, the refreshing iBar, and the central location in the heart of Darling Harbour offering Monorail and Light Rail links right at the doorstep, walkway connection to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, and easy walking access to Sydney Aquarium, Star City Casino, Australian National Maritime Museum and the Powerhouse Museum and a huge range of options in al fresco restaurants, waterside bars, outdoor concerts and annual events Darling Harbour has to offer, Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour surely is one of the the best value hotel in the area.
5.Mercure Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9217 6666
517 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 179
Located in the heart of railway square, close enough to walk to the Central Railway Station, the city centre, Chinatown, Sydney Convention and Exhibtion Centre, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Capital Theatre, Sydney University and Darling Harbour, and fitted out with good value accommodation packages wrapping in the Felix Cafe, The Caboose restaurant and bar, a indoor heated rooftop swimming pool, gymnasium & sauna, and multi-function areas for conferences, exhibitions, and meetings, Mercure Sydney meets and exceeds our expectations for location, comfort, service, and value for money.
6. Meriton World Tower Serviced Apartments Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9287 2890, 1800 214 822
147rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 249
Exclusive resort style living on your exciting Sydney vacation in Sydney¡¯s tallest resedential building in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Sydney¡¯s CBD, completed to perfection with on-site World Tower Monorail station, immaculately furnished extra-large apartment a panoramic view of the Sydney skyline, state-of-the-art space for seminars, meetings and conferences and superbly styled leisure facilities like sauna, spa, swimming pool and fitness center, Sydney's most recent and most exceptional serviced apartment simply caters to the most discerning tastes.
7. Park Hyatt
Tel: +61 (2) 9241 1234
158 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 675
Moored right on the water's edge of Sydney Harbour in the historic Rocks district, with the Harbour Bridge right at the doorstep, the Sydney Opera House directly across the harbour, and the central business, cultural and shopping districts of Sydney readily accessible within minutes, and offering unobtrusive service, extra level of privacy, and good-size rooms incorporating every possible luxury, this artistically curving property is the place for over-the-top hotel experience for visiting celebirities, with of course, high occupancy and rates to match.
8. Quay Grand Suites Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 9256 4000
68 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 349
Set majestically on the eastern shore of Circular Quay, with stunning views of the shimmering harbour, the Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, the Opera House as well as city skyline, this exquisite all suite serviced apartment complex can outdo Sydney¡¯s most superior five star hotels in many ways, be it a superb location, some fantastic views, the competitive price, or the on-site and adjoining gourmet and entertainment experience.
9. Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney
Tel: +61 (2) 8214 0000
362 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUDD 245
Located within a magnificently restored 19th Century Ialianate-style sandstone building, done up inside with contemporary chic, modern comfort, and intimate calm, and surrounded by the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the historic Rocks district, Circular Quay, Royal Botanical Gardens, major shopping and entertainment precincts, and 75 of Australia's top 500 companies in the hart of Sydney¡¯s CBD, Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney invites you to take it as your ideal base from where to feast on all that Sydney has to offer.
10. Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel
Tel: +61 (2) 9356 2199
14 rooms in total; Rates from approximately AUD 225
A lovingly restored Victorian mansion dating back to 1892, with warm grand lounge with a piano and plenty of reading material, spacious rooms decked out with antiques and fireplaces, mod cons largely discreetly hidden out of sight, and all the twee simulacrum of yesteryear that makes you forget that you¡¯re only a 10 minutes stroll to the Royal Botanic Gardens, 15 minutes walk to the nightlife, bars and clubs of Oxford Street, and only a a kilometre away from the hustle and bustle of CBD, this small and exclusive bed and breakfast luxury property is one of the best kept secrets of Sydney hotel accommodation.
1.By Air
Airport:
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, 9 km south of the city center at Mascot;
For more details, call +61 02 9667 9111.
Major Domestic passenger airline... More>>>
Airport:
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, 9 km south of the city center at Mascot;
For more details, call +61 02 9667 9111.
Major Domestic passenger airline... More>>>
1.By Air
Airport:
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, 9 km south of the city center at Mascot;
For more details, call +61 02 9667 9111.
Major Domestic passenger airlines: 9 in total, including Qantas (Australia's largest airline), Jet Star (Qantas¡¯s budget carrier), Virgin Blue, Rex Regional Express, Aeropelican Air Services, and Air Link.
Destinations: Avalon, Bathurst, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Dubbo, Melbourne, MudgeeNewcastle, Parkes, Perth, Port Macquarie and Wagga.
Major International passenger airlines: 40 in total, including Qantas, Air New Zealand, British Airways, Air China, Air France, Finnair, Jet Airways, Swiss International Airlines, Thai Airways, Emirates, Air Mauritius, etc.
Destinations: Auckland, Bangkok, Beijing, Christchurch, Denpasar, Dubai, Hahn Frankfurt, Hawaii, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Mauritius, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo.
Airport Transfer:
Complimentary shuttle services
For for guests of certain Sydney city hotels only;
Private mini-bus operators
$8-$10 per passenger, for city center hotels and attractions;
Car Rental
Car rental desks are to be found on the arrivals level at both terminals;
Contact Avis 13 63 33; Hertz: 13 30 39; Budget: 13 27 27; Thrifty 1300 36 72 27;
While driving in Sydney, keep in mind that Australians drive on the left.
Public Buses
Bus 400 runs between Bondi Junction and Burwood via the T1 and T3 Terminals and Rockdale Station;
Bus stops are located on the arrivals level of T1 and T3 Terminals.
Trains
There is a Domestic rail station located between T2 and T3 Domestic Terminals;
The International rail station is to be found at the northern end of the T1 International terminal;
Airport Link trains connect Sydney Airport and the CBD within only 13 minutes for $14.20/adult, $9.60/child;
Taxi
Kerbside supervisors at the sheltered taxi rank of each terminal are on hand to organise a smooth flow of taxis for travellers;
Approximate fares
CBD $30, The Rocks $35-40, North Sydney $35, Manly $50, plus $2.5 airport taxi levy, and a $4.50 Eastern Distributor toll.
2.By Bus
Bus terminal:
Bus Depot at Central Station, on Eddy Ave which borders the northern side of the station;
For more details, call Central Station on +61 02 9212 3433, 0600-2230.
Operators:
Murray's, Tel: 132259;
McCafferty, Tel: 131499;
Greyhound Pioneer, Tel: 132030;
Premier Motor Service, Tel: 133410;
Firefly Express, Tel: 9211 1644, 1300 730 740.
3.By Train
Train Station:
Central Station, south of the CBD area, 20 minutes walk from CBD along George Street;
Operators:
Indian Pacific serves Perth, Adelaide and Broken Hill;
For more details, contact 13 21 47, 08 8213 4592.
Countrylink serves Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and major NSW destinations;
For more details, contact Tel: 13 2232, 02 9379 1606;
Cityrail serves Goulburn, Southern Highlands, Lithgow, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, Central Coast, Nowra, the South Coast;
For more details, contact 131 500, 02 8202 2000;
Airport:
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, 9 km south of the city center at Mascot;
For more details, call +61 02 9667 9111.
Major Domestic passenger airlines: 9 in total, including Qantas (Australia's largest airline), Jet Star (Qantas¡¯s budget carrier), Virgin Blue, Rex Regional Express, Aeropelican Air Services, and Air Link.
Destinations: Avalon, Bathurst, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Dubbo, Melbourne, MudgeeNewcastle, Parkes, Perth, Port Macquarie and Wagga.
Major International passenger airlines: 40 in total, including Qantas, Air New Zealand, British Airways, Air China, Air France, Finnair, Jet Airways, Swiss International Airlines, Thai Airways, Emirates, Air Mauritius, etc.
Destinations: Auckland, Bangkok, Beijing, Christchurch, Denpasar, Dubai, Hahn Frankfurt, Hawaii, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Mauritius, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo.
Airport Transfer:
Complimentary shuttle services
For for guests of certain Sydney city hotels only;
Private mini-bus operators
$8-$10 per passenger, for city center hotels and attractions;
Car Rental
Car rental desks are to be found on the arrivals level at both terminals;
Contact Avis 13 63 33; Hertz: 13 30 39; Budget: 13 27 27; Thrifty 1300 36 72 27;
While driving in Sydney, keep in mind that Australians drive on the left.
Public Buses
Bus 400 runs between Bondi Junction and Burwood via the T1 and T3 Terminals and Rockdale Station;
Bus stops are located on the arrivals level of T1 and T3 Terminals.
Trains
There is a Domestic rail station located between T2 and T3 Domestic Terminals;
The International rail station is to be found at the northern end of the T1 International terminal;
Airport Link trains connect Sydney Airport and the CBD within only 13 minutes for $14.20/adult, $9.60/child;
Taxi
Kerbside supervisors at the sheltered taxi rank of each terminal are on hand to organise a smooth flow of taxis for travellers;
Approximate fares
CBD $30, The Rocks $35-40, North Sydney $35, Manly $50, plus $2.5 airport taxi levy, and a $4.50 Eastern Distributor toll.
2.By Bus
Bus terminal:
Bus Depot at Central Station, on Eddy Ave which borders the northern side of the station;
For more details, call Central Station on +61 02 9212 3433, 0600-2230.
Operators:
Murray's, Tel: 132259;
McCafferty, Tel: 131499;
Greyhound Pioneer, Tel: 132030;
Premier Motor Service, Tel: 133410;
Firefly Express, Tel: 9211 1644, 1300 730 740.
3.By Train
Train Station:
Central Station, south of the CBD area, 20 minutes walk from CBD along George Street;
Operators:
Indian Pacific serves Perth, Adelaide and Broken Hill;
For more details, contact 13 21 47, 08 8213 4592.
Countrylink serves Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and major NSW destinations;
For more details, contact Tel: 13 2232, 02 9379 1606;
Cityrail serves Goulburn, Southern Highlands, Lithgow, Blue Mountains, Newcastle, Central Coast, Nowra, the South Coast;
For more details, contact 131 500, 02 8202 2000;
1.Time to visit
March & April, with clear skies, warm days and mild nights, and less crowded everything;
October & November, still less-crowded sightseeing, more chance of clouds and rains... More>>>
March & April, with clear skies, warm days and mild nights, and less crowded everything;
October & November, still less-crowded sightseeing, more chance of clouds and rains... More>>>
1.Time to visit
March & April, with clear skies, warm days and mild nights, and less crowded everything;
October & November, still less-crowded sightseeing, more chance of clouds and rains;
January & February, with warmth, and beachfront activities, outdoor concerts and annual festivals par excellence.
2. Health
Given the excellent medical services found in Sydney and all over Australia, the only healthy risk you might fall victim to is the heat and sunburn.
The sun is very strong and the UV wxposure risk is very high in this part of the world.
It is ill-advised to keep being exposed in sultry humidity and searing heat even if you feel hot and uncomcortable.
You should limit your tanning time, keep your shirt on, wear a hat, and slap on maximum strength sun protection creams to exposed skins.
You should always take heed of and any symptoms of heat related ailments and have yourself examined before it is too late.
Also, fresh water or sports drinks that replace fluid and salt lost during sweating should be regularly consumed.
There is no vaccinations required for entry to Australia. Should you have any specific prescription from your doctor and you wanna have some spare in your Sydney trip, check out if it is available in pharmacies around Sydney, or have your prescription endorsed by a local medical practitioner and take it to Sydney.
3. Security & Safety
Sydney is relatively safe for tourists, but still, like any other big city with such a high tourist profile, is not crime free.
Most often, crime particularly against tourists is often in the order of petty thefts on crowded public transport or in popular visitor destinations.
Unless you get yourself involved in something you shouldn¡¯t, most other offenses or violent crimes are not likely to happen to you.
Common senses should be applied when it comes to tourists personal security and safety in Sydney.
Keep wallets out of sight, do not leave your luggage unattended, or valuables visible in the car.
Avoid being alone in ecluded public parks, on suburban public transport, in subdivisions known for unsavoury reputations (just ask at the front desk about the area) or anywhere off-the-beaten-track after dark.
Keeps yourself sober or keep a watchful eye over your drinks while you¡¯re planning to indulge in some partying or going out on the town to bars and clubs.
4.Useful phone numbers
Emergency:
Police, Fire, Ambulance: 000
Doctor, Hotel: 9962 6000
Dentist: 9369 7050, 9692 0598
Tourist information:
Sydney Visitors' Centre: 9255 1788, 9240 8788;
Hawkesbury Visitors Centre 4588 5895;
Manly Visitors Information Bureau 9977 1088;
Penrith Tourist Information 4732 7671;
Interpreting/Translating Service 13 1450;
Vaccination/Immunisation Info for travellers 9221 7133.
General Enquiries:
Directory Enquiries: 1223
Overseas Assistance: 1225
Information on costs: 12552
Transportation:
Sydney Airport 9667 9111;
Airport Express service 13 15 00;
Bus, train and ferry timetables 13 15 00
March & April, with clear skies, warm days and mild nights, and less crowded everything;
October & November, still less-crowded sightseeing, more chance of clouds and rains;
January & February, with warmth, and beachfront activities, outdoor concerts and annual festivals par excellence.
2. Health
Given the excellent medical services found in Sydney and all over Australia, the only healthy risk you might fall victim to is the heat and sunburn.
The sun is very strong and the UV wxposure risk is very high in this part of the world.
It is ill-advised to keep being exposed in sultry humidity and searing heat even if you feel hot and uncomcortable.
You should limit your tanning time, keep your shirt on, wear a hat, and slap on maximum strength sun protection creams to exposed skins.
You should always take heed of and any symptoms of heat related ailments and have yourself examined before it is too late.
Also, fresh water or sports drinks that replace fluid and salt lost during sweating should be regularly consumed.
There is no vaccinations required for entry to Australia. Should you have any specific prescription from your doctor and you wanna have some spare in your Sydney trip, check out if it is available in pharmacies around Sydney, or have your prescription endorsed by a local medical practitioner and take it to Sydney.
3. Security & Safety
Sydney is relatively safe for tourists, but still, like any other big city with such a high tourist profile, is not crime free.
Most often, crime particularly against tourists is often in the order of petty thefts on crowded public transport or in popular visitor destinations.
Unless you get yourself involved in something you shouldn¡¯t, most other offenses or violent crimes are not likely to happen to you.
Common senses should be applied when it comes to tourists personal security and safety in Sydney.
Keep wallets out of sight, do not leave your luggage unattended, or valuables visible in the car.
Avoid being alone in ecluded public parks, on suburban public transport, in subdivisions known for unsavoury reputations (just ask at the front desk about the area) or anywhere off-the-beaten-track after dark.
Keeps yourself sober or keep a watchful eye over your drinks while you¡¯re planning to indulge in some partying or going out on the town to bars and clubs.
4.Useful phone numbers
Emergency:
Police, Fire, Ambulance: 000
Doctor, Hotel: 9962 6000
Dentist: 9369 7050, 9692 0598
Tourist information:
Sydney Visitors' Centre: 9255 1788, 9240 8788;
Hawkesbury Visitors Centre 4588 5895;
Manly Visitors Information Bureau 9977 1088;
Penrith Tourist Information 4732 7671;
Interpreting/Translating Service 13 1450;
Vaccination/Immunisation Info for travellers 9221 7133.
General Enquiries:
Directory Enquiries: 1223
Overseas Assistance: 1225
Information on costs: 12552
Transportation:
Sydney Airport 9667 9111;
Airport Express service 13 15 00;
Bus, train and ferry timetables 13 15 00
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