Sydney Travel Guide
Located on the east coast of Australia, Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and is arguably the most popular destination for UK visitors to the country. The city itself is one of the most attractive to be found anywhere, with the beautiful harbour setting, the Opera house and the Harbour Bridge complementing the well designed city perfectly.
The people of Sydney are wonderful too, their warm and friendly attitudes making a visit to the city an absolute pleasure.
Try to make sure that you have time in Sydney to check out the amazing tourist attractions there. Amongst the Sydney highlights every visitor should see, the Opera house is one of the best. Other popular sights like the Sydney Harbour Bridge are definitely worth exploring! Sydney’s history provides lots for visitors to enjoy.
You can book a Sydney city tour before you travel and allow our expert Sydney based guides to show you some of Sydney’s hidden treasures.
Sydney’s overwhelmingly favourite pastime is Rugby League, and the best-known team is Sydney Roosters who play at Aussie Stadium. Every year, the biggest event for Sydney sporting calendar is undoubtedly the National Rugby League Grand Final, which takes place at the Telstra Stadium.
Try to make sure that you have time in Sydney to check out the amazing tourist attractions there. Amongst the Sydney highlights every visitor should see, the Opera house is one of the best. Other popular sights like the Sydney Harbour Bridge are definitely worth exploring! Sydney’s history provides lots for visitors to enjoy.
You can book a Sydney city tour before you travel and allow our expert Sydney based guides to show you some of Sydney’s hidden treasures.
Discover the best time to visit Sydney thanks to our simple guide to the climate in Sydney. The table below shows the average temperatures in Sydney throughout the year to show you what weather to expect in Sydney.
To legally drive a car in Sydney, make sure you get an International Driving Permit valid for Australia which you can arrange with the AA before you travel to Sydney.
On the road in Sydney, as with the rest of Australia, you must drive on the left hand side of the road. It is easy to book car rental in Sydney in advance of travel to Australia. There's a choice of convenient car hire depots in Sydney where you can pick up your car.
Sydney Airport lies roughly 6 miles south of Sydney. The airport, whose international IATA code is SYD, and flights there take 24 hours from the UK approximately. Getting into Sydney is easy. There are plenty of taxis available. Sydney Airport has many shops to browse before you fly, offering souvenirs from your time in Sydney.
If you get into trouble in Sydney, or just need some advice, the Sydney British Consulate is the place to go.
British Consulate General
Level 16
The Gateway
1 Macquarie Place
Sydney
NSW 2000
Telephone: (61) (2) 9247 7521
| City Name: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Currency: | Australian Dollar |
| Time Difference: | GMT + 10 |
| Electricity Supply: | 220/240V AC 50Hz |
