Sydney Travel Forum

Myself and a friend are planning to go to Sydney end of January we are mad Home and Away fans does anyone know the best tours to Palm Beach and around the Home and Away set, and is there any chance they let you visit Channel 7 studios and what days do they film on Palm Beach.
Much appreciated if anyone can help with any info.
Many thanks in advance.

Hi again

I decided to end my trip down under with a grand finale: I'll go to see 'Cosi fan tutte' on my last night in Oz! :)))

Anyone knows how people dress for the opera in Sydney? Here in Barcelona the dress code is quite relaxed, and even you see people in smart suits and gorgeous dresses, unless it's a special night you can go to the Liceu with a nice pair of jeans not feeling out of place.

So, I hope not having to pack many extra clothes!

After a similar question regarding Cairns, I'd like to know first-hand personal recommendations about where to stay in Sydney.

I should be there for 4 nights, from Sep 14 to 18

Budget is not really an issue (but I'm not willing to spend a fortune). What I want is a private room in a hostel or small hotel, a place that has not a big corporate-hotel feeling, and that have a laundry (I'm traveling with minimal luggage so I need to wash my clothes often) and maybe kitchen Ideally a place frequented by friendly fellow travelers, but not a party place. I do not need luxury, but yes cleanliness and not too much noise, and in a good location. Maybe I'm asking for something impossible?

Any gem you have stayed in and you recommend?
Thanks!!!

I have looked online but can't seem to locate a good deli in Sydney CBD with locally produced cheese, salami, foie gras etc?
Any ideas?

Any idea where this restuarant is now, as they have moved from Fairfield in Sydney.

Finally!!! A friend is getting married in an awesome location!! My husband and I will be in Australia Dec 28-Jan 8 for the first time. Our friend's wedding is in the middle of our trip on Rose Bay, NSW. We just decided we are going and booked our flights, so I have just started my research.

We would love to enjoy the beaches but we also want to have a day here and there of activities (bridge climb, blue mtns, vineyard, etc). Due to the holiday weekend we need to book a hotel quickly! We are trying to decide if we should divide our stay between a beach hotel (maybe Coogee or Bondi) and the other half in the CBD or a Harbour hotel. Or, should we stay in one place and use public transportation to get back and forth whenever we want to do site seeing by the harbour or hang at the beaches? Which way would be more time efficient and less hassle?

Also, we are debating whether or not we will fly to Melbourne for a few days. If we do, we would only stay at one hotel in Sydney for sure. We aren't big on shopping and prefer to enjoy the culture and nature. Would Melbourne be for us? I am aware of the Great Ocean Rd but is it worth it to fly to Melbourne or do you recommend staying in Syndney?
Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer :)

What's the best way to access WIFI in Sydney. I will be staying at a serviced apartment in Kent St. in the CBD that only has an office centre, but not an internet connect or WIFI in the room?

Cheers

What does 60 degrees feel like in Sydney? Does everyone walk the area in jackets and rain gear? How would it compare to 60 degrees in CAlifornia?


When its raining what do the locals do? wHAT WOULD a tourist do?

Are there any events city-wide scheduled for the first week in August?

Hi all,

I'll be visiting Sydney & Canberra on 21 Nov, I'll be staying in Sydney for 5 days and proceed to Canberra..

Question
1) What are the place of interest much visit in Syndey & Canberra..
2) Is there any direct bus from Syndey airport to Canberra ?? if there is, where to get the timeable from??

Appreciate your help, hope to hear from you soon

kim

Okay i can go to Oz for 7 days, 8 max, debating on whether to do it. Budget after flight and hotel is like $500-700 USD (2 people), what would you do? How much does each excursion cost? We can eat like birds and drink a lot in the hotel so figure the listed price is all the money we have after that.

Hi all,

I'm arriving into Sydney airport (travelling from Ireland) next monday early in the morning at about 8am. Whats the best way of getting from the airport to Bondi Junction? Is there a direct train/bus I can get? How much would a taxi cost at around 8am?

Thanks

Hi all,

I need a bit of help. I am traveling to Sydney from US on Qantas. I arrive there at 8:05 am on a Friday. I want to buy some tickets to go to Christchurch, New Zealand flying Emirates. The flight is at 10:15 am. Do I have enough time to clear the immigration/customs and check in on the other flight? I guess both flights use the international terminal, right?
So would 2 hours and 10 mins be enough for this? I've never been to Sydney (or Australia for that matter) and have no idea how busy the airport gets.
Btw, I need an Australian visa being a citizen of Romania (even though I am a US resident). Would this result in a longer immigration line?

Thank you!

Hi! I'm going to Sydney with my friend in July for five weeks. Since it's quite a long period of time, could you please give me some tips of interesting places/activities in Sydney and environs (Sydney chiefly, we'll have a restricted access to the car)? Please bear in mind that it's winter and many activities are automatically excluded, so I'd like not to end up being bored to tears, not knowing what to do with something like eg. 2 weeks left :). Send both well-known and not really popular, but worthwhile alternatives - I'v been there twice already and would like to see something new (won't mind to see some old places, though - it's sooo beutiful there).
Thanks a lot, Peter

My wife and I will be in Sydney for the first time for 8 days in a few weeks. We will be staying downtown, not far from the Harbor. I was told not to rent a car due to not being familiar with right hand drive and traffic. It appears there are good trains and buses. A week pass is $170pp. It includes ferries. We plan on also going out of Sydney whenever possible, blue mts etc. I also think its extra for the airport and out of town.

Is this pass a better option than using taxis? Are taxis reasonable for two or more expensive. Any thoughts?

Mike from Alaska

Hi, can anyone tell me if there is somewhere to store our luggage when we leave our ship at circular quay? Or perhaps at the train station? We have the whole day in Sydney before we need to go to the airport. At this stage we plan to catch the train to the airport, probably cheaper than a taxi??! Thank you for all suggestions. Anna&Kym

Many years ago when I first visited Sydney, I find a shop in the Strand selling very delicious lamington. From that time onwards, I was always hope to revisit the place and enjoy this cube again. However I no longer find this shop in the Strand. Can anyone tell me where the shop gone or is there any other place in Sydney selling those soft fluffy lamington. Thanks.

Me and my friends are going to be staying in sydney for about 3 months, we are on a tight budget, does it make more sense to stay in a hostel ( we want private rooms, not dorms) or rent an apartment for that time? Any advice re; hostels etc would be so appreciated!

Hey Pple,

I'm travelling in a group of 6. We're all fresh grads, so pockets are abit tight. We're a young, fun and energetic bunch.
Anything interesting, yet afforadable stuff to do? Need help in planning. We'll be reaching sydney early june and will be spending 4-5 days there. We have a car.
So do advise on where to go to soak up the essence of Sydney!!
Many thanks guys and gals...

Timothy

I'll be visiting Sydney from 5-8July this year and will stay in a hostel in Sydney Central. I'm looking for a travelmate to travel together.

I am:
from Hong Kong
in mid-20's
love animals and outgoing

my plan in sydney:
bike tour around Darling Harbor
visit Taronga Zoo
walk around in King's Cross and China Town
any other suggestions from my travelmate.

you can email me at:
nickie_butterfly@yahoo.com.hk

good day

Hi everybody,

I'll be in in Sydney by the end of next week, who else? It would be nice to meet up and explore the city! Are there some locals how could guide me, too....?

Let me know, Susi :-)

Can anybody suggest a car parking station for Bridge Climbers that don't cost a bomb on a weekday?

hey people ive just arrived from London today on my own! im staying in sydney and have a hostel booked for 8days but might extend that if i havent seen n done everyting i would like to! anyone fancy meeting up sometime this week so i can get to know the place a bit better

Drop me a line Chris :-)

Greetings!

I will be coming to Sydney in December and already the Hostels are putting up the "Sold Out" signs up!
I have checked out the Hostels on Hostelbookers and Hostelworld but these hostels are much of a muchness, does anyone know of a little known hostel that will tick all the boxes and have accommodation available for Christmas and the New Year period?

Dave

hey..


i'm thinking of driving to brisbane this coming weekend. i will be travelling alone and understand that it is a long drive. has anyone done this before and knows roughly how much it will cost for gas and toll charges...?


thanks..

We arrive on Dec 7,2009 for 3 days in Sydney. our budget is limited and with 5 most places require us to book 2 rooms. being a larger centre there is always a safety concern. our accent will stand out so we could be easy targets. my visit 20 yrs ago was fabulous so i want to share your wonderful city with my family. can anyone recommend a reasonably priced place to stay that offers good links to most common tourist attractions? do hostils work for families and are they a realistic option for us?

How is the quality of the hunter valley tour?
I saw that those conducted in Chinese seem cheaper, are they good?

the tours found online are too costly.
i wish there is one-day hunter valley tour of around $50...

I am trying to find a vendor which specializes in ceramics, hand painted of cats or dogs. He sell mugs, water bowls, plates, tons of stuff with a cat or dog motiff. Can you help me find him? I visit Sydney once or twice a month, I am a flight attendant and want to try to order some of his things online.

I will be travelling to Sydney first time. Can anybody tell me what could be monthly cost of living in Sydney:
1. housing/ apartment- rental
2. grocery/ food/
3. transport
4. Electricity/ water/ cooking gas

Thanks in advance.

Regards

I see the pictures of Sheathers Wharf in Central Coast from this website:

http://knol.google.com/k/matt-lauder/sheathers-wharf/1bzai8ozm4x6p/2#

It looks beautiful. I don't have a car, is it easy to get there?
possible to get by rail?

i'll go to Sydney for a week next month. Knowing that winter is coming, and the night comes earlier, what things are suggested to do at nights during the week?

Is it safe to walk alone at night in Sydney?