SYDNEY, New South Wales, Australia A city with a wealth of experiences Sydney is known for its harbour lifestyle, fantastic beaches and good weather - all contributing to a relaxed environment that permeates the city and its visitors. The city's dining options are numerous - from an alfresco seafood lunch at Circular Quay to a three-course meal at Bondi Beach. Sydney's restaurant scene also reflects the city's cultural diversity, with inspiration from the finest Asian, European and Middle Eastern cuisines, combined with the freshest Australian ingredients, to create a gourmet paradise. Shopping opportunities are abundant and include a mixture of shopping complexes, boutique stores and colourful markets, many of which are located along the foreshores of Sydney's famous beaches and harbour areas. Under warm skies, the harbour is an everyday focus that can be enjoyed from the top of the famous Harbour Bridge or from a boat on the water. Just west of Sydney lies the beautiful Blue Mountains, while to the north the Hunter Valley wine region beckons. Both regions are perfect for visitor day trips. For information on Sydney please visit www.sydney.com. Shopping Sydneysiders love to do their shopping in style and many locals treat it as a form of recreation and one of the ‘things to do’ in Sydney. You can pick up anything and everything here but it’s in the style stakes that Sydney really excels. Sydney is fashion heaven for those who like to stay abreast of trends. With a decadent mix of luxury labels and cutting-edge local creations, you’ll also find plenty of opportunities to revamp your wardrobe in shopping malls and centres. For more affordable garments that still put you ahead of the fashion game, check out Sydney’s top chain stores – you’ll find branches dotted around the city and surrounding suburbs. If you’re looking for the perfect holiday souvenir or memento, beyond designer fashion, Sydney excels. Gifts that express the Australian spirit include Ken Done-designed t-shirts and paintings of Sydney harbour life, as well as Weiss Art’s iconic animals and Australian landmarks in The Rocks. Beyond Sydney’s city centre, you’ll find hip boutiques, vintage shops and buzzing community markets, antique showrooms and contemporary art spaces brimming with exciting shopping experiences. Time Zone UTC/GMT +10 hours Sydney Airport The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is only a 20 minute drive from Sydney's international airport. The Centre can be accessed by monorail, lightrail, road or sea, with lightrail and monorail stations right outside the main doors of the venue. Ferries and water taxis also provide a memorable journey between the Centre and the city's many harbourside attractions. Transport Sydney Pass Sydney Pass is available for 3, 5 or 7 days with unlimited travel on Sydney Buses, Sydney Ferries and CityRail services in and around the city. Get your Sydney Pass from a bus, ferry or rail ticket office or on board the Explorer buses. See Sydney and Beyond See Sydney and Beyond Smartvisit Card offers admission to over 40 attractions including museums, galleries, wildlife parks, historic houses, tours and cruises, all for the one price. Shopping and entertainment offers are also included, and discounted travel for an extra cost. Phone 1300 661 711. Buses Sydney Buses Buses are a great way to travel around Sydney for visitors. Extremely user-friendly, Sydney buses go everywhere. For timetables and routes, call 131 500. Buses in the Sydney CBS-on Pitt, Castlereagh, George Streets and around Circular Quay-are PreyPay-only between 7am and 7pm on weekdays. Sydney Explorer This is your passport to the city, offering unlimited travel in air-conditioned buses to Sydney's biggest and best tourist attractions. Hop on and off anywhere along the Sydney Explorer route. Phone 131 500 Bondi Bay Explorer For great sights, great shops and great surf, you can't beat the Bondi Bay Explorer, which travels to the eastern suburbs beaches. You have unlimited flexibility – jump on and off as you please. Phone 131 500 Shuttle buses to Sydney Airport Shuttle buses operate to and from the domestic and international terminals at Sydney Airport from various locations around the city including Central Station, Circular Quay and hotels. Shuttle bus in city centre A free shuttle bus service runs from Central Station to Circular Quay via George and Elizabeth streets in the city centre. The service operates 9.30am to 3.30pm weekdays, Thursday until 9pm, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays from 9.30am to 6pm. Rail CityRail The CityRail network is a convenient way to get around Sydney and is especially useful for travel to Sydney's outer suburbs. Find out more about accessible train stations and services. AirportLink Travel from Sydney Airport to the city centre is just a short train trip with AirportLink trains departing every ten minutes during peak hour. Monorail Sydney's Metro Monorail is one of the few above-ground rail systems in the world. The circular route winds its way through the city centre and around Darling Harbour. The Metro Monorail is accessible for people with disabilities. Light Rail Light Rail is the environmentally friendly way to travel from Sydney Central with stops at Haymarket, Darling Harbour, Star City, Sydney Fish Markets, Glebe, Leichhardt and Lilyfield. The Light Rail is also accessible for people with disabilities. Ferries Sydney Ferries Ferries are the most sublime form of public transport on Sydney Harbour. There are regular Sydney Ferry services to Manly, Parramatta, Balmain, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo and other locations. The entire Sydney Ferries fleet is wheelchair accessible with 20 accessible ferry wharves. Matilda Cruises Matilda Cruises has ferry services from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour, Luna Park, Taronga Zoo and Fort Denison. Palm Beach Ferry Palm Beach Ferry has ferry services from Palm Beach to Central Coast destinations including Ettalong, Wagstaff, Basin and Mackerel. Bundeena and Royal National Park Cronulla Ferry Cruises operate hourly services from Cronulla to Bundeena and return. Taxis Taxis have their own taxi ranks in Sydney or can be hailed from the street. From 10pm to 6am higher tariffs apply. | 
