Destination information
Overlooking the harbour is the historic Rocks area - Sydney's birthplace, its narrow streets packed with attractive colonial buildings, restaurants, bars and upmarket shops. Just down from here is Circular Quay where you can take the ferry to various beaches and the excellent Taronga Zoo.
When it comes to the arts, Sydney is second to none. Be sure to check out the Art Deco Museum of Contemporary Art and the brilliant Powerhouse Museum.
Sydney is also home to one of the world's most exciting restaurant scenes. Fresh, local produce is always important, and the city has absorbed the flavours of Southeast Asia and Polynesia into its cuisine, making for a scintillating experience.
With all this, plus more than 300 sunshine days a year, it's clear that Sydney is the city with everything. Enjoy exploring it!
Sightseeing ideas
- Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge for spectacular views of Sydney's skyline.
- Take a bus from Sydney's Circular Quay to the famous surfing beach of Bondi, approx 45 min.
- Cruise around Sydney Harbour on a coffee, lunch or dinner cruise.
- Hire a car and drive to the picturesque Hunter Valley for fine food and wine tasting.
- Join a sightseeing tour to the majestic Blue Mountains and take a ride on the Scenic Railway.
Getting around
We offer a variety of touring options so take a look at our independent touring section or call us for more inspiration.
Star attractions
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Sydney Opera House
- Cruise around Sydney Harbour
- Enjoy Great Dining
- Water sports and Great Beaches
Postcards from... Top ideas from our travel experts
Additional info
Places to explore
Overlooking the harbour is the historic Rocks area – Sydney’s birthplace, its
narrow streets packed with attractive colonial buildings, restaurants, bars
and upmarket shops. Just down from here is Circular Quay where you can
take the ferry to various beaches and the excellent Taronga Zoo. Sydney
is also home to one of the world’s most exciting restaurant scenes. Fresh,
local produce is always important, and the city has absorbed the flavours
of Southeast Asia and Polynesia into its cuisine, making for a scintillating
experience. If you would like to explore further afield take a bus from Circular
Quay to the famous surfing beach of Bondi. You could also hire a car and
drive to the picturesque Hunter Valley for fine food and wine tasting.
Different destinations have different magic touches so make sure to check them out to see what makes your holiday with us so special.
Getting there
Flight Details: - Virgin Atlantic flights to Sydney, via Hong Kong, depart daily from London Heathrow.
Flight Time: - Approx 23 hours to Sydney.
Time Difference: - GMT +10 hours.
Currency: - Australian Dollar.
Handy stuff
l Meal in a reasonably priced meal in a local restaurant: AUD35.00 – AUD 50.00 per person
l Meal at a top local restaurant: AUD150.00 per person
l Bottle of Wine: AUD35.00 from a hotel or AUD20.00 from the local liquor shop
l Bottle of Coke: AUD4.00
l Loaf of Bread: AUD4.00