DK Travel : Sydney

Sydney is blessed with stunning ocean beaches, magnificent national parks and a wonderful subtropical climate that makes the great outdoors irresistible to its four million inhabitants. The Eora people, the Aborigines who settled around Sydney Harbour, arrived approximately 50,000 years ago, while the white settlers arrived just over 200 years ago. Free settlers soon followed in the wake of the First Fleet of transported convicts, and after them several waves of migrants seeking a new life. Now, two centuries later, the once far-flung penal colony has matured into a culturally diverse, tolerant and mesmerizing city. Ideally located on the world’s most beautiful harbour, Sydney is as exciting and bustling as it is laid back and relaxing.

Rydges Cronulla Beach

Most rooms in this great value hotel have views of the ocean. A great place to use as a base when exploring the Royal National Park, Cronulla is also packed with groovy restaurants and bars.
Sackville Hotel

A busy schedule sees comedy, trivia and movie nights at this stylish pub, as well as live music and DJs. It also offers an excellent and reasonably priced menu.
Sail Pittwater & Cowan Creek

Hire a yacht with friends and a picnic lunch to explore these isolated coves.
Sailing

Charter a skippered yacht and relax as you sail around the harbour, or navigate yourself and up to seven friends in a 6.1-m (20-ft) cruiser. Hiring a 20-footer includes a fishing license and costs $330 for 4 hours or $595 for 8 hours.
Sean’s Panaroma

Intimate and friendly, Sean’s serves a small but lovely range of dishes such as linguine with shredded arugula, lemon, chilli and parmesan and the famous white chocolate, fig and rosemary nougat.
Seaplane to Lunch

For a romantic lunch, take a seaplane from Rose Bay (see Seaplane) to the Cottage Point Inn restaurant on Cowan Creek, or enjoy a picnic at Pittwater.
Seasalt

Smart food and a great location make this beachside café and kiosk very appealing.
SH Ervin

A public gallery owned by the National Trust, the SH Ervin presents Australian works ranging from contemporary art to retrospectives.
Sheil Abbey

Though not as glamorous as some of its neighbours, this shop offers unique Australian gifts. Look out for beaten silver platters and bowls engraved with gum leaves.
Sheraton on the Park

Enjoy all the facilities you’d expect at a fine hotel, such as marble bathrooms, stylish furnishings, data ports, 24-hour room service, helpful concierges, babysitting services and lounges.

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Restaurant price categories

For a two course meal for one with a drink (or equivalent meal), plus taxes and extra charges.
- under $35
- $35–$60
- $60–$120
- $120–$200
- over $200
Hotel price categories

For a standard double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under $80
- $80–150
- $150–250
- $250–350
- over $350