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.

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Los Tres Amigos

Fantastic tapas restaurant. Beautiful Spanish decor with huge paintings and typical Spanish furniture. Excellent tapas menu, huge portions and very reasonably priced. Attentive and charming staff.
Manly beach walk

Taking the ferry over to Manly beach and walking the coast line back to Sydney Harbour Bridge
Neighbours Night!

This is held on the last Sunday of every month at the coolabar on Pitt Street. A must if you've ever watched the Australian soap Neighbours. Three of the cast are on stage for a question and answer session. We got Karl, Steph and Toadie! Then they wander round and meet everyone while you're completing a pub quiz. A perfect snap to show your friends at home and worth it for the pure randomness! They hold these every week in Melbourne at the Elephant and Castle in St. Kilda.
Paddington Markets

For up and coming designers, crafts and arts take a trip to the Paddington Market, held every Saturday on the corner of Oxford Street and Newcombe Street (www.paddingtonmarket.com.au).
Pompei Bed and Breakfast

Luxury Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Sydney in a stylish terrace house only 3kms from the city centre, Pompei offers genuine hospitality and easy access to tourist attractions.
Red Light District

The Kings cross area is a notorious area for prostitution, however, it is also one of the most lively, colorful and entertaining places in Sydney. It is a must see area, just keep your wits about you.
Rose Bay Marina Kiosk

This café is on the marina’s wharf, right on the water - they even provide bread for kids to feed the fish. Sit out in the sun or choose a shaded table to enjoy the changing homemade menu.
Sydney

At the time of booking, we purchased (for about £100) a Sydney and Beyond travel pass. This enabled us to travel on the ferrys,trains and buses for free-and entrance to numerous attractions ie. Taronga Zoo, Blue Mountains, guided tour of the Opera House etc. There`s a craft market on the steps of the Opera House, and my favourite stall was one that sold hand-made jewellery, clocks, necklaces-at a fraction of the price one would expect to pay in the UK.

There`s plenty to see and do in Sydney and spectacular views are everywhere.
SYDNEY FISHMARKET

Visit the market at lunchtime and you are able to choose an unbelievable array of fish and fresh produce. You can pick your lunch, dessert and drink from a great variety of stalls and then sit outside with glorious views of the city and waterfront. I have recently passed on this info to a young couple who are travelling the world for a year and they said that it was a great experience and thanked me for letting them into my "great things to do in Sydney".
Sydney Harbour Bridge

The climb to the top is awsome. The view from the top is spectacular. If you have a head for heights then this is one not to be missed. If I did it again I would in the evening to see the sun go down over Sydney.