Sydney, Australia
Australia
Sydney is Australia's iconic harbour city, home to the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge Climb, beautiful Bondi Beach, and one of the world's most spectacular natural harbours.
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Princess; Holland America; Celebrity; Royal Caribbean; Norwegian; Silversea; Regent; Carnival Australia (P&O Australia)
October - April (Australian summer)
Visit the Sydney Opera House (UNESCO World Heritage); walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge (or climb it!); swim at Bondi Beach; explore The Rocks historic precinct; take a ferry to Manly Beach; visit Taronga Zoo
Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay; walkable to Opera House and CBD
Australia requires an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) for US visitors - advise clients to apply before departure; jellyfish and UV are intense in summer - sunscreen essential; crocodiles in North Queensland (not Sydney) but always check local advisories; tipping is not customary
The Harbour Bridge Climb is one of the most extraordinary experiences in the world - do not miss it for adventurous clients. Take a ferry rather than a taxi everywhere - the harbour views are spectacular. Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is one of the best in the world.
Flat white coffee; meat pie; Tim Tams; fish & chips at Bondi; lamingtons; pavlova; barramundi; Australian Shiraz or Semillon wine
The Rocks market for arts & crafts; QVB (Queen Victoria Building) for fashion; Pitt Street Mall; local Australiana souvenirs; kangaroo leather goods
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Australian Dollar (AUD)