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  1. graymare avatar

    Re: Around Sydney

    by graymare 20 January 2012

    Just wondering why you chose the cities you did----Melbourne or the Gold Coast. If it was because of cheaper airfares, you can probably…

  2. PNG2 avatar

    RE: Australia in warp spped!

    by PNG2 09 August 2011

    Not sure why a lot of people recommend the Blue Moutnains. Regardless of the fact they are no higher than large hills, there isn't actually…

  3. strauss1944 avatar

    RE: Roadtrip Interary - ADL to SYD - Dec 2011

    by strauss1944 17 May 2011

    I don't know how long you are in Sydney for and i don't know what your interests are, IMHO what are the must do's while you are here.…

  4. pompom avatar

    Re: What to do in 10days

    by pompom 12 September 2010

    Ditto the above. For what reasons have you chosen to visit Sydney? Like beaches, museums or nature/wildlife? There are a million and…

  5. graymare avatar

    Re: Taking my 12-year old grandson

    by graymare 22 July 2010

    Lor, June is fine for the snorkelling, and we were told last September by a local to take our grandchildren on the "Quicksilver" trip…

  6. Commissioner avatar

    RE: Questions about going to Melbourne and Sydney, Australia

    by Commissioner 15 November 2009

    A quick scan on December 8th revealed the following fares; at the "specials" end of the spectrum: Qantas: between $98 and $130 (including…

  7. megsykins avatar

    Re: SYDney for 4 days?

    by megsykins 06 September 2009

    If staying in North Sydney; make time one evening to walk across the bridge - I lived there for 9 months and only did it on my last weekend…

  8. Captain_Courageous avatar

    Re: SYDney for 4 days?

    by Captain_Courageous 05 September 2009

    If I had four days only, I woudln't spend one of them going to Wollongong. As others have said, a day for the Blue Mountains - the train…

  9. HappyHarry avatar

    RE: SYDney for 4 days?

    by HappyHarry 05 September 2009

    "Sydney Skydivers" actually take you (via mini-bus) out into the rural area south-west of Sydney. No where near the beach. Just pretty…

  10. gdaysydneysider avatar

    Re: Need some advice! Key spots in 7 days?

    by gdaysydneysider 10 August 2009

    it certainly will start getting tropical in Far North Queensland but February is really the worst month of it - almost continuous rain.…

  11. gdaysydneysider avatar

    Re: October travel

    by gdaysydneysider 06 August 2009

    Because Sydney's a hub, there's a great opportunity to get flights to other Australian destinations at a good price. Check out this site:…

  12. gdaysydneysider avatar

    Re: What to do and see in & around Sydney, especially at Christmas/NYE?

    by gdaysydneysider 04 August 2009

    Yay! How exciting! Lucky you to have accommodation sorted, that makes a big difference. As Ian said, a travel card will do nicely to help…

  13. scaryant avatar

    RE: I know this is a completely subjective question, but still...

    by scaryant 22 July 2009

    I think (on size alone) you have to have 5-6 weeks for Australia and 2-3 weeks for New Zealand. The thing is with Australia you eat up…

  14. ash323 avatar

    Re: What to do in Sydney for 3 days

    by ash323 19 June 2009

    HARBOUR: Blue Horizon bar is great (as above) and so is the Opera Bar which is in the forecourt of the Opera House overlooking the bridge.…

  15. supasavasuli avatar

    RE: 7 days in Australia: What are the must-sees?

    by supasavasuli 26 April 2009

    Presuming a Sydney arrival and departure; Day 1 a.m. Sydney Harbour Cruise with lunch, afternoon Surfing lessons at Bondi, evening Bridge…

  16. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: 1 week in sydney

    by ianw6705 24 April 2009

    Or get the train from Bondi Junction. And the outside fish'n'chips at Doyle's Watson's Bay are cheap enough, and good quality, for mass-prod…

  17. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: 1 week in sydney

    by ianw6705 23 April 2009

    Blue Mountains and Manly Ferry are definitely recommended. Also, this is one of my favourite Sydney days whenever I visit, and the weather…

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    RE: What to do in Sydney

    by ianw6705 15 February 2009

    I would stay in The Rocks region, if you can afford it - not that expensive if you are willing to check wotif.com within 28 days. Early…

  19. Epsilon avatar

    Re: Trip To SYDNEY

    by Epsilon 11 January 2009

    1) When is the best time to travel to Sydney? (preferable not too hot) 2) Is Sydney Airport far from the city area? 3) Accommodation?…

  20. sirjonker avatar

    Re: Trip To SYDNEY

    by sirjonker 09 January 2009

    1) When is the best time to travel to Sydney? (preferable not too hot) 2) Is Sydney Airport far from the city area? 3) Accommodation?…

  21. Kez avatar

    Re: Recommendation of a Sydney Hostel

    by Kez 09 May 2008

    [YWCA|http://www.yhotel.com.au/content/Home.htm?page=sydney+cheap+budget+hotels] has two hostels. One in the city and the other on the…

  22. stormcloud avatar

    I am so sick of hotel websites! hours and hours.....

    by stormcloud 16 November 2007

    OP I know how hard it is to find a decent hotel when you don't know a city, so I'll add some comment to the posts above (hoping that the…

  23. TravellinDramaQueen avatar

    Climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge + good acco Sydney

    by TravellinDramaQueen 04 September 2007

    Try wotif.com for accommodation bookings, you can usually…

  24. skutr avatar

    It's getting even more stupid - from SMH

    by skutr 23 August 2007

    More APEC pain revealed

    Complete coverage at smh.com.au/apec

    The NSW Government has expanded the number of declared security…

  25. daycat avatar

    6 days in Sydney Aug 07? Entertain me!

    by daycat 15 August 2007

    Blue Mountains is very good, 3 sisters, that special train.

    Taronga Zoo.

    Sydney or Manly Aquarium.

    The Tower walk…

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