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SYDNEY TRAVEL TIPS: 13 Things to Know Before You Go

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  1. The Rocks

    Historic site · The Rocks

    Explore the little back alleys; the area is also a good nightlife spot for pubs.

  2. Darling Harbour

    Neighborhood · Darling Harbour

    The harbourfront can be walked all the way from here to the Opera House.

  3. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

    Activity · Darling Harbour · brief mention

  4. Australian National Maritime Museum

    Museum · Darling Harbour · brief mention

    Admission is free, like all of Sydney's public museums.

  5. Sydney Fish Market

    Market · Pyrmont

    The Fish Market Cafe seafood platter costs AUD 32; auction tours start around 6:40 am for an extra fee.

  6. The Star

    Activity · Pyrmont

    Inexpensive breakfast specials are available on the casino floor.

  7. Haymarket

    Neighborhood · Haymarket · brief mention

  8. Kings Cross

    Neighborhood · Kings Cross

    Bars admit no new customers after 1:30 am and close at 3 am.

  9. Woolloomooloo

    Neighborhood · Woolloomooloo · brief mention

  10. Moore Park

    Neighborhood · Moore Park · brief mention

  11. Circular Quay

    Landmark · Sydney CBD

    The Darling Harbour to Circular Quay ferry takes 15 min and passes under the Harbour Bridge.

  12. Sydney Opera House

    Landmark · Bennelong Point

  13. Taronga Zoo

    Activity · Mosman

    Take the Sky Safari cable car up and walk down; the zoo closes at 4:30 pm.

  14. Manly Beach

    Landmark · Manly

    Pick up a free coastal walks map at the info kiosk at Manly Wharf.

  15. Chinatown

    Neighborhood · Haymarket

  16. Mamak

    Restaurant · Haymarket

    Arrive at opening to avoid long waits; try mee goreng, teh tarik and cendol.

  17. Ho Jiak

    Restaurant · Haymarket

    The teh tarik affogato is a standout dessert.

  18. Gateway Sydney

    Market · Circular Quay

    Soup dumplings arrive in about 5 min; a pork belly bun costs about AUD 5.

  19. Spice Alley

    Street food · Chippendale

    It's mostly outdoors, so go on a dry day.

  20. Koi Dessert Bar

    Cafe · Chippendale

    The passion fruit and brownie-Nutella desserts cost AUD 30 for both.

  21. Harry's Cafe de Wheels

    Street food · Woolloomooloo

    The Tiger pie with fries and a soda is AUD 15.90; visit the original in Woolloomooloo.

  22. Opera Bar

    Bar · Bennelong Point

    Recommended for day drinking.

  23. Manly Cove

    Landmark · Manly

    Better than the main beach if you prefer swimming to surfing.

  24. Bondi Beach

    Landmark · Bondi

    Bus 333 or 380 from Circular Quay takes about 45 min; an Uber is about 25 min and AUD 25.

  25. Bondi Icebergs Club

    Activity · Bondi

    Entry is AUD 9, towel rental AUD 4; the lookout above is the best selfie spot.

  26. Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

    Hike · Bondi

    About 15 min from Bondi to Clovelly Beach.

  27. Clovelly Beach

    Landmark · Clovelly · brief mention

  28. Coogee Beach

    Landmark · Coogee · brief mention

  29. Strand Arcade

    Shopping · Sydney CBD

    Closes at 5:30 pm, except for late shopping on Thursdays.

  30. George Street

    Shopping · Sydney CBD

    Stores close around 5–7 pm; Thursday is late shopping until 8 or 9 pm.

  31. Queen Victoria Building

    Shopping · Sydney CBD

    Closes early except on Thursdays.

  32. Paddy's Markets

    Market · Haymarket

    Open Wednesday to Sunday.

  33. Market City

    Market · Haymarket

  34. Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Landmark · The Rocks

    Reach the walkway by climbing the Argyle Stairs to the bridge stairs.

  35. BridgeClimb Sydney

    Activity · The Rocks

    Costs hundreds of dollars.

  36. Pylon Lookout

    Landmark · The Rocks

    About AUD 19; only open a few days a week, so check the hours.

  37. Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

    Park · Sydney CBD

  38. The Rocks Markets

    Market · The Rocks

  39. Australian Heritage Hotel

    Bar · The Rocks

  40. Argyle Stairs

    Historic site · The Rocks

  41. Luna Park Sydney

    Activity · Milsons Point

    Open only seasonally, so check the days.

  42. Art Gallery of New South Wales

    Museum · The Domain

    Open until 10 pm on Wednesday nights.

  43. Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

    Museum · The Rocks · brief mention

    Open until 9 pm on Fridays.

  44. Powerhouse Museum

    Museum · Ultimo · brief mention

  45. Australian Museum

    Museum · Sydney CBD · brief mention

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