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Sydney, the capital of New South Wales and arguably Australia’s most famous city, continues to bustle about with new businesses. Tourists booking flights to Sydney are headed for one of the most cultural cities in the world. Sydney is home to the Sydney Orchestra, the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Jewish Museum, the world famous Australian Chamber Orchestra, and is host to the Australian Ballet.
While Sydney is the major focal point of Australia, it is also one of the most economical cities to visit. Sydney flights can be expensive, but compared to other major international cities, Sydney is one of the best cities for frugal travelers. Hotel rooms are generally less expensive than other major international cities like New York and Paris, and food, public transportation and attractions are generally cheap. In many cases, senior and student prices are almost always available. It’s possible for travelers to spend an entire week just touring Sydney. Thankfully, organized tours are available for those wanting to see the best of the city in a small amount of time before boarding a flight to another city in Australia.
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There is no bad time to book flights to Sydney and experience life "down under."
Peak Season:
The Sydney festival starts just after New Year’s and runs through January. The beaches are busy and plentiful — there are more than 20 beaches along the oceanfront and more around the harbor.
The summer Surfing Carnivals bring crowds to watch the surfing and other water-sport competitions. There is yacht racing on summer weekends, and the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is on Boxing Day (December 26).
Off Season:
Comfortable to visit any time of year, Sydney is particularly enjoyable in fall and spring. There is a greater chance of rain in spring, but it usually clears quickly.
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Some of the best sightseeing is from Sydney’s buses and ferries. The By Sydney Explorer Buses stop at over 20 places of interest, By Bondi Explorer buses loop around harbor bays and beaches, and there’s Jetcat service to Manly.
Harbor taxis are a quick and convenient way to get to waterfront restaurants and harbor attractions, and they can be chartered.
State Transit operates the city's buses and the ferry network, CityRail runs the urban and suburban trains, and Sydney Ferries runs the public passenger ferries. A monorail connects the city center to Darling Harbour, and a light-rail (tram) line provides access to Chinatown, Paddy's Markets, Darling Harbour, the Star City casino, and the Sydney Fish Markets.
Driving is not necessarily a good option in the city itself—the one-way streets are confusing and parking is difficult. Taxis however are abundant and easily hailed.
Many enjoy the walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and you can catch the CityRail train back into town. For the adventurous, a Bridge Climb tour takes you across catwalks and ladders to the top of the main arch for 360-degree views.
Kingsford Smith (Sydney) Airport (SYD)
The airport is situated six miles south of Sydney.
Tourists booking flights to Sydney arrive at Kingsford airport, but savvy travelers looking for cheap flight to Sydney should consider arriving in nearby Melbourne.
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