About Sydney
What sounds more appealing than a vacation Down Under? Sydney, Australia, offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, but it's also a bustling metropolis with hundreds of modern attractions to keep you busy. Choose from numerous Sydney beach vacation rentals so you'll have a comfortable retreat when you're exhausted from all the sightseeing.
Things To Do in Sydney
Don't miss the Sydney Opera House, even if you're only standing outside to take a photograph of this iconic architectural marvel. If you like opera, you can book tickets to the latest show and see some of the world's top performers. The venue produces other shows, as well, from musicals to orchestras. For a day of culture, head to The Rocks, an historic district in the city center that offers shopping, museums, restaurants, coffee shops, and architecture. Stroll through the streets so you can experience the area's culture up close, and stop for a bite so you can people-watch while you fuel up for the rest of your adventures. Other top attractions in Sydney include the Taronga Zoo, the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and the Royal Botanic Garden. Create your itinerary based on the attractions that interest you most so you don't waste a single minute of your vacation.
Getting around Sydney
Consider getting an Opal Card when you first arrive in Sydney. You preload it for use on ferries, light rails, buses, and trains, which will cover all of your transportation needs. It's much more expensive to rent a car, and if you're not used to Australian cars or street systems, you might get confused. Public transit also helps the environment and lets you get to your next destination quickly.
Sydney Climate
Temperatures and rainfall vary depending where you stay in Sydney. If you choose a Sydney beach vacation rental, you'll experience milder temperatures because you're close to the water. Moving away from the ocean, you'll experience more drastic temperature changes, especially in the winter and summer. Consider visiting Sydney in late spring. The tourist season isn't yet in full swing, which means you won't confront as many crowds, and vacation rental prices remain relatively low. Plus, you get warm weather and only slight chances of rain, so you can get more enjoyment out of your vacation.
Events in Sydney
Wine lovers should consider visiting Sydney in February. It's an annual wine celebration that allows visitors and Sydneysiders to enjoy all the best wines, cheeses, and related appetizers in the city. Follow the trail from one pub or winery to another so you can sample as many delicacies as possible. Music lovers will want to attend the Vivid Sydney festival. It's a huge music festival that draws international bands and musicians. After dark, more than 40 light projections turn the opera house into an even more impressive work of art, and the event lasts from May through June.