Sydney, Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
Iconic harbor city with the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and surf beaches.
📖 About Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is the most populous city in Australia.
Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur in the south and south-west.
Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2024 was 5,557,233, which is about 66% of the state's population. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City.
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Total Budget
$4,270
$305 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$160 per night
Food & Dining
$65 per day
Local Transport
$30 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Sydney
- Campervans offer combined transport and accommodation savings
- Working holiday visas help offset costs for longer stays
- Cook your own meals - eating out is expensive
- Book popular attractions well in advance
Current Weather in Sydney
18.9°C
66°F
Cloudy
💨 6.8 km/h
💧 82%
Sun
21°
16.7°
Mon
23.2°
17.9°
Tue
23.4°
18°
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Australia Facts
🏛️ Capital
Canberra
🌍 Continent
Oceania
📐 Area
7,692,024 km²
📞 Phone Code
+61
💰 Currency
Australian dollar
$ (AUD)
🗺️ Region
Australia and New Zealand
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
🕐 Time Zones (8):
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
21 sites in Australia
Willandra Lakes Region
The fossil remains of a series of lakes and sand formations that date from the Pleistocene can be found in this region, together with archaeological e...
Read More →Kakadu National Park
This unique archaeological and ethnological reserve, located in the Northern Territory, has been inhabited continuously for more than 40,000 years. Th...
Read More →Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection o...
Read More →Tasmanian Wilderness
In a region that has been subjected to severe glaciation, these parks and reserves, with their steep gorges, covering an area of over 1 million ha, co...
Read More →Lord Howe Island Group
A remarkable example of isolated oceanic islands, born of volcanic activity more than 2,000 m under the sea, these islands boast a spectacular topogra...
Read More →Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
This site, comprising several protected areas, is situated predominantly along the Great Escarpment on Australia’s east coast. The outstanding geolo...
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