Australia’s Flagship City…

Sydney, with its dazzling harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, is probably the best known city in Australia. It offers the very best of the Australian lifestyle – from the natural beauty of its harbour to the action of its urban surf coast shoreline. Take a ferry trip across the harbour to Manly, soak up the sun on the famous Bondi Beach or explore the shops among the restored colonial buildings at the Rocks. For children, there’s Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, the Aquarium and Fox Studios.

Located within 2 hour’s drive from Sydney are the Blue Mountains. This World Heritage listed region offers a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife. There are activities for all the family from high adventure abseiling, mountain biking or horse riding, as well as bush walking down to a gentle stroll through pristine scenery. For the less athletic, there are also picturesque towns with art and antique galleries in which to browse.

An easy 2 hour drive north of Sydney is the Hunter Valley – great wineries, gourmet food, superb restaurants and romantic beachside retreats. There are over 100 cellar doors to visit, as well as much to explore or simply enjoy a relax in a day spa!

Combine Sydney with trips to country NSW and allow 5-7 days. Sydney can be reached via a direct flight from Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and all major Australian cities.

Typical Weather:

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, and hence the seasons are the opposite to that of the Northern Hemisphere.
Spring (Sept-Nov)perfect weather of approx. 25-29 deg Celsius/77-84 Fahrenheit
Summer (Dec-Feb) weather of approx. 30 deg Celsius/86 Fahrenheit
Autumn (March-May) cooler weather of approx. 25 deg Celsius/77 Fahrenheit
Winter (June-August)fine weather of approx. 17-20 deg Celsius/62-68 Fahrenheit

Vicki’s Top Tips for New South Wales:

1. Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and reach the summit 2. Meandering through the shops and galleries at the Rocks, in Sydney 3. Bushwalking through the Blue Mountains, near to Sydney 4. Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and beaches of Byron Bay, enroute to Brisbane

Itinerary 4:
Family drive holiday Sydney to Brisbane for 2 weeks

Pick up your car and enjoy the independence and adventure of the drive and sights from Sydney through to Brisbane via the Pacific Coast! There are lots of pleasant beach-side towns to stop in with many child-oriented attractions.

Distance: 940 kilometres

Drive time: Approximately 13 hours if driving straight through.
Can also be broken down as follows:
Sydney – Newcastle: 2 hours
Newcastle – Port Macquarie: 4 hours
Port Macquarie – Coffs Harbour: 2 hours
Coffs Harbour – Byron Bay: 3 hours
Byron Bay – Brisbane: 2 hours

• International Airfares: Shanghai/Sydney/Brisbane/Sydney/Shanghai
• Hire Car: for 2 weeks pick up Sydney airport, drop off Brisbane airport
• Accommodation: 3 nights in Sydney hotel, balance of accommodation to be self-made whilst enroute
• BridgeClimb offers the chance to climb to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, ex Sydney
• John Cadman Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour, ex Sydney
• Travel Insurance for holiday

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