Sydney, Astralia...

[Nick Chapman]

Ok, so I just got a couple of tickets to Sydney Australia from a co-worker(airline deal). They have to be used by April 2010. I've never been out of the country, so the obvious thing to do is get my passport...Pronto!

Anyone here been? Recomend some hotel/motels? Things to do? Anything to help me?


Nick

[Calais]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

I went the summer before last and LOVED it. I definitely recommend the Vibe hotel in Rushcutters/Kings Cross. It is a lovely, modern hotel with a very nice staff and clean facilities. They even have an awesome pool on the roof! It's in close proximity to the Kings Cross train station, the big famous Coke sign and across the street from a bus stop in front of a Holden dealership. If you take that bus straight down you will pass a Bentley dealership, a Ferrari dealership, and a Lamborghini dealership.

Don't miss: the observation deck on Sydney Tower (if you're really brave do the Skywalk), Darling Harbor, the kangaroo steak, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the boat tours in the bay. Be sure to wander around the city as much as possible, its great to get lost in Sydney. Go to a bar called "The World" in Kings Cross and get a teapot, they are awesome. Ride the taxis, its so odd to sit on the left side of the car and not be driving, plus their rates are reasonable. Buy a didgeridoo, best investment ever (I bought a nice one).

I love Sydney, I would do anything to be able to go back. I went the long way (NY>London>Hong Kong>Sydney) and it took ~36 hours. Have fun on the flight. Go for first class, you will die in those little seats if you are tall like me. I assume you are going the short way (Cali>Hawaii>Sydney).

[Paul S]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

Nick
A good friend of my daughter is over here playing golf and resides in Australia. He is currently playing a tourney in Orlando . If its OK I'll pass on your phone number and have him give ya a call.

Paul S

[Jokeman]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

I think a good start is a Passport! Sounds like a cool trip.

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

Nick
A good friend of my daughter is over here playing golf and resides in Australia. He is currently playing a tourney in Orlando . If its OK I'll pass on your phone number and have him give ya a call.

Paul S

Sounds like a plan! You have my #? If so, send it to him.

[Nick Chapman]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

I went the summer before last and LOVED it. I definitely recommend the Vibe hotel in Rushcutters/Kings Cross. It is a lovely, modern hotel with a very nice staff and clean facilities. They even have an awesome pool on the roof! It's in close proximity to the Kings Cross train station, the big famous Coke sign and across the street from a bus stop in front of a Holden dealership. If you take that bus straight down you will pass a Bentley dealership, a Ferrari dealership, and a Lamborghini dealership.

Don't miss: the observation deck on Sydney Tower (if you're really brave do the Skywalk), Darling Harbor, the kangaroo steak, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the boat tours in the bay. Be sure to wander around the city as much as possible, its great to get lost in Sydney. Go to a bar called "The World" in Kings Cross and get a teapot, they are awesome. Ride the taxis, its so odd to sit on the left side of the car and not be driving, plus their rates are reasonable. Buy a didgeridoo, best investment ever (I bought a nice one).

I love Sydney, I would do anything to be able to go back. I went the long way (NY>London>Hong Kong>Sydney) and it took ~36 hours. Have fun on the flight. Go for first class, you will die in those little seats if you are tall like me. I assume you are going the short way (Cali>Hawaii>Sydney).

Good info! Although I may skip the steak

[maxepr1]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

Nick, good trip. Our money goes pretty far there. Meals are pretty cheap to. I would try to go, you need a vaction...lol Good wine and beer also!!

[Paul S]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

Nick
PM sent and left mesg on phone.

Paul S

[Calais]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

Nick, good trip. Our money goes pretty far there. Meals are pretty cheap to. I would try to go, you need a vaction...lol Good wine and beer also!!

It was about a 1:1 exchange rate when I went and everything seemed to be roughly the same price and in some cases more expensive in Sydney.

[KC's]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

Hey Nick
How can help you?
any budget?
my suggestion

DAY 01 SYDNEY
Day tour to Morning city Sights, manly & northern beaches

DAY 02 SYDNEY
Join any tours to Blue Mountains
or Blue mountains & Jenloan Caves

DAY 03 SYDNEY
Grayline full tour as below:
Port Stephens Dolphin watcher
or Hunter Valley Wineries with lunch
or Canberra

[Calais]

Re: Sydney, Astralia...

Since it will be summer, take a dip at Bondi Beach (it is pronounced Bond-eye, if you pronounce it Bond-ee you will be crucified!)