Frommer's^® Portable Sydney , 3rd Edition

by Marc Llewellyn

• ISBN13: 9780764561535
• ISBN10: 0764561537
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. Written and personally researched by a local journalist, Frommer's Portable Sydney is completely up to date with all the latest developments as the city prepares for its moment in the Olympic spotlight. Our author has carefully selected the city's best accommodations and restaurants in all price categories, and he'll show you all the top sights. With detailed neighborhood maps and lots of valuable insider advice, Frommer's put the best of Sydney at your fingertips! If you're traveling beyond Sydney, check out Frommer's Australia. If you're on a tight budget, turn to Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day.

Author Biography

About the Author Sydney resident Marc Llewellyn is one of Australia's premier travel writers and a regular contributor to all of Australia's leading newspaper travel sections and travel magazines. He is the co-author of Frommer's Australia and Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	ix
Planning a Trip to Sydney	1	(23)
Natalie Kruger
Visitor Information	2	(2)
Entry Requirements & Customs	4	(4)
Money	8	(3)
The Australian Dollar, the U.S. Dollar & the British Pound	9	(2)
When to Go	11	(3)
Sydney Calendar of Events	13	(1)
Health & Insurance	14	(3)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	17	(2)
Booking a Package or Escorted Tour	19	(1)
Flying to Australia	20	(4)
Getting to Know Sydney	24	(28)
Orientation	24	(10)
Neighborhoods in Brief	28	(6)
Getting Around	34	(18)
Fast Facts: Sydney	44	(8)
Accommodations	52	(29)
Near Circular Quay	53	(4)
In The Rocks	57	(5)
Near Town Hall	62	(4)
At Darling Harbour	66	(1)
In Kings Cross & the Suburbs Beyond	67	(5)
Family-Friendly Hotels	70	(2)
In Paddington/Oxford Street	72	(1)
In Glebe	73	(1)
In Bondi	74	(1)
In Manly	75	(3)
On the North Shore	78	(1)
At the Airport	79	(2)
Dining	81	(25)
Near Circular Quay	82	(7)
In The Rocks	89	(6)
Near Town Hall	95	(1)
Something Fishy	96	(1)
At Darling Harbour & the Cockle Bay Wharf	96	(2)
In Kings Cross/Darlinghurst	98	(2)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	99	(1)
In Newtown	100	(1)
In Paddington/Oxford Street	101	(1)
Jumping Java Joints	102	(1)
In Bondi	102	(1)
In Manly	103	(2)
In North Sydney	105	(1)
Exploring Sydney	106	(37)
Suggested Itineraries	106	(1)
The Opera House & Sydney Harbour	107	(5)
Darling Harbour	112	(2)
Other Top Attractions	114	(3)
Great Deals on Sightseeing	115	(2)
Museums, Galleries, Historic Homes & More	117	(3)
`Roos, Koalas & Other Aussie Wildlife	120	(2)
Hitting the Beach	122	(3)
Parks & Gardens	125	(4)
Especially for Kids	129	(1)
Great City Strolls	129	(8)
Walking Tour 1: On The Rocks	129	(5)
Walking Tour 2: The City Streets	134	(3)
Harbor Cruises & Other Organized Tours	137	(3)
Staying Active	140	(3)
Shopping	143	(11)
The Shopping Scene	143	(1)
Sydney Shopping from A to Z	144	(10)
Sydney After Dark	154	(10)
The Performing Arts	154	(2)
The Club & Music Scene	156	(3)
The Bar Scene	159	(4)
Cocktails with a View	160	(3)
At the Movies	163	(1)
The Casino	163	(1)
Index	164
General Index	164
Accommodations Index	175
Restaurant Index	176