Lonely Planet Sydney Condensed

Especially designed for the discerning short-term visitor, Lonely Planet's Condensed guides capture the best a destination has to offer in an easy-to-use package. From top sights and walking tours to opinionated reviews of where to eat, stay, shop and have fun, these informed and entertaining guides also include quick-view foldout maps, striking photos and essential travel tips. There are foldout maps on front and back covers, transport network maps, plus maps of walking tours/drives inside.
-- portable, compact size
-- full-colour throughout
-- colour-coding & symbols for easy access to information
-- selective rather than comprehensive information
-- high-quality, convenient, quick-view gatefold maps
-- grid maps with extensive cross-referencing between text and maps

The Olympic Games

Ancient Olympics

i

Modern Olympic History

ii

The Sydney Games

iv

Sydney Olympic Park Map

vii

FACTS ABOUT SYDNEY

5

(8)

History

6

(2)

Orientation

8

(1)

Environment

8

(1)

Government & Politics

9

(1)

Economy

9

(1)

Society & Culture

10

(3)

HIGHLIGHTS

13

(19)

Bondi Beach

14

(1)

Chinatown

15

(1)

Darling Harbour

16

(1)

Kings Cross & Surrounds

17

(1)

Manly

18

(1)

Paddington & Surrounds

19

(1)

Royal Botanic Gardens

20

(1)

Sydney Harbour Bridge

21

(1)

Sydney Harbour

22

(2)

Sydney Opera House

24

(2)

Sydney Tower

26

(1)

Taronga Zoo

27

(1)

The Rocks

28

(2)

Vaucluse House

30

(2)

SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES

32

(16)

Museums & Notable Buildings

34

(2)

Slightly Fishy

36

(1)

Galleries

37

(3)

Quirky Sydney

40

(1)

Sydney For Children

41

(1)

Beaches

42

(2)

Off the Beaten Track

44

(2)

Keeping Fit

46

(2)

OUT & ABOUT

48

(10)

Walking Tours

48

(4)

Excursions

52

(4)

Organised Tours

56

(2)

SHOPPING

58

(15)

Clothing & Jewellery

59

(3)

Department Stores & Shopping Centres

62

(2)

Markets

64

(1)

Art & Antiques

65

(1)

Aboriginal Art

65

(1)

Outdoor Gear

66

(1)

Australiana

66

(2)

Music & Books

68

(1)

For Children

69

(1)

Food & Drink

70

(1)

Specialist Stores

71

(1)

Duty Free Shops

72

(1)

PLACES TO EAT

73

(14)

Balmoral

74

(1)

Bondi & North Bondi

74

(1)

Bronte

75

(1)

Chinatown

75

(1)

City Centre

76

(1)

Clovelly

77

(1)

Darlinghurst

78

(1)

East Sydney

79

(1)

Glebe

79

(1)

Kings Cross

80

(1)

Leichhardt

80

(1)

Manly

80

(1)

Newtown

80

(1)

Paddington

81

(1)

Potts Point

82

(1)

Redfern

82

(1)

Rose Bay

82

(1)

Rozelle

82

(1)

Surry Hills

83

(1)

The Rocks

84

(1)

Vaucluse

84

(1)

Watsons Bay

84

(1)

Woollahra

84

(1)

Woolloomooloo

85

(1)

Worth a Trip

85

(1)

Outstanding Views

86

(1)

ENTERTAINMENT

87

(14)

What's On

88

(1)

Bars & Pubs

89

(1)

Dance Clubs

90

(1)

Rock, Jazz & Blues

91

(2)

Aboriginal Performance

93

(1)

Classical Music, Dance & Opera

93

(2)

Theatre & Comedy

95

(1)

Cinemas

96

(1)

Gay & Lesbian Sydney

97

(1)

Spectator Sport

98

(2)

Gambling

100

(1)

PLACES TO STAY

101

(6)

Top End

102

(1)

Mid-Range

103

(2)

Budget

105

(1)

Serviced Apartments

106

(1)

FACTS FOR THE VISITOR

107

(17)

Pre-Departure

108

(1)

Arrival & Departure

109

(1)

Getting Around

110

(2)

Practical Information

112

(12)

Index

124

(4)

Sights Index

128

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