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This site is created for better knowing n enjoying one of the best cities of the world 'Sydney' & its best very beautiful worth seeing places around. So, go. see, learn n enjoy.
The Sydney City :
History :
It has been speculated that the Sydney region has been populated by indigenous Australians for at least 40,000 years. At the time of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, 4000 - 8000 Aboriginal people lived in the region. There were three language groups in the Sydney regions. The principal languages were Darug (the Cadigal, original inhabitants of the City of Sydney, spoke a coastal dialect of Darug), Dharawal and Guringai. Although urbanization has destroyed most evidence of these settlements (such as shell middens), Sydney and its environs are well known for numerous rock drawings and carvings due to the nature of the rock, Hawkesbury Sandstone. European interest in colonising Australia arose with the landing of British sea captain, Lieutenant James Cook in Botany Bay in 1770. Under instruction from the British government, a convict settlement was founded by Arthur Phillip in 1788. Phillip founded the colony at Sydney Cove on Port Jackson. He named it after the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney, in recognition of Sydney's role in issuing the charter authorising Phillip to establish a colony.
Population :
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of 4,119,190, and 151,920 in the City of Sydney, as of the 2006 census. Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales.
Currency :
Australia's currency operates on a decimal system, with the dollar (AUD$) as the basic unit and 100 cents (¢) equaling $1. Bills come in $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5 denominations, differentiated by color. Coins are minted in $2, $1, 50¢, 20¢, 10¢, and 5¢ denominations. The Australian 1 cent and 2 cent coins are no longer in circulation, so totals are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents. Banks are open Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 4pm and on Fridays from 9:30am to 5pm. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are available throughout the city round the clock.
Climate :
Sydney has an oceanic climate with warm summers and mild winters, with rainfall spread throughout the year.The warmest month is January, with an average air temperature range at Observatory Hill of 18.6 °C–25.8 °C and an average of 14.6 days a year over 30 °C.The winter is mildly cool, with temperatures rarely dropping below 5 °C in coastal areas. The coldest month is July, with an average range of 8.0 °C–16.2 °C. Rainfall is fairly evenly divided between summer and winter, but is slightly higher during the first half of the year, when easterly winds dominate. The average annual rainfall, with moderate to low variability, is 1217.0 millimetres (47.9 in), falling on an average 138.0 days a year.
How to reach to Sydney :
Airlines Served - Aerolineas Argentina, Aeropelican, Aircalin, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Pacific, Air Vanuata, Alitalia, Alliance Air, Asiana, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Eastern Australia Airlines, Emirates, Freedom Air, Garudas Indonesia, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Lauda Air, Malaysia Airlines, Norfolk Jet Express, Philippine Airlines, Polynesian Airlines, Qantas, Regional Express (Rex), Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Thai Airways, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Blue.
Airport Taxes -
Departure tax is AUD38.00 for all passengers over the age of 12. Departure tax as well as all other taxes must be included at the time of ticketing.
General Information -
Airport Name:
Sydney Airport, Phone #:(0)2 9667 9111. AirportCode:SYD,
Website:www.sydneyairport.com.au/sydney+airport.
Location :
Sydney Airport is located 9km (6miles) south of Sydney. Address: Airport Central, 241 O'Riordan Street, Mascot, New South Wales 2040. Australia.
Directions & Transportations :
Taxi - Taxis are available in a sheltered rank at the terminals. Kerbside supervisors organise whatever taxi you need; station wagon for bulky luggage, maxi taxi for large groups, wheelchair accessible taxis or baby capsules. Please note that you will have to pay road or bridge tolls as well as the taxi fare.
Combined Taxi Tel:
133 300 (www.taxiscombined.com.au). For a limousine check at the Tourism NSW Information counter. Limousine costs range from AU$55.00 to AU$120.00.
Bus -
Kingsford Smith Transport buses go to all places of accommodation in the City, Kings Cross and Darling Harbour areas and leave every half hour. Many shuttle buses operate between Sydney suburbs and surrounding areas but need to be pre-booked.
Rail -
Airport Link is the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to reach Sydney city centre. Trains leave every 10 minutes and costs AU 11.00 from the Domestic terminal and you reach Sydney in a mere 13 minutes. The train station is reached from inside the T1 International Terminal on the Arrivals level.
Road -
Options of travel from the Airport include; train, bus, taxi and limousine. There are several routes to the airport, most clearly signposted. Visit the airport website to get detailed driving directions. From the Eastern Suburbs enter the Eastern Distributor from Moore Park Road via Dacey Ave or Todman Ave then directly on to the airport. This is a time-saver route and takes about 20 to 25 minutes. The buses of Kingsford Smith Transport provide the shuttle between the terminals at AU3.00. The Domestic and International terminals connect through the underground with Airport Link Rail. Passengers changing between International and Domestic flights may be transferred by Qantas Seamless Transfer Tel:13133.
Airport facilities -
Airport Info: Tourism NSW Information Desks are located in the Arrivals and Departure levels to help with any query you may have. Gold Ambassadors in their Gold jackets are on hand to assist and you will find them all over the terminal. Service is friendly and efficient.
Baggage -
There is a large storeroom where baggage can be left at AU$8.75 per item per day.
Where to stay at Sydney :
(1) Radisson Plaza Hotel - Sydney 27 O'Connell St Sydney 2000. Australia. Rate - Rooms available on your dates for under $200. Description - 362 rooms, Hotel is within beaufully restored heritage listed building from the 1800's on the corner of Pitt, Hunter, and O'Connell.
(2) The Observatory Hotel - 89-113 Kent St. Sydney 2000. Australia . Rate - Rooms available on your dates for under $300. Description - 100 rooms, Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district.
(3) Swissotel Sydney. 68 Market St (formerly Merchant Court Hotel) Sydney 2000. Australia. Rate - Rooms available on your dates for under $200. Description - 359 rooms, Rooms with panoramic city views; on floors 11 to 25 in Grace Brothers Dept Store, a Heritage Listed Building; near airport.
(4) Sheraton on the Park. 161 Elizabeth Street. Sydney 2000. Australia. Rate - Rooms available on your dates for under $300. Description - 557 rooms, Majestic 22-story Hotel overlooking Hyde Park, in the heart of the commercial & retail district.
(5) Star City Hotel. 80 Pyrmont St Pyrmont Sydney 2009 Australia. Rate - Rooms available on your dates for under $300. Description - 491 rooms, Casino Hotel Complex situated 1 km across Darling Harbour from the city.