Beach Road Hotel, Sydney

Advantages: Great Tourist Attractions, Nice Beaches, Hot, Cheaper in some places than the UK
Disadvantages: Long Flight, Not easy to get around

...doing BridgeClimb and Sydney Seaplane Safari, which took us up the coast of Sydney and over Palm Beach and Shark Beach. Throughout our time in Sydney we visited some spectacular beaches, Manly Beach, Palm Beach, Dee Why Beach and Bondi Beach, which were although quite a long journey from the hotel a great experience. The food and drink in Sydney that we had was delicious, and it was very unique and ended up taking a couple of bottles of Chapman's Rock wine back with because of the taste. Although a magnificent experience, one thing drew us back and that was all the travelling around to get to different attractions and beaches but nevertheless it was worth it in the end. And now every year we go back to another state each year. And last year we got back from Queensland- an unforgettable experience. RECOMMENDATIONS: To fly: Definitely go... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent City, Clean streets, Great Transport, Loads to do
Disadvantages: Changable and Blustery in Winter, A Bit too far from Ireland

...I stayed in Sydney for over 10 months in 2003 and the hardest thing I had to do was to leave the place. Sydney is an amazing city, with so much to do you will never get bored. From the Harbour area to the beaches of Bondi - theres something for everyone. When we arrived we did the usual tourist trips, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Trips on the Harbour Ferries, Centrepoint Tower but as time went on we found a hidden Sydney. These are areas or items in Sydney which are not on the usual tourist trail. Places like Suzannah Place in the Rocks which documents early life around 1830, and how the working classes lived. It is a living museum. Other areas of interest included Balmain, Manly, Paddington and Potts Point. We were lucky enough to be there for the New Years Eve fireworks and they are as amazing as people say. However if you... Read review

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Advantages: Atomsphere. Many places to go and do.
Disadvantages: Huge country, and big distances between destinations.

...I was fortunate enough to travel Australia for six months and found Sydney was by far my favourite location. Be it the Sydney Bridge, Opera house or Bondi beach all of it was great. For me though, the best part was the vibe and atomsphere of the place. Maybe its the weather, but the place was constantly buzzing and the people were helpful and always had a smile on their face. George Street in particular was best for this. On top of that, there is always something to do. The beaches, Bondi, Palm and my favourite Cogee. A little less heard of, but still has the surf, sand, people and surprisingly nightlife at the hotel. On top of that, theres excursions away, such as the seven (or six now) apostles, Wildlife tours and if your adventureous, sky diving and bungee diving. The Resturants, Bars and nightlife are endless. My recommendation... Read review

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