Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Sydney, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Health Requirements
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travellers over one year of age arriving within six days of having stayed overnight (or longer) in an infected country. No other... read more
Travel Insurance
Australian medical services are excellent, but they can be expensive for the uninsured. Even those entitled to free healthcare under reciprocal agreements will have restricted access to... read more
Women
Sydney is generally safe for women travellers but common sense should prevail. Don’t walk alone late at night; do stay alert if you find yourself in a deserted area. Unfortunately... read more
Children
Sydney is very child friendly. Shopping centres sometimes provide dedicated parking bays for parents with strollers and inside you will normally find baby rooms for changing and feeding.... read more
People With Disabilities
Sydney has a fairly good attitude to accessibility and new and renovated buildings are required by law to include wheelchair access. Most of the city’s tourist attractions have good... read more
Telephone & Internet
There are 4,000 public payphones in Sydney that accept coins or phone cards. Local calls cost 40 cents for unlimited talk time. Long distance (or STD) calls within Australia are charged... read more
Dos & Don’ts
Smoking is becoming a no-no in Sydney. In New South Wales, legislation is up for discussion that will ban smoking in cars with children as passengers. Pubs and hotels have to limit the... read more
Crime & Safety
Sydney is safer than many big cities. However, common sense should still apply. Keep alert when travelling on public transport after dark. Make use of Nightsafe areas on train platforms... read more
