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Built on one of the world’s most beautiful harbors, cosmopolitan Sydney is the gateway to New South Wales. Visitors will delight in cruising the harbor to view the Opera House and Harbour Bridge… or venturing just an hour or two outside the city to some of the state’s diverse regions. The Blue Mountains, sometimes called “Australia’s Grand Canyon”, offer opportunities to view Australian wildlife amid beautiful canyons and vistas. In the Hunter Valley, taste some of Australia’s famous wines, go hot air ballooning, shop for antiques, or indulge in a game of golf or relaxing spa treatment. Further afield, Outback New South Wales is home to opal mining, ancient Aboriginal rock art, wildlife, and strikingly rugged landscapes. AUSTRALIA HOTELS & RESORTS
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Sydney, New South Wales Hotels
World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island is a pristine and timeless hideaway of dramatic volcanic peaks rising above the world's southernmost coral reef, a short two hour flight from Sydney. Capella Lodge is the only accommodation on the island ...
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161 Sussex Street. Edge of downtown Sydney, and a short stroll to shopping, nightlife and attractions.
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630 air-conditioned rooms, telephone, mini bar and TV. Hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars, ...
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34-52 Harrington Street. Situated in the heart of the Rocks, within walking distance of the Opera House, Harbor Bridge, Circular Quay and Central Sydney.
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55 air-conditioned rooms with mini bar, ...
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The Hilton Sydney is located in the heart of the city, close to shopping and attractions. Here you will find celebrated New York designer Tony Chi's elegant glass brasserie and Zeta bar, and superbly appointed guest rooms including the sensual ...
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68 Harbour Street, adjacent to the Sydney Entertainment Center and Chinatown.
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346 air-conditioned rooms with mini bar, telephone, TV and in-room safe. Hotel features a restaurant, bar, 24-hour room ...
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70 Murray Street. Linked to Darling Harbor and the Festival Marketplace by undercover walkway. Access to the city center is via fast monorail.
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256 air-conditioned rooms with telephone and TV. Hotel ...
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Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, nestled in its own vineyards. In the Hunter Valley, 2 hours north of Sydney.
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35 air-conditioned rooms and suites with TV and balcony. Features 2 restaurants, bar, coffee ...
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11 7 Macquarie Street. In the heart of Sydney with panoramic views of Sydney Harbor.
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509 air-conditioned rooms with mini bar, telephone a nd TV. Hotel features 3 restaurants, 2 bars, coffee shop, ...
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Premier location in the Blue Mountains, perched on the edge of the magnificent Jamison Valley.
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85 air-conditioned rooms with mini-bar and TV. Hotel features coffee shop, 2 restaurants, bar, ...
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Corner of George and Bond Streets, in the heart of Sydney. A short walk from Circular Quay and the Opera House, Mantra 2 Bond Street is perfect for travelers who are looking for an extended ...
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100 Murray Street. Centrally-located at Darling Harbor’s Festival Marketplace.
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525 air-conditioned rooms with iron, TV and telephone. Hotel features a restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, ...
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55 George St. In the heart of “The Rocks,” between Sydney’s Harbor Bridge and Opera House.
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175 air-conditioned rooms with mini bar, telephone and TV. Features a restaurant, bar, ...
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7 Hickson Road. On the harbor in Sydney’s famed entertainment and shopping area “The Rocks.” Offers spectacular Opera House and harbor views.
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155 air-conditioned rooms with ...
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Nestled in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, Peppers Guest House offers a stylish accommodation base for exploring the region. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and overlooking vineyards, its intimate, relaxed atmosphere, and a long-standing ...
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11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay. Nestled absolute waterfront next to the Sydney harbor bridge.
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160 air-conditioned rooms with internet and TV. Hotel features a restaurant, bar, 24-hour room service, ...
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161 Elizabeth Street. In the heart of Sydney, close to elegant boutiques and major department stores.
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557 air-conditioned rooms with mini bar, t elephone and TV. Hotel features 2 restaurants, bar, ...
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77 York Street. In the heart of Sydney.
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382 air-conditioned rooms with mini bar, telephone and TV. Hotel features 4 restaurants, 3 bars, 24-hour room service, coffee shop, fitness center and indoor ...
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In the heart of Sydney, experience Australia’s most awarded Hotel, where boutique luxury is assured and personalized service is unsurpassed.
The Observatory Hotel is the ideal base from which to work and explore Sydney Australia's ...
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Wentworth Avenue, within walking distance to Hyde Park, Central Business District, restaurants, and the nightlife and shopping of Oxford Street.
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406 air-conditioned rooms with telephone and ...
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Wolgan Road, Wolgan Valley, in the Blue Mountains region, a 3-hour drive from Sydney.
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40 air-conditioned suites with balcony, phone, mini-bar, wireless internet, satellite TV, fireplace and plunge ...
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For romantic escapes, relaxed family vacations, or action-packed getaways, York Fairmont Resort is a destination in itself. All 210 deluxe rooms offer views over the beautiful Jamison Valley or the adjoining Leura Golf Course. The recreation club ...
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Size, Location, Population
Approximately the same size as the continental U.S. with a population
of 18 million. A non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Sydney takes
about 14 hours.
Time Zones
Like the US, Australia is broken into three different time zones.
From Pacific Standard Time, the eastern states (New South Wales,
Queensland, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania) are + 18 hours, the central
states (Northern Territory, South Australia) are + 19, and Western
Australia is + 20 hours. Some states practice daylight saving, so
these times will differ during certain months.
Entry Formalities
You must have a passport, valid for not less than 6 months beyond
the date of arrival, and a visitors visa. Consult your travel agent
or airline.
Currency
Australian dollar, decimal currency system. Notes: $100, $50, $20,
$10, $5. Coins: 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2.
Bank Hours
Generally 9:30am to 4pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:30am to 5pm
Friday.
Departure Tax
Departure tax is A$38 (approximately US$27) per person over 12 years
of age (included in international air ticket).
Electricity
240/250 volts, AC 50Hz. As the 3-pin outlets differ from those in
the US a converter/adapter kit is required. Most major hotels have
110v outlets for electric shavers.
Language
English is the official language, but you will hear many colorful
local expressions. Do not hesitate to ask questions, as people are
very helpful.
Shopping
9am-5pm weekdays, and Thursday to 9pm. Saturday 9am-4pm. Put Akubra
hats, Driza-Bone bushman raincoats, Aboriginal objects, wool products,
opals and pearls on your shopping list.
Tipping
Tipping is not the general custom, and service charges are not added
in hotels and restaurants. In better restaurants, however, it is
usual to tip up to 10%. Porters at airports, taxi drivers and hairdressers
do not expect to be tipped. At railway terminals porters have set
charges, but not at hotels. At any time tipping is your choice.
Climate
As Australia covers 30 degrees of latitude, there is a wide variation
in its climate. Looking to the north, about 40% of the continent
is in the tropics. In the southeast region of the Australian Alps,
there is snow for about 6 months of the year. Primarily, Australia
is a sunshine country - even in the cooler southern regions. No
capital gets less than 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. Perth is the
sunniest state capital, with nearly 8 hours of sunshine a day. Remember
that Australia, located in the southern hemisphere, has seasons
opposite North America's.
Food
Australians don't really have a dish that they can call their own.
But the country does offer a multitude of foods, from native kangaroo
tails and macadamia nuts, through avocados, fresh tropical fruits,
oysters and lobsters, to tender beef and lamb. And what you will
find is a variety of foods prepared with the skills of many nationalities
- French, Greek, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian
and many others.
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