Things You'll Need:
- Travel Clothes
- Local Guidebooks
- Maps
- Airline Tickets
- Travel Services
- Cameras
- Film
- Maps
- Cameras
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Step 1
Keep in mind that the seasons Down Under are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. Sydney's weather is pleasant year-round, though the winters (June through August) can be clammy. Spring is the wettest season, while summer (December through February) is normally comfortable. The average high in January is 79 degrees F and the average low in July is 45 degrees F.
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Step 2
Check out what festivals, attractions and live performances are happening (see "Attractions and Seasonal Events" below).
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Step 3
Take care of your flight, transportation and accommodations (see Related eHows).
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Step 4
Check the weather forecast for Sydney shortly before leaving.
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Step 1
Take part in the Festival of Sydney. Summer is celebrated during the whole month of January; the biggest events are the jazz, opera and classical weekends. Don't miss the street theater.
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Step 2
Watch the beautiful mayhem of the sailing regattas out of Sydney harbor every Saturday.
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Step 3
Parade through downtown with 700,000 partiers of all orientations at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in February or early March.
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Step 4
Cultivate new interests at the Royal Easter Fair, a 10-day gala with equestrian shows and agricultural displays.
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Step 5
Jog the 14km City to Surf Run held in August. Slightly less energetic folk enjoy the scenic 8km walk from Manly (a peninsula) to Spit.
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Step 6
See great films while sitting in a park. Shows start at 8:45 every night in Centennial Park, close to Oxford Street.
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Step 7
Explore the great outdoors. Hard-core travelers make trips into the outback (inner Australia), but Sydney has so much to offer that there's little reason to go so far. South of Sydney are the mountains of the Great Dividing Range (also known as the Blue Mountains), a great place for mountain sports and even skiing from June to September.
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Step 8
Don't miss Sydney's favorite fast food: Yummy and affordable Thai food is available everywhere.
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Step 9
Hang ten in a superb setting. Sydney's beach continues for 1,000 miles in each direction; in addition to surfing, there all types of water sports, including excellent sailing and diving. Bondi Beach is the best in the area.
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Anonymous said
on 1/16/2006 Don't just stay in Sydney, there are tons of great little towns surrounding Sydney, and most of them make a good day trip.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When traveling from Sydney to Melbourne via the Hume highway (federal no. 1) be sure to visit Canberra and the surrounding area south to the Snowfields...YES, Snowfields. Australia has a cross section of all weathers. Canberra is equal to DC in its splendor and was designed by an American!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Check out the many hostels throughout Australia. They are very reasonable and many provide a group kitchen with everything you need to prepare your own meals. Often you will find local grocery stores nearby. Also check to see if a laundry room is provided.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 G'day! It is beautiful up here, with many bushwalking trails, gardens, and picnic spots to enjoy. Be warned, it can be considerably cooler than Sydney, as much as 10-20 degree differences in winter. There are always local markets happening in the villages along the Great Western Highway which crosses the Range.
To the south of Sydney is the South Coast, first stop Wollongong. If travelling to Wollongong by car, be sure to stop at Stanwell Tops where the hangliders launch from! There's a magnificent view. This direction will attract the beach lovers! The South Coast of New South Wales has the most beautiful scenery. If you are planning a road trip, the drive from Sydney to Melbourne (Victoria) along the coast road is a treat!
Enjoy your holiday in Australia!