Print This Article Post Comment Add To Favorites Email to Friends Ezine Ready

Sydney, A Unique Traveling Destination

By: Michiel Van Kets Home | Travel-and-Leisure | Vacation


Sydney is an extraordinary city, not only because it has some of the most beautiful beaches to be found anywhere in the world, but also for the friendly, and it has to be said, quirky locals. If you are planning a visit to the Australian city, then you can be sure you will make some friends, have an adventure and have people back at home laughing at your travel stories.


The two main attractions that draw the crowds to Sydney are the amazing Opera House, and Sydney Harbour which divides the city up into northern and southern sectors. Central Sydney starts at Circular Quay and stretches right up to Central Station, and the vibrant and energetic atmosphere stretches down to Chinatown and the emergent Spanish Quarter near Liverpool Street.


Darling Harbour has seen major improvements over the last few years and major attractions to look out for are the Harbourside Center, Cockle Bay Wharf and King St Wharf. This is a great place to hang out and sit at a trendy restaurant or caf or stylish bar before exploring the many shops and boutiques.


Sydney is unquestionably a travellers paradise, and with the international airport nearby, the starting point for many people to other remote parts of the country. The hordes of backpackers arriving weekly bring a young feel to the city, and along with the interesting locals you can literally feel the electricity in the air, whatever the time of year. Look online for cheap hotels in Sydney and book before you go for convenience and ease.


You can be at ease in a city like Sydney as it is a relatively easy-going place where people go to chill out and have a good time. If you find yourself here for a few days or are passing through on your way to somewhere quieter, then you have to experience some of the nightlife before moving on.


We all know that the Aussies like to have a beer or two and the number of bars and clubs will prove this. There are heaps of pubs to meet up with fellow travellers and many of them are packed with local students and travellers. Venues offer promotions with cheap drinks to pull in the punters and places are really popular at happy hour. Most people head to the areas of Woolloomooloo and The Rocks, or if you really want to soak up the atmosphere of Australia, then try a beachside bar at the famous Bondi beach and Coogee.


If live music is your thing then you won’t be disappointed. There are numerous live music joints with a selection of rock, jazz, alternative, and local bands appearing at certain venues. Nightlife in Sydney isn’t only for budget travellers and students though, there are also a rising number of stylish and elegant bars, particularly in the areas of Darlinghurst and Surry Hills. The summer evenings are buzzing with people filling the gardens and streets around the bars and the ultra trendy mix with the tourists to hang out and people watch.


Kings Cross is well known for its fashionable bars and clubbing venues, located next door to strip joints and sex shops the area has an interesting and eclectic mix of people. There are heaps of different kinds of clubs in Sydney and it is the best city in Australia to go clubbing. Bars and clubs are open until the early hours and you will find the atmosphere sociable and welcoming. There are all standards of hotels in Sydney so you can be sure to find something that will fit your budget and taste.


The Mardi Gras is a huge yearly gay and lesbian event that features arts, serious partying and the legendary night-time parade through the heart of the city. It all happens around Oxford Street with the harbour party and Mardi Gras party beside the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The summer is the best time to be in Sydney and along with the festival you can relax at the beach, and familiarize yourself with this multi-ethnic, liberal location, its fantastic cuisine and architecture.


If you are travelling on a budget then it isn’t difficult to find discount accommodation Sydney, or go upmarket and stay at the Sheraton Darling Harbour accommodation. Look online for choice and book with ease.





Article Source: http://www.eArticlesOnline.com

About the Author:
Michiel Van Kets provides article services for William Sharp who works for Cheaper than Hotels Australia, a travel-operator that helps travelers find the right hotel at the right price. Quickly search a database offering bargains at more than 48,000 properties in 130 countries. Visit the website for affordable accommodation around the world; cheap hotels in Australia, budget Darling Harbour hotels and affordable accommodation Sydney.

Tags: , , , ,

Please Rate this Article

 

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Vacation Articles Via RSS!

Recent Related Articles From Vacation

  • Australia Surprise
    By: Roberto Bell | Mar 4th 2008
    Australia is not just about the city of Sydney and the grandiose Opera House. More than the famous kangaroos, koalas, trackers and the outback, the continent down under actually tops the list of every nature lover’s favorite escape to paradise. Read

  • Unique Sydney: The Delights Of Darling Harbour
    By: Richard Greaves | Apr 28th 2008
    Just a stone's throw from downtown Sydney lies the historic port area of Darling Harbour. Now spruced up with shops, restaurants and museums, a visit here is a great day out offering marvellous insights into Sydney's maritime past. Read

  • Darling Harbour: The Charms Of Chinatown
    By: Richard Greaves | May 19th 2008
    Darling Harbour, the booming Sydney harbourside tourist area, is packed with activities for a great day or night out. But venture a little further into the surrounding districts and you'll find even more fun and fascination. Read

  • Unique Sydney: Darling Harbour Nightlife
    By: Richard Greaves | Apr 28th 2008
    Centuries ago, the area that is now Darling Harbour, was known as umbalong, an Aboriginal word meaning 'meeting place'. After emerging as an industrial port and falling into decline, Darling Harbour has again become a meeting place. Read

  • Unique Sydney: Five Great Reasons To Visit Darling Harbour
    By: Richard Greaves | Apr 28th 2008
    Many visitors to Sydney see little more than Paddington, King Street and the Opera House. But a trip to Darling Harbour makes for a very rewarding day out. It's a short hop from Circular Quay and packed with things to see and do. Read

  • Five More Great Reasons To Visit Darling Harbour
    By: Richard Greaves | May 20th 2008
    Darling Harbour emerged from obscurity to become a glittering harbourside playground at the centre of the Sydney tourist experience. Read

  • Sydney: Representing Australia
    By: Gavin Wyatt | Apr 14th 2008
    Regarded as the gateway to Australia, Sydney is usually the first port of call for visitors to the country. As the plane descends into the New South wales capital, most will have to pinch themselves to make sure they are not dreaming. Rising up towards them are the Australian icons we have all seen in thousands of travel pi ... Read

  • Dont Miss Sydneys Opera House
    By: Phoenix Delray | Mar 27th 2008
    This article provides information on an attraction in Sydney that visitors and tourists would not want to miss. Read

  • Darling Harbour: Top Accommodation Tips
    By: Richard Greaves | May 19th 2008
    Your choice of accommodation has crucial impact on your holiday. You need to be careful in choosing the location in terms of local attractions as well as the convenience of transport links. Read

  • Aspen Nightlife - The Wheeler Opera House
    By: Kim and Charles Petty.. | Jun 6th 2008
    The Wheeler Opera House has been an integral part of Aspen nightlife, history, and culture since 1889 when Mr. J.B Wheeler and the Conried Company presented The King's Fool. While the building started out as an Opera House, it was only used for town meetings and such by 1893, when the silver mines had played out. Read


Copyright © 2005-2011 eArticlesOnline, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy