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title: "Sydney Citytrip"
description: "Out of a one-month stay in Australia we spent 2 full days in Sydney. The Establishment hotel in the Rocks district near the harbour is awesome, we can highly recommend it."
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# Sydney Citytrip

> Sydney is a vibrant Australian harbour city best explored over a couple of days, with iconic landmarks, waterfront dining, and scenic harbour tours as its main draws.

## Destination
Sydney, Australia — centred around the Rocks district and the harbour area.

## What to see
- **Sydney Opera House** — Iconic landmark best viewed from the water on a harbour tour.
- **Sydney Harbour** — Offers splendid skyline views and villa quarters along the shoreline.
- **Darling Harbour** — Waterfront area home to the maritime museum and Captain Cook's Endeavor sailing ship.
- **Sydney Tower** — A key point of interest reachable via the hop-on hop-off bus route.

## What to do
- **Hop-on hop-off double-decker bus** — Departs near George Street and covers the main points of interest across the city.
- **1-hour harbour tour** — Provides views of the Opera House, skyline, villa quarters, and Darling Harbour.
- **Waterfront dining** — Numerous well-designed waterfront restaurants offer food, drinks, and harbour views.
- **Shopping on George Street** — The main shopping area is located along George Street near the bus stop.

## Good to know
Bill Bryson's 'A Sunburned Country' is recommended reading on Australian peculiarities, particularly the section on cricket. The Establishment Hotel in the Rocks district near the harbour comes highly recommended.