Your first day in Sydney is a very exciting time, so it’s important that you spend it wisely. In this episode, I talk about the things you must do on your first day here.
Although it is quite touristy, I recommend spending some time on a bus tour of Sydney. The Sydney Buses “Sydney Explorer” is a very convenient and cost effective tour. It’s easy to arrange, and a good way to get “oriented” to the layout of the city.
A pretty unique alternative is a “hop on, hop off” harbor cruise tour of the city and harbor.
We also talk about some of the options for getting to and from Sydney Airport when you first arrive. Although there are a few options, each has its advantages and disadvantages.
Episode 8 Featured Resources:
The Double Decker Hop On Hop Off Tours
Hop On Hop Off Harbour Cruise
To and From Airport - Sydney Airport
Sydney Arrival Transfers
Sydney Explorer Brochure
Driving in Australia
Driving in Australia is quite safe, but it is important that any overseas visitor understands the simple precautions and differences to driving elsewhere.
In Episode 7 of The Sydney Visitor, we talk about when you would want to drive a vehicle in Sydney, and when you are better off relying on Public Transport.
We also look at the importance of driving on the left hand side of the road, wearing your seatbelt, and having the right drivers licence to drive here.
The RTA website provides the best source of specific driving information for overseas visitors. Also available are overseas licence details for overseas drivers.
Bike Tracks in Sydney
There are lots of places to ride bikes in Sydney, and plenty of bike lanes on main roads. I talk about my favourite bike riding loction:
Centennial Park
As well as two of my other favourites:
Olympic Park
Faulconbridge Point
If you are looking to take a tour on a bike, you’ll do well with any of these:
Sydney Bike Tours
Sydney Olympic Park Bike Tour
Sydney and The Rocks Bike Tour
We also launch The Sydney Visitor Hotel Finder tool. A way of comparing all the major online booking engines, to ensure you get the cheapest price for hotel rooms anywhere in the world.
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