A Visit to Sydney

Many Malaysians visit Australia for holiday. Australia being close enough to home, many Malaysian parents send their children to Australia for higher education. Sydney, being the gateway to Australia, is often the first port of call for holiday-makers. A holiday in Sydney need not be expensive as there are many cheap hotels in Sydney. In fact, there are so many hotels in Sydney that you can even get a hotel in Sydney at the very last minute. Best of all is that there are plenty of cheap Sydney hotels, all close by to Sydney's attractions.

Sydney, the oldest and largest city in Australia, has a seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. There are lots to see and do in this vibrant city, one of the most beautiful harbor-cities in the world. A visit to the world-renowned Opera House is not to be missed. Another attraction is The Rocks with a colourful history dating back to convict days, The Rocks is a maze of sandstone lanes, cul-de-sacs and courtyards, jam-packed with shops, pubs and restaurants, warehouses and terraces that were built in the early 19th century.

The more adventurous can climb the span of the Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb or visit the Pylon Lookout. Museums and art galleries are also popular attractions in Sydney. Just as there is an abundance of hotels in Sydney, there is also an abundance of things a visitor can do in Sydney. You can go skiing, swimming (Bondi Beach is a world-famous beach), trekking, visit the famous Taronga Zoo or simply taking it really free and easy.


Australia is a colorful country of events all-year round. Their Australian Springtime Flora Festival is their biggest and best event. Close to 300 exhibitors celebrating the joys of spring and outdoor living. Other festivals include the Hats Off to Country Festival, the Oz Dance Championship, the Snowy River Festival and many others. Their Food and Wine Festivals also draw in big crowds. And, whether you’re a label hunter or a bargain hunter, you’ll love shopping in Sydney. All these attractions and events within reach of your hotel in Sydney either by bus, ferry, train, taxi or car hire.

There is really no shortage of accommodation in Sydney any time of the year. Hotels vary from boutique accommodation in places like North Sydney, Kings Cross, Edgecliff and the lower North Shore, to budget and luxury hotels. For those driving to Sydney from the country, Brisbane or Melbourne it is possible to find good motels just outside of the City Centre, but a useful tip is to note that some hotels provide free parking on last minute deals.

For the budget traveller there is an abundance of hostel and backpacker accommodation which also ranges greatly in quality and location.

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