<![CDATA[Travel: Australia - Sydney]]>I've just completed a section on Sydney in my travel blog http://ratherbeautifulworld.wordpress.com/. We were there last June.


I'd love to hear your comments on Sydney too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/7976/travel-australia-sydneyRSS for NodeFri, 24 Apr 2026 13:44:42 GMTMon, 04 Jan 2010 13:19:08 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Fri, 07 Aug 2020 01:28:38 GMT]]>Many thanks! & very sorry for the delayed reply.


We claimed the insurance in the end. Lucky didn't go.
All the very best for 2020.

floppy\" post_id=\"1945761\" time=\"1573432958\" user_id=\"97579:
bbcxd\" post_id=\"1945684\" time=\"1573374416\" user_id=\"126734:

With the NSW bush fire going on, should we go ahead to Sydney or cancel the trip?

I don’t think it’s possible to advise you to canx the trip or otherwise; it’s a decision that you would have to make.

Nonetheless, it would be worthwhile to monitor MFA for their advisory and https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me for the location of the latest hotspots as you plan / begin your tourney. As it stands, the major fires are still very far away.

Oh, and you should probably get your travel insurance done up ASAP.

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PapaTim14\" post_id=\"1961382\" time=\"1580453692\" user_id=\"182950:

Can someone recommend a good spot to wander around in Sydney? I prefer coffee shops or restaurant because me and my friends are planning to go there.
The Rocks for more upmarket fare.
Surry Hills for Sydney’s best.

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DianeWong\" post_id=\"1958124\" time=\"1578540412\" user_id=\"182970:

We had to postpone our planned trip to Australia because of the bush fire. I really hope that this would be over soon.
I also hope the same thing for Australia. The big question is, how long will it take for Aus to recover from such a catastrophe?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958427https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958427Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:31:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:20:54 GMT]]>The current bush fire is really worrisome. I have initially planned to do a trip in the June holidays… but from the looks of it… this might drag on for a while more. Sigh…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958416https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958416Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:20:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Mon, 06 Jan 2020 07:41:00 GMT]]>Is it still safe to travel in Sydney even if it is miles away from where the bushfires happen?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957602https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957602Mon, 06 Jan 2020 07:41:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:42:38 GMT]]>

bbcxd\" post_id=\"1945684\" time=\"1573374416\" user_id=\"126734:

With the NSW bush fire going on, should we go ahead to Sydney or cancel the trip?
I don’t think it’s possible to advise you to canx the trip or otherwise; it’s a decision that you would have to make.

Nonetheless, it would be worthwhile to monitor MFA for their advisory and https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me for the location of the latest hotspots as you plan / begin your tourney. As it stands, the major fires are still very far away.

Oh, and you should probably get your travel insurance done up ASAP.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1945761https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1945761Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:42:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:26:56 GMT]]>With the NSW bush fire going on, should we go ahead to Sydney or cancel the trip?

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mondecoinmetier\" post_id=\"1920544\" time=\"1563414859\" user_id=\"178708:

My Uncle who is @ Sydney has always been trying to get me to drop by there. I am always hesitant to head there. Reason being, there isn't much interesting to see in Sydney. No theme park. If I bring my family along, it would just be a boring trip for my kids. Traveling all the way to just see an Opera House and Sydney, just isn't my kind of travelling itinerary. Is there really any other fun things to do around in Sydney? :thankyou:
Different strokes for different folks.
What would be your idea of 'fun things to do' besides theme park?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1920598https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1920598Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:49:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:35:35 GMT]]>I love Blue Mountains and Port Stephen, stayed 3 nights and 4 nights there still felt not enough lol.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881683https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881683Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:35:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Tue, 04 Sep 2018 03:39:44 GMT]]>I’ve only been to Surfer’s Paradise/ The Gold Coast. And It Is AMAZING!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872369https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872369Tue, 04 Sep 2018 03:39:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:49:33 GMT]]>great article

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871412https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871412Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:49:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Tue, 03 Jul 2018 05:21:18 GMT]]>

snggy:
Hi all, can anyone share roughly what is considered an \"ok\" price for air ticket to sydney? looking at the prices now but SQ is around 1.3k which I think is high.


I have read somewhere that base on every one hr flight = $100, so now I always base on this calculation to aga aga. I went Sydney last June, took SQ cost about $630, that was really good price cos they got some promo that when I booked my 6 tickets, the fares went up to $800+. And yes, $1.3k is really high.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854971https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854971Tue, 03 Jul 2018 05:21:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Sat, 26 May 2018 02:15:05 GMT]]>Hi all, can anyone share roughly what is considered an "ok" price for air ticket to sydney? looking at the prices now but SQ is around 1.3k which I think is high.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849669https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1849669Sat, 26 May 2018 02:15:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Sat, 03 Mar 2018 04:14:12 GMT]]>Anyone done Quad Bike in Sydney before? Besides Port Stephen, any other area can do Quad Biking?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1836281https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1836281Sat, 03 Mar 2018 04:14:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Mon, 27 Nov 2017 01:25:51 GMT]]>Jmum2, if you are planning to go port stephens, pls look for accommodation at Fishersman Bay with ocean view, we stayed there for 4 nights and spotted dolphins and whales from the house. Another activity we enjoyed a lot is camel riding at Anna Bay, a few mins drive from Fishersman Bay, you can have sand dune activities there too. My kids quite enjoyed Irukandji Shark and Ray Aquarium too, although the place is small but we got to touch and feed the sharks and sting rays.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1818980https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1818980Mon, 27 Nov 2017 01:25:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Tue, 14 Nov 2017 04:08:38 GMT]]>

Jmum2:
Going to Sydney, any recommendations for good child-friendly activities (more for younger kids, 7 years and below)

If you prefer the outdoors:
1. Beaches - Bondi and Manly, as well as many others. The ferry ride from Circular Quay to Manly is worth the effort as it offers an opportunity to view Sydney Harbour from a water level.
2. http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/whats_on/parks/blaxland_riverside_park at Sydney Olympic Park - swings, slides, flying foxes, Viking ships... and best of all, it's free!

Touristy-ish spots:
1. https://taronga.org.au/taronga-zoo - fantastic zoo with spectacular views of the harbor. I highly recommend using the ferry from Circular Quay to get there. Ticket prices to the zoo are cheaper if you http://bit.ly/2ic7eAL.
2. Head underwater without getting wet at the https://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/ at Darling Harbour. Again, ticket prices are cheaper if you http://bit.ly/2AJ6RWe.
3. If you are driving to the Blue Mountains, you can stop at https://www.featherdale.com.au/ enroute. If you must see koala, kangaroo, wombat, Tasmanian Devil, etc, to consider a visit to Australia as complete, this is the place to be. Usually packaged as part of a http://bit.ly/2AGqz53 (which typically includes Scenic World, Echo Point and Leura Village), you can also visit it on your own (if you are going to DIY your visit to the Blue Mountains.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1815833https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1815833Tue, 14 Nov 2017 04:08:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:30 GMT]]>

novels:
jacsplace:

Hi, thinking of going to Sydney late Oct / early Nov. We don't drive so will be relying on public transport. Any advice / recommendations for hotels or Airbnb much appreciated. TIA 🙂


Hi jacsplace, I booked Meriton Apartment World Tower near Darling Harbour, we are not planning to drive in the city and wanted to stay in apartment, so far this is the best choice although a bit pricey. Only can let you know whether is it good after my trip heehee..

Hi jacsplace, meriton apartment world tower is good although a bit pricey. downside is their car park so hard to locate that we turned in twice to wrong car park. So they \"compensated\" by upgraded us to oceanview corner unit (very big) and late check out. There are so many shops and eating places around, Coles at downstairs, Chinatown just 5 mins walk. But 2 train stops away from Opera house and a few tram stops away from Sydney Fish Market (about 10 mins journey?). The public transport there is not cheap, buy the opal card you will save more on the trip.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779876https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779876Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Tue, 20 Jun 2017 06:46:11 GMT]]>

novels:
floppy:

[quote=\"novels\"]

total 6 pax. will check on thrifty and hertz. Have you tried Apex before, is it good? thanks

Since you asked (and now I remember)... yes I have 😂
And yes, I would highly recommend them as well.

I booked a Hyundai Elantra (definitely smaller than what you are looking at but you can consider their Carnival that seats 😎 from http://www.apexrentacar.com.au for my trip in https://obliquetravel.com/?s=cairns more than a year ago. The price they offered me then:

Vehicle Hire Package
1 x Mid Size Sedan Auto (The Works)\t$82.00 per day\t$246.00
1 x Zero Excess\t$0.00 per day\t$0.00
1 x Unlimited KMs\t$0.00 per day\t$0.00
1 x GPS Navigation\t$0.00 per day\t$0.00
Optional Extras
1 x Child Seats\t$0.00 each\t$0.00
1 x Booster Seats\t$0.00 each\t$0.00
Total Cost: $246.00

No brainer given competitive pricing, zero excess, unlimited km, GPS navigation (which I didn't even bother to take out from the box as I was using Google / Apple map app). The child seat and booster seat were a plus as well (but don't expect those to be in tip-top or brand new condition).

P/S: I recommend The Works for peace of mind (zero excess, unlimited km).

thanks Flobby![/quote]Hi Flobby, just to update you that Apex is really not bad. I confirmed the car almost 3 months before my trip for 8 seater people mover for 11 days at A$900. And a few days before my trip cos I need to extract some info from the website before my trip and happened to know that their price dropped, 8 seater people mover for 11 days became A$700+. I email them immediately and they adjusted the price for me, so happy heehee...
The pick up was easy too, when out from immigration, I borrowed phone from airport information counter and called Apex, less than 15 mins, the pick up van arrived to pick us up. Paper work done within 15 mins. When returned car at city, my husband said it was easy, settled less than 5 mins.

Thanks for your assurance that made me confirmed the booking with apex :D.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779873https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779873Tue, 20 Jun 2017 06:46:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:52:31 GMT]]>

jacsplace:
Hi, thinking of going to Sydney late Oct / early Nov. We don't drive so will be relying on public transport. Any advice / recommendations for hotels or Airbnb much appreciated. TIA 🙂

Hi jacsplace, I booked Meriton Apartment World Tower near Darling Harbour, we are not planning to drive in the city and wanted to stay in apartment, so far this is the best choice although a bit pricey. Only can let you know whether is it good after my trip heehee..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1759487https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1759487Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:52:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:40:46 GMT]]>

floppy:
novels:



total 6 pax. will check on thrifty and hertz. Have you tried Apex before, is it good? thanks

Since you asked (and now I remember)... yes I have 😂
And yes, I would highly recommend them as well.

I booked a Hyundai Elantra (definitely smaller than what you are looking at but you can consider their Carnival that seats 😎 from http://www.apexrentacar.com.au for my trip in https://obliquetravel.com/?s=cairns more than a year ago. The price they offered me then:

Vehicle Hire Package
1 x Mid Size Sedan Auto (The Works)\t$82.00 per day\t$246.00
1 x Zero Excess\t$0.00 per day\t$0.00
1 x Unlimited KMs\t$0.00 per day\t$0.00
1 x GPS Navigation\t$0.00 per day\t$0.00
Optional Extras
1 x Child Seats\t$0.00 each\t$0.00
1 x Booster Seats\t$0.00 each\t$0.00
Total Cost: $246.00

No brainer given competitive pricing, zero excess, unlimited km, GPS navigation (which I didn't even bother to take out from the box as I was using Google / Apple map app). The child seat and booster seat were a plus as well (but don't expect those to be in tip-top or brand new condition).

P/S: I recommend The Works for peace of mind (zero excess, unlimited km).

thanks Flobby!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1759484https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1759484Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:40:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Fri, 03 Mar 2017 04:31:19 GMT]]>Four. Aged 52, 49, 14 and 11.

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jacsplace:
Ok, thanks floppy

How many is in your traveling party? And their age range? That will affect the location / options you want to look at.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1758241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1758241Fri, 03 Mar 2017 04:02:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:20:58 GMT]]>Ok, thanks floppy

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1758226https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1758226Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:20:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - Sydney on Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:44:18 GMT]]>

jacsplace:
Hi, thinking of going to Sydney late Oct / early Nov. We don't drive so will be relying on public transport. Any advice / recommendations for hotels or Airbnb much appreciated. TIA 🙂

Definitely need a hotel / apartment near the train stations. Best to take a look at tripadvisor for pictures / reviews.

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