AREAS TO STAY

Sydney has many great places to stay, it all really depends on what you would like to do during your visit.

For convenient access to the wedding ceremony at the Tarpeian Lawn, we recommend staying centrally in the Sydney CBD.

If you would like to spend time on the beach, we recommend staying in Bondi.

To stay nearby, in great places to eat and drink and to absorb Sydney's urban culture, we recommend staying in the Sydney CBD, Surry Hills or Newtown.

HOTELS

To find a hotel, we recommend using the following websites:

www.lastminute.com.au

www.booking.com

APARTMENTS

To find an apartment to rent, we recommend using the following websites:

www.stayz.com.au

www.airbnb.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Public transport in Sydney is convenient when travelling within the inner suburbs and consists of a network serviced by buses, trains and ferries.

We recommend purchasing an Opal card. This is our local equivalent of the Oyster card and can be used to catch all forms of public transport. Don't forget to tap on and off!

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient way to travel around Sydney, but do get expensive unless you are using them for quick trips around the city. Most areas in the inner city are well serviced by taxis and it is usually only a short wait to find an empty taxi.

To make a booking with a traditional taxi company in Sydney that we recommend using Taxis Combined or Silver Service.

UBER

Uber is rapidly growing as a convenient and cheaper service in Sydney compared to traditional taxis. If you are comfortable using this service we recommend downloading the app.

The Uber app can be used to book normal taxis as well as the cheaper uberX service.

CAR HIRE

Car hire is the most convenient way to visit the wider Sydney area and to get to many of the beaches. Be mindful about parking in the inner city areas as the cost of parking in Sydney is very expensive (and Sydney drivers are vicious, Yien included).

Conventional car hire companies such as Hertz, Avis or Europcar can be found both at the airport and in the city.

For a cheaper alternative we recommend using Bayswater Car Rental.

RESTAURANTS

• Chat Thai - bad ass thai. They do a mean supper. Pad Thai (of course!), the deep fried dough with kaya and skewers galore.
• Spice I Am - also bad ass thai.
• BBQ King - for cheap roast duck and pork chinese style, don't forget to order the house soup (if it doesn’t come out automatically).
• Mary's - for tasty burgers (vego included), an eclectic selection of local beers and loud metal music.
• Da Mario - pizza, neapolitan style
• Movida - tapas like dishes.
• Fire Door - meat tastes better when cooked in a wood fired furnace.
• Aqua - go for the views but food is also nice, have a lunch special and go explore Luna Park afterwards.
• Quay - for when you feel like a splurge among the stunning views of the harbour
• Nomad – Housemade halloumi anyone?
• Ester – Roasted. Whole. Cauliflower.
• Hartyard – An absolute fave, inner west at its best.
• Mr Wong’s – Part of the Hemmes empire, serving upmarket Chinese food in a cavernous sandstone building that Yien and Marc used to go clubbing in.
• Gelatomessina – The infamous line. The famous gelato.
• N2extremegelato – gelato made with kitchenaids and liquid nitrogen (like the name suggests). Safety equipment minimal.

COFFEE

• Campos Coffee – an institution.
• Toby's Estate
• Gumption
• Devon – When Yien needs a caffeine hit on the way to work.
• The Grounds of Alexandria – check out the brunch powerhouse outside wedding hours.
• Brewtown Newtown – cronuts, cold brew and hipsters.

BARS

• Barber Shop
• Marble Bar
• The Beresford
• The Rose

BEACHES

• Bondi - Sydney classic and a must do, weather permitting, can get very busy but always clean and beautiful. Expansive shopping area nearby with retail, food & drink.
• Manly - a stunning ferry ride from Circular Quay and a beautiful beach, bars and cafes close by.
• Coogee - also a classic, beach can get crowded and dirty, but nearby "Pavilion" has great food and atmosphere for afternoon post-beach relaxation.
• Avalon - distant but beautiful sand and charming environment
• Palm Beach - the most distant Sydney beach but famous as the backdrop to one of Australia's favourite TV shows. beautiful and fun swimming.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

• MCA
• White Rabbit

SHOPPING

• Pitt Street Mall - the most central
• Chinatown - to find a bargain
• QVB - beautiful building
• Oxford St/Paddington - fashion

TARONGA ZOO

A beautiful harbour side park inhabited by cool animals.

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AND SYDNEY HARBOUR

Quiet harbourside lawns within walking distance of the CBD.

THE ROCKS

Colonial era buildings with great hotels and pubs.