Sydney for Beginners!
Grab your sunscreen and be ready for adventure!
Sydney is one the most livable cities in the world. The weather is perfect for a dip in the ocean and people are super cool. Put sunscreen everyday since the sun is harsher than you think. One problem can be the money. It is not cheap to live in Sydney so you might want to look for a part time job.
Housing is competitive as well. Make sure you arrange a spot for yourself as soon as possible. Otherwise you might not be able to find a place to live near university.
The secret beaches of Sydney are beautiful places to spend some relaxing time. Cockle Bay Wharf is another of the popular places where you can find many restaurants.
Sydney pubic transport covers trains, buses, ferries and the light rail. Last year Sydney switched to using the Opal Card. It’s a card you keep and reload with credit for trips.“Concession” or student fares are for NSW permanent students only, and does not extend to international students. The fine for getting caught is steep, and usually not forgiven. Guards will sometimes take shifts standing outside the gates of popular stations and ask for your student ID when you pass through using a concession fare.
Circular Quay: Circular Quay is a harbour in Sydney,New South Wales, Australia on the northern edge of theSydney central business district on Sydney Cove, between Bennelong Point and The Rocks. It is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney.[1]
The Circular Quay area is a popular neighbourhood for tourism and consists of walkways, pedestrian malls, parks and restaurants. It hosts a number of ferry quays, bus stops, and a train station. Despite its name, the waterfront at the quay is roughly square in shape.
The Rocks: The close proximity to Circular Quay and the views of the iconic Harbour Bridge, as well as the historic nature of many of the buildings, makes the Rocks very popular with tourists. It features a variety of souvenir and craft shops, as well as many themed and historic pubs. The Rocks Market operates each weekend, with around 100 stalls.
Sydney Botanic Gardens: One of the best ways to simply enjoy nature as the world passes you by all within the midst of one of the world's busiest cities, at the Botanic Gardens you can absorb amazing views of the harbour while walking through the immaculately-maintained greenery to view the endless array of plants, trees and more all of which are accompanied by signs with detailed information on each species of flora on display.
Blue Mountains: If you have time and transportation Blue Mountains is 90 minutes away from Sydney and worth traveling for a day away. A long lineup of must-visit locations populate the Blue Mountains - Wentworth Falls are worth a visit, the Three Sisters are a must, the incline railway, cafes, bakery and candy store in Leura are charming, the Everglades are great for nature lovers and much more. On clear days the scenery is generally amazing due to the distinctive blue haze from which the region gets its name, with many designated sightseeing spots that offer some outstanding views.
Manly Beach: Manly Beach is a beach situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia in Manly, New South Wales. From north to south, the three main sections are Queenscliff, North Steyne, and South Steyne.ithin walking distance of Manly Beach along theoceanway is Fairy Bower and Shelley Beach. There are shops, restaurants, night clubs, and dive bars in town.Travelling to Manly from Sydney's main ferry terminal, Circular Quay, takes 30 minutes by public ferry. There is also the option of a private ferry from Circular Quay to Manly (and back) between Monday and Saturday.
