Information for Backpackers in Sydney, Australia

Sydney is one of the first ports of call for all backpackers who make their way to Australia, as pretty much all of the international flights fly into the main airport. With daily flights coming in from all over the world, thousands upon thousands of visitors come to Sydney to begin their holiday. Backpackers love Sydney as it has everything they are looking for, nightlife, attractions, activities, shopping and tours, and with it being named the city that never sleeps; you can only start to imagine the endless possibilities for fun when you get here. Any time of the year, winter, summer, autumn and spring, Sydney provides 300 days of perfect sunny weather for backpackers to get out and have some awesome fun. It has a great party atmosphere, especially around the festive season and for New Years Eve and there are plenty of attractions and activities for you to enjoy.

Check into one of the many hostels in Sydney, either in the CBD or just of the city centre or perhaps you would like to check out Coogee Beach or Bondi Beach, where there are some great hostels that offer excellent dorm beds at very reasonable prices. The staff are always organising events and games for you to take part in at the hostel and they will also organise a range of tours that you may wish to do while staying in Sydney. Sydney is one of the best places to party it up, and there will be so many pubs, clubs and bars all within walking distance of where ever you decide to stay. You can also be within easy reach of plenty of other attractions such as shopping precincts, designer outlets, beaches, restaurants, eateries, theatres or cinemas. And if there is something that you wish to see that may not be in walking distance the transportation in Sydney is fantastic with taxis, trains, limousines and buses running all throughout the day and night for your convenience.

With so much to see and do and so much great Sydney accommodation, you are going to have to plan more than just a couple of nights here in Sydney. With tours such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, trips to the Opera House, Darling Harbour, the Hunter Valley or the Blue Mountains with just these few attractions you can easily fill up a few days and you haven’t even scratched the surface with the number of attractions and activities that you can do. There is the Taronga Park Zoo, the beautiful beaches to visit, sailing cruises to do, four wheel driving adventures, sky diving, wild escapes, adventure tours, fishing, diving, white water rafting and plenty of water sports with surfing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing to just name a few, that you can look forward to when holidaying here. You can also take a trip through the interesting museums and galleries and even take in a show or see an international Broadway Show for something really different. There are sporting events, live concerts, awesome markets and festivals that are held at different times throughout the year, so it doesn’t matter what time you visit Sydney there will always be plenty on.

Backpackers love Sydney so much, that some decide to stay on and find work before making their way to their next destination. This city is known as the epicentre of Australia with something for everyone! From the moment you wake up to the time you go to sleep your days will be filled with so much fun, excitement and adventure that you will wonder how you are ever going to fit it all into just one stay. Whether you start your trip around Australia here in Sydney or make it the last stop on your itinerary, Backpackers should never miss the opportunity to party like never before in one of the best cities in the World.