UPDATE January 10, 2020
Sydney is safe to visit at the moment. For more information on visiting Australia check the website of the official government tourism. Australia Travel Alerts
A mix of sophisticated culture, casual outdoor atmosphere, and some of the best beaches in the world, a holiday to Australia should include a visit to Sydney, the largest and oldest city in the country. Like most large port cities, Sydney is a mix of old and new, metropolitan and multicultural. You can enjoy a lazy day on the beach soaking up some UVA rays, surfing or, glam it up for a night at the opera house
Sydney, Australia is an international port city on the Pacific Ocean. It’s a top destination in Australia and received more than 10,000,000 tourists in 2012. With such a wide variety of activities available, it’s important to consider what to pack for any occasion in Sydney.
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Sydney is a wonderful city for a quick weekend break or longer. No matter how much time you spend there you can make the most of it by being prepared.
The weather is generally temperate, so think warm weather clothing and gear, but the winter can be quite cold, and rain is common throughout the year.
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What To Pack For A Perfect Trip To Sydney, Australia
In the summer, casual beachwear will be wardrobe staples: shorts, tank tops, sweaters, jackets, skirts, jeans, and halter dresses, are all appropriate for the ladies. Men can bring jeans, shorts, slacks, and button-down shirts, which can go from casual to dressy.
Bathing suits are obviously a must, and since they take up little space bring several. Or, shop for a new bathing suit in one of Sydney’s high-end shops. If you wear a stylish one-piece tank, it could double as a top with jeans or a skirt. Dress it up even more by adding a light sweater, jacket, scarf, and of course, jewelry.
Sydney is a very cosmopolitan city — depending on what your plans are, you may want to add some wardrobe drama. For a night at the famous Sydney opera house go glam. Ladies, ramp up your look in a skirt and heels or a long summer dress. Gentlemen, choose slacks as opposed to jeans, and perhaps a jacket.
Layering is the key whatever time of year you chose to go. For both men and women, I think a Smart Wool T-shirt and tank top would be ideal as a base layer in winter under a light sweater and jacket.
Whether you visit Sydney in the winter or summer, you definitely want to bring a hat; the sun is intense below the equator.
A variety of footwear is important too. You’ll want a shoe with good support for hiking or long walks in one of the many parks like the Royal Botanic Gardens. Hiking in the famous Greater Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, would be another great day of hiking.
Don’t forget your umbrella! It could do double duty as rain protection or shade from the sun. And speaking of sun, you’ll want to make sure you bring along a sunscreen that you can use every day –remember you are south of the equator! For your lips, be sure your lip balm has at least an SPF 15 and reapply frequently.
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Things To Do In Sydney
A few things you might want to do while in Sydney: learn to surf at Manly Beach; take a dinner cruise around the harbor; hike the many trails around the waterfront and enjoy the spectacular views from the Harbour Bridge (known locally as “the coathanger”), listen to an opera at the Sydney Opera House (a UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to the third busiest opera company in the world), or simply people watch from one of the many waterside cafes.
As you can see, with such diversity of outdoor and cultural activities to engage in, a bit of preparation and attention to wardrobe will make your time in Sydney even more enjoyable.
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