Lonely Planet´s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Sydney - and discover twice the city in half the time!
Discover Sydney´s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From taking a swim at beautiful Balmoral Beach, to enjoying a bike ride around the central loop of Centennial Park, and catching a performance at the Sydney Opera House.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet´s Pocket Sydney travel guide:
- Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
- Find what you´re looking for fast with this guide´s all-new structure and design and navigate Sydney with ease
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Sydney Harbour, Art Gallery of NSW, and Bondi Beach
- Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
- Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood´s personality and get you to those ´don´t miss´ sights
- Discover ´A Few Surprises´ in a new feature that showcases Sydney´s best kept secrets and rising trends
- Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our ´Getting Around´ section
- Make quick travel decisions using ´Trip Planning´ pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
- Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Sydney
- Covers: Circular Quay & the Rocks; City Centre & Haymarket; Darling Harbour & Pyrmont; Newtown & Inner West; Surrey Hills, Darlinghurst & Paddington; Kings Cross & Potts Point; Bondi & the Eastern Beaches; Manly; Lower North Shore plus day trips to Royal National Park; Blue Mountains; Hunter Valley
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet´s Pocket Sydney.