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From Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, visitors have several transportation choices available to reach the city centre. The most convenient way to get to central Sydney is by taxi, which is roughly a 20-minute journey. For those who prefer public transport, the Airport Link takes around 15 minutes to reach the Central Business District. Car rental services and local buses are available for those who prefer alternative options.

Begin your day with an outing to Taronga Zoo Sydney, where incredible animal encounters unfold against a backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Located in Mosman and reachable by ferry from Circular Quay, the zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including native species like kangaroos, koalas, and platypuses, alongside Sumatran tigers, giraffes, and elephants. Many enclosures are designed to mirror natural habitats, and the site itself is tiered, offering sweeping views of the harbour as you explore. The zoo also runs daily keeper talks, feeding sessions, and interactive experiences for a deeper connection to its conservation mission. With its unique mix of wildlife, education, and harbour scenery, Taronga Zoo is a memorable experience that appeals to families, couples, and solo travellers alike, combining Sydney’s natural beauty with a world-class wildlife setting.

Continue your holiday with a visit to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, one of Australia’s leading art institutions. Located near the Domain, this expansive gallery houses more than 37,000 works spanning European masters, Australian icons, and First Nations artists. The recently opened Sydney Modern Project, an architecturally striking new building beside the original sandstone gallery, adds contemporary flair with light-filled spaces and rotating exhibitions. Visitors can explore everything from 19th-century paintings and Asian ceramics to video installations and sculpture. Free guided tours are available daily, and special exhibitions run throughout the year, often featuring international collaborations. The gallery also offers thoughtfully curated programming for families and children. A rooftop café and sculpture terrace invite quiet reflection, while the surrounding gardens and walking paths provide an easy transition into the adjacent Royal Botanic Garden.

Balance your itinerary with a calm interlude at Paddington Reservoir Gardens, a beautifully restored public space beneath street level in the inner-city suburb of Paddington. Once a 19th-century water reservoir, the site has been transformed into a sunken garden with original brickwork, towering arches and modern landscaping. Sections of the original framework have been carefully preserved, giving the space a unique blend of old and new. The gardens are open daily and free to enter, offering a cool, shaded spot for reading, reflection, or a relaxed pause between destinations. Timber boardwalks and raised platforms allow visitors to stroll above sunken lawns, while scattered seating areas invite quiet moments amid greenery. Its proximity to Oxford Street means it’s also a convenient stop when exploring boutique stores and local galleries in the area.

Cathay Holidays brings the convenience of finding the perfect hotels for your stay. Blending old-world charm with modern elegance, The Langham, Sydney offers a luxurious retreat in the quiet Millers Point neighbourhood. Rooms feature plush furnishings, marble bathrooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Western Harbour or city skyline. The hotel’s Day Spa by Chuan is a destination in itself, complete with a 20-metre indoor pool beneath a star-dappled sky ceiling. Dining at Kitchens on Kent elevates the buffet experience with live cooking stations and global flavours. Within walking distance, guests can visit Barangaroo’s waterfront dining precinct, stroll through the historic streets of The Rocks, or explore the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. With its refined atmosphere and thoughtful service, The Langham makes for a serene yet culturally connected base for leisure travellers. For a more modest option with a prime location, Song Hotel Sydney provides comfort and convenience beside Hyde Park. The hotel features a range of room types, including family options, all with en-suite bathrooms and complimentary Wi-Fi. A daily breakfast is served at the on-site Song Kitchen, which also offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes for lunch and dinner, crafted with seasonal Australian ingredients. The restaurant also operates as a social enterprise, with profits supporting initiatives that support women and children affected by domestic violence, a meaningful cause reflected in the hotel’s broader mission. From this well-situated base, travellers can explore the Australian Museum, shop along Pitt Street Mall, or enjoy live performances at Sydney Town Hall and nearby theatres. Book your stay today and discover a wondrous world of rewards, including special accommodation, room upgrades, and access to lounge facilities. You will also be able to earn miles when you book a holiday package or a hotel.

Sydney entices food enthusiasts with its wide selection of restaurants, where culinary traditions from across the world converge to create an exquisite gastronomic experience. Contemporary Greek cuisine gets a warm, vibrant expression at Akti, where traditional flavours are reimagined for the modern palate. Ntinos’ mezze—featuring fava, tarama, tzatziki, and melitzanosalata—sets the tone, served with pillowy handmade pita bread. From there, the blue eye crudo with passionfruit and cucumber delivers a sharp, refreshing contrast to the richness of arnaki, a slow-cooked lamb shoulder finished with lemon and chimichurri. Seafood lovers can turn to grilled king prawns topped with gremolata, or the swordfish, delicately coated in avgolemono sauce. The moussaka croquette adds comfort with its golden crust and savoury filling of eggplant and beef. Finish with the portokalopita, an orange filo cake matched with yoghurt sorbet and honey, a sweet nod to the classics. There’s a distinct elegance in how SALA transforms Australian seafood and seasonal produce into Italian-inspired dishes that feel both familiar and new. Begin with the buttermilk crumpet, topped with blue swimmer crab and Oscietra caviar, or try the crisp yellowfin tuna cannolo, accented by fermented agretti and horseradish. The squid ink tortellini, stuffed with crab and served in a tomato-caper sauce, brings depth, while the red claw yabby lasagna offers a satisfying richness. For mains, options like Scampi with herb oil and chilli and Bluefin tuna steak with sage butter and prosciutto highlight the kitchen’s finesse. A final course of buffalo ricotta cheesecake with pistachio brings the experience to a quietly indulgent close.

There’s plenty to remember when flying to a new destination. Here is some information that you should know before your flight to Sydney.

• Currency: Australian Dollar ($, AUD). Find out the current conversion rate.
• Plug: 230V Type I
• Time zone: GMT+11. Daylight saving pushes this forward one hour from October to April.
• Language: English