Sydney travel guide

The currency in Sydney is the Australian dollar (AUD). Prices on TripRadr for tours and activities are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.

Australian Eastern Time, with daylight saving: clocks go forward on the first Sunday of October and back on the first Sunday of April. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Toronto changes its clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap can shift during the year.

There are 2 seasons to plan around in Sydney. Best weather: September to November. Fewer crowds: March to May. Check the weather and any local events for your dates.

The main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Routes and flight times depend on the season and the airline. Check with the airline or travel site you book with.

The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for Australia. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.

TripRadr does not take bookings. The things-to-do section shows tours and activities from Viator when they are available for Sydney. You book on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.

The main language is English. Signs, menus and tours may also be available in English in places that welcome visitors. Learning a few local phrases is a polite way to start a conversation.

Popular things to do in Sydney include see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, ride the ferry to Manly, walk the Bondi to Coogee coastal path and take a day trip to the Blue Mountains. The things-to-do section on this page shows tours and activities from Viator. Open one to see its details and price, then book on Viator.