Destination: Sydney
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Sydney’s time is now—and the city knows it. As locals say, ‘Come in, the water’s great.’
Read our Overview and Why Go Now.
Also in this report: The city’s best hotels under Where to Stay, authentic restaurants under Where to Eat, sights not to miss under What to See & Do, a guide to the shopping scene under Where to Shop, and great insider recommendations, travel specialists and boating companies in Indagare Intelligence.
INDAGARE TOP TEN
SLEEP…at the Park Hyatt Sydney with views of the Opera House and the harbor
EXPERIENCE…the chic-chill Sydney scene at Iceberg’s Dining Room & Bar
SPLURGE…on a private harbor cruise or an expedition day trip to the bush
EAT…at crispy skin duck at Billy Kwong
DRINK…cocktails with a great view of the water at Hugo’s at Manly Wharf or Aqua Dining
SAVOR…a languorous lunch at Bather’s Pavilion
VISIT…the iconic Sydney Opera House for a tour or, better, a performance
SEE…the city from above on a seaplane tour or from atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge on a BridgeClimb
SHOP…the creations of Aussie designers in Paddington
KNOW…the difference between a flat white and a latte and a long tall and an espresso and you will pass as an Aussie when ordering coffee
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