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We created Sydney Expert because we love our city. We want you to have the best time discovering all the places we think make Sydney great! We’re here to help you visit Sydney like a pro.

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12 Short, Easy Blue Mountains Walks You Will Love

There are more than eighty Blue Mountains walks waiting to test you. Still, unless you are a local, it’s unlikely you will have time for more than a handful so

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10 Scenic Drives from Sydney

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The Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Sydney – From Land and Sea

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One Day in Sydney – An Itinerary for a first-time visit.

So you only have one day in Sydney. Well, you’re in luck, we have put together a great itinerary for first-time visitors that shows off all the cities best highlights

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A flexible itinerary for 3 days in Sydney

How much can you fit into a 3-day visit to Sydney? Plan your itinerary carefully and you can cover quite a bit of ground. Today we are going to help

Sydney Itinerary – 5 Days in Sydney

While this is a five-day Sydney itinerary each day stands alone so if you have fewer days you can choose the ones that best suit you. We have planned it

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50 Things To Do in the Blue Mountains

Most visitors only uncover a very small part of the Blue Mountains but if you have time to spend a little longer in the area there are so many things to do, and lessor

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How to plan a visit to the Blue Mountains 2020

So you want to visit the Blue Mountains while you are in Sydney, but you can’t decide if you need to book a guided tour or if you can do it alone using public

Blue Mountains

How to Choose the Best Blue Mountains Day Tour

There are so many Blue Mountains day tours available that it is hard to choose which itinerary on offer is best for you, especially when you don’t know much about the area. Today I

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Sydney, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.