Sydney

Country:	Australia
Time Difference:	11 hour(s)
Flight time from UK:	22
Visa required:	Yes
Currency:	Australian Dollar
Health advice:	Yellow fever certificate if arriving within 6 days of having stayed overnight or longer in an infected country. No recommended immunisation, but travellers should have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations.

Sydney is Australia’s largest city and is renowned for its spectacular harbour. The city’s vibrant blend of modern skyscrapers, cosmopolitan culture and dazzling natural attractions makes it one of the world’s most desirable destinations. Sydney is Australia’s largest economy and a leading financial and commercial centre in the Asia Pacific. It offers proximity to Asian markets, a stable and resilient economy, world class infrastructure and a highly skilled multicultural workforce. Visitors are drawn by the sunny climate, year round outdoor lifestyle, delicious restaurants and wide range of entertainment choices. When combined with world-class hotels, an extensive array of modern meeting facilities and friendly professional service, Sydney transforms into the ultimate business events destination. More than 34 international airlines service Sydney Airport. The central business district is only 10 kilometres from the airport and the cost of a taxi is about AUD$30. Buses depart the airport every 15 minutes en route to various city hotels and cost about AUD$6 per person or there is the AirportLink, which provides a direct rail link from the airport to the city centre in 13 minutes.