Lonely Planet Sydney

by Andy Symington

Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher*


Lonely Planet’s Sydneyis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take to the water and explore the spectacular harbour by boat; laze on the beach at Bondi and watch the waves – and the surfers – roll in; and hunt down the latest trendy bars and restaurants. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Sydney and begin your journey now!


Inside Lonely Planet’s Sydney:




Colour maps and images throughout

Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, cuisine, politics

CoversCircular Quay, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour, City Centre, Haymarket, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, Inner West, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, Potts Point, Paddington, Centennial Park, Bondi, Coogee, Manly
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Sydneyis our most comprehensive guide to the city, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences.


Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Sydney , our handy-sized guide featuring the best sights and experiences for a shorter visit..


After wider coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s East Coast Australiaor Australia .


About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.


‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times


‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia)


*Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2008

Reviews

[Debbie]

A great guide to one of my favorite cities.

[Mojca]

3 ½ - 4 stars

[ARC]

Great read for planning our road trip from Melbourne to Sydney!

[Amanda Ramsey]

Informative with good recommendations for food, accommodation, and sights but needs work of where certain areas are compared to the CBD of Sydney so it’s easier to plan

[Asche]

Pretty comprehensive for one city. It does suffer from outdated info, but you should always double check your plans. I liked the neighboourhood walk maps. A couple more example itineraries would be great. There's only a 4 day one in the beginning of the book (which you could break up), but a "best of" 2-day and 7-day with day trips one would be awesome.

[Lukasz]

The best lonely planet guide I've ever read. Exact, concise, with great tips for food and nightlife in a city that is as expensive as NYC. Highly recommend this guide if you're going to Sydney!!