Sydney Layover
May 30, 2009 | Comments 6
Stuck on a Sydney layover at the Sydney International Airport? The airport is located 6 miles from downtown Sydney which makes the city an accessible destination for those stuck on long layover. If you’re trying to determine whether you can leave the airport during your Sydney layover, click here for useful tips.
The Sydney airport offers tons of restaurants and shopping including stores in both the International and domestic terminals, as well as tax and duty free shopping. There are also free showers, a post office and child activity centers located in the International Terminal. The Sydney Airport Executive Services offers business facilities in both terminals. In addition you can connect with the airport wireless Internet connection. For info on how to connect, click here.
If you’re looking to ditch your bags while you explore Sydney during your layover, you can stow your luggage at the Smarte Carte in the Arrivals section of north the International and domestic terminal. Call for more info at (02) 9667 9583.
As far as transportation into the city, there are taxis outside each terminal, a variety of bus options, as well as the trains (there are rail stations at both terminals).
Layover Guide’s Suggestions Of Things To Do On A Sydney Layover:
Sydney Harbour Cruise
A number of companies offer Sydney Habour Cruises. It’s a great way to see the beautiful harbour, and Sydney’s skyline, as well as enjoy a nice boat ride. For a variety of tours try
here and here.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
In addition to the remarkable architecture, the Sydney Harbour Bridge offers amazing views of the Sydney harbour. Guides are available, and if you’re interested in the climb you can choose between two 3 ½ hour experiences, available at dawn, day, twilight or night. Fore more information on the climbs, click here.
Sydney Opera House
As the most iconic building in Sydney, you can tour the Sydney Opera House‘s amazing architecture, where over 1,500 performances are staged each year. You can even catch a show if you have the time – bookings are not essential, but are recommended. You can also participate on a 1 hour tour.
Sydney Fish Market
SFM is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and the world’s second largest seafood market with over 100 species daily. This is the place to be for the ultimate seafood experience. Visitors are advised to watch their belongings.
Sydney Shopping Tours
With a Sydney shopping tour you will enjoy a full day of shopping to Sydney’s best warehouses and factory outlets. You will shop til you drop. (If shopping isn’t your thing, click here for more day tours.)
None of that interest you for your Sydney layover? Check out this list of 100 things to do in Sydney.
Have a suggestion for a Sydney layover? Leave a comment below!
Related posts:
Filed Under: Australia • layover • Sydney • things to do
Hi! This is a very informative post. We will be passing this on to our Jet Set Life Readers. Thanks!
Great post, thank you. But I have a question: I'm flying from LAX to Auckland with a 12 hour layover in Sydney. I would love to leave the airport and visit Sydney Harbour, but will Australian customs allow me to legally leave the airport?
Thank you for your help.
Most of the time you can leave, but it depends on your ticket. The best way would be to call your airline and inquire with them. Here's some more tips on leaving the airport during layovers — http://www.layoverguide.com/2009/03/can-i-leave-airport-during-layover.html
Any suggestions for an airport hotel for a rest before our next flight? Thanks.
The Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel is located opposite the domestic terminal (http://www.stamford.com.au/ssa/)
Some other great hotels right by the airport can be found here — http://www.sydneyhotelsaccommodation.com/SydneyAirportHotels.htm
You you should edit the webpage name title Sydney Layover | LAYOVER GUIDE to more catching for your webpage you write. I loved the blog post all the same.