
Sydney
Sydney is the perfect place to mix business with pleasure. This world-class city buzzes with the extroverted energy of a city that means business - yet this is combined with a sizeable helping of laidback good humour. Set on the shores of one of the world's most photogenic harbours, Sydney is home to Australia's two most famous icons - the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Sydney has a tremendous array of business venues and accommodation at your disposal. As a business visitor to Sydney, you have the opportunity to host a gala event at the Opera House, or host a 'dine-around' dinner at a number of Sydney's harbourside restaurants. By day, there are thousands of top class shops and attractions awaiting you. And by night, the city shines with a vibrant electricity, with restaurants, bars, and nightclubs springing to life. When it comes time to relax by the water, Sydney has everything you need. Want to build some team spirit with a game of beach volleyball or an ironman challenge? Or maybe you would prefer to take a trip out on a catamaran or a yacht? Sydney can offer anything a business visitor could possibly desire.
Weather: Being close to the ocean hot days are tempered by cooling sea breezes allowing for average temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius in summer and 17 degrees Celsius in winter. Distances: Sydney is only a 45 minutes flight from Canberra, just over an hour from Melbourne, and Brisbane, an hour and forty minutes from Adelaide and four hours from Perth. Airport: Sydney international airport is located 10km from the city. Average Costs: Airport transfer A$11 by train and A$35 by taxi. Transport: City travel options include trains, buses, ferries, monorail and light rail.
Sydney's climate is in its favour - the warmest months of December to February have an average maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. Being close to the ocean, hot days are often tempered by cooling sea breezes and evening temperatures are balmy - perfect for relaxed outdoor dining. June to August are the coolest months, with daytime temperatures rarely falling below 17 degrees Celsius. Even on mid-winter days, with their bright blue, wide-open skies, an overcoat is usually not necessary in Sydney.
° C = Celcius Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) - climate averages
Time Zones: Sydney and the state of New South Wales operate under Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST). Eastern Standard Time is ten hours ahead of GMT. Daylight Savings: The state of New South Wales has a daylight saving period, known as Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which runs from the end of October through to the end of March.
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