Following the success of the 2000 Olympics and the 2003 Rugby World Cup, the harbourside jewel of Sydney is more alluring than ever. Multicultural, laid-back and hedonistic, it's got the lot: a stunning natural setting, a perfect climate, and a staggering array of attractions from the world-famous Opera House to the southern hemisphere's most vibrant gay and lesbian scene. Written and researched by local journalists, writers and experts, the Time Out Sydney Guide takes you to the heart of Australia's most exciting city. It also heads beyond the urban sprawl, to the coasts, rivers and mountains of New South Wales, plus the best of the rest of Australia.
Plenty of information on restaurants (especially pricey ones), cafes, clubs, etc... but less focus on touristic places and hotels. Average on general info (how to get in and out of airport, tips, currency, etc) and history. Not so much on excursion outside the town. I guess this is exactly what we should expect from Time-Out, which is mainly for entertainment of the locals.
If you visit the city to "enjoy the city" rather than enjoy tourism, this is probably the book for you.
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