How to have a good time in... Sydney

Sydney has everything you want in a city. It's beautiful, it has old and new buildings, there are fantastic beaches, and the food is delicious.

The best times to visit are spring and autumn. In summer it is very hot. 

There are cheap hotels in King's Cross. A room is about $50 a night. There are internacional hotels in the centre. Here a room is about $150 a night.

Sydney has theatres and cinemas, and of course, the Opera House. The best shops are in Pitt Street.

Go to the harbour. There are beaches, walks, parks, and cafés and, of course, the wonderful bridge.

Sydney has the famous Bondi Beach. People go swimming, surfing, windsurfing, and sailing.

For night-life, there are clubs and bars in Oxford Street.

There are restaurants from every country — Italian, Turkish, Lebanese, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese. Australians eat a lot of seafood — it's very fresh!

There are fast trains and slow buses. The best way to see Sydney is by ferry.

Level: Beginner

Book: New Headway

Year: 2000