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Exploring the world’s biggest,
coolest and most vibrant cities can be a rather expensive undertaking.
Australia’s largest city is no excuse in this regard. That’s why we give you
some ideas on how to wander through the state capital of New South Wales, without
breaking the bank.
Take Care of the Transportation
when you arrive in Sydney is to get an Opal card. It’s a free metro card, and
all you have to do is fill it with cash. This really saves you a lot of money
from the get-go, since you can use it to go just about anywhere. The best thing
about it is that you pay only $2,50 AUD for a single ticket and you can use the
metro, ferry, or light rail. Strolling around and sightseeing gets much easier
if you can move around freely, without having to pay a fortune.
Make Sure You’re not Overpaying Your Accommodation
transportation, it’s time to make sure you have a decent space to lay your head
at. Sydney can be pricey when it comes to renting a good place to stay that’s
not going to cost you the earth. If you plan on staying there a bit longer,
it’s especially important that you find cheap monthly
accommodation in Sydney – that way you can save your money for other
great things while you’re there.
Visit the Markets
good things, we just have to mention the markets in Sydney. There’s a bunch of
them, and arguably they are all amazing. You can find antiques, food, local
crafts, you name it. There’s also a good chance that you’ll find some people to
hang out with if you’re in the mood. Markets in Sydney are rather eclectic
places with many interesting people roaming around.
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Free Museums and Art Galleries are Always a Great
Choice
galleries around, this is probably one of the best ways you can spend your time
in Sydney (not to mention that it’s also educational). You can find great (both
free and expensive) museums and galleries all across the state, but Sydney is
especially rich in cultural institutions and events. For instance, you can
visit The Mint, The Australia Center for Photography, The White Rabbit Gallery,
The Manly Art Museum, The Sydney Observatory, The Rocks Discovery Museum –
they’re all free or rather cheap.
Gallery of New South Wales, which is probably the most exquisite of them all.
It has a really substantial collection of pieces from all around the globe.
Nature and Beaches
you can’t go wrong wherever you end up going. You can hardly find a better way
to spend some of your time while you’re there. Beautiful weather, the sun, and
the sand are all tremendously inviting. One advice would be to avoid going on
the weekends, as the beaches tend to get overcrowded during this period.
Instead, on weekends you can opt for taking a nature walk through some of the
most amazing and picturesque places on earth.
Conclusion
can be regarded as pretty expensive for regular tourists, there are some great
ways you can spend your time while you’re there, without having to spend your
entire life savings.
transportation. The rest of the things will take care of themselves, you can be
sure of that. Whether you choose to visit one of many museums, galleries, and
markets, or you end up spending your days lying on the beach and walking
through nature – you simply won’t and can’t go wrong.
Written by Alexis Walkere:alexismadisonwalker@gmail.com
