Lonely Planet Sydney

“Australia’s best musicians, foodies, actors, writers and architects flock to Sydney: a hyperenergetic, ambitious marketplace of the soul, where anything goes and everything usually does.” –Peter Dragicevich, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside this book
32 beaches and harbor islands
247 eateries, pubs and bars
5 best ocean pools
1 magnificent Opera House
26-page map section Feature coverage of top sights In-depth background on Sydney’s history, culture and more