Can we leave Sydney Airport during a six-hour international-to-domestic layover?
Our family arrives around 8 am and flies domestically at 2:15 pm. We hope for an Opera House photo and breakfast.
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Where can we pick up a weekend rental car near Sydney CBD?
We want to drive to Jervis Bay on Saturday and return Sunday, without travelling to the airport just to collect a car.
Should we choose a Pitt Street or Sussex Street serviced apartment?
We like having a kitchen and laundry and are deciding between two central Sydney locations.
How can we buy a loose opal confidently in Sydney?
We want a loose stone with a fair price and enough choice to compare quality.
How should we choose a casual burger place in Sydney?
We have a few chain and independent options and want a good meal without a long cross-city trip.
Is 2 hours 40 minutes enough for separate international tickets at Sydney Airport?
We arrive from Auckland with checked luggage and must check in again for a flight to Tokyo.
Is Kings Cross a practical long-stay Sydney base without a car?
We want public transport, occasional swimming and a lower room rate than the harbourfront.
Should we choose Four Seasons or InterContinental for a Sydney stay?
Service, breakfast and an enjoyable hotel bar matter more to us than a small difference in room rate.
How should we visit Eagle Rock in Royal National Park from Sydney?
We are staying near Kings Cross and are weighing a rental car against an organised outing.
How should we travel from Sydney Olympic Park to the airport after a game?
We need to go straight from an evening basketball event to a flight and expect event crowds.
How can a family of four find separate sleeping areas in central Sydney?
We have two teenagers and will use public transport for the main attractions.
What should we plan for a drive through Sydney toward the Illawarra?
We will enter from Newcastle and continue to the Sea Cliff Bridge area, preferring a predictable route over local streets.