| Sydney Weather Sydney's weather is mainly sunny with most of our rainfall coming in winter (June-August). Our temperatures can range from about 8 degrees celsius in the winter to the high 30's in the Summer (December-February). Average temperature is about 23 degrees Celsius (76 Farenheit). It can get quite windy in the months around July to early September. Head wear is a must on sunny days and care should be taken to not get sun burn. Airport Transfers
When you make a booking on-line you will receive all of the details regarding how to get to your hotel. An airport transfer can cost you as little as $8 per person. Population
Sydney has approx. 3.8 million population with Australia having around 20.5 million nation-wide. We are a very multicultural society. 8.5% of the population is unemployed. 90% of us would be glad to help you, if asked.
CurrencyDecimal currency - 100 cents = $1.00
Our note denominations are $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 dollar bills
Coins are 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1.00 and $2.00
1 American Dollar USD buys about $1.40 Australian AUD
Banking Hours
9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday
9 am to 5 pm Fridays
Hours may vary with some Banks
Automatic Teller Machines are readilly available outside majority of Banks and in other business areas.
Foreign CurrencyCurrency exchange can be done at most banks or at Sydney Airport, also exchange offices at Circular Quay. *Prices are shown in Australian Dollars and are subject to change without notice! Taxi Fare from the AirportIt will cost you about $23 to $28 for a Taxi from the Airport into the centre of the city. Public Holidays 2001
New Year's Day - Thursday 1st January
Australia Day - Monday 26th January
Sydney Mardi Gras - Saturday 6th March
Good Friday - Friday 9th April
Easter Monday - Monday 12th April
Anzac Day - Sunday 25th April
Queen's Birthday - Monday 14th June
Bank Holiday - Monday 2nd August
Labour Day (NSW)- Monday 4th October
Christmas Day - Saturday 25th December
Boxing Day - Sunday 26th December
Some other useful Sydney Links
Travel Choice Home Exchange.
The Best Priced Car Rentals in Sydney
Some Prices
Local Phone Call - 40 cents
Milk 600 ml - $1.60
Sliced Bread - $2.50
Eggs 1 doz - $2.80
Potatoes 1 Kg - 90 cents
Petrol 1 litre - 99.9 cents
Cup of Coffee - $1.80 - $2.70
DrivingIn Australia we drive on the left hand side of the road . Speed limits in housing or business areas is a maximum 60 kph, unless speed signs advise other. National speed on country roads is maximum 100 kph and 110 kph on marked freeways. Seat belts are mandatory. All states have Random Breath Testing (Blood Alcohol Level of 0.05 max.) Emergency Phone Numbers for Police - Ambulance - FireEmergency Phone Number 000
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