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Sydney's Harbor Bridge, Australia (courtesy, Tourism Australia)
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • Sydney is a summer city. Although winter (June-August) temps are moderate, you really want to experience Sydney in all its glory during its summer (late November through early March), especially for the huge Mardi Gras (happening every February or March) and the Sleaze Ball (in November).
  • Learn the lingo. Aussies love nicknaming, shortening their English, and creating playful slang for everything. A primer: Always say "G'day." "Bloke" means "guy," "mate" means "buddy," "cozzie" or "budgie smuggler" means "Speedo." "She’ll be right" means "Everything will be OK."
  • Don't stand up for Melbourne! Sydneysiders and Melbournites have a longstanding rivalry that is both friendly and serious. Melbourne residents see Sydney locals as silly sun-bleached party boys, while Sydneysiders see their Melbourne cousins as stuck up and dour. Don't get caught in between!

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Sydney, Australia

By Matt Link
Sydney is easily the LGBT capital of the Southern Hemisphere, even overshadowing Rio. Where else could a very queer Mardi Gras be televised on national TV, with grandparents and children staking out spots on the parade route hours beforehand? Sydney has a form of civil unions, and gays can be found all over the city, cavorting on the beaches, performing drag in a cornucopia of "hotels" (the Australian names for pubs), living casually out, and generally making the city feel like a San Francisco with better weather! Read More

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Hotels

BLUE Sydney - A Taj Hotel

The Wharf at Woolloomooloo
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Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney

11 Jamison Street
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Distance: 1.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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5.0

Four Seasons

199 GEORGE ST
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Distance: 1.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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4.0
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Attractions

Bondi Beach

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Bondi Beach
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Distance: 3.1 mi. (from destination center)
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Oxford Street

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In Darlinghurst
Sydney, Australia

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)
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ARQ

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16 Flinders Street
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Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Sydney

Distance (mi.)
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 4.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Sydney

Distance (mi.)
Newcastle Belmont Airport 64.3 map
Newcastle Williamtown Airport 83.2 map
Bathurst Raglan Airport 95.8 map

Sydney Vacation Rentals

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Deep Waterfront property located in a national park 50 minutes from Sydney

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Phone, Playground, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $785

Breathtaking 2 Bedroom House in Sydney

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Blender, CD Player, Coffee Maker, Hot Tub, Linens, Lounge, Restaurant, TV, Towels
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from: $3714

Modern 4 Bedroom House in Sydney

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, No Pets, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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