Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Sydney - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Sydney's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized
Pocket travel guide. From taking a swim at beautiful Balmoral Beach, to enjoying a bike ride around the central loop of Centennial Park, and catching a performance at the Sydney Opera House.
Build a trip to remember with
Lonely Planet's PocketSydney travel guide:
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Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
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Find what you're looking for fast with this guide's all-new structure and design and navigate Sydney with ease
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Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Sydney Harbour, Art Gallery of NSW, and Bondi Beach
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Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
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Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights
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Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases Sydney's best kept secrets and rising trends
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Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section
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Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
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Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
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Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel
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Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Sydney
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Covers: Circular Quay & the Rocks; City Centre & Haymarket; Darling Harbour & Pyrmont; Newtown & Inner West; Surrey Hills, Darlinghurst & Paddington; Kings Cross & Potts Point; Bondi & the Eastern Beaches; Manly; Lower North Shore plus day trips to Royal National Park; Blue Mountains; Hunter Valley
Get straight to the
heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with
Lonely Planet's Pocket Sydney.
