Sydney is the city from which Australia started to become a big and powerful country. As the explorer Arthur Phillip wrote about the city 'it's situated at the bank of the most beautiful harbor in the world'. Nowadays it is one of the most marvelous and prosperous megapolis in the world. When you arrive there you immediately forget about the tiresome hours of the flight. It's a splendid place for lazing in the sun on the numerous beaches, located both in the city and around it. You'll also like a breath-catching ferry excursion along the harbor, getting to the Harbor Bridge, doing shopping in Paddington and spending all the nights in fashionable clubs. In Sydney dominates friendly and relaxed atmosphere. In the largest city of Australia takes place a lot of unique sights. Just the location at the bank of the fantastic harbor and wonderful climate make Sydney one of the most attractive touristic places.
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General Info
Airport Address: Sydney Airports Corporation Limited, PO Box 63, Mascot, NSW 1460, Australia
Distance and Location: The airport is located 9km (6 miles) south of Sydney
Airport Website: www.sydneyairport.com.au
Airport E-mail: webmaster@syd.com.au or via the airport's website
Airport Telephone: (0)2 9667 9111
Country Code: 61
Time Zone: GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: An underground Airport Link connects the International and Domestic terminals. Kingsford Smith Transport buses operate frequent services between the terminals. Travellers changing between domestic and international flights (either way) may be eligible for the Qantas Seamless Transfer (tel: 13133) service.
Car Parking Info
The airport has three car parks. The T1 International Terminal Car Park is located on the Arrivals level of the T1 International Terminal. Domestic Multi-Storey and Long-Term car parks are also available. The Long-Term Car Park can be accessed via Ross Smith Avenue from General Holmes Drive or Sir Reginald Ansett Drive; follow the signs to the car park located near the heliport; there are regular courtesy shuttles to the terminals. Valet parking is also available (tel: (0)2 9667 6010).
Driving by car from/to Sydney
Most routes to the airport are signposted; these signs indicate the most direct route to the airport. Travellers should visit the airport's website for detailed driving directions from specific areas in Sydney.