Car Rental Sydney Sydney , Australia's largest city, is home to tourist attractions beyond your wildest dreams. The best way to see them is at your own pace in a rental car. Check out sites like:
- Homebush - site of the 2000 Olympic Games
- Darling Harbour - the fun-zone and water-activities place
- Centerpoint Tower - home of shopping, plus amazing 360 degree views of Sydney from the top of the tower
- Sydney Harbour Bridge - the classic icon of Australia stretching over the magnificent harbour
- Sydney Opera House - performing arts heart of Sydney
- Taronga Zoo - centre for animal research and home for a vast array of Australian and international wildlife
- The Rocks - classic, old-time Sydney on the harbour waterfront
- Bondi Beach - Australia's oldest and most famous surfing beach
- Segaworld - A must for kids and adults alike, an indoor theme park where virtual reality, rules ok!
Over time Sydney has embraced many cultures and this is reflected in the diversity of pubs, eateries and entertainment. One of the most popular places is the rotating restaurant situated on the 305 metre high observation deck of the Centerpoint Tower. From here you can take a leisurely lunch or evening meal while literally watching Sydney go by. The operators of the tower have thoughtfully placed some telescopes for viewing the City and as part of the entrance fee these are available for use, free of charge.
To rent a car is without doubt the best way to really explore Sydney and all the attractions on offer from the Northern Beaches and Pittwater, the Kuringai Chase National Park in the north, to the southern beaches and the Royal National Park. Driving your own hire car is an excellent way to visit the Blue Mountains , the Hunter Valley vineyards and Southern Highlands .
If you're keen to experience surfing, you can't beat Bondi Beach . The beach is roughly 1 kilometre long and is bound at the north and south by rocky headlands. All year round lifeguards patrol the beach between the yellow and red flags.
 The Blue Mountains offer stunning scenery with cliffs, gorges, gum trees and bush land. The undulating hills seem a world away from the bustle of Sydney , and give you a good chance to feel the freedom of the open road. The mountains were named after the blue haze caused by the mist from the eucalypt trees and remain a natural un-spoilt beauty.
Two and a half hours north of Sydney are the Hunter Valley Vineyards where you can sample world-renowned wine. But be careful not to sample too much - you still need to drive you rental car back!
Sydney is one of the most popular destinations for Backpackers and there is without doubt an ever growing culture incorporating Backpackers resorts, pubs, dedicated media publications and job finding agencies which have grown up to service and support the many thousands who travel and temporally work there.
In terms of transport Campervan hire is highly popular with backpackers on a budget as Campervans provide an economical way to explore Australia. Unfortunately unlike the new vehicles always provided by ABC Integra, many are old or even dangerous and often fail to make it on long interstate journeys. |
