TheRough Guides Snapshot Australia: Sydney and aroundis the ultimate travel guide to this area of Australia. It leads you through the city and surrounding region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Sydney Opera House to Newtown, and the Hunter Valley wineries to the Blue Mountains. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. TheRough Guides Snapshot Australia: Sydney and aroundcovers the city itself and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Penrith, the Blue Mountains region, the Jenolan Caves, the Southern Highlands and the road to Canberra, the Royal National Park, Wollongong and Kiama. Also included is the Basics section from theRough Guide to Australia, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the city and surrounding region, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, visas and outdoor activities.Also published as part of theRough Guide to Australia.TheRough Guides Snapshot Australia: Sydney and aroundis equivalent to 148 printed pages.