Sydney Weather Sydney's weather is mainly sunny with most of our rainfall coming in winter (June-August). Our temperatures can range from about 8 degrees celsius in the winter to the high 30's in the Summer (December-February). Average temperature is about 23 degrees Celsius (76 Farenheit). It can get quite windy in the months around July to early September. Head wear is a must on sunny days and care should be taken to not get sun burn. Airport Transfers When you make a booking on-line you will receive all of the details regarding how to get to your hotel. An airport transfer can cost you as little as $9 per person. Population Sydney has approx. 3.8 million population with Australia having around 21.0 million nation-wide. We are a very multicultural society. 4.5% of the population is unemployed. 90% of us would be glad to help you, if asked. Currency Decimal currency - 100 cents = $1.00
Our note denominations are $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 dollar bills
Coins are 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1.00 and $2.00
1 American Dollar USD buys about $1.20 Australian AUD Banking Hours 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday
9 am to 5 pm Fridays
Hours may vary with some Banks
Automatic Teller Machines are readilly available outside majority of Banks and in other business areas. Foreign Currency Currency exchange can be done at most banks or at Sydney Airport, also exchange offices at Circular Quay. *Prices are shown in Australian Dollars and are subject to change without notice! Taxi Fare from the Airport It will cost you about $25 to $35 for a Taxi from the Airport into the centre of the city. Public Holidays 2011 New Year's Day - Friday 1st January Australia Day - Tuesday 26th January Sydney Mardi Gras - Saturday 3th March Good Friday - Friday 2nd April Easter Monday - Monday 5th April Anzac Day - Monday 26th April Queen's Birthday - Monday 14th June Bank Holiday - Monday 2nd August Labour Day (NSW)- Monday 4th October Christmas Day - Saturday 25th December Boxing Day - Sunday 26th December
Some other useful Sydney LinksThe Best Priced Car Rentals in Sydney Some Prices Local Phone Call - 40 cents Milk 600 ml - $1.60 Sliced Bread - $2.50 Eggs 1 doz - $2.80 Potatoes 1 Kg - 90 cents Petrol 1 litre - 99.9 cents Cup of Coffee - $1.80 - $2.70
Driving In Australia we drive on the left hand side of the road . Speed limits in housing or business areas is a maximum 60 kph, unless speed signs advise other. National speed on country roads is maximum 100 kph and 110 kph on marked freeways. Seat belts are mandatory. All states have Random Breath Testing (Blood Alcohol Level of 0.05 max.) Emergency Phone Numbers for Police - Ambulance - Fire Emergency Phone Number 000 | 
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