Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

North Sydney travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Sydney

With a population of 4.63 million, North Sydney is the largest city in New South Wales, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything North Sydney has to offer.

Where to Eat in North Sydney

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Treehouse (60 Miller Street) and North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi (Shop 1 101 Miller St) are great picks.

When to visit North Sydney

North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to North Sydney

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to North Sydney include Air Canada, Air India and Air China. The shortest flight to North Sydney from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 3 miles from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 720 miles and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $182 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to North Sydney include Air Canada, Air India and Air China. The shortest flight to North Sydney from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 3 miles from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and YesDrive Car Rental, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 720 miles and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $182 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Airports near North Sydney

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving North Sydney

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,889 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Sydney

Average rates range from around $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $217 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Sydney

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4 stars
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Hiring a car in North Sydney

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.41 and $28.55.

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.41 and $28.55.

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