Sydney Australia
Largest city in Australia and a seemingly endless list of things to do and see. Perfect for someone traveling on the cheap because this city is a major backpacking hub that's host to many free and cheap attractions. Theres ALWAYS something going on and has an increible music scene. I spent about 3 weeks there and only left because I couldn't find a job. Perfect place for a working holiday or to start off an Australian trip.
Things to Do
Climb the Harbour Bridge for a really cool experience, Bondi and Manly Beaches are good if you're lucky enough to be there when it isn't crowded, the Sydney Opera House provides endless photo opportunities, the Blue Mountains are a really unique experience, Sydney Tower, many different wildlife parks (pet kangaroos and koalas, watch them feed giant crocs), Harbour Tour, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Luna Park, North Shore, Botanical Gardens, New South Wales Gallery, it goes on and on.
Nightlife
Not the best spot for nightlife in Australia (that'd be Melbourne) but still has a ton to offer, including George St., Manly, and the infamous Kings Cross district where you can find just about anything.
Transportation
Good rail network is serviced by very regular buses. I never had to wait longer than 5 minutes for a train or bus. The ferries are the best way to get around the harbour and the Manly-Sydney ferry is worth it just for the views. Taxis are very pricey but easy to get. A train runs between Central Station and the airport every 15 minutes and costs $14.
Accomodation
There are many hotels in the CBD, especially around Darling Harbour and Circular Quay. These seemed to go for around $80 - $250 AUD a night. There are more hostels than you can count (really), including 7 YHAs. These go from around $20 to $40 a night (the average being $30 for a good quality 8 dorm. Avoid Kings Cross hostels because they're notorious for bed bugs).
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