Sydney is the most populated city in Australia. According to the statistic in 2018, it has a total population of 5.23 million people. Sydney is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It listed as one of the world’s most expensive cities. This city holds a strong economy, tourism, and manufacturing sector. Sydney is well-known for its unique landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The visitors will discover many museums and art galleries while walking on the streets. Besides that, beaches and mountains are also the main attractions in Sydney. The visitors should try the local coffee and cuisine while touring around this city.

Best time to fly from Dumaguete to Sydney

The peak season in Sydney will happen from December to early February which falls during the summer season. As for the low season, it falls during the winter season, from June to August. Generally, most of the visitors will come to this city during the summer season since the weather is good. Moreover, there are many holidays falls during the period. As the city enters the winter season, lesser crowds can be found in tourist areas. Due to bad weather, the visitors can only visit indoor attractions. Therefore, the best time to have a trip to Sydney is from mid-February to May and September to November.

Main airports available in Dumaguete and Sydney

Sibulan Airport - Sibulan Airport is the main airport serving the areas in Dumaguete City. It only operates for domestic airlines. Currently, there are a few airlines that still operating in this airport such as Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific by Cebgo, Philippine Airlines by PAL Express and Royhle Air Way. Sibulan Airport is located about 3.1 kilometers from the city center. By getting in a taxi, the journey will take about 10 minutes. The taxi fare will be around PHP 165.87.

Sydney Airport - Sydney Airport is situated in Mascot. It is the main international airport that serves the area of Sydney. It is the center for Qantas Airways. This airport has three passenger terminals and three different runways. This airport manages international and domestic airlines which include Air Canada, AirAsia X, Thai Airways and Virgin Australia. Other than that, it handles several international cargo airlines such as DHL Aviation, MASkargo, Qantas Freight, Virgin Australia Cargo and others. The visitors can easily find public transportation such as trains or taxi at this airport. For those taking a taxi, the taxi fare will be around AUD 45 which is about PHP 1668.08.

Climate pattern in Dumaguete and Sydney

Dumaguete has a tropical climate while Sydney experiences a humid subtropical climate. In Sydney, the visitors will face hot and humid weather as the city enters the December month. The visitors can enjoy sunbathing and playing water sports throughout this period. The visitors can also go for adventure trips such as hiking up the mountains since the weather is permissible. As for the winter season, the city will have cold and wet weather. The rainfall will happen occasionally. For visitors who visit Sydney during this period, the visitors can only visit museums, galleries, shopping malls, and restaurants.

Highlights in Sydney

• Royal Botanic Garden - Royal Botanic Garden is one of the world’s most important historical institutions located at the Farm Cove, eastern Sydney. Established in 1816, this garden has an area of 29 hectares. It has four different gardens: Lower Gardens, Middle Gardens, Palace Gardens, and Bennelong. The visitors can see numerous historical statues which mostly the people of the 19th century. The visitors will be guided to see all the statues. Besides that, the visitors can discover different types of plants including animals. This garden will be an ideal place for those who want to catch a beautiful shot of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour, and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
• Sydney Opera House - Sydney Opera House is the main trademark for Sydney, Australia. It was officially opened in 1973. It is known as the center of performing arts where over 1,500 performance events are happening annually. In this opera house, the visitors can find a few performance venues such as Concert Hall, Drama Theatre, Recording Studio, and Utzon Room. The visitors can also witness the backstage of the crews and performers.
• Bondi Beach - Bondi Beach is a must-visit destination in Sydney. It is one of the most famous beaches in Australia. This beach will receive many visitors during the summer season. The visitors can enjoy their time by playing a few activities such as sunbathing, diving, swimming, surfing and many more. This beach is always the venue for sports competitions. For skate lovers, they can head on to the Bondi Skate Park. Apart from that, many restaurants and cafes as well as hotels located near the beach.