ESEAP Conference 2022/Travel guide

Wikivoyage has a detailed travel guide about Sydney. For deeper understanding about the city, you may refer to this article in Wikipedia.

Quick Facts about Sydney, Australia
Demonym Sydneysider
Australian
Time zone UTC+11 (AEDT in November)
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Official Language (Australian) English
Dominant Religion Christianity
Currency Dollar (AUD / $)
US$ 1.00 = AU$ 1.46
as of July 10, 2022 (check latest exchange rates)
Climate Humid subtropical climate
Spring (November)
Average rainfall: 47 mm/month
Relative Humidity: 56%
Average High: 24 °C
Average Mean: 20.4 °C
Average Low = 14 °C
Plug Type: Type I
(Unique to Australia / New Zealand)

Mains: 230 V / 50 Hz
Driving Orientation Drives on the left
Country Code +61
Area Code: 02 (Sydney)
Airports Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Population 5,231,147 (2021 census)
Density: 433/km2 (2021)
Total Land Area 12,367.7 km2
Ride Hailing / Rideshare Uber, Ola, DiDi, Bolt, Shebah, GoCatch
Dominant Mobile / Internet Telstra
Optus
Vodafone (TPG Telecom)
Emergency dial number 112 (mobile)
000 (desk phone)

Customs & declaration

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Australia has strict biosecurity laws that prohibit certain foreign foods, plant materials, and animal products from entering the country, due to the threat of introducing serious pests and diseases into the country, devastating valuable agriculture and tourism industries, as well as their unique environment.

For the list of items prohibited and require declaration, please visit the Australian Border Force website.

Map of Sydney

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Map of Sydney. Conference venue pinned.