Lonely Planet Encounter: Sydney, 1st Ed

Discover twice the city in half the time as our resident author recommends top neighbourhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment. Our Sydney expert has sussed out the sights, relished the restaurants and walked the wild side for our green walking tours. Sydney locals share their city, so you can cut straight to a superb coffee, great pubs and the best surf breaks.

Features unique itineraries and highlights to help you make the most of a short break, plus a full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood plans for easy navigation.

* Revel in the surfing, sushi, bodies and beer of oceanside Bondi
* Join the dots between Sydney's great independent Galleries
* Find that perfect outfit for the Mardi Gras; or just that perfect outfit
* Swoon beneath the heaven-sent, sunset curves of the Sydney Opera House, before swanning off to a show