Who: Bill and Donna Mercer and Bob and Joy Kerr of Denver in front of the Sydney Opera House.
Best deal: Any ferry trip on Sydney harbor is delightful. At Featherdale Zoo you can cuddle a koala and feed kangaroos. The best beaches for watching the surfers are Manly and Bondi.
Best time to go: New Year’s Eve in Sydney has to be one of the best experiences in the world; millions of people line the foreshores of the harbor to enjoy the fantastic fireworks over the bridge and opera house. As it is summer Down Under, the temperature is warm.
Best travel tip: Book your hotel well in advance for New Year’s (six months) and be prepared to pay premium prices for a room with a view of the famous fireworks. The economical way is to stay in Manly and ferry to the harbor and picnic in the park.
