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4 Eat at the Quay Restaurant, Sydney

I highly recommend dinner at the Quay Restaurant before or a er

you see a performance at the Sydney Opera House. It’s situated literally
directly across the harbor from the Opera House, with spectacular views
(especially a er dark). This is a high-end restaurant, but I had one of the

best meals in my life. Their fish dishes are particularly excellent. You need
to make a reservation as far ahead as possible. Try to get a table next to
the windows facing the Opera House for an Australian dining experience
you won’t soon forget!

—Cheryl Hannah, 14-time traveler, Aspen, CO

5 Get a SIM card

If you are planning on using your smartphone while abroad, unlock it before
leaving the U.S. and then purchase a local SIM card when you get to the airport
overseas. Telstra has the best coverage in Australia, for about $30 per day. They also
o er an international roaming plan and a prepaid option that will work for you in

New Zealand.

arvo
HOW TO SPEAK AUSSIE

Australian slang (pronounced “ozzie”) is famously creative.

Thongs = flip flops Lollies = candy
Barbie = barbecue Arvo = afternoon
Bum bag = fanny pack Ripper = really great
Bickies = biscuits or cookies Mozzie = mosquito

Brekky = breakfast Ute = pickup truck
Get onya bike = get out of here Dog’s breakfast = something chaotic,
Ketchup = tomato sauce a shambles
Chips = French fries Fortnightly = every 2 weeks

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