Would you rather start the day with a flat white or short black? Drink a schooner of Toohey’s New or a pint of VB? Listen to AC/DC or Amyl and the Sniffers? Marvel at the landmarks of the Sydney Opera House or Flinders Street station? Stay on the south coast or east coast?
Australia’s two biggest cities – Melbourne and Sydney – each have their own charm. Melbourne’s centre is a mish-mash of glass modernity and preserved Victoriana where bars and coffee shops fill mural-splattered side streets. Meanwhile, Sydney dazzles as a shimmering harbour metropolis, rich with green space and fringed by surf-ready beaches. Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street and Hilton Sydney capture the essence of each city while providing a central base from which to explore. So, which destination is calling your name?
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Sydney is home to Australia’s big hitters in terms of sightseeing. Just catching a glimpse of the bright white, sail-like shells of the Sydney Opera House is enough to fulfil a bucket list moment and you can delve deeper on a backstage tour inside.
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