Sydney, Time Out (8th ed. Mar. 16)

Time Out's resident team helps you get the best out of the Emerald City, giving you the inside track on local culture plus hundreds of independent venue reviews. As well as covering visitor essentials, the Time Out Sydney city guide explores what's hot in Australia's coolest city, from beach chic lodgings to the fine art of barbecue etiquette. The Sydney city guide includes: full colour photography, using original imagery to give a real sense of the place; handy pull-out Sydney map; extensive area guides not only cover the sightseeing in Sydney, but also restaurants, bars and shops - all plotted on maps handily located within the chapter; top 20 list of the must-see highlights; itineraries to help you plan your visit Critic's choices pick out the best Sydney sights, experiences and cultural highlights - at a glance; and, all Sydney restaurants and bars have been visited and reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way Sydney hotels independently reviewed. The revamped Time Out Guides retain the independence and local expertise that the series is known for, while adding more features to help the visitor navigate the city. Whether you have an action-packed 24 hours or a leisurely week in which to take it all in, these guides are more essential than ever.