Sydney practical travel information
Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Sydney, Australia, tailored to the country you are travelling from.
- Tipping in restaurants: No tip expected; 10% for exceptional service
- Tipping taxis: Round up the fare
- Tipping hotel staff: A$2-5 per bag optional
- Australia has no mandatory tipping culture. Workers earn fair wages. Tipping for great service is a bonus, not expected.
- Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Sydney packing guide.
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