1. The most enjoyable way to see Sydney’s celebrated harbour is by getting one of the ferries from Circular Quay. Sydney Ferries operate special day and night ferries around the harbour, but save yourself a few bucks by getting a ferry to Manly for the day, returning that night to see the harbour lit up in all its glory. Ferries leave Wharf No 3 and cost $6.40 each way.

2. A host of Sydney’s restaurants are 'BYO' restaurants. This stands for 'Bring Your Own', meaning you can bring your own alcohol. As casks of wine in Oz cost approximately $15, get a gang together and eating out once a week is totally affordable.

3. When making international phone calls from a phone box using a phone card, put in 40c and call the 1300 number instead of using the freefone 1800 number. This way your phone card will last a lot longer.

4. Cinema tickets on ‘Super Tuesdays’ are 50% cheaper than any other day of the week. While there are cinemas all over the city, the best place to catch a movie is in one of the cinemas on Georges Street.

5. Since 1998, you can climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for amazing views of the city. The only problem is that it costs over $100 to do so. Take the train to Milson’s Point north of the harbour and you can walk back across the bridge into the city for free.

6. NSW Art Gallery on Art Gallery Road has excellent art exhibitions, as does the Customs House on Alfred St. Both museums are free.