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New South Wales, Australia
A harbour city known for its beaches, ferries and Opera House.
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Drawn from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes about Sydney. Not verified or current advice — check official sources for permits, weather, safety and transport.
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Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales
Patrolled beaches mark the supervised area with red and yellow flags. Rip currents can be strong outside them.
The lesson
Swim only between the flags and follow lifeguard instructions.
Sydney Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales
UV levels in Australia are high, and people burn quickly even on mild or cloudy days.
The lesson
Use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses every day.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests swimming only within the areas marked by red and yellow flags to avoid strong rip currents.
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A RegretMap travel note suggests wearing sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses daily, as high UV levels can cause sunburn even on mild or cloudy days.
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Summarised from travellers' stories and RegretMap travel notes — not verified facts or current advice. Generated Oct 14, 2026.