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Tourist thinks to do in Sydney and areas accessible from Sydney?

I will be visiting Sydney the last week in February 25th- March 5th and going by myself. I am a 32 year old single male and not planning to rent a car. Could someone suggest the following 1) Cool sights accessible by public transport in and around Sydney? I would be open to taking trips to other parts of Australia as well 2) Good night life if you enjoy hip hop and dance hall reggae music 3) Any cheap hotels that are close to public transportation 4) Websites or trip guides to check out. Thanks

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Blue Mountains are sure worth a visit for the day, generally cooler.
There is so much to do in Sydney that it would be impossible to list it all here. There are plenty of websites that will help, Google "What's on in Sydney" and check out some of the sites that come up. One event that you will just miss is the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade which is on Saturday March 5. Stay an extra day it is worth it no matter what your sexuality is.
Let me start with a small snippet on Sydney from NY Times. Fashion-forward and multiethnic, Sydney is an animated city bent on making its mark. But with its skyline already crowded with skyscrapers, and its place on the world stage firmly set, the city seems to be in the midst of a historical revival. Traditional Australian cuisine like meat pies is being remade in the locavore age. Sports like surfing are being celebrated in their national birthplace. And older buildings are enjoying an architectural second act as salons for the city's cognoscenti, who can't seem to get enough of Sydney's homegrown charms. I found a couple of interesting article on things to do in Sydney: http://www.mygola.com/things-to-do-in-sydney/q1962 http://www.mygola.com/things-to-do-in-melbourne-and-sydney/q1484 Here are some suggestions on restos and monuments in sydney: http://www.mygola.com/restaurants-in-melbourne-and-sydney/q2349 Check out these accommodation options in Sydney: http://www.mygola.com/accommodation-in-sydney/q1248