Sydney – Australia 2017 - Our Year Out Travel, Holidays and Hotels by Mrs C - November 10, 2017September 6, 2022 Auckland to Sydney, just three hours separates them but the difference between the two countries is apparent from the minute you land. New Zealand, stunning as it is, is quiet and chilled. If it was a colour, it would be muted tones and conservative in nature. Sydney, Australia, on the other hand, though similarly relaxed, would be bright orange or pink, and loud, very loud! Sydney's