If you have to spend time at Sydney Airport there are a few options. Both the domestic and international terminals have a number of bars and restaurants. If you are prepared to take a short walk the Stamford, Mercure and Ibis hotels are less than 15 minutes away; all have excellent cuisine.
Shopping is another option. Overseas travellers can take advantage of duty free options. Duty free can work to your advantage, but it’s a limited system. The amount of duty paid on an item is fixed, not a percentage of its cost. As such, a $15 bottle of whisky is a good bargain at $10, but a $100 bottle is only slightly cheaper at $95. Other items at airports actually tend to be more expensive than usual.
If you have several hours to spare there is Kogarah golf club only 15 minutes from the airport. There is also Tempe golf driving range, Crossfit Gym, Lawn bowls and a tennis court at Mercure Hotel.
If it’s the last leg of a long journey you can get a massage at Samskara; you can also get a haircut.
Qantas club, virgin or American express lounge members have the option of using their respective lounge facilities. Food buffet and WiFi are often provided at these, but after a long flight many individuals are more interested in a hot shower.
Rather than spend time at the airport it pays to make the most of your business or vacation time by arranging an airport shuttle. Airport transfers get you to your flight without wasting time. You can avoid so many problems by using a shuttle service