I Flew VIRGIN AUSTRALIA from PERTH to SYDNEY in ECONOMY! What do you EXPECT from a LOW COST AIRLINE? 

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Wow wow wow, Lee! I asked and you delivered. So many thanks for swinging by the Perth cricket ground before your departure from Perth. Looking forward to the Sydney sights through Macmaster eyes! Onwards my friend.

Same thing happened when I was trying to go from Perth to Singapore in Feb ‘23. The baggage carousels wouldn’t work and what should have been a 5 minute exercise took 2 hours. Just use real people not machines In Sydney do the Bondi- Coogee walk and also go to Doyle’s on the beach for fish and chips at Watson Bay. Absolutely beautiful. You can catch a ferry there from Circular Quay. Finally Manly beach is very good. Enjoy Sydney, it’s a great great city.

🍔HUNGRY JACKS🍔 Explanation: When Jack Cowin, an Australian businessman, went to open the chain's first franchise Down Under in 1971, there was already a local restaurant called Burger King that had the name trademarked. To avoid any confusion, he went with the name Hungry Jack's, most likely inspired by his own namesake. The first Australian franchise of Burger King Corporation was established in Innaloo, Perth, on 18 April 1971, under the auspices of Cowin's new company Hungry Jack's Pty Ltd.

After another day and week of nasty weather here in the U.K., (I work outside!), what a tonic these videos are.

When at the Opera House, go around the front (waterside) of it and check out the steps that go down into the water. There is a seal (Benny) who lives there and often sunbakes on the steps, you can get a pic of him framed with the Bridge in the background for an interesting thumbnail!

You should take the ferry to Manly. Got to go to Darling Harbour, also Chinatown. Try the Emperor Puffs out the Chinese bakery. It’s a thing, Look up John Torode for tip) try Chinese food courts in Chinatown. Laksa is a fav. George Street for a wander. Barangaroo for wander. Oh def go to the Rocks! See also oldest pub near the rocks. Blue Mountains Hunters valley if you can go up the coast, if not the swan River wine cruise when back in Perth. Sooo much and I love it. Dont forget the tower and Star Casino area (Billy Connolly) If you dare, walk the bridge x

Now the only thing left to do is to drive a Nissan Leaf from Sydney back to Perth. See how long that takes. 😅

Fun fact: you can sit in the front, next to the driver, in a taxi or any other chauffer service with no issues. It's an Australian laid back custom.

I am so jealous, I wish i was there with you. Now make a note Lee, you must take the ferry to Manly and do the walk, you must visit the Chinese Garden, I think you are probably too late to book the Bridge climb but try anyway. The Blue Mountain are a must see as well. I don't know how much time you have in Australia but Cairns is well worth a visit, you need to snorkel the Barrier Reef and visit Kuranda it is really well good. Don't forget to buy a boomerang and an Akubra hat, would suit you well.

Love when you said its got a bit ot London and a bit of New York. It was very fitting with the majestic QM2 in port. On a side note, Perth also has a train from the city to airport in 15 mins for no more than $5 ($1.50 concession)

Thought you had a bodyguard in the intro for a moment 🙂

Watching an earlier video I saw and roadside sign for Hungry Jacks in the Burger King logo and thought to myself how have they got away with that? I need to Google why it has a different name now too lol

Great vlog Lee, the clarity is amazing, I know you work hard on the editing & it shows. You are in the best country in the world, every state is different, so much to see, you'll have to come back my friend.

Oh my Lee, you found an oldie and a last hurrah from a manufacturer called "Fokker" at 14:15 The Fokker 100, and still in revenue service, an aircraft with quite the legacy as well, and the last sample rolled of the assembly line in 1998, even though Fokker bankrupted and disappeared in 1996. The aircraft you looked at and shot a picture of is even older, 32 years and started it's life in America.

When Jack Cowin, an Australian businessman, went to open the chain's first franchise Down Under in 1971, there was already a local restaurant there called Burger King that had the name trademarked. To avoid any confusion, he went with the name Hungry Jack's, most likely inspired by his own namesake

So looking forward to seeing your Sydney adventures!😊

I definitely prefer the calm of Perth more than busy Sydney.

Nice friendly couple, Love the Prestige limo guy Darren, he looked the part, so glad you hooked up, a win win for all of us. Love the room that Shower and the Hotel receptionist, gotta love the Brit Babes.

@The Macmaster you are right about Hungry Jack!.The was already a restaurant called that in Aus.Really enjoyed seeing so much Aussie sun here in blighty "at least through your videos". Enjoy the rest of your trip and have fun bud👍

The window height on the plane Lee, is Boeing design. It's the same height on every Boeing 737, no matter what series, or airline, or whether you sit in sardine class down the back, or in toff class up the front.😊

Enjoy Sydney, our adopted home town after emigrating from UK, love it! Touristy stuff like Circular Quay, Opera House, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Barangaroo etc all good fun but so many other places to go and trains dead cheap compared to UK so head out to Blue Mountains if you get a chance. so beautiful. Closer to city you have Watsons Bay, Paddo (Paddington), Surry Hills, Redfern for breweries, the list goes on.

As others have suggested try Watson’s Bay. A picturesque ferry trip from Circular Quay only takes about 20 minutes. Great views back to the City skyline, nice fish and chip shop and pleasant walks in a laid back location. You can catch a bus back to the City that goes via Bondi Beach.

That lamp in the hotel room looks like something you'd buy at an Ann Summers party for men. It could come in handy if you're there for Mardi Gras lol. Controversial....Great video as always.

A very enjoyable video. You can certainly see the change in scenery from the plane of Perth being more dry and it getting green and lush as you get to the east. Then, as you say, the change in vibe from laid back to chaotic. I think I'd like Sydney to visit but Perth to live, and as the receptonist said, Perth maybe ok if you're older. Ha! I'm glad though, that my travelling days are over because I really couldn't be arsed with the swiping, tapping and scanning of everything nowadays, it's very offputting, bring back the people service. I'd have had a right meltdown over the suitcase check-in you had, Grrrrr!

24:26 Northam, WA 28:10 Coffin Bay NP, SA (with the oyster farm visible centre) 28:22 Wangary visible upper right 28:34 Port Lincoln & Boston Island, SA 31:04 Narrandra, NSW 32:56 Campbelltown, Minto & Ingleburn

Only takes about 3.5 hours from Perth to Sydney because of the tail wind. It’s on the way back (Sydney to Perth) which is the longer trip because of the head winds. It feels just as long though on the way over because of daylight saving especially in summer as they are 3 hours ahead of Perth. So yo basically feel like you lose a entire day going over there during daylight saving

Great video of flying into the airport. The Opera house looked tiny. It looks very green . Great job Lee 😊

Worked out in oz a few times in early mid nineties, and went a few times with my wife & son. Loved it. Probably should have moved there, but sort of blew it. Love Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Red centre. Even Canberra. Missed out on Brisbaine & Darwin. Maybe one day.

Great vlog. Wow, everything in that country looks spotless and well kept. Makes the UK look like it needs a good tidy up and a pressure wash.

I just found your channel, and I like it. Welcome to Sydney I am London born and I’ve lived In Sydney for almost 43 years. I’ve never been to Perth. Sydney is nice I hope you enjoy it I will be watching your journey

A 737 and the door didn't fall out. Bonus!!!!

Chicko rolls needs a splash of Lea and Perrins Worcestershire.

Sydney, very best fish and chips @ Doyle's on the Beach, Watsons Bay, a must must when in town.

Try getting to the Blue Mountains, at Katoomba there is an Irish pub at the railway station. Welcome to Sydney.

A trip to the Sydney fish markets is an event in itself.

Hey Hun those trains were brilliant two floors . and they were very clean and plenty of seats on there never seen anything like that before two floors on a train . we could do with something like that in the UK xxx

At 42:50 under the Harbour Bridge you can see a ferris wheel in the background which is part of Luna Park. Recommend a visit and a ride.

You flew over my apartment and landed at my work place Enjoy. Get your self to hero of Waterloo. Best pub food mercantile in the rocks

Kings cross shut down years ago in Sydney. The nightlife died in Sydney many years ago.

You can fit Alaska and Texas into western Australia its that big

I've been to Sydney 3 times found it fantastic one of the best places for international cuisine

I think the carpet would make me sick!🤣

Watching your series from Aus. you see how far behind the UK is. It’s like we’re stuck in the dark ages.

You should go to the Rocks there is a pub there called the mercantile its where Paul Hogan used to go and drink after working on the harbour bridge

Good to see you had a good journey without turbulence and brilliant you keep meeting lovely people on your travels. My, you're really putting the hours in. Great video. Thanks Lee.

Wow amazing view of Sydney on arrival. I went to Sydney for the first time last year, absolutely loved the place! I know you’ve already got your return flight but economy x are the better seats. Believe it or not, it rained here in Perth today. Enjoy Sydney!

Another great vlog Lee hope you enjoy yourself in Sydney take care keep safe Sheila and family

Get an opal card if using public transport. It covers buses trains and ferries. It has a maximum daily spend cap of $17 weekdays and $8 on the weekends then anything after that is free. Covers the area from south of Wollongong, out to west of the Blue Mountains and north to Newcastle. YOu can basically ride the ferries all day and pay only $8 on the weekend, go to Manly and back, out to Parramatta, to the zoo etc all for £4 equivalent - a cheaparse harbour cruise!

Burger King in Australia was already trademarked with a takeaway shop in Adelaide before American Burger King came to Oz, so they went with Hungry Jacks, that's one for the little guy against corporate America.....

Those arial shots of Sydney as you flew in.. *chefs kiss* I forget how green Sydney and it's surrounds is although given the amount of rain and bad weather we've been having lately I'm not surprised! Looks like you're staying in a great location - you're only a short walk from Surry Hills with its amazing restaurants and cafe culture. Oxford St is nearby and with the upcoming Mardi Gras the vibe will certainly be entertaining. You're a short stroll for shopping along Pitt St Mall or nearby Queen Victoria Building. You're spoilt for choice when it comes to food - I do recommend checking out Spice Alley (opposite UTS on Broadway) or the Chinatown district just north of the Paddy's Markets tram stop and south of Darling Harbour if you like asian food. Good fish and chips are in abundance around any of the beach areas and the Sydney Fish Markets of course. The long coastal walk between Bondi and Coogee beach is a must do on a nice day with amazing coastline. On a sunny day the walk along Darling Harbour, through Barangaroo reserve, under the bridge, through the Rocks district, Circular Quay and botanical gardens lets you take in the city and harbour. A ferry accross to Manly is a definite must-do. A two hour train ride west of Sydney puts you in Katoomba and the Blue Mountains - highly recommended for a day trip. Hope you enjoy your stay mate - there's a lot you can do for free in Sydney when it comes to museums and galleries and just taking in the atmosphere outdoors but do avoid eating out near any of the main tourist areas, you'll pay a fortune. Welcome to Sydney.

Straight away if had the opportunity to move to Oz I would pick Perth, less busy and more chilled out and quiet, my kind of lifestyle

Hi Lee Apparently Stephen took a bad turn today after a blog. Dunno what a bad turn means. Think he's is unwell ❤

I always pay the extra and get a seat in row 3. The extra cost ($50.00AUD) to select the seat is well worth it for those of us who are over 155cm. I do the Sydney to Perth trip every year.

Omg Lee that hotel room is amazing can't wait to see what Sydney has to offer

Cracking video Mac, lovely hotel room, take care mate 🤝

I love that little bit at the start . who was the dude in the background on the other side of the streat . Your driver pionts to him and you

Yes Lee, Burger King was already a registered name in Australia

Thanks for the video, what a 60's vibe hotel, that carpet could give me a headache !! 😊

Your flight took you over Port Lincoln in South Australia 🇦🇺. Make an effort to get there, and you can do a Shark cage dive!

You can get a meal at the top of the centre point tower !! Nice food great views as it spins around slowly….. not cheap though but I think worth it 👍

You've now crossed the GAFA! (The Great Australian Eff All) Now be sure to not forget '"The World's Best Fish and Chips Shop:--" Doyles at Watson's Bay♥♥♥

in 1971 when they tried to register burger king there was already a burger king restaraunt registered.

Manly, nielsens Park, milk beach, shark Bay. ❤ love Sydney

Seeing the Sydney Opera House as you flew by was very cool!

Virgin Australia and Jetstar are budget domestic airlines, they get you from A to B, usually in one piece.

Big bus. Sidney open top bus stops near ferry port to the left of it as you look at ferrys on corner of road traffic lights just ask info desk or locals

Thanks for making Perth look as dull as dishwater 👍 Doyles on the Beach worth a look whilst you’re in Sydney nice location but don’t expect the food to be amazing. I drove from Melbourne to Sydney over 5 days (why not do that but the other way) along the coast road nice trip, couldn’t wait to get out of the cities though, so much more to Australia, where I could see myself actually living.

Great private limo to the airport ! Amazing views coming into Sydney on plane.

I agree they need staff back in airports

You should check out Brisbane or Toowoomba

I think you missed the Queen Elizabeth liner berthed there at circular quay. There it was in your video….

Imagine all the jobs that technology as replaced ? Not a good idea

Real fluffy clouds still in OZ

Hungry Jack's is the Burger King franchise for Australia. It is a private company owned by a Western Australian businessman. The name Burger King was already registered to another company that had nothing to do with the US Burger King. Jack Cowin bought the rights to Burger King's menu when traveling in the US in the late 1960s. He paid a few thousand dollars for the menu rights. A bargain given his private company now owns over 400 Australian stores. The US Burger King must regard Australia and Jack Cowin as "the one that got away from them."

Hi Lee, i saw your brother on TV last night. Graham Hall from yorkshire. Dogs behaving badly. Have fun in the sun 🌞. Stay cool 😎😁

your making me feel funny, I backpacked oz 25 yrs ago, that first sight of the sun bouncing off the opera house will live with me forever, lived in sydney for a year , city & surf magic place, worked in myers, grace bros , drinks in coogee, darling harbour, xmas dinner in centrepoint tower, xmas day bondi beach etc, I want to come back!, now in cambs , uk.- enjoy, u will:)

Im glad u gotta new cap macmaster well over due with that lonsdale one

Hi Lee,Hungry Jacks is an Australian fast food franchise of Burger King Corporation with licensing from restaurant brands international. A privately held company owned by Jack Cowin who created it on 19 th June 1971. Loving video still watching info on Jungry Jacks from Wikipedia.

oh forgot to say try the bourbon n beefsteak bar in kings cross if still going

Excellent Lee good to see so much of Australia.

G'day Lee, You will enjoy Sydney. Plenty to see and do. As mentioned by others a day trip to the Blue Mountains is a must.(do the rides🤔). Ferry ride across to Manly. Go to the top of centrepoint tower for the views. Bondi beach just because.( it's just a beach in the end). Seafood markets. If you can't get good fish and chips there then we're stuffed. You will enjoy your flight back to Perth because you will be exhausted after 2 weeks here.😂"Onwards my friends"🇦🇺🦘🪃. Airfares have remained sky high since covid. That's the only way they can get back the money they lost in 20/21. Plus lack of competition.

Another great video Lee. I'm so glad I discovered you a couple of months ago. I love your videos so much that I'm watching some of your older ones. 👍😄

Jack Cowin started Hungry Jacks. The name came from a pilsbury product called Hungry Jack pancake mix.

Perth over Sydney any day for me

Airports are always Pricey. Virgin have seats with legroom, the first row after Business and exits seats over the wings. Enjoy Sydney. Visit the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.

I just come back from Australia 4 week I did not want to come home. My son is out they, I am going back for Christmas niexs year.

Macquarie Bank owns our airports (and their carparks) that's why they give a dry reaming. Joyce ruined Qantas (they're reputation shredded as a result )Virgin not the same post GFC (CEO Scurrah left and Hrdlicka got the heave ho too). Long flight to Perth (Broome to Sydney is really, really long 😢). Welcome to Sydney and our stratospheric house prices, nosebleed rents, inadequate infrastructure owing insane migrant intake otherwise remains a good town. Being the financial centre the wealthiest call it home Lee, (need 170k for a modest living here) nothing like seeing Sydney harbour on final approach.

17:04 Change the muzak loop, for goodness' sake! After several minutes of the same theme played incessantly, I wanna get off this flight!

Harbour Rocks area, great pubs Fortune of War, The Phillips Foote, Manly (Take the ferry from Circular Key), Blue Mountains. Have a great time, greets from UK.

Sydney is AWESOME to visit, but Perth and Adelaide are better to live in.

Thanks for filming flight. Sydney much busier with people. 😊

Another great video mate always wanted to visit there weather looks gorgeous been a subscriber for over a year now always find your videos interesting and varied. Oh I’m a subscriber to walk on the wild side to just heard he’s not to well at the min feeling quite poorly hope he gets well and feels better soon you and him have uploaded some cracking videos 👍

I was tempted to fly to Sydney from Perth on my holiday back in 2015. But the return flight there was almost as much as the return flight from Manchester with Qatar. Domestic flights in Australia are not cheap.

You are not far from Chinatown and Darling harbour, there is a train stn that can take you back to Circular Quay bottom corner of Hyde Park, hope you have your stepcounter on as you will walk for miles in Sydney, so much to see and do. have fun.....

Lee Highly recommend you find some friends and go to Chinese Yum Cha in the restaurant called “Eight”it is on Level 3 in Market City in the Haymarket a short walk or light rail ride from where you are staying in Darling Harbour

loved the video Lee, Sydney looks amazing to and i look forward to your videos . 😊😊

32!GO - “Things happening in the Background Man - Loving the video and chat with Louise the receptionist but… (!) 46:42 TV behind is a news story about "Snowtown Murders" followed up at 48:34 (!!) "png massacre mass killings" plus TOP NEWS! lower 3rds ticker (!!!) 49:05 “few people struck by lightning in Sydney”. Gee, and I though living in the UK was tough... Stay safe Lee.. !

Are you going to Palm Beach (Summer Bay) to see Alf Stewart?!

I really enjoyed watching your flight I hope you had a safe journey lee your room in the hotel 🏩 looked amazing have a good holiday