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Australia's most vibrant city, Sydney, is a flourishing cosmopolitan cultural and financial centre. Although Sydney is not Australia's capital, it is the nation's oldest and largest city, occupying 3700km of the country.

Sydney's urban sprawl is an immense natural playground bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the east, the Blue Mountains in the west and stunning national parks in both the north and south. With its temperate climate, it is possible to make the most of Sydney's striking surroundings in any season.

The major gateway to Australia, Sydney is undoubtedly a leading tourist destination in its own right. Featuring many prime tourist attractions, sightseeing in and around the city is easy. The CBD itself is a manageable size, with many people preferring to see the attractions on foot. Alternatively, the bright red Sydney Explorer bus takes in almost all of the major tourist attractions on its 20km route.

No one should visit Sydney without taking a ferry ride or cruise on the magnificent Sydney Harbour. Cruises and regular harbour ferries all depart from Circular Quay.

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Tourist info

Tourism New South Wales

  • Ph: (02)9255 1788 or Ph:132 077
 

Parks/Reserves

  • Sydney Harbour NP

latest stories

Australia: Love at first sight - Sydney

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Ten Tips for Travelers Staying at Darling Harbour Sydney

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Circular Quay & The Rocks, Sydney.

greatbig | 2008-10-28 | Instead of getting lost for a change, I had a very enjoyable time spent around Circular Quay, The Rocks area of Sydney whilst there last. | read more

Palm Beach, Sydney, NSW

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latest business reviews

Fantastic ride

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First impressions of Lane Cove River TP

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lovely romantic night with fabulous seafood buffet

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Quality of food and service was excellent

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Main Attractions

Chinatown

  • The Dixon St area features many restaurants and authentic Chinese stores. Kam Fook, the biggest Chinese restaurant in the Southern Hemisphere is here.

Darling Harbour

  • This is a waterside plaza with parks, shops, restaurants, nightclubs and museums.

Macquarie St

  • This is an elegant street lined with many historic sandstone buildings such as Government House, the State Library of NSW, Parliament House and The Mint.

Queen Victoria Building

  • The QVB is a beautifully restored heritage building next door to Sydney Town Hall.

Royal Botanic Gardens

  • Covering 30ha, these lovely gardens display a variety of rare and exotic plant life.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

  • The world's widest single span arch bridge links the city to the North Shore.

Sydney Opera House

  • This has been regarded as one of the architectural wonders of the modern world since it opened in 1973.

The Rocks

  • This historic area now has galleries, shops, restaurants and Sydney's oldest pubs and buildings. There is a tourist market of handicrafts on weekends.

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Whale Watching in Sydney Harbour - Seeing Whales up Close

Whale Tail Slapping Sydneyecowhalewatching | 2008-06-03 | Have you ever seen these majestic creatures up close and personal? During winter and spring Whales can be spotted regularly in and around Sydney Harbour. | read more

Australia: Love at first sight - Sydney

Sydney esmeralda | 2012-03-28 | 1995 Esme & Nick's Australian Travel Diary (November to December) | read more

Palm Beach, Sydney, NSW

Palm Beach, NSW zacara | 2009-02-19 | Why you should visit Palm Beach, Sydney, NSW | read more

Ten Tips for Travelers Staying at Darling Harbour Sydney

Jenny | 2008-12-17 | For visitors to Darling Harbour Sydney, Ten Travel Tips | read more

Circular Quay & The Rocks, Sydney.

greatbig | 2008-10-28 | Instead of getting lost for a change, I had a very enjoyable time spent around Circular Quay, The Rocks area of Sydney whilst there last. | read more

 

 
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