Visit Sydney, Australia

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Sydney, Australia is the capital of the Australian state of New South Wales, the most populous city in the country and the primary gateway to “The Land Down Under”. Sydney is the most cosmopolitan city in Australia and is easily accessible with frequent flights on international airlines, regional carriers, trains and coaches. The Sydney Harbour (originally Port Jackson) dissects the city and is the location for the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. An incredible system of ferries connects the city center with outlying areas of the Harbour as well as the western suburbs from Circular Quay. The southern and eastern borders of Sydney front the Tasman Sea with dramatic rock outcroppings and sandy beaches such as world famous Bondi Beach. Sydney is a sophisticated city with a flourishing arts and culture scene. “Must Do” venues include the Sydney Opera House, a masterpiece of modern architecture, a world class performing arts centre and perhaps the most photographed building in the world, with tours conducted throughout the day and performances staged virtually every evening with a wide range of events presented in its multiple theatres. The Art Gallery of New South Wales displays exquisite international and Australian artworks in one of the most beautiful museums in the world. The Museum of Contemporary Art, from its location which affords commanding views of the city skyline and Harbour, is dedicated to exhibiting cutting edge contemporary art from every corner of the globe. The Australian Museum displays collections and exhibits focused on natural sciences and indigenous cultures. The Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Dance Company offer cutting edge performing art. The Royal Botanic Gardens, a place of natural beauty bordering the Central Business District (CBD), displays over 45,000 plants along with more than one million preserved plant specimens in its Herbarium at the site of Australia’s first farm. The Gardens and the adjunct Domain also provide incredible views of the harbour. Nearby Darling Harbour is a harbourside playground with Chinese gardens, expansive marinas, restaurants and a casino among its attractions. Darling Harbour is also the home of the Sydney Aquarium. Across the harbour, after a short 12 minute ferry ride, visitors count the Toranga Zoo with its nearly 3000 exotic and native species on display as a can’t miss attraction. The Zoo also affords a spectacular view of the city skyline. The neighborhoods of Sydney provide opportunities to sample the lifestyles of Sydneysiders including ethnic cuisine expertly prepared. Sydney’s excellent public transportation system, incorporating the ferry routes with light rail and buses makes moving about the suburbs relatively easy. Some of the most interesting inner city precincts include the Northern Beaches, Manly, Balmain, Newtown, Kings Cross, Paddington, Darlinghurst and Bondi. Shopping malls and districts abound with the George Street shopping area presenting the Strand Arcade in the CBD among the most popular. The Australian people pride themselves on their pursuit of fitness and participation in sport. Venues abound for spectating at professional sporting events as well as a plethora of parks, pools and golf courses awaiting your participation. The scenic beaches support a number of athletic endeavors including surf board riding, beach volleyball, snorkeling and windsurfing. Sailing and other boating excursions on Sydney Harbour are also popular pursuits of tourists. If your dreams include a visit to a world class city that will call you to come back again and again then a trip to Sydney, Australia needs to be on your list. You will find limitless opportunities for whatever strikes your fancy. Start making those plans today.

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