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Sydney

Sydney is a city described in vibrant colours: bronzed skin, gilt drenching sunshine, yellow beaches, white sails and all the shimmering shades of blue and green of the harbour. But it's the energy and flavours of the place as well as the setting that make this a destination worth visiting. Cosmopolitan by anyone's standards, laid back and relaxed by international standards yet dynamic by Australian standards, Sydney has something to attract everyone; the harbour, surrounding beaches and the grey green peace of the interior are just the wealthy backdrop to a city of commerce, sport, cuisine and culture. There's no one reason to visit Sydney, the arts scene is healthy and challenging, the shopping good, the architecture an interesting but not breathtaking blend of old and new, the nightlife glistening but it's the combination of all of these parts that makes this a city worth flying so far to spend time in.

  1. Sydney Opera HouseSydney Opera House

    Significantly more graceful and elegant than the rest of Sydney, the Opera House is beautiful from all angles, and worth looking at from all angles as...
    (Contemporary Architecture)
  2. TropfestTropfest

    From its very humble beginnings in 1993 showing short films projected onto a bare café wall, Tropfest has grown in to one of the world's largest short...
    (Festivals)
  3. Surfing at North NarrabeenSurfing at North Narrabeen

    North Narrabeen is a famous beach for surf contests. It has a powerful beach break and like most beaches north of Sydney it's better surfed left than...
    (Surfing)
  4. Bondi Sunday MarketsBondi Sunday Markets

    Though most people now think Bondi is a bit over rated compared to some of Sydney’s other beaches, it’s still a great place to visit on a Sunday for...
    (Markets)
  5. Manly BeachManly Beach

    The best thing about Manly is the fantastic ferry trip out there. The Manly Ferry is probably Sydney’s cheapest harbour cruise and if you get a seat...
    (Beaches)
  6. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

    It’s hot, it’s big, it’s sparkly and colourful, it’s loud, it’s in time with the music and it’s live! It’s also shown on prime time television and...
    (Festivals)
  7. Grave of Michael HutchenceGrave of Michael Hutchence

    22/01/1960 – 22/11/1997 1980's rock star and lead singer of INXS. Hutchence's remains were divided into three and split between his parents and...
    (People)
  8. Roar and Snore at Taronga ZooRoar and Snore at Taronga Zoo

    If I told you you could go for a sleep over at a fantastically appointed zoo and wake up in the morning to million dollar views and the roars, cheeps...
    (Visitor Attractions)
  1. Powerhouse MuseumPowerhouse Museum

    This museum is a tribute to human creativity in design and innovation in technology. From the oldest surviving steam engine in the world, to multiple...
    (Museums)
  2. The Indian PacificThe Indian Pacific

    Forging its way through the outback from the Indian to the Pacific Ocean, this trans-continental train takes 65 hours to display some of the diverse...
    (Trains)
  3. Paddington MarketsPaddington Markets

    This is one of the most up-market of Sydney’s shopping streets. The markets, held on Saturdays in the school and church grounds are set up besides...
    (Markets)
  4. Sydney Fish MarketSydney Fish Market

    You can smell the Sydney Fish Market before you can see it, but it’s not a pong, it smells like sea spray and prawns on a barbeque, probably because...
    (Markets)
  5. Sydney Harbour BridgeSydney Harbour Bridge

    For such a big reputation, The Sydney Harbour Bridge is actually relatively short, spanning a lip in the harbour about 500 metres across from the area...
    (Monuments & Landmarks)
  6. The Big Day OutThe Big Day Out

    The Big Day Out (BDO) rocks stadiums of people all around Australia and New Zealand with its mix of big international headliners and local acts....
    (Festivals)
  7. Helicopter Pub Crawl, RosehillHelicopter Pub Crawl, Rosehill

    Who ever came up with the idea of combining a helicopter flight with a pub crawl must be a fun person to be around. On a normal pub crawl you see a...
    (Extreme Machines)
  8. Sydney FestivalSydney Festival

    Summer in Sydney would be nothing but sunshine and visits to the beach without its growing outdoor festival season. If you want to sit in the park...
    (Festivals)

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