It's no wonder that this city is consistently voted the world's best by visitors, as well as the one people would most like to go to! Australia's oldest city is built around a series of natural inlets and beaches culminating in Sydney Cove, which is dominated by the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
In a nutshell
Overlooking the harbour is the historic Rocks area - Sydney's birthplace, its narrow streets packed with attractive colonial buildings, restaurants, bars and upmarket shops. Just down from here is Circular Quay where you can take the ferry to various beaches and the excellent Taronga Zoo.
When it comes to the arts, Sydney is second to none. Be sure to check out the Art Deco Museum of Contemporary Art and the brilliant Powerhouse Museum.
Sydney is also home to one of the world's most exciting restaurant scenes. Fresh, local produce is always important, and the city has absorbed the flavours of Southeast Asia and Polynesia into its cuisine, making for a scintillating experience.
With all this, plus more than 300 sunshine days a year, it's clear that Sydney is the city with everything. Enjoy exploring it!
Sightseeing ideas
- Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge for spectacular views of Sydney's skyline.
- Take a bus from Sydney's Circular Quay to the famous surfing beach of Bondi, approx 45 min.
- Cruise around Sydney Harbour on a coffee, lunch or dinner cruise.
- Hire a car and drive to the picturesque Hunter Valley for fine food and wine tasting.
- Join a sightseeing tour to the majestic Blue Mountains and take a ride on the Scenic Railway.