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Sydney, recognised as
one of the most liveable
cities on earth, provides
a very warm welcome to
visitors. Stunning harbour,
perfect climate, superb
restaurants, energetic
nightlife this safe efficient
city is a must do destination.
One-fifth of the population
of Australia lives
in Sydney, the largest
city in Australia.
A mix of peoples from
over 130 countries
ensures vibrancy, diversity
and a dynamic economy. cultural basis. Sydney has a prominent gay community.
Every year, the Sydney
Gay and Lesbian Mardi
Gras is celebrated
at the end of February,
drawing people from
all over Australia
and the world for the
celebrations.
Greater Sydney covers 400 sq km with a twisting coastline
extending to over 300 km. A public transport of Sydney ferries, Sydney buses, Sydney trains, monorail,
Sydney taxis efficiently move everyone around. The southerly latitude 33’53” ensures
a pleasant temperate rising in summer to a maximum of 26 ºC, falling to
a maximum 17 ºC in winter.
A natural harbour with
stunning views gives
a definition to the city called Sydney Harbour (correctly Port Jackson), was the reason that the original penal settlement.
Safe Sydney beaches active with
surfers and swimmers
hug the coastline to
the North and South.
Mix nature with the man
made attractions led
by the iconic Sydney
Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera
House. Add in a city
centre play area, Darling
Harbour, with restaurants,
museums, shopping, street
artists and lots more.
Build a complete Olympic
park and run the most
successful Olympic Games
ever. Top it all with
theatres, cinemas, nightclubs,
a gay/lesbian scene and
some of the world’s
best restaurants and
you have a lively pulsating
city offering complete
extremes of Sydney entertainment.
Sydney 's skyline is large and widely recognizable dominated by the Sydney Tower. Buildings range from the simple Francis Greenways Georgian buildings, to Jorn Utzon's expressionist, the Sydney Opera House. Sydney also has a large amount of Victorian buildings, such as the Sydney Town Hall and the Queen Victoria Building . The most architecturally significant being the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The areas of central Sydney
Sydney City
The Central Business District (CBD) of Sydney is the historical centre of government, retail, finance, culture and entertainment.
The Rocks
Bordering Sydney Cove to the west, includes the first colonial village of Sydney and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Darling Harbour
An extensive, leisure and entertainment area immediately to the west of the CBD with many hotels.
Kings Cross
Bars, clubs and red light district.
Darlinghurst
Area of restaurants and and the heart of the gay community.
Paddington
Paddington is a busy area with bars and fashion outlets.
North Sydney
The area across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the beaches be yond..
The Eastern Suburbs
The area between the City and the sea with Bondi Beach.
The Inner West
Sydney 's original suburbs with King Street, Newtown with good shopping and eating.
Chinatown
Chinese culture and cuisine near Darling Harbour.
South Sydney
Between Central Railway Station and Sydney Airport
Greater Sydney
Greater Sydney is the area beyond the inner suburbs and where most of the population live.
North
The northern suburbs start beyond the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The coastline has many beaches and runs from Manly to Palm Beach and on to the Hawkesbury region. The Hawkesbury runs from the ocean to Richmond and Windsor district. Some 30 km northof Syndey CBD is Ku-ring-gai Chase national park with bushland, waterways and fauna.
West
Sydney has moved west and alomost reaches the Blue Mountains. The west side of Sydney includes the Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta and Penrith.
South
To the south of Sydney is Sydney airport, Botany Bay, Cronulla and the Royal National Park.
Further away are the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, South Coast and Southern Highlands.
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