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Sydney

About Sydney

Sydney, the capital of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is gifted with one of the most beautiful harbors in the world and has a mix of natural beauty and man-made works. The heart of Sydney is its bay, where the best sailboats compete in championships and visitors sail without compromise. This setting is great for boating, swimming, picnics and even fishing. The Rocks is the oldest area of Sydney, the first place where Europeans settled. Today it is a historic spot, harmoniously blending colonial-style shops, museums, art galleries, restaurants and cafes on the waterfront. Browse the markets at The Rocks, walk the Harbor Bridge or climb to the top via the stairs on the “Bridge Climb”.

Buses, trains, monorails and ferry services operate daily.

The Sydney Pass is a ticket that allows unlimited use of buses, ferries and trains within the city, harbor cruises, Explorer Bus and Bondi Explorer Bus tours. A three-day ticket costs AS$85 for adults, A$45 for children, and A$215 for families. There are also five-day and seven-day tickets that can be used within that period.

The climate of the city is Mediterranean. This climate has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Summer – maximum of 26°C and minimum of 18°C

Winter – maximum of 18°C and minimum of 5°C

Tourist attraction

Circular Quay is the departure point for ferries, trains and buses that connect the city with the suburbs. Walk along the east side of Circular Quay and visit the Sydney Opera House, Australia's most famous landmark. Take a tour inside the theater or attend operas, concerts, plays or ballets.

Darling Harbor is a port area that has been fully restored and currently hosts great entertainment options. Visit the National Maritime Museum, the Powerhouse Museum and the Sydney Aquarium, with its display of the Great Barrier Reef, which gives an idea of the diversity of Australian marine life. Learn about Aboriginal culture at the Cavala Aboriginal Art and Education Centre. Cockle Bay Wharf, Art and the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens.

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Shopping

The town center draws visitors with an interest in shopping primarily to Castlereagh and Elizabeth Streets. The glamorous Queen Victoria Building, a sophisticated shopping center located inside a historic building, is also a mandatory stop for those who don't go home without shopping. Still a good option is Pitt Street, a street with numerous shops and some restaurants.

AMP Tower Centerpoint provides a 360° view of Sydney, whether you choose to eat in one of the revolving restaurants or those who just prefer to visit the tower's observation point.

Opera House

is one of the great symbols of Australia. Its building is on Sydney Harbor and was designed by Jorn Utzon. After 14 years of construction, the modern architecture building opened in 1973 is known around the world, and today it functions as a cultural and artistic center where many other events take place besides just opera.

Menzies Bar & Bistro

Menzies Bar is a true labor of love, where an obsession with history, hospitality and good times are woven together to deliver a legitimately unique bar in Sydney's CBD.

Paddy's Market

At first glance, it may look like an ordinary mall, with stores and a food court. But just find the right entrance for the place to show itself in full. In its lower part, traditional merchants are located, as well as some very affordable options when buying souvenirs for friends and relatives.

Sydney beaches

Start in famous Bondi and enjoy one of the many events, such as the annual City-to-Surf race or one of the colorful surf parties. Manly is also a must visit. Like Bondi, it is known by Brazilians residing in the city and is home to a large number of young people looking for a better quality of life. It is famous for its relaxed atmosphere, typical of the Australian way of life. Other popular beaches are Nielsen Park, Balmoral and Camp Cove just inside the bay, or the surfing beaches of Bronte and Coogee to the south and Collaroy and Palm to the north.

Sydney Olympic Park

Discover the place where Olympic athletes won their gold medals. Homebush Bay was the area chosen to house the Sydney Olympic Park, the State Sports Centre, Bicentennial Park, the Super Dome gymnasium, the Athletic and Aquatic Centres, Stadium Australia and the Olympic Village. There is a wide variety of tours that go back and explore the region that concentrated the world's attractions during the 2000 Olympics.

What to see and

do in Sydney

Try Sydney's famous oysters at one of the many harborside cafes. Have a picnic in one of the parks in Ku-ring-gai National Park, near Sydney. Stroll across the Sydney Harbor Bridge. . If you're feeling brave, walk to the top of the famous 'Coat-hanger', as it's known by the city's locals. See the city of Sydney by helicopter or seaplane. part of the Sydney Olympics.Learn to surf at Manly or Bondi beaches.Catch a ferry to Manly and enjoy fish and chips on the beach.Watch the sun setting behind the city in the wonderful view of North Head parkland, 10 minutes from Manly Pier. Learn to sail on Sydney Harbour.

Sydney Bus Museum

The bus museum is right next to the leichhardt bus terminal. The tram building was originally a maintenence shed and was later used for buses. They have an excellent display of buses dating from the 1920s to the 2000s. There are many hands on displays and entry is permitted on many of the vintage buses.

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Celebrating our 150th anniversary in 2021, we remain committed to making art a vital part of everyday life. Our transformation - the Sydney Modern Project - will create a new art museum experience through two buildings connected by a public art garden into one of the most beautiful cultural venues in the world.

National Maritime Museum of Australia

Discover events and exhibitions now at the museum or explore our vast online resources to entertain you from home - there's something for everyone!

One Day Trips

Located 104 km west of Sydney, the Blue Mountains are part of a high sandstone plateau with wooded valleys, gorges, waterfalls and craggy cliffs. Walk through the villages See the beautiful rock formations of the Three Sisters. Take a tram or train for a view of the Jenolan Caves, 80 km southwest of Katoomba, the Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens or the Marshes. The mountains are a hiker's paradise, with many hidden trails to be explored. The internationally renowned Hunter Valley Wine Country is located 195 km north of Australia's wine producing region.

A two and a half hour drive north of Sydney is Port Stephens. Enjoy white sand beaches, fishing or dolphin watching expeditions. Discover koalas in their natural habitat on the Tilligerry Peninsula.

Other Places to Visit

The Snowy Mountains, located 526km west of Sydney, are home to bustling ski resorts such as Thredbo, Perisher Blue Mt Selwyn and Charlotte Pass. They usually run from June to October. Broken Hill is a typical Australian outback town (desert) 1,244 km west of Sydney. It was built at the time of the wealth of the silver mines. Today it is home to an artists' colony.

In Barrington Tops there are rainforests and mountains. Stretching from the Royal National Park to the Shoalhaven River, the Illawarra and Southern Highlands are ideal places for peaceful walks and a weekend getaway.