Travel To Sidney

Introducing Sydney

At the heart of Sydney - Australia's oldest, largest and most diverse city - is the outrageously good-looking Sydney Harbour. Like a psychedelic supermodel, the city curves and sways through this glamorous maze of sandstone headlands, lazy bays and legendary surf beaches. The Sydney experience is essentially physical - dunk yourself in the Bondi surf, sail under the Harbour Bridge on a yacht, jog along the Coogee cliff tops or rampage through Centennial Park on horseback. Everybody seems to be outside - the beaches are swarming, street cafés buzz and the harbour blooms with sails.

Jealous as hell, the rest of Australia stereotypes Sydney as more body-beautiful than bookish, more carpe diem than museum - a narcissistic 'Sin City' fixated on sunglasses, salons and soy lattes. Sure, there's a lot of blonde dye in Bondi, but the genetic legacy of the British and Irish convicts who built Sydney is more evident in gutsy self-belief than anything mirror-worthy.

Sydney is no less complex socially than it is on the map. An edgy multiculturalism ignites the food scene and fuels the nocturnal life - you'll lose yourself in the restaurants, bars and clubs just as easily as on the streets. Aboriginal heritage makes an impact through art; you'll see many urban galleries celebrating indigenous culture.

Whether it's the launching pad or the final fling of your New South Wales adventure, your Sydney days will be active and engaging, your nights indulgent and intense. The rest of Australia is in denial - Sydney is as good as it gets.

Introducing Sydney Harbour

Stretching 20km inland to the mouth of the Parramatta River, Sydney Harbour (aka Port Jackson) is Sydney’s shimmering soul, its beaches, coves, bays, islands and waterside parks providing crucial relief from the ordeals of urban life.

Forming the gateway to the harbour are North Head and South Head. Watsons Bay nestles on South Head’s harbour side, fostering a salty cottage atmosphere. The harbour beaches are generally sheltered, calm coves with little of the frenzied foam of the ocean beaches.

Things to do

Sydney’s has quite a unique landscape with the spectacular Blue Mountains, beautiful Sydney Harbour and seemingly endless sandy beaches. Whether you’re in town for a week or a weekend there is certainly no shortage of activities to keep any traveller on any budget occupied. The following list will provide anyone with a complete view of Sydney’s truly amazing landmarks and hotspots, which can be enjoyed by anyone.

Just an hour and half out of the cities centre is Sydney’s Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains offers some of the best views and scenery in New South Wales. Once there, a wide range of activities is available for both the adventurous and the romantic. Visit Australia’s wildlife park to see the locals in their natural habitat, horse ride through the canyons and take a cable car and see the famous Three Sister’s. A day trip or weekend here would certainly be worth the drive.

Right in the heart of the city and on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour is the Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens. This beautiful garden setting is the perfect spot after a big days walking to grab a coffee from the café (located in the centre of the gardens) and people watch the afternoon away. Although in the middle of the city, the gardens offer a tranquil experience to end the day.

The world famous Bondi Beach is a must see for everyone, offering a huge range of activities. You can try your luck surfing or simply sit at one of the many restaurants and bars and be amazed by the scenery and buzz of activity going on around you. The beach in summer can get extremely busy but still quite easy to find a spot for you and your partner or family. Watch out for the lack of clothing worn on this beach if travelling with young children.

Catching the Manly ferry from Circular Quay in the cities centre is truly the most breathtaking experience in Sydney. This ferry allows you to get the best views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House all the while cruising on the most beautiful harbour in the world. This is the best opportunity to take unspoilt photos of the city surrounding you. The views only get better once you arrive in Manly

Sights in Sydney

Sydney has plenty of sights. Of course you'll have to visit the famous Sydney Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. The museums and the art galleries will keep you occupied for a few days as well. When you’re tired, relax in one of the many parks and don’t forget the Centennial Park, the largest one in Sydney. The Harbours are interesting areas. As you might know, Sydney borders water on many sides so it’s worth checking out the different aspects of the several harbours, with their own fishing markets, theme parks and water-worlds. Nearby the Sydney Harbour Bridge, visit the Rocks area where the first settlement in Australia took place and that still offers a wonderful insight into the way things were a long time ago.

Source: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/sydney And http://www.world66.com/australiaandpacific/australia/newsouthwales/sydney/sights