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ABOUT SYDNEY

Australia is the smallest continent, but the 6th largest country in the world. The most populated areas of Australia are located along the eastern and southeastern coasts.

The geography is extremely diverse, ranging from snow capped mountains of the Australian Alps in Tasmanian to large deserts and tropical temperate forests.

Surrounded by the Tasman Sea to the east, Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury River to the north, and the Royal National park to the south, this city offers something to do for every type of tourists. Australia is located in Oceania between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. The Australian mainland has a total coastline lengths of 35,876 km. Australia has the largest area of ocean jurisdiction of any country on earth. Australia is the lowest, flattest and oldest continental landmass on Earth. A total of 18% of Australia is desert.

The flight time from mainland Japan to Sydney is approximately 10 hours.

Sydney is Australia’s largest and most famous city with a growing population of over 4.6 million. It is home to beautiful beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks, awardwinning restaurants and a vibrant culture.

Sydney is ranked highly for the quality of life.

It has hosted multiple major sporting events to include the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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ABOUT SYDNEY

The majority of the accommodations in Sydney are centrally located. For the young adventurous travelers, hostel accommodations are also available.

Food is a highlight point for most visitors.

Australia is famously known for fish and chips. There are a variety of cuisines for every hungry traveler in Sydney ranging from Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, Vietnamese and local dishes. Vegemite is a local food paste that everyone should try.

The spread is used for sandwiches, toasts, crumpets and cracker biscuits. The flavor of Vegemite is acquired and not favored by everyone’s taste buds.

Although Sydney’s climate is temperate year-round, summer in Sydney is spectacular.

The seasons are opposite in Australia compared to the United States, Europe, and Asia. Summer in Australia means winter everywhere else in the world and winter in Australia means summer.

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The city of Sydney is built on hills surrounding Port Jackson, which is also known as Sydney Harbour. A famous attraction that draws many tourist to Sydney is the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Other famous attractions that Sydney is famously known for are Bondi Beach, Blue Mountains, Hyde Park, Circular Quay, Bridge Climb and Sydney Tower Eye. There are many well renowned museums and art galleries in the city. Some of the famous are Museum of Contemporary Art, White Rabbit Gallery, Powerhouse Museum and Museum of Sydney. Some of Australia’s largest social and cultural events are held in Sydney such as Sydney Festival, Big Day Out, Sydney Film Festival and Sculpture by the Sea.

SYDNEY ATTRACTIONS

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PLACES TO SEE

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Sydney Opera House is famously known in the UNESCO World Heritage as of June 2007. This is one of the highly recommended sights to visit while touring in Sydney. The opera house has several different venues such as The Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Drama Theatre, Playhouse, Studio, Utzon Room and Forecourt.

The Concert Hall is the largest venue with 2,679 seats and contains the largest Grand Organ in the world with over 10,000 pipes. There are also restaurants, bars, cafĂŠs, and souvenir shops located throughout the facility.

SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel invention that carries rail, vehicles, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the central business district and North Shore. The bridge is nicknamed The Coathanger because of the arch shaped design.

It is the sixth longest and tallest spanning arch bridge in the world. The bridge climb is a very famous tourist activity.

The bridge climb offers a 360 degree panorama of Sydney.

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PLACES TO SEE BLUE MOUNTAINS

A trip to Sydney requires a visit to the famous World Heritage Blue Mountains.

It is considered one of Australia’s most spectacular icons.

There are several must dos at the Blue Mountains such as Echo Point Lookout, Wentworth Falls, Scenic World Blue Mountains, Govetts Leap Lookout, Jenolan Caves and the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mt. Tomah.

There are restaurants, shopping, golfing, arts and culture all in one location.

CIRCULAR QUAY

Circular Quay is well known as one of Sydney’s best attractions. On a stroll around Circular Quay, you will run into the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens. Strolling along this path allows tourists the chance to capture some stunning photos of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. There are several dining options for tourist with a huge array of bars, cafés, and restaurants.

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Hyde Park is Australia’s oldest and well known park. Located in the heart of central Sydney, there is no shortage of lush green grass or trees. The park has several historical sites and a museum. Hyde Park is a hangout for many of the locals and sunbathers.

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SYDNEY TOWER EYE

Ranked as one of the safest building’s in the world, the Sydney Tower Eye is a must do on every tourist list. The tower was built to withstand natural disasters such as earthquakes and extreme wind conditions. The height of the tower is 309 meters which is approximately 1013 feet. Located inside the tower are two levels of restaurants, a coffee lounge, observation deck and two telecommunication levels. An observation deck with restaurant is located near the top.

BONDI BEACH

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Located 30 minutes from Sydney, one of the most famous beaches in the world is Bondi Beach. It is known as a surfer's paradise destination for riding the waves. A walk along the beachfront promenade provides tourists with the carefree sundrenched lifestyle. The main area offers surf wear shops, souvenirs, outdoor cafes, and fish & chips eateries.

PLACES TO SEE

WILD LIFE SYDNEY ZOO

Wild Life Sydney Customer Services WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo 1-5 Wheat Road Darling Harbour Sydney 2000 Tel: 1-800-206-158 WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo features interactive displays, inspiring and entertaining daily shows, captivating daily feeding sessions, SYDNEY AQUARIUM and enhanced walk-through habitats SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium including Koala Encounters, Kangaroo 1-5 Wheat Road Walk-About, and Butterfly Tropics. WILD Darling Harbour LIFE Sydney Zoo is Australia's most unique Tel: 1-800-199-657 The Sydney aquarium was voted one of the and best wildlife park and it's conveniently best attractions to see in Sydney. At the Sydney located right in the heart of Sydney on aquarium, you can test your knowledge of Darling Harbour. over 10 different species of sharks. If you are feeling brave, you can even snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef exhibit, getting up close and personal with tropical fish, and yes, even sharks! Glass bottom boat rides are also offered if you are not up for getting in the water. If you are looking for a more serene setting the aquarium offers morning yoga classes before it is open to the general public.

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Be prepared to discover your own sense of style at Sydney’s best shopping destinations. From window-shopping along a shady street to immersing yourself in vast shopping malls, shopping in Sydney is favored by many tourists. The city center is surrounded by new fashion centers such as Westfield Street Mall. The Queen Victoria Building also has a variety of high fashion, designer style, jewelery, antiques and art.

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Surry Hills 399 Cleveland St, Redfern · +61 2 9699 6250

Paddington 395 Oxford St, Sydney · +61 2 9331 2923

Balmain 223 Darling St, Sydney · +61 418 765 736

Newtown 404 King St, Newtown · +61 2 9517 1655

Birkenhead Point Outlet Center Roseby St, Drummoyne · +61 2 9812 8800

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Sydney is one of the world’s great dining destinations at any time of the year, but summer takes the experience to another level. You can dine by the harbor in five-star style, enjoy a traditional pub bursting with history, or find sublime Sydney views at a cool rooftop bar.

Ms.G’s Funky Noodle Bar (Asian cuisine) 155 Victoria Street Potts Point  +61 2 8313 1000

The Fish Shop (Fish and chips) 22 Challis Avenue Potts Point 2011  +02 9326 9000

Red Lantern in Surry Hills (Modern Vietnamese) Surry Hills the address is 545 Crown St. Surry Hills, NSW 2010  + 02 9698 4355

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Treat yourself to a mouth-watering taste of Sydney’s best food and wine which is served at stunning locations around the city. Tourists have many options of dining at gourmet restaurants, boutique cafes and casual pubs.

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Billy Kwong in Surry Hills Organic cuisine) 355 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia  +61 2 9332 3300

Rozelle Café (Dessert) 612 Darling St Rozelle NSW, Australia  +61 2 9818 1607

Black Star Pastry (Dessert) 277 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia  +61 2 9557 8656

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