Sydney, New South Wales
Sydney, Australia: Information and resources
Bents Basin
Discover cool water and an oasis of green in the outer southwestern suburbs.
Discover cool water and an oasis of green in the outer southwestern suburbs.
Best Time to Visit Sydney - Autumn
The Sydney autumn starts on March 1 and ends on May 31. Generally it is a quieter, cooler -- and less expensive -- time than the Sydney summer. You can do most of the summer activities but in pleasanter weather.
The Sydney autumn starts on March 1 and ends on May 31. Generally it is a quieter, cooler -- and less expensive -- time than the Sydney summer. You can do most of the summer activities but in pleasanter weather.
Best Time to Visit Sydney - Spring
For many, the best time to visit Sydney is in the Australian spring.(September 1 to November 30). The weather's great, it is a time of regrowth and, yes, romance is in the air. Sail the harbour, take daytrips, go bushwalking, laze away life's cares on the city's white-sand beaches.
For many, the best time to visit Sydney is in the Australian spring.(September 1 to November 30). The weather's great, it is a time of regrowth and, yes, romance is in the air. Sail the harbour, take daytrips, go bushwalking, laze away life's cares on the city's white-sand beaches.
Best Time to Visit Sydney - Summer
It really depends on what you want to see, do and experience. The Australian summer is a time of great cultural activity -- outstanding theatre, street performances, art exhibitions -- as well as a time of pilgrimage to the beach.
It really depends on what you want to see, do and experience. The Australian summer is a time of great cultural activity -- outstanding theatre, street performances, art exhibitions -- as well as a time of pilgrimage to the beach.
Best Time to Visit Sydney - Winter
If you prefer the cold to heat, especially if seeking to esape the northern summer, the best time to visit Sydney could be in the Australian winter. The Sydney winter isn't really harsh and the weather's generally pleasant.
If you prefer the cold to heat, especially if seeking to esape the northern summer, the best time to visit Sydney could be in the Australian winter. The Sydney winter isn't really harsh and the weather's generally pleasant.
Cabramatta Moon Festival: Multicultural Sydney Asian Festival
The Cabramatta Moon Festival, celebrated once a year when the moon shines brightest at the vernal equinox, is one of Sydney's largest Asian multicultural festivals. It draws crowds in the tens of thousands and is worth visiting for a taste of Asian multicultural life in the Sydney suburbs.
The Cabramatta Moon Festival, celebrated once a year when the moon shines brightest at the vernal equinox, is one of Sydney's largest Asian multicultural festivals. It draws crowds in the tens of thousands and is worth visiting for a taste of Asian multicultural life in the Sydney suburbs.
Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre in Sydney is considered one of the finest theatre venues in Australia.
The Capitol Theatre in Sydney is considered one of the finest theatre venues in Australia.
Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney
Sydney archbishop and newest Australian cardinal.
Sydney archbishop and newest Australian cardinal.
Chinatown: Shops and Restaurants
Sydney's Chinatown is noted for its many shops and restaurants includihng late-night eateries.
Sydney's Chinatown is noted for its many shops and restaurants includihng late-night eateries.
Chinese New Year in Sydney: Pictures
Sydney celebrates the Chinese New Year with a festival each year. Here are pictures of the 2006 festival.
Sydney celebrates the Chinese New Year with a festival each year. Here are pictures of the 2006 festival.
Chipping Norton Lakes
Picnic and barbecue areas, cycleways, sports grounds. Good spots for boating and birdwatching.
Picnic and barbecue areas, cycleways, sports grounds. Good spots for boating and birdwatching.
Circular Quay
A transport hub, a meeting place, a starting point. A popular place for starting your tour of Sydney. Within walking distance of the Opera House and the historic Rocks district.
A transport hub, a meeting place, a starting point. A popular place for starting your tour of Sydney. Within walking distance of the Opera House and the historic Rocks district.
Coogee Beach
One of Sydney's smaller, more intimate beaches in the Eastern Suburbs. Picture.
One of Sydney's smaller, more intimate beaches in the Eastern Suburbs. Picture.
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour is a Sydney star attraction. Entertainment areas, exhibition halls, shops.
Darling Harbour is a Sydney star attraction. Entertainment areas, exhibition halls, shops.
Doyles Restaurant
One of Sydney's finer, more popular seafood restaurants is located in several venues.
One of Sydney's finer, more popular seafood restaurants is located in several venues.
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Featherdale Wildlife Park in western Sydney has more than 2000 native Australian animals and birds.
Featherdale Wildlife Park in western Sydney has more than 2000 native Australian animals and birds.
Festival of the Winds
Kites of all shapes, colors, sizes. Excitement in the sky over Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Kites of all shapes, colors, sizes. Excitement in the sky over Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Kangaroos at Featherdale
They're not on the streets, they're here in a western suburbs animal park.
They're not on the streets, they're here in a western suburbs animal park.
Kings Cross
A look at a part of Sydney that never sleeps.
A look at a part of Sydney that never sleeps.
Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel
Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel is the heart of Mary McKillop Place, which includes a museum celebrating the life, work and spirituality of Mary MacKillop.
Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel is the heart of Mary McKillop Place, which includes a museum celebrating the life, work and spirituality of Mary MacKillop.
Museum of Contemporary Art
At West Circular Quay, a gallery of distinctive modern art.
At West Circular Quay, a gallery of distinctive modern art.
Museum of Sydney
The Museum of Sydney was built on the historic site of Australia's first Government House and tells the story of Sydney from pre-colonial times to the present.
The Museum of Sydney was built on the historic site of Australia's first Government House and tells the story of Sydney from pre-colonial times to the present.
Picnic Point
Along the Georges River. Boating, waterskiing. But the park is a bit run down.
Along the Georges River. Boating, waterskiing. But the park is a bit run down.
The Rocks: Birthplace of Australia
Birthplace of Australia. The Rocks at Sydney Cove is where the first white settlement was built.
Birthplace of Australia. The Rocks at Sydney Cove is where the first white settlement was built.
Royal National Park
Stretching south from the city limits, a place of picnic grounds, rivers, creeks, beaches, bushwalks and rainforests. Hike, go boating, swim, explore.
Stretching south from the city limits, a place of picnic grounds, rivers, creeks, beaches, bushwalks and rainforests. Hike, go boating, swim, explore.
Showtime! Pictures from the Sydney Royal Easter Show
Here are pictures from the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Here are pictures from the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Smoking on Sydney Beaches
Aside from the health risks associated with smoking, the pollution of beaches and foreshores with tonnes and tonnes of cigarette butts has moved a number of Sydney local government councils to ban cigarette smoking on their beaches.
Aside from the health risks associated with smoking, the pollution of beaches and foreshores with tonnes and tonnes of cigarette butts has moved a number of Sydney local government councils to ban cigarette smoking on their beaches.
St Mary's Cathedral
Mother church of Australian Catholicism, an imposing Sydney landmark east of Hyde Park.
Mother church of Australian Catholicism, an imposing Sydney landmark east of Hyde Park.
St Patrick's Day Parade in Pictures
Irish Australians (and Aussies of Irish descent a number of generations removed) make up a substantial sector of the Australian population. So it is no surprise that Irish traditions and customs pervade much of Australian life. In Sydney, strong manifestations of this culture are evident in the festivities surrounding St Patrick's Day.
Irish Australians (and Aussies of Irish descent a number of generations removed) make up a substantial sector of the Australian population. So it is no surprise that Irish traditions and customs pervade much of Australian life. In Sydney, strong manifestations of this culture are evident in the festivities surrounding St Patrick's Day.
Sydney Activities and Attractions
Here are some Sydney activities and attractions to consider on your visit to Sydney.
Here are some Sydney activities and attractions to consider on your visit to Sydney.
Sydney Aquarium
With more than 1.2 million people visiting it yearly, Sydney Aquarium is one of Sydney's most popular attractions with its large variety of Australian aquatic life assembled under one roof: more than 650 species comprising more than 11,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures.
With more than 1.2 million people visiting it yearly, Sydney Aquarium is one of Sydney's most popular attractions with its large variety of Australian aquatic life assembled under one roof: more than 650 species comprising more than 11,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures.
The Sydney Beach Riots: Is Sydney Safe to Visit?
Sydney's reputation has received a battering with riots and violent attacks in some of Sydney's beachside suburbs.
Sydney's reputation has received a battering with riots and violent attacks in some of Sydney's beachside suburbs.
Sydney Beaches
A sunworshipper's mecca. White sand beaches all along the eastern coast from Palm Beach to Cronulla and on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour.
A sunworshipper's mecca. White sand beaches all along the eastern coast from Palm Beach to Cronulla and on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Beaches Photo Gallery
All along Sydney's eastern shore and around Sydney Harbour, Sydney's beaches provide day-out pleasures in swimming, surfing, or simply lazing away the day on brilliant white sand or in adjacent parkland.
All along Sydney's eastern shore and around Sydney Harbour, Sydney's beaches provide day-out pleasures in swimming, surfing, or simply lazing away the day on brilliant white sand or in adjacent parkland.
Sydney City Centre Map
Map of Sydney's central business district.
Map of Sydney's central business district.
Sydney Customs House
Refurbished building at Circular Quay.
Refurbished building at Circular Quay.
Sydney Dining Guide
Dining in Sydney gives you a wide choice of restaurants but you must know where to go.
Dining in Sydney gives you a wide choice of restaurants but you must know where to go.
Sydney Equestrian Centre
One of the Sydney structures purpose-built at Horsley Park for the 2000 Olympic Games.
One of the Sydney structures purpose-built at Horsley Park for the 2000 Olympic Games.
Sydney Explorer
The Sydney Explorer is a visitor-oriented Sydney sightseeing bus which takes in Sydney's major attractions.
The Sydney Explorer is a visitor-oriented Sydney sightseeing bus which takes in Sydney's major attractions.
Sydney Ferries: Ferry Tales Can Come True
Ferries are a popular mode of transport on Sydney Harbour and other waterways.
Ferries are a popular mode of transport on Sydney Harbour and other waterways.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Multi-week festival culminating in the world's largest nighttime parade. The festival encompasses the arts, film, sports and a host of other activities.
Multi-week festival culminating in the world's largest nighttime parade. The festival encompasses the arts, film, sports and a host of other activities.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
As viewed from the Royal Botanic Gardens.
As viewed from the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk
You can take the Sydney Harbour Bridge walk from The Rocks to Milsons Point, and it's free.
You can take the Sydney Harbour Bridge walk from The Rocks to Milsons Point, and it's free.
Sydney Hotels and Other Accommodation
Know the range of accommodation choices in Sydney from luxury Sydney hotels to serviced apartments to backpacker hostels.
Know the range of accommodation choices in Sydney from luxury Sydney hotels to serviced apartments to backpacker hostels.
Sydney Landmarks: Pictures
Sydney landmarks are not only distinctive structures on the Sydney urban landscape but also assist visitors and newcomers to the city to find their bearings.
Sydney landmarks are not only distinctive structures on the Sydney urban landscape but also assist visitors and newcomers to the city to find their bearings.
Sydney Metroads: Going by the Numbers
Sydney Metroads provide an easy way of navigating through the city's major thoroughfares by simply following the Metroad numbers.
Sydney Metroads provide an easy way of navigating through the city's major thoroughfares by simply following the Metroad numbers.
Sydney Museums and Galleries
Museums and art galleries provide an insight into a people and their culture, art, history and development. They are a treasure trove of cultural riches and Sydney is fortunate to have its museums and galleries in or close to the city centre.
Museums and art galleries provide an insight into a people and their culture, art, history and development. They are a treasure trove of cultural riches and Sydney is fortunate to have its museums and galleries in or close to the city centre.
Sydney Museums - Where They Are
Comprehensive listing of Sydney museums. Addresses, telephone numbers.
Comprehensive listing of Sydney museums. Addresses, telephone numbers.
Sydney Opera House
Answers to frequently asked questions.
Answers to frequently asked questions.
Sydney People: Census of 1996
The way we were. Census figures drew a fresh portrait of Sydneysiders and shattered the myths.
The way we were. Census figures drew a fresh portrait of Sydneysiders and shattered the myths.
Sydney Pictures
Images of the Sydney city centre.
Images of the Sydney city centre.
Sydney Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Sydney
Think you know Sydney? Take this quick quiz and find out.
Think you know Sydney? Take this quick quiz and find out.
Sydney Region Map
Map of region showing parts of Sydney's northern and eastern suburbs.
Map of region showing parts of Sydney's northern and eastern suburbs.
Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens
An oasis of green in the heart of Sydney. A paradise of flora. Close to the Opera House.
An oasis of green in the heart of Sydney. A paradise of flora. Close to the Opera House.
Sydney Sightseeing
Discover the heart of Sydney -- in only a day, or maybe two.
Discover the heart of Sydney -- in only a day, or maybe two.
Sydney Tennis Centre
Part of the Homebush Bay Olympic complex.
Part of the Homebush Bay Olympic complex.
Sydney Theatre
Sydney Theatre provides a performance venue not only for the Sydney Theatre Company's own productions but also those from other theatre companies local, interstate or overseas.
Sydney Theatre provides a performance venue not only for the Sydney Theatre Company's own productions but also those from other theatre companies local, interstate or overseas.
Sydney Theatre Addresses: Find Your Way to the Theatre
Sydney's theatre venues are scattered throughout the city. Here are Sydney theatre addresses and brief notes on how to get to each Sydney theatre.
Sydney's theatre venues are scattered throughout the city. Here are Sydney theatre addresses and brief notes on how to get to each Sydney theatre.
Sydney Theatre Guide
What's on in Sydney theatres.
What's on in Sydney theatres.
Sydney Tollways
Sydney is probably one of the world's major cities with the most number of tollways. Here's what you need to know about them.
Sydney is probably one of the world's major cities with the most number of tollways. Here's what you need to know about them.
Sydney Tower
Right in the heart of the city rises the distinctive 305-metre Sydney Tower, a highly visible Sydney landmark and the city’s tallest structure, an aerie-like platform for panoramic views, sky-high dining, and virtual adventures.
Right in the heart of the city rises the distinctive 305-metre Sydney Tower, a highly visible Sydney landmark and the city’s tallest structure, an aerie-like platform for panoramic views, sky-high dining, and virtual adventures.
Sydney Town Hall
Familiar Sydney landmark. Its wide front steps are a popular meeting point
Familiar Sydney landmark. Its wide front steps are a popular meeting point
Sydney Travel Guide
Here's your Sydney travel guide. Avoid possible hassles on your Sydney travel.
Here's your Sydney travel guide. Avoid possible hassles on your Sydney travel.
Sydney Travel Guide: From the Airport to the City
Here's what to do on arriving in Sydney and how best to get to your hotel.
Here's what to do on arriving in Sydney and how best to get to your hotel.
Sydney Walking Tour: From Circular Quay to Hyde Park
Start your Sydney walking tour to Hyde Park from Circular Quay.
Start your Sydney walking tour to Hyde Park from Circular Quay.
Sydney Walking Tour: From Hyde Park to Darling Harbour
Right in the heart of Sydney, Hyde Park is an ideal place to start a walking tour through Sydney's city attractions all the way to Darling Harbour.
Right in the heart of Sydney, Hyde Park is an ideal place to start a walking tour through Sydney's city attractions all the way to Darling Harbour.
Sydney Wildlife World
Sydney Wildlife World at Darling Harbour brings some of Australia's unique animals, birds and other creatures right at the doorstep of the city's central district.
Sydney Wildlife World at Darling Harbour brings some of Australia's unique animals, birds and other creatures right at the doorstep of the city's central district.
Sydney Wildlife World Photo Gallery
A series of pictures from Sydney Wildlife World at Darling Harbour.
A series of pictures from Sydney Wildlife World at Darling Harbour.
Sydney Writers Walk
Sydney Writers Walk honors Australian and international authors with plaques embedded in the walkway around Sydney's Circular Quay.
Sydney Writers Walk honors Australian and international authors with plaques embedded in the walkway around Sydney's Circular Quay.
Sydney Zoo - Where Is the Sydney Zoo?
The Sydney zoo, properly known as Taronga Zoo, is on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, across the water from Circular Quay, in the Sydney suburb of Mosman.
The Sydney zoo, properly known as Taronga Zoo, is on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, across the water from Circular Quay, in the Sydney suburb of Mosman.
Sydney's Anzac Memorial
A focal point for remembering war and the search for peace.
A focal point for remembering war and the search for peace.
Sydney's Underground Train System
In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.
In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.
Taking the Train in Sydney - A Quick Guide
Have you ever wondered how to travel on Sydney's trains? In you're new to Sydney public transport, feel comfortable by knowing what to do.
Have you ever wondered how to travel on Sydney's trains? In you're new to Sydney public transport, feel comfortable by knowing what to do.
Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo on Sydney Harbour is the first public zoo in New South Wales with Australian wildlife and other animals and birds from all over the world.
Taronga Zoo on Sydney Harbour is the first public zoo in New South Wales with Australian wildlife and other animals and birds from all over the world.
Telstra Stadium
The largest structure built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at Homebush Bay. Formerly known as Stadium Australia.
The largest structure built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at Homebush Bay. Formerly known as Stadium Australia.
Theatre Royal
The 1133-seat Theatre Royal is located on King St between Pitt St and Castlereagh St, Sydney.
The 1133-seat Theatre Royal is located on King St between Pitt St and Castlereagh St, Sydney.
Three Practical Steps to Sydney Sightseeing
When confronted with questions on what to do and where to go on visiting Sydney for the first time, here are three practical steps to give you a running start on Sydney sightseeing.
When confronted with questions on what to do and where to go on visiting Sydney for the first time, here are three practical steps to give you a running start on Sydney sightseeing.
Top 10 Free Sydney Attractions
There are a number of free attractions available in Sydney. Here's a selection of Sydney attractions.
There are a number of free attractions available in Sydney. Here's a selection of Sydney attractions.
Walk into History at The Rocks
Take a walk into history at The Rocks in Sydney for an insight into the beginnings of the city.
Take a walk into history at The Rocks in Sydney for an insight into the beginnings of the city.