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Sydney, Australia: Information and resources
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  2. Sydney Pictures
  3. Sydney Sightseeing
  4. Where to Eat
  5. Where to Stay in Sydney

Sydney, Australia

Sydney was founded in 1788 when English authorities, soldiers and convicts started the settlement on Sydney Harbour that was to become present-day Sydney.

Barangaroo

Barangaroo, just north of Darling Harbour's King St Wharf, is currently under development as a future office and residential area, a headland park, and recreational precinct.

Bents Basin

Discover cool water and an oasis of green in the outer southwestern suburbs.

Best Sydney Beach

A plus for Manly Beach is its easy accessibility by ferry from Sydney's Circular Quay.

Best Sydney Wildlife Park

The best Sydney wildlife park is probably where you can see the animals close at hand and even walk with or feed them.

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.

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.

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.

Best Time to Visit Sydney - Winter

Sydney in the southern winter is the place to visit ff you prefer the cold to heat, especially if seeking to escape the northern summer. The Sydney winter isn't really harsh and the weather's generally pleasant.

Bridgeclimb

Bridgeclimb provides visitors the opportunity to climb up to the top arch of Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views of city and harbour.

Cabramatta Moon Festival: Multicultural Sydney Asian Festival

Tens of thousands are drawn yearly to the Cabramatta Moon Festival in one of Sydney's most multicultural suburbs and a centre of Asian shops and Asian cuisine.

Capitol Theatre

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.

Chinatown: Shops and Restaurants

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.

Chipping Norton Lakes

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.

Coogee Beach

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.

Doyles Restaurant

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.

Festival of the Winds

Kites of all shapes, colors, sizes. Excitement in the sky over Sydney's Bondi Beach.

George Street

George Street is Australia's oldest street having begun as a dirt track in the first European settlement in Australia founded at Sydney Cove in 1788.

Getting Around in Sydney

Here's basic information on using public transport for getting around in Sydney.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park in the heart of Sydney is a place of relaxation, quiet walks and remembrances of Australia's past.

Kangaroos at Featherdale

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.

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.

Museum of Contemporary 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.

Picnic Point

Along the Georges River. Boating, waterskiing. But the park is a bit run down.

Readers' Choices of Best or Worst Sydney Attractions

Our reader's choices of best or worst Sydney attractions.

The Rocks: Discover Sydney's Historic Rocks District

The Rocks, a 19th century village hemmed in by Sydney Cove, Campbells Cove and Walsh Bay, lies in the shadow of the southern end of the Harbour Bridge. This is the birthplace of modern-day Australia, Captain Arthur Phillip having settled here in 1788.

The Rocks: Birthplace of Australia

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.

Showtime! 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.

St Mary's Cathedral

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.

Sydney Activities and Attractions

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.

Sydney Attractions

Numerous and varied Sydney city attractions beckon the visitor to Australia. What to see, where to go -- here are ideas to consider.

Sydney Beach Choices

Our readers' choices of best Sydney beach.

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 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.

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.

Sydney City Centre Map

Map of Sydney's central business district.

Sydney Customs House

Refurbished building at Circular Quay.

Sydney Dining Guide

Where to eat in Sydney can often be a problem, so it's best to have some sort of guide.

Sydney Eat Streets, Restaurant Rows, Dining Districts

Eat streets or dining districts, Sydney's various city areas may have clusters of restaurants, so you can find your choice of a suitable dining venue.

Sydney Equestrian Centre

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.

Sydney Ferries: Ferry Tales Can Come True

Ferries are a popular mode of transport on Sydney Harbour and other waterways.

Sydney Mardi Gras

The multi-week festival, encompassing the arts, film, sports and a host of other activities, is highlighted by a glittering nighttime parade, the climax of festivities.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

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.

Sydney Hotels and Other Accommodation

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 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 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.

Sydney Museums - Where They Are

Sydney has a number of museums devoted to various aspects of life, history and culture. Here's a listing of Sydney addresses and telephone numbers.

Sydney Opera House

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.

Sydney Pictures

Images of the Sydney city centre.

Sydney Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Sydney

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.

Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens

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.

Sydney Tennis Centre

Part of the Homebush Bay Olympic complex.

Sydney Theatre

Sydney Theatre is Sydney Theatre Company's third performance venue in Sydney's Walsh Bay theatre district.

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 Theatre Guide

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 Tower Eye

Sydney Tower Eye is a highly visible Sydney landmark and the city's tallest structure offering bird's-eye views and a Skywalk for the adventurous.

Sydney Town Hall

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.

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.

Sydney Walking Tours

Sydney walking tours provide an opportunity to discover the many charms of the city.

Sydney Walking Tour: From Circular Quay to Hyde Park

Start your Sydney walking tour to Hyde Park from Circular Quay.

Sydney Walking Tour: From Hyde Park to Darling Harbour

A walking tour through Sydney's city attractions all the way to Darling Harbour provides a leisurely way of taking in the city sights.

Wild Life Sydney

Sydney Wildlife World at Darling Harbour provides a close-up look at Australia's unique animals, birds and other creatures within walking distance of central Sydney.

Sydney Wildlife World Photo Gallery

Pictures from Sydney Wildlife World, now Wild Life Sydney, show the variety of wildlife at this Darling Harbour venue.

Sydney Writers Walk

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.

Sydney's Anzac Memorial

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.

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.

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.

Telstra Stadium

The largest structure built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at Homebush Bay. Formerly known as Stadium Australia.

10 Reasons to Visit Sydney

Why visit Sydney? Here are 10 reasons why.

Theatre Royal

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.

Top 10 Free 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.

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