Founded
just
over
200
years
ago
as
a
British
penal
settlement,
Sydney
has
grown
rapidly
to
become
a
glamorous
international
city
boasting
the
best
the
world
has
to
offer.
The
city
now
embraces
a
rich
multicultural
community
that
totals
almost
four
million
people.
Sydney,
the
capital
of
the
Australian
State
of
New
South
Wales,
is
a
safe,
fresh,
friendly
destination
with
a
warm,
sunny
climate
that
makes
a
visit
perfect
in
any
season.
In
fact,
at
least
240
days
of
sunshine
a
year
means
your
visit
will
be
as
bright
as the
sparkling,
ever-visible
harbour.
Sydney's
magnificent
harbour
is
clearly
the
focal
point
of
Sydney's
appeal
and
the
relaxed,
outdoor
lifestyle
of
its
fortunate
residents.
Each
day
and
night,
visitors
and
residents
alike
board
cruise
boats,
commuter
ferries,
and
sailing
boats
to
enjoy
the
harbour's
incredible
beauty
and
the
unparalleled
views
of
two
of
the
world's
most
famous
attractions
-
the
Sydney
Opera
House
and
Sydney
Harbour
Bridge.
The
Opera
House
is
acclaimed
as
the
most
outstanding
building
of
the
20th
century,
and
when
you
cruise
past
its
huge
billowing
sails
hovering
above
the
water,
you
will
surely
agree.
After
photographing
the
Opera
House,
you
will
join
trading
vessels
and
luxury
cruise
liners
from
around
the
world
as
you
sail
beneath
the
vast
arch
of
the
nearby
Harbour
Bridge,
which
itself
provides
breathtaking
views
of
the
harbour.
The
wildlife
at
Sydney's
world-class
Taronga
Zoo,
perched
high
above
the
harbour,
also
enjoy
fabulous
vistas.
A
spectacular
cable
car
ride
from
the
fern/
wharf
leads
to
exhibits
showcasing
Australia's
unique
wildlife,
including
kangaroos,
cuddly
koalas,
emus,
wombats
and
kookaburras,
as
well
as
the
world's
most
exotic animals.
But
the
harbour
view
to
beat
all
harbour
views
can
be
enjoyed
from
the
top
of
Australia's
highest
lookout
-
Sydney
Tower
-
which
soars
above
the
city's
striking
skyline
to
provide
a
sweeping
panorama
of
Sydney's
waterways,
attractive
suburbs,
wide
open
spaces,
lush
gardens
and
Australia's
famous beaches.
The
most
famous
beach
of
all,
just
15
minutes
from
downtown
Sydney,
is
Bondi
Beach where,
on
a
hot
day,
more
than
50,000
sun-seekers
will
gather
to
bask
in
the
sunshine,
cool
off
in
the
crystal-clear
surf
and
enjoy
a
colorful
selection
of
beach-
side
cafes.
But
you
don't
need
a
hot
day
for
an
excuse
to
swim
at
Sydney's
great
beaches.
The
ideal
climate
makes
swimming
possible
all
year
round.
Another
popular
trip
is
by
ferry
or
high-speed
jet-cat
from
Circular
Quay
in
the
city
centre,
past
forested
headlands,
and
on
to
the
pretty
seaside
suburb
of
Manly,
another
favorite
playground
for
Sydneysiders.
Here,
you
will
find
big
uncrowded
beaches,
lively
promenades,
even
more
lively
outdoor
entertainment and
restaurants
offering
cuisine
from
every
corner
of
the
globe.
Sydney
boasts
a
diverse
ethnic
population,
with
people
from
around
160
countries
now
peacefully
settled
throughout
the
city.
This
has
created
a
rich
and
colorful
lifestyle
envied
around
the
world.
