The City

Sydney, also known as ‘the Harbour city’, is the largest city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. It is situated on the southeast coast of Australia and is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and beautiful beaches. Sydney has a lot to offer such as excellent dining, exquisite shopping, and an exciting nightlife.

Tourism

Airport

Coordinates: 33°56’46”S 151°10’38E

Sydney Airport is located in the Sydney suburb of Mascot, 8 km south of downtown Sydney. It is the busiest airport in Australia.

Airlines

The following airlines have regular flights to Sydney Airport:

• South African Airways (from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban)
• Qantas Airways (from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban)
• Emirates (from Durban and Cape Town)
• Singapore Airlines (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
• Cathay Pacific Airways (from Johannesburg)

What to see

• Art Gallery of New South Wales – Founded in 1874 it houses fine international and Australian art
• Bondi Beach – An aboriginal word meaning "water breaking over rocks" and opened to the public in 1882
• Darling Harbour – A leading waterfront leisure and entertainment destination and has won various tourism and construction industry awards
• The Rocks – The epicenter of Sydney, Australia that once was a open-air gaol and grew into a vibrant port community
• Royal Botanic Gardens – Founded in 1816 as part of the Governor's Domain and the oldest scientific institution in Australia
• Sydney Aquarium
• BridgeClimb, Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Sydney Opera House
• Sydney Tower and Skywalk
• Sydney WildlifeWorld

Events

• Sydney Festival – International and national performing and visual arts.
• Mardi Gras – A gay pride event and a highlight of the Sydney festival scene.
• Greek Festival of Sydney - A one month celebration of Hellenic culture and history.
• Sydney Comedy Festival -  Australia's leading comedy event.
• Biennale of Sydney – Australia's largest and most exciting contemporary visual arts event
• Festival of the Winds - The most colourful kite flying festival with fun for the whole family.
• Darling Harbour Fiesta – A Latin American and Spanish dance and music festival.
• Balmain Art & Craft Show – A show of Australian and international artists showcasing contemporary to traditional works.

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General Information

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time and the currency used is the Australian Dollar. One can easily get lost in Sydney if you are doing all the driving yourself and parking is very expensive. The best way to get around this city is by making use of its excellent public transport system that includes buses, trains, ferries, and taxis. Dress yourself in layers to protect you from the cool see breeze or unexpected rain shower. Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world, therefore it is mandatory that you wear a sunhat and apply sunscreen everyday; remember to reapply during the course of the day. Pack comfortable walking shoes if you plan to explore the city on foot.

Weather

In general, Sydney enjoys good weather all year round. Summer temperatures average at 25°C and winter temperatures at 17°C. Rainfall peaks during summer and autumn with winter and spring being drier seasons. March and April or September and October are the best times to visit. This is when most of the tourists are gone and the weather is warm and sunny.