Sydney – a glistening harbour city surrounded by beaches and impressive architecture.
Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for the Sydney Opera House, a distinctive sail-shaped structure that stands near the harbor.
The huge Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay, which are close to the Harbour Bridge and the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, are bustling harbors, while the Skywalk, the terrace of the Sydney Tower, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.
Popular destinations include the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Watsons Bay, The Rocks, Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour, the State Library of New South Wales, the Royal Botanic Garden, the Australian Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Queen Victoria Building, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Taronga Zoo, Bondi Beach, Luna Park and Sydney Olympic Park.
Major developmental projects designed to increase Sydney’s tourism sector include a casino and hotel at Barangaroo and the redevelopment of East Darling Harbour, which involves a new exhibition and convention centre, now Australia’s largest.
