Sydney Travel Guide
Sydney |
Vast, vibrant Sydney is the epitome of the Australian surf, sand and sun cliché. Carved out of sandstone headlands with golden beaches and world-class surf, thi…
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Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour
Sydney's Darling Harbour is one of the world's great waterfront destinations, popular with Sydneysiders and tourists alike. With its ever-growing selection of waterside cafés and restaurants…
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Upcoming Events in Sydney |
 | GlobalGathering Australia - Sydney Nov 2009 (annual) Hordern Pavilion Having captivated audiences in the UK, Poland and Russia, legendary dance music… more... |
 | Homebake 5 Dec 2009 (annual) The Domain Homebake is a massive annual music festival that is exclusively for Australian… more... |
 | Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim 6 Dec 2009 (annual) Bondi Beach This unique 2.2km (1.4 mile) ocean swim started in 2001, when 800 competitors… more... |
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Nightlife |
Oxford Street, the heart of Sydney’s gay area, buzzes with cafes and clubs (gay, straight and mixed) while the established red-light district of Kings Cross continues to cater for the seedier side of life. The Rocks was the original drinking heart of the city and in the early 20th century it was the raucous setting for the ’six o’clock swill’, when workers would drink as much as possible before the pubs shut at 1800. Today the period pubs have been cleaned up for the huge tourist clientele and d…
Sightseeing |
Who can argue with the claim that Sydney has the most magnificent harbour in the world? Its intricate coastal geography of headlands and secluded bays is the stunning setting for two of the modern world’s most ambitious architectural achievements - the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s not surprising then that much of the tourist attention is focused on the harbour and its surrounds. The Rocks forms the historical backbone of the city and a day spent wandering these old-wor…
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