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Sydney Tourist Information and Sydney Tourism
(Sydney, New South Wales - NSW, Australia AU)



Sydney is one of the oldest cities in Australia, and Sydney is also one of Australia's most lively and exciting cities. The city of Sydney is home to the simply spectacular Sydney Harbour, an extremely mild climate, stretches of heavenly beaches - which include Bondi Beach, Manly Beach and Coogee Beach - and many world-class tourist attractions, such as the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. These major Sydney landmarks attract huge numbers of tourists to Sydney each year.

There are a large number of excellent Sydney tourist information outlets, located in and around Sydney city centre, and also at Sydney Airport (SYD). These Sydney tourist information outlets provide invaluable tourism and tourist information, such as information about Sydney's many tourist attractions, monuments, dining in Sydney, trains, maps of Sydney and general Sydney tourism and tourist information.




Many of Sydney's hotels have spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the waterfront, and hotels are particularly concentrated in Sydney city centre, The Rocks, Kings Cross and Darlinghurst areas. There are also a number of popular hotels stretching from Sydney's Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach, and many other hotels in the suburban districts of Sydney. Sydney's hotels are often filled to capacity and reservations may be necessary several weeks in advance during peak seasons.

Sydney has many world-class tourist attractions, including the Sydney Visitors' Centre - housed in a historic building dating back to the mid-19th century; Darling Harbour - with wonderful views of the waterfront and numerous shops, restaurants, cafés and exhibitions; Sydney's Aussie Duck - a fun and unique way to take a guided tour of the Sydney area, travelling both on land and in the harbour; the Sydney Monorail - a state-of-the-art train system and travels around central Sydney, high above the ground; the Sydney Opera House - created at a cost of around AUD 100 million, with famous sail-like roofs, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge - with unusual climbing tours providing some of the most stunning views of Sydney.

Other popular attractions in Sydney include St. Andrew's Cathedral - the oldest cathedral in Australia being founded in 1819; Sydney AMP Tower (Centrepoint) - towering more than 980 feet / 300 metres high above with stunning panoramic views of Sydney; Centennial Park - the largest park in Sydney, with barbecue facilities, picnic areas, sports fields, walking trails and seating areas; Sydney's Cenotaph - a tall monument that commemorates Australia's sacrifices in war; Customs House - recently renovated and restored, now used for many of Sydney's major festivals; Parliament House - a breathtaking building built in 1816, and Sydney Town Hall - another of Sydney's splendid Victorian landmarks, featuring an elaborate interior with ornate decoration. More information on Sydney Tourist Attractions and Sydney Landmarks.

Tourist attractions located close to Sydney include the Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves, Macquarie Towns Area, Macarthur Country, Hawkesbury River, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley Wineries - home to some of the best vineyards in the world. Wintertime in Sydney is summertime in the USA and Europe. At this time of year, there are a number of world-class ski resorts located close to Sydney, attracting many tourists and visitors from the Sydney area. The Snowy Mountains are situated in southern New South Wales (NSW) and the journey from Sydney takes around five hours by car, along the Hume Highway. Regular buses and flights from Sydney are also available. With impressive facilities for skiing, snowboarding and winter sports, there are a number of popular skiing resorts nearby Sydney. These skiing resorts include Charlotte Pass, Jindabyne, Perisher Blue Valley and Thredbo Village, all of which are within easy reach from central Sydney.

Sydney also has a number of excellent museums and art galleries in Sydney city centre, providing interesting information on the history of Sydney and many other exhibitions. Some of the major museums and art galleries in Sydney include Museum of Sydney - one of Sydney's most popular and dynamic museums, with installation and multiple-perspective art; Australian Museum - an impressive natural history museum established just 40 years after Sydney was colonised; Justice and Police Museum - featuring many interesting exhibits about Sydney's criminal past and policing methods; Macleay Museum - housing stuffed birds and animals, dinosaurs skeletons, photographs, scientific instruments and many local artefacts; Powerhouse Museum - covering Sydney's social history, decorative arts, science and technology and communication; Art Gallery of New South Wales (NSW) - home to an enormous collection of 19th- and 20th-century Australian art; Manly Art Gallery and Museum - a small and interesting art gallery concentrating on Sydney's special relationship with Manly beach, and Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) - with a fine collection of modern art from Sydney, Australia and throughout the world.

The University of Sydney is the oldest tertiary institution in the whole of Australia and was founded in 1850. The main campus of Sydney University is bounded by Missenden Road, Parramatta Road, Carillon Avenue and City Road, and features more than 30,000 students, a large number of different faculties and spectacular sandstone architecture with detailed stone carvings. Highlights at the University of Sydney include the university's Great Hall, which has wooden ceilings and impressive stained-glass windows, and the Main Quadrangle, with classical Gothic-style design.

Sydney, one of the largest and most stunning cities in Australia, is a popular destination at any time of the year. With an exciting atmosphere, Sydney is also home to an interesting mixture of both historic and modern buildings, many of which date back to the late 18th century. Sydney's combination of stunning weather, world-class tourist attractions and superb Sydney beaches attracts people from all over the world, throughout the year.

Sydney Airports Guide - useful Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) information.

More Sydney Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: Australia
• Location: New South Wales (NSW)
• Area: 2,100 square kilometres / 810 square miles
• Population: 4 million
• Language: English
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Time zone: GMT +10 hours (Western Standard Time)
• Country dialling code: +61
• Telephone area code: 02
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 30ºC / 86ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 16ºC / 61ºF

 
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