Located on the south-eastern coast, this is the capital city of New South Wales. It has the 3rd largest foreign-born population than any other cities in the world after London and New York.
Sydney has its advanced economy with strengths in Manufacturing, Finance and Tourism. It is one of the leading financial hubs in the world and is also promoted as the financial capital of Australia. Despite being considered as the most expensive cities in the world, it bags the tenth rank in the quantity of living.
Sydney is the highest ranked city in the world for students from various countries. More than 50,000 international students study at the universities, creating a local demand of 4000 jobs every year. It is also the home to languages like Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Greek and English.
The city attracts millions of tourists every year due to its landmarks.
Sydney Opera House: This graceful building is shaped like shells or yacht sails perched on a finger of land surrounded by water.
This Opera House is listed in UNESCO World Heritage sites and is Australia’s most famous landmark. You can take a one hour guided tour, snap a photo while gliding around a cruise.
Sydney Harbour Bridge: The world’s largest steel arch bridge connecting the north and south shores of the harbour in a single curve rising 134 metres above the water.
If you want a truly unforgettable Sydney experience you can climb the bridge for a breathtaking panorama across the whole harbour and the city in every direction.
Sydney is famous for its fabulous beaches like the iconic Bondi Beach where you take the coastal walks along the cliffs for beautiful views.
Sydney Tower Eye: It is the city’s tallest building soaring 309 metre high.
This needle-like building offers an unforgettable dining experience where you can eat in a revolving restaurant enjoying panoramic views and cities 4D cinema experience too.
Located in the heart of the city is Queen Victoria’s building is the premier destination for shopping here. One of the city's major traffic arteries is George Street which is the oldest street in Sydney. Offering a medley of the architectural styles is Sydney Town Hall located near this street.
Chinatown: Enjoy the feast with Authentic Asian cuisine with sizzling Szechuan spices here. Framed by Lion gates at each end, this small town is located in the Dixon Street.
Families will love Madame Tussaud's, the Wild Life Sydney Zoo and the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium which contains the world's largest collection of Australian marine creatures located at Darling Harbour. Those seeking a tranquil patch of green amid all the excitement can slip into the Chinese Garden of Friendship and sip tea among the willows. Manly Beach in Sydney’s north side is renowned for surf breaks, scenic walks and laidback cafés.
Sydneysiders take their food seriously with many of Australia’s most awarded and innovative restaurants found here. Golden century seafood restaurant is a legion of hungry diners every night, the options here are endless from the pipes, XO sauce to pan-fried noodles and the crisp-skin chicken.
Cronuts and Blackstar Pastries are crowd favourites. For some of the most unparalleled cafe experience in Sydney, you’ve got to make a visit The Grounds of Alexandria which has been dubbed by a truly deserving title “Mother of all the cafes”.
Skilled winemakers produce a wide variety of award-winning wines here, you will wine trails in NSW region where you can taste the freshly produced wines and the best tasted local wines too.
Enjoy Sydney’s natural beauty from the spotless beaches to public gardens with the sparkling harbours. You can also plan a trip to the Blue Mountains, a popular excursion among locals. Today, you can explore Sydney's fabled history in the narrow, cobbled laneways and historic buildings of the Rocks and the city's excellent museums.