Introduction
At times elegant, at times almost American in its commercialism, at times
other-worldly, unusually optimistic and always amazing, Sydney pulses with
self-assurance as only one of the world's great cities can pulse. Nearly
four million Sydney-siders inhabit Australia's unofficial capital and most
international visitors first touch Australian soil here -- even if only to
find themselves swept up in a cosmopolitan whirlwind of finance and culture.
Sydney refuses to be culturally contained, even on a more permanent basis.
The city is currently home to an Asian population (Indian, Thai, Korean,
Japanese and Chinese) who have not just influenced the fashion and cuisine
but also set the standard in Sydney for what comes 'next.' The world's
greatest perspiration-celebration couldn't have found a more appropriate
home than multi-ethnic, athlete-worshipping, environmentally conscious
Sydney.
Major Attraction of Sydney
Sydney Opera House
One of the most beautiful buildings in the world, the Opera House has
become the icon for modern Sydney. As Australia's premier cultural centre
for opera, ballet, theatre and music, the Opera House features four theatres
and several fine restaurants. A cultural and architectural masterpiece, the
foremost tourist attraction is home to some of the world's most celebrated
performing arts companies. Like a fleet of sails full of wind, the Opera
House defines all harbor views of Sydney.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
There can be few harbours in the world where you can take in world renowned
sites like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House with just
one casual glance. Nature has been kind to the Harbour, and there are a
number of attractive headlands scattered along its 20km length. Thankfully,
knowing the voracious nature of Sydney's real estate market, the government
has created the Sydney Harbour National Park to keep these bushland
headlands free from development.
Sydney Town Hall :
One of Sydney's best loved icons, the Town Hall has stood for over a
century as the city's major public and civic building. Built in French
Renaissance style from local sandstone, the hall features a magnificent
wood-lined Victorian concert hall and an 8000 pipe grand organ.The Town Hall
clock is a popular landmark and the flight of marble steps leading up to the
entrance is one of Sydney's favourite meeting places.
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other attractions of Sydney include pristine beaches such as
world-class Bondi, Cable Beach and Whitehaven. Then, of course, there's the
epic monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock). Australia's stunningly diverse
landscape that boasts everything from vast barren deserts, where kangaroo
and emu bound through the arid surroundings to tropical rainforests, rugged
mountains.
Surfers
Paradise -- Bondi Beach and others
Surfing at Bondi Beach makes all the postcards, but Sydney has other
beaches with equally appealing waves and smaller crowds. The locals are
protective of Maroubra, south of Coogee, and to an extent the beaches north
of the Harbour. Up north, Manly ranks with Bondi and Coogee as a popular
city beach. Farther up the coast, Curl Curl, Dee Why, North Narrabeen,
Newport Reef and Palm Beach are well worth the relative seclusion they
offer.
Sydney's greatest attributes - Food
Food is one of Sydney's greatest attributes. The eclectic population and
the people's love of the alternative have given rise to an astonishing range
of great dining establishments. The warm climate and harbour side lifestyle
provides the ideal environment for outdoor café culture .
Nightlife in Sydney :
Australia is blessed with a glorious abundance of fresh produce. Sydney's
climate is conducive to entertainment and the gastronomic delights on offer
are truly impressive. Darling Harbour, incorporating the recently developed
Cockle Bay Wharf is a modern waterside selection of shops and restaurants
with an emphasis on Australian seafood, wines and goodies. Prices vary
greatly, so peruse a few menus first.
