Sydney - Australia

It is a beautiful city and its fabulous location lifts it to a position where it is a genuine contender of the title of the world's most beautiful city. This cosmopolitan city is surrounded by the iconic beaches, World Heritage areas, lush hinterland and acclaimed wine regions. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or cosmopolitan culture, Sydney's has it all. It is the most popular travel and tourism destination of Australia. Sydney Harbour is also one of the most beautiful harbours in the world with its best views at night. Sydney Harbour is alive with ferries, yachts, launches, ocean liners and kayaks jostling for a piece of the world’s best harbour.

Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is Sydney's greatest tourism icon and is considered to be on a par with San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, New York's Statue of Liberty, London's Tower Bridge and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It took eight years to build it. It has eight car lanes and two railway tracks. It is the world's largest steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour. Pedestrians can walk its length, enjoying the marvelous views across the sparkling waters of the harbour itself.

Popular Attractions:
The most well known attractions include the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Other attractions include Royal Botanical Gardens, Luna Park, the beaches, Sydney Tower, Sydney Harbour, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Sculpture walk and Manley. The Opera House stands on Bennelong point, it took 16 years to complete this building and was completed at ten times its original estimated cost. It has proved to be a landmark known throughout the world and is one of the most iconic images of Australia.

Activities:
• Bridge climbing is the ultimate experience of Sydney, there are guided Climbs to the top of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. These guided climbs are available all day and will leave you with remarkable memories of the experience.

• Rent a Kayak and enjoy the beautiful views of Sydney from water.

• Join one of the scenic cruises departing from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.

• Charter a yacht and sail around Sydney Harbour.

•Dine at one of the harbourside restaurants

• Take a scenic hike through the magnificent Blue Mountains

Climate:
Since Sydney lies close to the Pacific Ocean, its the climate is tempered by the nearness to the ocean. The summers last from December to February and winters are from June to August. The Autumn season lasts from March to May and is the most pleasant time of the year. Sydney receives annual rainfall of 1,223 mm. Although anytime of the year is a good time to visit Sydney, Autumn is the best and the most pleasant.

Accommodation:
Sydney has a wide range of hotels in the economy to luxury categories, which during the week are often fully booked but at the weekend usually offer price reductions. In addition to the moderately priced hotels there are youth hostels and other cheap accommodation options also.