Sydney

Sydney is one of those cities that grabs your attention the moment you see it. Wrapped around a sparkling natural harbour, it mixes stunning scenery with a buzzing, outdoorsy energy that makes it feel unlike anywhere else on Earth. People here love being outside, whether that’s surfing the famous waves at Bondi Beach, strolling along the waterfront, or simply soaking up the sunshine.

The harbour is the real heart of Sydney, and two iconic landmarks dominate it completely. The Opera House, with its swooping white roof that resembles enormous sails catching the wind, is one of the most recognised buildings on the planet. Right beside it, a massive steel arch bridge stretches across the water — and the brave can actually climb all the way to its peak for breathtaking views across the whole city.

Sydney is also a place where history lives alongside modern life. In the cobblestoned Rocks neighbourhood, centuries-old buildings still stand just minutes from gleaming skyscrapers, reminding visitors that this remarkable city has been growing and changing for well over 200 years.

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Quick fact

Sydney is the oldest and largest city in Australia, founded in 1788 as a British colony on the shores of Port Jackson.

Fun fact

The Sydney Harbour Bridge took 1,400 workers eight years to build, and its arch is so large you could fit a train standing upright inside it!

Landmarks

Sydney Opera House

This world-famous building looks like giant white sails on the harbour and hosts thousands of concerts and shows every year.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

You can actually climb to the very top of this enormous steel bridge and see the whole city spread out below you!

Bondi Beach

One of the most famous beaches in the whole world, Bondi is a golden stretch of sand where surfers ride big waves every single day.

Taronga Zoo

Sitting right on the harbour's edge, this amazing zoo is home to koalas, platypuses, giraffes, and hundreds of other incredible animals.

The Rocks

This historic neighbourhood is where Sydney's very first settlers built their homes over 200 years ago, and you can still see some of those old stone buildings today.