Sydney - Australia

Vibrant, dynamic, accessible and blessed with stunning natural beauty, Sydney is truly a world city. Situated on a beautiful harbour, Sydney has fabulous beaches 15 minutes from the city, waterside dining, shopping and a calendar of international events.

Whatever your interests or budget Sydney has something for everyone. It may be a birds-eye view of Sydney from the top of Sydney Tower, or delving into Sydney's colonial heritage in Parramatta, enjoying the Royal Botanic Gardens or getting up close to a new furry friend at a wildlife park.

One of the best things about visiting Sydney in autumn is the wealth of activities and events on offer. Read our recent Autumn/Winter edition of outbound

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Top 5 things to do:

1. Ride a Ferry
One of the popular ways to see the harbour in all its wide-reaching splendour is to take a ferry trip.

2. Surf Manly Beach
In 1903, Manly Beach was one of the first in Sydney to permit daylight swimming. The surf beach is at the ocean end of the shop and cafe strip of The Corso. Cafes, restaurants and accommodation from backpacker basic to four-star hotel dot the waterfronts and the streets behind.

3. Visit the Rocks
This historic quarter of Sydney was the site of the first colonial settlement in Australia in 1788. The Rocks is now home to colourful characters, residents and artists.

4. Balmain Markets
A combination of alternative lifestylers and well heeled locals, where you can browse amongst the second hand books, recycled art, contemporary galleries and jewellery plus sample home made vegetarian snacks. Every Saturday from 8.00am - 4.00pm.

5. Olympic Park
Sydney Olympic Park, home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games is a gold medal attraction, offering plenty of activity every day for everyone.

Links for more Information: www.visitnsw.com.au

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