Sydney - Australia
Australia's poster city, Sydney is confident, colourful and cosmopolitan - with enough attractions to easily warrant a week or two's exploration.
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World-class attractions
Its waterside clutch of world-class sights and attractions are perhaps the country's most iconic sights. The Harbour Bridge and Opera House have come to define this forward-looking metropolis - a city that faces out to the rest of the world as much as it strives to shape the Australia of tomorrow.
You'll find the centre's shops, bars and restaurants every bit as thrilling as in any modern city, but with an added Sydney twist of informality that disarms at first, until you realise that, yes, the friendliness is genuine.
An 'al-fresco' city
A sunny, open-air city, Sydney's walkable, compact centre affords an easy-going, laid-back atmosphere by day. But at night the place comes alive - especially along its beach-front suburbs, The Rocks and City East neighbourhoods.
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A city of contrasts
But Sydney is as surprising as it is instantly recognisable - the trim Victorian terraces of Paddington nestle alongside state-of-the-art clubs, its breezy coastal walks offering a slice of rural solitude just minutes from the hustle of downtown. A city of contrasts, with an exciting mix of cultures, cuisines and communities offering a hundred different experiences, Sydney is the most exciting introduction to life down under as it's possible to have.
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Five Sydney Experiences not to miss
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Attach a safety harness and climb Sydney Harbour Bridge for a city walk with a difference
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Head past Circular Quay to Lady Macquarie's Chair for the ultimate photo opportunity of Sydney
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Sample the thrilling nightlife of Oxford Street - but don't forget your sequins!
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Enjoy an al fresco dinner and street entertainment down at The Rocks, where the city was founded
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Escape the heat of the city and enjoy one of Sydney's breezy beach resorts, such as vibrant Manly Beach