SYDNEY: LIBERAL | SPIRITED | METROPOLITAN
Located on Australia's east coast, Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and surrounds one of the world's largest natural harbors. It is the oldest European settlement in Australia, founded as a British penal colony on 26 January 1788, though it was already home to an indigenous population. It is now known as the captivating Harbour City with beaches, monuments, landscapes and restaurants.
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BEFORE YOU GO
GETTING AROUND
There are a number of options to get around Sydney. From the airport, there is a train into the city. Around town, options include the light rail, buses, ferries, and taxis. There is also a “hop-on-hop-off” bus bringing visitors to attractions around the city. To explore areas outside of the city, use the Transport NSW TrainLink.
STAY
Stylishly appointed luxury accommodations continue to dot the city, with views of the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and waterfront panoramas. World-class amenities and lush surroundings continue to please the most discerning guests at retreats just outside of Sydney.
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
Spicers Sangoma Retreat – Blue Mountains
EAT
From restaurants offering waterfront views to food trucks that roam the city, culinary delights are plentiful in Sydney. While chefs dazzle with sensational concoctions, iconic treats such as the meat pie, lamingtons, and fish and chips, continue to tickle taste buds and please the palate.
Bourke Street Bakery - Meat Pies
Doyles on the Wharf Restaurant - Fish and Chips
Harry's Cafe de Wheels - Meat Pies
DRINKS
Bars serving up innovative and classic cocktails alike can be found in hotel lobbies, rooftops, in laneways and at times, hidden behind a barbershop or even underground.
SEE & DO
Beyond Sydney's two most iconic structures, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, explore world-class beaches, architectural gems, well-preserved parks, historic precincts and thoughtfully curated museums. Enjoy mountain retreats, wineries, and several UNESCO World Heritage sites just outside of the city.
Blue Mountains - UNESCO
Cockatoo Island - UNESCO
Parramatta - UNESCO
SPA
Sydney has world-class spas located at most luxury hotels in the city, offering a myriad of treatments and products in serene, exotic settings. Outside of the city, there are spa retreats with spectacular panoramas that promise to rejuvenate and soothe the soul.
SHOP
Sydney is the perfect setting for serious retail therapy from boutique-lined streets featuring designer labels to markets presenting an eclectic mix of vintage items, jewelry, homewares, gifts, books, and music.