The attraction of Sydney

ATTRACTION OF SYDNEY

Vivacity events

Sydney Festival


Three weeks of music, dance, family fun, theatre and visual arts make Sydney buzz over summer. Spectacular shows and performances as well as the ever-popular free outdoor concerts. Opening with Festival First Night and including the free outdoor concert by A.R. Rahman of Slumdog Millionaire fame.


Australia Day

Endless fun with events on the harbour and around the city, family fun in Hyde Park, Tall Ships and ferry races, and a new musical extravaganza in the Domain.


LIFESTYLE

Famous for its World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, Sydney is one of the world's favourite cities, and has been voted "world's best city" by readers of US travel magazines Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. Sydney is also ranked first in the Asia Pacific for quality of life by the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2007.

Australia's oldest and largest city is set on one of the world's most stunning harbours, fringed by easy-to-reach, sandy beaches. Sydney Harbour separates the city into north and south, with harbourside villages, beachside suburbs and inner city areas full of life and their own distinctive character.

The city has a sunny, moderate climate which contributes to Sydneysiders' relaxed lifestyle and love of the great outdoors. There are five major national parks around Sydney with 8,000 square kilometres of open space.

This multicultural city's restaurant and cafe scene is enhanced by outstanding local fresh produce and world-class wines. Sydney has a dynamic arts and cultural scene. It is home to some of Australia's leading arts organisations such as Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony, Sydney Dance Company and Sydney Theatre Company and has produced many talented writers, film directors and performers.