Greater Sydney

Greater Sydney is one of the most attractive cities in Australia as well as the most populous and multicultural, and is the capital of New South Wales.

Located on New South Wale's south east coast, the central part of Greater Sydney has a spectacular position right on the harbour of Port Jackson.

Greater Sydney history

Greater Sydney was first discovered when Captain James Cook landed in Botany Bay in 1770. The British Government decided to make a convict settlement there and Sydney was founded by Arthur Phillip in 1788, named after the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney.

Greater Sydney famous landmarks

It's impossible to be short of things to do in Greater Sydney. Start by visiting the architectural beauty, the Sydney Opera House or climb the magnificent structure, the Harbour Bridge.

Greater Sydney parklands and beaches

Meander through the luxurious flora in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney and enjoy not only native and international animals a ferry ride away at the Taronga Zoo, but a picturesque view of Greater Sydney's skyline and harbour.

Enjoy the sand and sun at Greater Sydney's gorgeous, sunny beaches. To begin, try Bondi Beach in Greater Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, or Manly Beach in Greater Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Greater Sydney arts and culture

Art and history fanatics will be in heaven with the array of galleries and museums dotted around Greater Sydney. Delight in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Australian Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Australian National Maritime Museum.

Greater Sydney performing arts

Greater Sydney offers some of the best performing arts in the nation. See a play from the Sydney Theatre Company, the Belvoir Street Theatre Company, Parramatta Riverside Theatre or some independent theatre from The Stables Theatre Company.

Let your ears bask in music in Greater Sydney from the fabulous Sydney Opera Company and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and dance from the Australian Ballet and the Sydney Dance Company.

Greater Sydney restaurants and bars

And how could you leave without eating out in one of the myriad of Greater Sydney's restaurants and bars.

From fine diners in Greater Sydney's CBD to tasty haunts in Greater Sydney's Chins Town and a quiet sip overlooking the water at the Opera Bar, you won't be disappointed.

Greater Sydney sport

You'll find plenty of sport in Sydney. Go to the Sydney Cricket Ground, Stadium Australia or Homebush to catch all the action.

Greater Sydney markets

Visit the markets for jewellery, art and fresh food at Glebe Markets, the Rock Markets and Bondi Markets.