Sydney
A global metropolis with a famously hedonistic streak, Sydney is Australia’s oldest and most famous city. It’s here that you’ll find the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, fabled Bondi and Manly beaches, not to mention the riotous fun of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Just to the west of the city is the lofty beauty of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.
Look beyond the seductive beaches, landmarks and glitz and you’ll discover a richly textured city of atmospheric inner-city neighbourhoods, world-class restaurants and bars, glorious heritage architecture (Queen Victoria Building, we’re looking at you) and impressive cultural institutions like the Art Gallery of NSW and Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA). Together, they speak of a complex urban hub bursting with intrigue, verve and soul.