The capital of New South Wales is Sydney and it is Australia’s largest city and often a first stop for travellers. Affectionately known as the ‘Harbour City’, Sydney has a lengthy and illustrious history that stretches back some 40,000 years.  The first inhabitants of the area were Aboriginal tribes, with European settlers arriving in 1788.  Disease and gold fever characterized the early years of settlement, with the population exploding when gold was first discovered in the area. The population of Sydney has continued to steadily rise since then and is now over 4 million people.

Sydney is built around Port Jackson, or Sydney Harbour and this is the largest natural harbour anywhere in the world.  Sydney Harbour leads out to the Pacific Ocean and the area is home to a large number of beaches, tucked into the various inlets and coves that line the harbour.   Sydney was developed as a maritime city and was a very busy port.  Today many of the old inner-city wharves have been redeveloped and places such as the Walsh Bay Wharves and Darling Harbour are home to shops, restaurants & hotels. 

An iconic landmark, the Sydney Harbour Bridge links two main parts of the city enabling easy access from one side to the other.  On the other side of the harbour is the Sydney Opera House.  Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, its alluring design of a roof made up of white concrete shells makes it one of Australia’s most distinctive buildings.

Sydney is also popular for its friendly people, who have given the city the reputation of being one of the world’s best places for visitors and tourists.

Sydney Harbour provides an ideal milieu for swimming, sailing, jet boating, fishing, dining, and harbour tours.  Climbing the Harbour Bridge from its base to the peak of its arch is a favourite activity of tourists.

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