Sydney - Finance Capital of Australia

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, the most populated state in Australia, and is the largest and oldest city in Australia. Sydney has a population over 4 million people and is recognised worldwide for its high quality of life, its climate and beaches and natural scenic beauty. The suburbs reach out from the city centre 30 km to the south, 35 km to the west and 55 km to the north. Captain Phillip and his fleet of convicts made the first white settlement of Australia at Sydney Cove in 1788. Sydney is located on the world's most famous and beautiful harbours, Sydney harbour. Sydney is also home to heritage areas, picnic locations on the harbour front, the Royal Botanic Gardens and beautiful National Parks. Sydney accommodation ranges from youth hostel and backpacker styles to luxury apartments and hotels. Sydney is the perfect holiday in New South Wales for any budget. The oldest university in Sydney and Australia is The University of Sydney established in 1850. It has an international reputation as an active community leader, centre of research excellence and for outstanding teaching. Sydney is Australia's finance capital for the Asia Pacific region.

Sydney's urban sprawl reaches to the foot of the Blue Mountains at Penrith. Sydney's northern suburbs are famous for the tree lined streets and parks and is one of Sydney's wealthiest areas. Sydney's southern suburbs are characterised with the Royal National Park with walking trails, wildlife and unspoiled beaches. Between the Blue Mountains and Paramatta is Sydney's little Vietnam, Cabramatta, and is worth the trip for the culinary and shopping experience. The nothern gate to Sydney Harbour is Manly - a playground of recreatonal pursuits. Sydney's many highlights include Manly, Bondi Beach's white sands, the harbour, The Rocks, Centrepoint Tower, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Whether its a quick stopover, a backpacking tour, a 5-star luxury Sydney holiday or a Sydney getaway, Sydney has it all. Sydney has some large weekend markets where clothing, fruit and vegetables can be bought cheaper. Sydney's cultural life is rich with the Seymour Theatre, University Museums, Sydney College of Arts and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Experience a Hunter Valley Wine Tour, a Sydney Harbour Bridge climb or the Sydney Opera House that has put Sydney on the world famous map. Or experience its natural beauty with one its many parks and gardens. See the city by city cat or boat or experience shopping that is like no other in Australia with boutiques, vintage shops and department stores.

Darling Harbour was founded after enormous redevelopment of the old wharves with lots to see and do and over 50 places to drink and eat.

Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has a diverse culture. It has a well educated workforce being the finance capital of Australia.