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Sydney Harbour Photo: Adam Taylor. Courtesy Tourism New South Wales.

Barrenjoey, Northern Beaches, Sydney. Photo: Hamilton Lund.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. Photo: Hamilton Lund. Courtesy Tourism New South Wales

Sydney

Sydney is one of the world's great cities. It has everything: a spectacular harbour, glorious beaches, world-class sporting activities and friendly, easy going people, all contributing to a relaxed environment. Sydney's sunny, Mediterranean climate creates a laid-back lifestyle and a love of the great outdoors by Sydneysiders. In November the average maximum temperature in Sydney is 26C, making it an ideal time to visit. The city's dining options are numerous—from an alfresco seafood lunch at Circular Quay to a three-course meal at Bondi Beach. Sydney's restaurant scene reflects the city's cultural diversity, with inspiration from the finest Asian, European and Middle Eastern cuisines combined with the freshest Australian ingredients to create a gourmet paradise.

Shopping opportunities are abundant and include a mixture of shopping complexes, boutique stores and colourful markets, many of which are located along the foreshores of Sydney's famous beaches and harbour areas.

Under warm skies, the harbour is an everyday focus that can be enjoyed from the top of the famous Harbour Bridge or from a boat on the water.

Must dos in Sydney:
  • Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a stunning 360-degree view of the harbour city.
  • Take a backstage tour of the Sydney Opera House for a behind-the-scenes look at this World Heritage listed marvel or enjoy a star-studded drama, opera or ballet performance.
  • Explore the vast waterways of Sydney Harbour on a yacht, high-speed jet boat or leisurely ferry ride.
  • Visit world class museums and galleries, from the Museum of Contemporary Art to the Powerhouse Museum.
  • See one of Australia's most famous Hollywood actresses, Cate Blanchett, in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of Gross und Klein.
  • See Australia's native animals as well as rare and endangered species from around the world at Taronga Park Zoo.
  • Be inspired by Sydney's shopping scene - all the best international fashion brands are here as well as local designers, jewellers and artists producing distinctive wares, from surfwear to haute couture.
  • Take a seaplane flight to lunch and admire the city's stunning harbour and coastline from the air.
  • Take the plunge at Bondi, the most celebrated beach in Australia with its golden sands, great surf and stylish restaurants.
  • Enjoy dining out by the harbour on the freshest produce cooked to perfection by the stars of Australia's acclaimed cuisine.

Getting around Sydney

Travelling around Sydney's bus, ferry and train network is easy and economical. A rail connection links the airport to the city and Sydney’s suburban rail network while travel and attractions passes offer unlimited travel and discounted entry to Sydney’s major tourist attractions. There is a good public transport system (buses, ferries, light rail and train) with regular services operating within the city's underground rail network and throughout the suburbs. Taxis are usually plentiful within the CBD. Sydney airport is a 20-30 minute trip by Taxi from central Sydney and the conference venue.

Short breaks from Sydney (suggested pre or post conference visits)

The regions close to Sydney offer a variety of astonishing natural attractions. Access is easy, either by a short flight, a comfortable drive or in the company of a specialist tour operator.

Blue Mountains

Right in Sydney's backyard, the vast 1,000-m sandstone plateau of the Blue Mountains is part of a spectacular World Heritage Area offering bushwalking, delightful gardens and fine guesthouses.

Hunter Valley

While a wine-tasting tour is an essential part of a visit to the Hunter Valley, there are also hot-air balloon flights, championship golf courses and indulgent spas.

Port Stephens

Port Stephens has 26 golden beaches and a bay bigger than Sydney Harbour for fishing, sailing, swimming and seeing dolphins in the wild.

Illawarra and South Coast

Unwind at your own pace in the Illawarra with its pretty seaside villages, beautiful beaches and spectacular coastal scenery, all accessible via the Grand Pacific Drive

For more information go to the Sydney Tourist Bureau.

International gateway

Sydney is the gateway to Australia - there's easy access with over 40 international airlines providing non-stop or one-stop services to and from Australia. It's less than three hour’s flight or drive from magnificent natural attractions including World Heritage Areas such as the Blue Mountains and the Great Barrier Reef, the outback, rainforests and tropical islands.

Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photo: Robert Wallace. Courtesy Tourism New South Wales


Bondi Baths. Photo:Sally Mayman. Courtesy Tourism New South Wales



Great Lakes, NSW Photo: Tourism New South Wales


Photo: Tony Yeats. Courtesy Tourism New South Wales


Toorale, Outback NSW. Photo: Mike Newling. Courtesy Tourism New South Wales


Photo: Paul Sinclair. Courtesy Tourism New South Wales