Sydney, Coastal metropolis in New South Wales, Australia
Description
Sydney is a coastal metropolis in New South Wales, Australia, stretching between the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Blue Mountains to the west, and the Hawkesbury River to the north. The harbor cuts deep into the land and forms many bays, with ferries, parks, and walking paths running along the water.
History
A British penal colony began here in 1788 when Arthur Phillip founded a settlement with the First Fleet at Port Jackson. Gold finds in the mid-19th century turned the small outpost into a fast-growing trade center.
Culture
Every January a theater festival brings directors, dancers, and musicians from different countries to perform on outdoor stages scattered across the city. Locals gather at cafés and outdoor terraces in parks almost year-round, especially for weekend breakfast and lunch.
Practical
The central business district runs three kilometers (about 2 miles) south from Sydney Cove and holds banks, shopping centers, and company offices. Ferries from Circular Quay link the harbor suburbs and are often quicker than road transport during rush hour.
Did you know?
The area counts 120 beaches along its coastline, including the northern and southern shores of the Port Jackson harbor system. Nearly all main beaches have lifeguard patrols during summer months who recommend swimming between the red and yellow flags.
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Sydney Opera House
1.5 km
Hillsong Church
27.4 km
Sydney Harbour Bridge
2 km
Accor Stadium
13.6 km
Sydney Football Stadium II
2.7 km
Sydney Tower
74 m
Luna Park
2.5 km
Three Sisters
84 km
Western Sydney Stadium
20.5 km
The Gap
7.6 km
Queen Victoria Building
248 m
Kirribilli House
2.3 km
Pool of Siloam
82.3 km
Sydney Showground Stadium
13.3 km
Taronga Zoo
3.9 km
Cockatoo Island
4.2 km
Long Bay Correctional Centre
11.6 km
St Mary’s Cathedral
487 m
Fort Denison
2.3 km
State Library of New South Wales
605 m
The Star
1.2 km
Art Gallery of New South Wales
816 m
Sydney Cove
1.3 km
One Central Park
1.8 km
Gosford Glyphs
47.4 km
Manly Beach
11.6 km
Australian Museum
660 m
Warragamba Dam
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