Greater Sydney

New South Wales

The Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Harbour Bridge.

As a dynamic cultural hub, Sydney has many fine and internationally known museums, galleries and art spaces.

Greater Sydney is on Australia's south-east coast, on the Tasman Sea. It is the location of the state capital of New South Wales and the most populated city in Australia. Greater Sydney is built on the hills surrounding Port Jackson which is commonly known as Sydney Harbour. This is where the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge are located.

As the financial and economic hub of Australia, Sydney has grown to become a wealthy and prosperous city.

The urban area has around 70 harbour and ocean beaches, including the famous Bondi Beach. Sydney is well-endowed with open spaces and access to waterways, and has many natural areas (botanic gardens and parks).

Sydney hosts many different festivals and some of Australia's largest social and cultural events. Sydney's most popular nightspots include Kings Cross, Oxford Street, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and The Rocks, which all contain various bars, nightclubs and restaurants.