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Sydney is Australia's largest city and its economic hub, set on the country's east coast in Oceania. It is a city of water and light, where the harbour shapes much of daily life and most of what a visitor will see.
Landmarks on the harbour
The two landmarks most people picture when they think of Sydney are the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Both sit on the harbour, and seeing them together from the water or from the foreshore is one of the simplest pleasures the city offers. Their setting makes the walk between them a natural part of any first visit.
Beaches and the downtown
Sydney combines a busy downtown area with beautiful beaches close at hand. You can spend a morning among office towers and shops and an afternoon by the sea, which gives the city a varied pace. The downtown is the place for business, shopping and the energy of a large economic centre, while the coastline offers a quieter counterpoint.
- Harbour views: the Opera House and Harbour Bridge frame the water.
- Beaches: sandy coastline on the east side of the city.
- Downtown: a bustling centre of commerce and street life.
Sydney suits visitors who want big-city life with easy access to the outdoors. Plan time for both the harbour and the beaches to see the range the city has to offer.
