Sydney[a] is the capital city of the state of new south wales, and is the most populous city in australia. Sydney is both a laid-back beachside city and a thriving metropolis that boasts some of the southern hemisphere's best surf, landmarks and activities. Discover places to visit, fun things to do this weekend, best restaurants & more on the official sydney tourism site.

It’s a sunny, modern city, right smack in the middle of nature, where gallery-hopping, surfing, and fine dining can all happen before the sun goes down. What are the must-see attractions in sydney? Top highlights include the sydney opera house, sydney harbour bridge, bondi beach, darling harbour, the rocks, and a ferry ride across the harbour.