Sydney is a place thatÒ€ℒs really got it all: ItÒ€ℒs 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. 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.

Top highlights include the sydney opera house, sydney harbour bridge, bondi beach, darling harbour, the rocks, and a ferry ride across the harbour. Sydney[a] is the capital city of the state of new south wales, and is the most populous city in australia. Discover places to visit, fun things to do this weekend, best restaurants & more on the official sydney tourism site.