Blessed with a temperate climate and natural beauty, not to mention two of the world’s most striking feats of engineering dominating its striking harbour, the citizens of Sydney enjoy one of the most enviable lifestyles on the planet.
Vibrant and progressive, Sydney is truly a world city, with its fusion of international cultures developing a culinary scene that will invigorate even the most jaded of gourmets. With waterfront cafés and restaurants, fantastic shopping, international events and fabulous beaches within 15 minutes of the city, the full extent of Sydney’s pleasures may distract you from what’s on offer across the rest of this vast State, but not for long.
A mere two hour drive from Sydney will take you into the restful romance of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains or, in the other direction, will deliver you in the Hunter Valley, one of the country’s most respected wine regions. In the far north of NSW, the region around laid-back Byron Bay offers unspoilt beaches and volcanic mountains, while an inter-state trip to Australia’s capital, Canberra, is an often overlooked pleasure.
