It might seem surprising that Sydney, established in 1788, is not Australia's capital. Yet the creation of Canberra in 1927 - intended to stem the intense rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne - has not affected the view of many Sydneysiders that their city remains the true capital of Australia, and certainly in many ways it feels like it. The city has a tangible sense of history in the old stone walls and well-worn steps in the backstreets around The Rocks, while the sandstone cliffs, rocks and caves amongst the bushlined harbour still contain Aboriginal rock carvings, evocative reminders of a more ancient past.
Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport , commonly referred to as "Mascot" after the suburb where it's located, is barely 8km south of the city. Flying into Sydney provides a thrilling close-up snapshot of the city as the aeroplane swoops alongside sandstone cliffs and golden beaches, revealing toy-sized images of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House tilting in a glittering expanse of blue water. Towards Mascot airport the red-tiled roofs of suburban bungalows stretch ever southwards, blue squares of swimming pools shimmering from grassy backyards. The night views are nearly as spectacular, skyscrapers topped with colourful neon lights while the illuminated white shells of the Opera House reflect on the dark water as ferries crisscross to Circular Quay.
Sydney has all the vigour of a world-class city, and a population approaching five million people; yet on the ground you'll find it still possesses a seductive, small-town, easy-going charm. The furious development in preparation for the year 2000 Olympics, heralded as being Sydney's coming-of-age ceremony, alarmed many locals, who love their city just the way it is. It was not so much the greatly improved transport infrastructure, or the $200 million budget which improved and beautified the city streets and parks, but the rash of luxury hotels and apartments still adding themselves, often contentiously, to the beloved harbour foreshore. It's a setting that perhaps only Rio de Janeiro can rival: the water is what makes the city so special, and no introduction to Sydney would be complete without paying tribute to one of the world's great harbours. Port Jackson is a sunken valley which twists inland to meet the fresh water of the Parramatta River; in the process it washes into a hundred coves and bays, winds around rocky points, flows past the small harbour islands, slips under bridges and laps at the foot of the Opera House.
Taken together with its surrounds, Sydney is in many ways a microcosm of Australia as a whole - if only in its ability to defy your expectations and prejudices as often as it confirms them. A thrusting, high-rise business centre in the CBD , a high-profile gay community in Darlinghurst , inner-city deprivation of unexpected harshness, with the highest Aboriginal population of any Australian city, and the dreary traffic-fumed and flat suburban sprawl of the Western Suburbs , are as much part of the scene as the beaches, the bodies and the sparkling harbour. But all in all, Sydney seems to have the best of both worlds - if it's seen at its gleaming best from the deck of a harbour ferry, especially at weekends when the harbour's jagged jaws fill with a flotilla of small vessels, racing yachts and cabin cruisers, it's at its most varied in its neighbourhoods , not least for their lively café and restaurant scenes. Getting away from the city centre and exploring them is an essential part of Sydney's pleasures. Darling Harbour Sydney is one of the world's great waterfront destinations.
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is Australia’s largest and most successful venue for conferences, exhibitions and special events.
A short ferry trip across to the leafy and affluent North Shore accesses tracts of largely intact bushland, with bushwalking and native animals and birds right on the doorstep. In the summer the city's hot offices are abandoned for the remarkably unspoilt ocean and harbour beaches strung around the eastern and northern suburbs. Day-trips away offer a taste of virtually everything you'll find in the rest of Australia. There are magnificent national parks and native wildlife - Ku-Ring-Gai Chase and Royal being the best known of the parks, each a mere hour's drive from the centre of town. North of the centre the Central Coast is great for surfers, and has more enclosed waters for safer swimming and sailing. Inland, the Blue Mountains offer tea rooms, scenic viewpoints and isolated bushwalking. On the way, and along the Hawkesbury River , are historic colonial towns. Inland to the northwest is the Hunter Valley , Australia's oldest and possibly best-known wine-growing region, amongst pastoral scenery.
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BEST WESTERN WESLEY LODGE , 175 HAWKESBURY ROAD - Sydney, NW, Australia, 2000
The 3.5 Star Best Western Wesley Lodge, We Go That Extra Mile To Make Your Visit To Sydney As Enjoyable As Possible. We Are Perfectly Located In The Heart Of Greater Sydney, Minutes From Parramatta And Only A Short Walk From Westmead Railway Station Where Trains Depart Regularly For The City Centre. A Shuttle Bus Departs At 15 Minute Intervals Throughout The Day, Linking The Motel With Parramattas Array Of Shopping And Dining Experiences Along With The Popular River Cat Ferry. Nearby You Will Find A Variety Of Exciting Attractions Including Wonderland Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park, Ras Showgrounds, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse And Parramatta City Speedway.
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Norwest
 , 1 COLUMBIA COURT BAULKHAM HILLS , Sydney, NW, Australia , 2153
Crowne Plaza Norwest Sydney is ideally located at the gateway to the Norwest Business Park on the Corner of Windsor Road and Norwest Boulevard. Just 40 minutes drive from the Sydney`s CBD and within the heart of the North Western Business District. Only minutes from Parramatta CBD and Castle Hill - a perfect location for both corporate and leisure stays.
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Darling Harbour-Sydney
, 150 DAY STREET , SYDNEY, NW, Australia , 2000
The Crowne plaza Darling Harbour is perfectly located on the city side of Darling Harbour. Not only are we on the fringe of the CBD, we are within walking distance to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and many of Sydney's best tourist attractions.
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Coogee Beach-Sydney
 , 242 ARDEN STREET COOGEE 2034 , SYDNEY NW, Australia , 2034
Coogee beach is what life by the ocean is all about. Its culture is urban and cosmopolitan, yet relaxed. Street cafes put the scent of coffee on the sea breeze. Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach is directly opposite Coogee Beach with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Holiday Inn Sydney Airport
, BOURKE ROAD & O'RIORDAN STREET, SYDNEY, NW, Australia, 2020
Holiday Inn Sydney Airport provides a superior, comfortable and convenient way to travel, streamlining your departure or arrival with superb accommodation, friendly and efficient service. Airport Transfers are available at a nominal fee.
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Holiday Inn Darling Harbour
, 68 HARBOUR ST DARLING HARBOUR , SYDNEY , 2000
Emanating a quiet charm right in the middle of the action, Holiday Inn Darling Harbour has the best that Sydney has to offer on its doorstep. A heritage listed former woolstore cloaks the northern wing of the hotel in history.
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Holiday Inn Old Sydney
 , 55 GEORGE STREET , SYDNEY , 2000
Holiday Inn Old Sydney is a unique hotel nestled between Sydney`s famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House, in the historic Rocks area.By day or by night there are magnificent views of the world`s most stunning harbour from our rooftop pool.
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Holiday Inn Potts Point-Sydney
, 203 VICTORIA STREET, POTTS POINT , SYDNEY , 2011
Holiday Inn Potts Point provides the perfect location from which to base a vacation in Sydney. The hotel is set on a tree-lined street mid way between Darling Harbour and Bondi Beach and close to the Opera House and the Harbour foreshores. Perfectly positioned for shopping, Sydney`s famous shopping malls, markets and boutique shops are also within walking distance. With taxis, trains and buses to the front door, all of Sydney`s attractions are within easy reach.
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MERITON SUITES RIALTO A CLARION , 323-328 Pitt Street , Sydney, Australia, 2000
Rialto Occupies An Enviable Position In The Heart Of Sydney*S Cbd. Located To All Your Business, Personal And Entertainment Needs, You Will Enjoy A Convenience Unlike Any Other. From Your Apartment, Walk To Hyde Park, Darling Harbour, Pitt Street Mall, Queen Victoria Building, Circular Quay, The Entertainment Centre, The Opera House And An Extensive Network Of Commercial Enterprise. Outstanding Restaurants And Bars Are Close By And You Are Also Positioned A Short Walk From Town Hall Station, The Monorail, Bus Stops And Taxi Ranks, Enabling You To Easily Access All Parts Of Sydney.
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STELLAR STUDIOS , 6 WENTWORTH AVENUE - Sydney, NW, Australia, 2000
Stellar Is A Boutique Hotel Just Renovated With A Perfect Location And Service At A Budget Price. All Rooms Have A Kitchenettes, Free In House Movies, Reserve Cycle Air Conditioners, Direct Dial Telephones, Data Points. This Hotel Is Within Walking Distance To All Sydney Has To Offer The Traveling Public Whether For Business Or For Holidays From Just One Person Or To The Largest Of Families Stellar Can Accommodate All Your Needs.
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QUEST ON DIXON , 8 DIXON STREET - Sydney, NW, Australia , 2000
Quest On Dixon Is Located In The Heart Of Sydneys Business And Darling Harbour Entertainment Precint. Offering A Choice Of 37 Luxurious Studion Apartments. Quest On Dixon Provides The Modern Style And Quality Your Would Expect From A 4 Star Property. Ideally Situated...Darling Harbour And The Cbd Is Your Neighborhoud. Cockie Bay Is Your Kitchen And Chinatown Is Your Kitchen. Quest On Dixon Also Offers An Extensive Range Of Quest Services From Valet Dry Cleaning To Breakfast Packs And Pantry Shopping.
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BEST WESTERN TWIN TOWERS INN , 260 PACIFIC HIGHWAY - Artarmon, NW, Australia , 2000
Just 10 Minutes Away From The Commercial And Tourist Heart Of Sydney, Twin Towers Provides Superb 4 Star Accommodation, A Restaurant With Panoramic Views Open For All Meals, A Pool And Spa, Ample Free Parking And Friendly, Profesional Service From Our Attentive Staff. We Are On Major Bus And Train Routes And Can Provide The Perfect Base For A Business Trip Or Holiday To Sydney.
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BEST WESTERN STAMFORD PLAZA DOUBLE BAY , 33 CROSS STREET - Double Bay, NW, Australia, 2000
Just Minutes From The Central Business District, Set In Sydneys Favourite Harbour-side *Village*. From The Luxurious Guestrooms To The Rooftop Pool, Everything About The Hotel Exudes Style And Comfort. Relish In The Atmosphere Of This Hotels Excellent Location, Fine Service, Superb Dining
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 THE HAVEN INN SYDNEY , 196 GLEBE POINT ROAD - Sydney, NW, Australia , 2000
Enjoy First-class Hotel Comfort Right Next To Darling Harbour In The City At Glebe. With Buses, Taxis And Trams At The Door, All Of Sydney's Attractions Are Just A Few Minutes Away. Discover The Unique And Fashionable Local Area, Stroll Along The Waters Edge Or Visit The Numerous Cafes, Galleries, Bookstores, Antique Stores And The Famours Glebe Markets.
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SIR STAMFORD AT CIRCULAR QUAY, 93 MACQUARIE STREET - Sydney, NW, Australia, 2000
Voted Best Hotel In Sydney And Best In Australia, Sir Stamford At Circular Quay Offers Unparalleled Classical Elegance And Refinement. Located Just Meters From The Harbour And The Opera House, This Didtibuished Boutique Hotel Overlooks The Royal Botanical Gardens In The Centre Of Sydney.
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