It’s thought that there have been people living where Sydney is now for about forty thousand years. For most of that time it wouldn’t have made a great destination for the tourist, but these days it’s of the most beautiful and modern coastal cities in the world, and the perfect gateway to all of Australia’s many marvellous sights. The founders of Sydney thought that the vast expanses of picturesque but harsh outback around the harbour were essentially worthless, so for decades the property prices in Sydney were rock-bottom! Any and all comers could buy up a huge tract of land for a pittance, and the result is that today Sydney has a very low population density by the standards of a city so large.
This might cause a few problems for city administration in years to come, but it also ensures that almost every part of Sydney is spacious, clean and gorgeous to look at! The best places to just go for a stroll and soak up some atmosphere are the Royal Botanic Garden and Centennial Park, although of course the harbour itself is one of the city’s most breathtaking sights. The world-famous and iconic Sydney Opera House is actually home to five different theatres which allows for an amazing variety of performances and shows throughout the year. If on the other hand you’re in the mood for some retail therapy, Sydney’s just about the best place in the hemisphere – it’s particularly worth checking out the Queen Victoria Building and the Strand Arcade.
California is fine, and Hawaii has its moments, but ask any surfer and they’ll tell you that the beast beaches on Earth are in and around Sydney Harbour. Even if you don’t feel like grabbing a board taking on the waves yourself, Sydney is right at the centre of some of the most visually stunning coastline in the world and if all you spend your days in Sydney doing is loafing around catching some rays, you won’t regret it! If you’re looking for something to do in the evenings, it’s impossible to ever get tired to exploring the Rocks – a vibrant district of cafes, restaurants and eccentric souvenir stands, all nestling around the foot of Sydney Harbour Bridge.