Sydney, in New South Wales, is the commercial capital of Australia and
a very popular destination in the South Pacific. Sydney's harbor
is regarded as one of the most scenic, and its Opera House
overlooking the harbor is easily recognized around the world.
The Sydney Convention
and Visitors Bureau web site is a primary source of information for
visitors to this city.
The
Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most recognizable buildings
and is a venue for a variety of theatrical performances in addition to
opera. It is a
national heritage site and has been designated for status as a World
Heritage Site.
The
First Government House Site in Sydney is also a national heritage
site. Other national and world
heritage sites are located in New South Wales.
The
Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales maintains properties of
historic interest in Sydney and other parts of the state.
The
National
Trust of Australia - New South Wales administers properties that are
an important part of the state's heritage including several that are
located in Sydney.
Sydney
(Kingsford Smith) International Airport (SYD) is one of several major airports in Australia with international
services. It is adjacent to the north
shore of Botany Bay, southeast of central Sydney. The
airport offers a wide range of national and international flights and is
the busiest airport in Australia. The airport's web site provides
relevant information on flights and other services.
The
Sydney Airport Media
web pages offer public information announcements about the airport.
The site is intended more for business purposes but visitors may also find
some articles of interest.
The Sydney
Airport Rail Link connects Sydney and other
communities with the airport. Sydney
Buses, operated by the State Transit Authority, provides bus transit
to the Sydney airport.
Tourism
New South Wales is the official web site for the state government
published for travelers and travel professionals. There is a
generous range of information for planning a visit to Sydney and other
parts of the state.
The State Rail
Authority of New South Wales has pages on its web site for rail travel
on its systems that include Countrylink,
an interstate service connecting Sydney and New South Wales with the Australian Capital Territory (Canberra), Queensland and
Victoria; CityRail, which
operates from Sydney to surrounding suburban areas; and Sydney
Transport which provides bus, rail and ferry services for the city. This site also has a number of related links for travel
and tourism in the NSW region.
Sydney Buses
and Ferries are operated by the State Transit Authority to provide
service to the city and surrounding area. This site also provides
information for bus transit to the Sydney airport.
The web pages for the US Consulate in Sydney
have information that could be of interest to visitors from the United
States.
The National Maritime Museum
is located in Sydney and is Australia's premier maritime museum and one of world-class stature that
will appeal to visitors with an interest in maritime history and the
Australian connection.
Recommended Reading: Eyewitness
Travel Guide - Sydney; Let's
Go - Sydney Map Guide; Lonely
Planet - New South Wales | Sydney; Rough
Guides - Sydney