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McDonald's Restaurants
Sydney's CBD boasts 13 McDonald's alone. From one vantage point: on the corner of George
and Druitt Streets, one can see three McDonald's stores.
Sydney - number one city
For the second consecutive year Sydney has been voted the world's best city by the international
"Travel & Leisure Magazine". It scored an 87 per cent approval rating among travellers and tourist
industry workers. It was ahead of Florence (83.3%), Rome (82.8%), and San Francisco (82.2%).
Paul Hogan
Paul Hogan, most famous for his role as Mick Dundee in the 1986 blockbuster film Crocodile Dundee
used to work on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge's famous iron coathanger arch. This was before
he was discovered on a television program New Faces in 1973.
Size
Sydney is one of the largest cities in its land size. It reaches across 1580 square kilometres. This is
the same as London and more than double New York's 780 square kilometres. Amsterdam is 167
square kilometres, and Paris is a mere 105 square kilometres. There are 1, 426, 266 dwellings in Sydney.
Politics
The New South Wales Labor Government has introduced a 10% bed tax on hotels in the CBD, Eastern
Suburbs and North Shore. They are an example of politicians who want to strangle industries which
Australia is relying on to replace its shrinking manufacturing sectors.
Population
Sydney's population is 3, 536, 000 people.
Sydneysiders always knew they lived in one of the world's great cities, but it wasn't until the 2000
Olympics that the rest of the world started to agree en masse. Since the Games, Sydney has consolidated
its position as one of the world's most enchanting cities, and the pre-Olympics building boom ensured
Sydney can now hold its own in the five-star stakes. The city's food and wine scene is increasingly
sophisticated, its arts scene thriving, its clubs hedonistic - and its prices very moderate in comparison to
most European or North American cities.
But the capital of the state of New South Wales isn't all about flashy restaurants and gargantuan sports
arenas. Indeed, some of its best features won't cost you a cent. The sun is (almost) always shining, the
air is clean, and the leafy streets are a joy to wander, day or night. Sydney is blessed with a laidback
population of over four million - and though it's Australia's biggest metropolis, its spectacular waterfront
location means it never feels grey or grim.
There's a Sydney suburb for all tastes and inclinations. The backpacker enclave of Kings Cross is as rough
and ready as ever, while suburbs such as Glebe and Newtown possess a no-frills bohemian charm.
Darlinghurst and Paddington are loud, proud and increasingly gentrified, while Bondi Beach is a haven for
people-watching and sun-worshipping. And history buffs will love The Rocks's cobbled laneways and
sandstone buildings.
Sydney Harbour : The Rocks : Bondi : Sydney galleries : Mardi Gras
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour is the heart and soul of the city, providing spectacular views, zippy ferry transportation
and a variety of recreation options to the city's four million residents. Its banks are home to the iconic
structures of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Each of the areas along its 20-kilometre stretch offer
a different perspective on this major port: Darling Harbour is flash and tourist-friendly, the North Shore
suburbs are refined and trendy, and the various Sydney Harbour National Park areas provide a welcome
break from the hustle and bustle of the city. The best way to experience Sydney Harbour is from one of
the many cruises departing Circular Quay, champagne flute in hand.
The Rocks
Wedged between glitzy Darling Harbour and the central business district (CBD) is the site of the first
colonial settlement in Australia. This warren of laneways has been largely overtaken by generic tourist
traps but its narrow cobbled streets full of historic houses (some dating back to the early years of the
colony, which was established in 1788) are still an essential inclusion on any visitor's itinerary. Located
just minutes from the Opera House and Circular Quay, The Rocks is home to some of the city's oldest
pubs and priciest restaurants, as well as some interesting galleries, and the weekend market is great
for gifts and curios.
Bondi
Loved by tourist and sun-seekers alike, the white-sand Bondi beach strip is located around 20-minutes'
drive from the CBD and is particularly popular with backpackers. Soaking up rays and checking out the
talent are the most popular pastimes here, though active types can play beach volleyball, surf, snorkel
or boogie-board to their hearts' content. Bondi is also jam-packed with rowdy pubs and, increasingly,
classy restaurants such as the uber-hip Icebergs. If you visit on Sunday, don't miss the Bondi Markets
in the local primary-school grounds.
Sydney galleries
For all its laidback charm, Sydney is also home to a well-established arts scene. Every visitor to the city
should check out at least one of its many galleries to experience the cultural side of the Harbour City. The
Art Gallery of New South Wales is the most popular choice - it boasts the world's largest permanent
collection of Aboriginal art alongside an ever-changing roster of one-off exhibitions. With its stunning
harbourside location, the excellent Museum of Contemporary Art showcases the best new art across a
variety of media, and its ever-changing collection is guaranteed to entertain, challenge and provoke.
Best of all, they're both free. Paddington and Darlinghurst are also home to a dizzying array of smaller,
private venues.
Mardi Gras
Sydney's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has grown from its activist origins in the late '70s to become
both Australia's biggest tourist-puller and the biggest queer event in the world. Now a month-long festival
culminating in a gigantic street party, Mardi Gras has helped to shake off some of Australia's ocker stigma,
as well as providing yet another excuse for Sydney to party hard. The spirit of Mardi Gras lives on year-round
in the inner-city suburbs of Darlinghurst and Paddington, especially along the loud 'n' proud Oxford Street strip.
Communications : Information : Disability Services
Communications
Private internet cafes are a good place to check your email, or you can surf the net for free at most public
libraries. Post offices are generally open from 9am to 5pm weekdays. Newsagents can provide some postal
services outside these hours, and may also sell some of the many brands of prepaid phonecards available,
which are handy if calling overseas from public phones. Mobile phone coverage is good throughout Sydney
and in all but the most remote regional areas.
Information
There are plenty of tourist resources around Sydney offering information, recommendations and help
with accommodation. At Sydney airport there's a Tourism NSW Travel Centre in the international arrivals
area. The staff can sometimes organise heavily discounted hotel rooms, or you can use a free phone
service to book a hostel bed. In town, there's two Sydney Visitor Centres offering similar services. One
is in George Street in The Rocks area, and the other is on the Darling Harbour waterfront - just look for
the blue and yellow i-shaped logos. There are also green information kiosks near Circular Quay, Martin Place
and Town Hall.
Disability Services
The Australian Quadriplegic Association's book Access Sydney lists almost 1000 hotels, restaurants and
attractions suitable for mobility-challenged visitors. The Australian Tourist Commission website also features
a useful travel guide providing further information.
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