Welcome to Sydney in Winter

See Sydney in a different light this winter, with the launch of Vivid, a unique new festival set to transform the city into a spectacular living canvas of music and light during June.

The biggest international music and light festival in the southern hemisphere, Vivid is based around Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Circular Quay and the city centre, with Luminous, at the Sydney Opera House, curated by producer Brian Eno, sure to be a standout event.

Afterwards, indulge in some fine food and wine at the Good Food & Wine Show from 3-5 July at Darling Harbour. With celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay cooking up a storm, itÕs the ultimate place to discover the worldÕs latest culinary trends.

For an exhibition that will please all of the family, pay a visit to the When Mammoths Roamed at the Australian Museum. YouÕll be able to see examples of real mammoth fossils and get close to a refrigerated display case containing muscle and skin samples of a Siberian mammoth from 20,000 years ago.

And, from July to September, one of VerdiÕs grandest opera, Aida, comes to Sydney Ð so get ready for love and death amongst the pyramids as the thundering choruses and spine-tingling arias take hold.

However you decide to spend you stay, have a fantastic time in Sydney.

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Introduction to Sydney

Sydney's striking harbour, with twin icons the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, define this vibrant, multicultural city and its culture of the outdoors. The CBD is dominated by office towers, many of which are regional headquarters for international corporations. Take a ferry ride to Manly or Taronga Zoo or join a harbour sightseeing tour to fully appreciate the city's beauty. For a real thrill, and fine views, climb the Harbour Bridge.

Sydney is a city that is easily explored on foot. Start at the historic Rocks precinct, birthplace of the Australian nation, and walk around the harbour foreshore to the Sydney Opera House via Circular Quay. Along the way, stop for an alfresco dining experience and watch the people of Sydney pass you by. The Sydney Opera House has guided tours which take you inside the main halls and the view across to the Sydney Harbour Bridge is quite memorable.

Nearby are the splendid Sydney Botanical Gardens with a large plant collection, rolling lawns, harbour views and an interesting visitor information centre. From the gardens it is only a short walk to the Sydney CBD, and, to the west of the city, Darling Harbour.

Be sure to take a day trip to the Blue Mountains, just two hours drive west of the CBD, for pretty mountain scenery and arts and craft shopping. The Hunter valley, around three hours drive north of Sydney, is one of Australia's premier wine-making districts.

Whatever your choice of Sydney attractions, you'll find all the details within this site. As well, the best Sydney dining, shopping and accommodation options are listed. Finally, be sure to meet the friendly locals and enjoy your stay.

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