Sydney, Australia is an urban gem on the island continent’s east coast. It’s the nation’s most populace city and one of the most beautiful, the iconic Sydney Opera House being just one of its many eye-catching attractions! As much as it is a major tourism draw, it also happens to be a really nice place to live, with the local populace, or “Sydneysiders” boasting of a high quality of life rarely matched anywhere else in the world!
The city offers a wide selection of housing for people who decide to make their stay permanent, one of the most popular being the conveniently located and charming Darling Harbour apartment accommodations with scintillating views of the city and the harbour. Once you have settled in, here are just a few of the many perks living in Sydney can provide!
Rich History – Sydney is chock full of interesting history and amazing landmarks. Tour The Rocks, the oldest part of town, then visit the convict-era Cockatoo Island shipping yard for a taste of olden times. Join the Sydney City Museum Crawl to find out everything there is to know about the city and feast your eyes on treasures from the past as well as cutting-edge modern art featuring Australia’s legendary pioneering abstract artists. The crawl will take you to the National Maritime Museum, the Australian Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Art Gallery of NSW- don’t forget your camera! We should note that this tour isn’t just for tourists, the locals join in with gusto, it’s part of what makes them proud to be Sydneysiders!
Vibrant Culture – If you decide to make Sydney your home you will never run out of things to do! The city is filled with parks, shopping, bars, cafes, and entertainment areas that are always alive with people out having a great time! There is a new festival being held nearly every month of the year that feature markets, dance and music performances, art exhibitions, cultural events, and fireworks! Best yet, they are usually free of charge! Some of the more famous large festivals include the Royal Easter Show, the Vivid Sydney Festival, Sculpture By The Sea, and The Sydney Festival. So, put on your party togs and go have a great time, Sydney is always open for fun!
The Beaches – Did you think we had forgotten Sydney’s most famous feature? Sydney’s beaches are world-famous due to their great natural beauty, excellent surfing opportunities, safe swimming areas, and plenty of sparkling sand to lounge and play on! Take the Coogee to Bondi Beach Walk, it’s a great way to spend the day soaking in the sights and saltwater scent. You can go scuba-diving at the world-class dive site Clovelly Beach, then potter around everyone’s favourite “local secret” Gordon’s Bay. Hop on a ferry from Circular Quay over to Manly Beach to enjoy its many beach-front cafes and eateries, tucking into some fresh-caught fish and chips and a cold beer while you watch the waves roll in!
You can find out more about what’s happening in Sydney by visiting the Travel Australia Sydney webpage, dedicated to our favourite city by the sea! We hope to see you soon!
