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Sydney
Australia · SYD
Harbour swims, coastal walks, and a very long flight.
About
Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and the largest city in both the state and Australia. The metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2025 was 5,638,830, which is about 66% of the state's population. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City.
Source: Wikipedia — Sydney (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- beaches · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- nature · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan80°F14d wet
- Feb79°F13d wet
- Mar77°F16d wet
- Apr73°F10d wet
- May67°F9d wet
- Jun62°F10d wet
- Jul63°F8d wet
- Aug65°F8d wet
- Sep70°F8d wet
- Oct73°F11d wet
- Nov75°F11d wet
- Dec79°F10d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Cabot Trail Scenic Highlights TourFrom $133 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cabot Trail, Ingonish Sceneic Small Group Tour Cape Breton IslandFrom $131 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Highland Village and Baddeck TourFrom $148 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
private tour: Sydney City Lakes to Lighthouse of Cape BretonFrom $425 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Cabot Trail as Nature’s MasterpieceFrom $162 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
City and Coastal Highlights Museum and Lighthouse Stops TourFrom $80 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 5.7 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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