"Sparkling Sydney" Sydney by colin_bramso

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Sydney is capital of the State of New South Wales and is Australia's largest city with a population of around 4 million. Radiating out north, south and west from one of the world's great harbours, there is stunning scenery all around the city. The intense blue sky that I have seen nowhere but Australia is reflected in the water, which sparkles with the bright sunshine we get for much of the year.

The centrepiece, of course, is the harbour with its instantly recognisable symbols of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. But there is so much more to Sydney. There are leafy residential areas right on the harbour in the centre of Sydney. There's even a golf course only one kilometre from the northern end of Sydney Harbour Bridge! There are many attractive parks and superb beaches. Just about every type of food you can imagine is available from literally thousands of cafes and restaurants. There are many venues for entertainment ranging from every type of live music to theatre, cinema and comedy. Plenty of pubs and clubs. Accommodation from backpacker to five star luxury. Sightseeing tours are available by foot, boat, motorcycle, 'plane and bus. You can walk across the Harbour Bridge for free, or pay to climb right to the top.

I've built a Travelogue, which I'll have to keep updating, to try to give a flavour of this wonderful city, and I've included photos of areas you don't usually see. To go to it, just click the link.

  • Last visit to Sydney: Feb 2009
  • Intro Updated Dec 2, 2011
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    Apr 2, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Hi Colin. Nice updates on your page, thanks for sharing :-) I really need to get myself back to Oz one day... it's been 20 years now! Have a good weekend / Jess

  • neelomi's Profile Photo
    Dec 23, 2008 at 2:16 AM

    I was in sydney for two years (as a student), and always marvelled at these trees with the blue/purple flowers...simply beautiful. Now i know the tree's name..thanks! :)

  • angiebabe's Profile Photo
    Nov 9, 2007 at 8:33 AM

    Excellent restaurant tips thanks! Will check them out for sure when im back home again!

  • aussiedoug's Profile Photo
    Dec 19, 2004 at 9:56 PM

    Hello Colin. Helpful tips & a truly excellent t/logue that contains a veritable host of must sees. You live in a rather nice part of our wonderful country too. Regards!

  • deecat's Profile Photo
    Jul 19, 2004 at 7:56 PM

    Colin, Great pages on Sydney. Excellent introduction text and photo. Your restaurant and hotel tips are outstanding. Thanks.

  • margaretvn's Profile Photo
    Apr 3, 2004 at 11:38 PM

    lovely travelogue

  • Audrey118's Profile Photo
    Dec 16, 2003 at 11:08 PM

    jacaranda is nice - but i really love those magnolias

  • Agraichen's Profile Photo
    Jan 5, 2003 at 9:44 PM

    Rising Sun/Moon/Rainbow pic is wonderful...I can't wait to visit.

  • jillikins's Profile Photo
    Nov 28, 2002 at 3:02 AM

    Those are superb photos of a great city, Colin. Enjoying some of your photos very much.

  • SydneyGal's Profile Photo
    Nov 21, 2002 at 9:39 PM

    great pages. I esp love the pics of the wildlife ie ,the Kookaburras. Well done.

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