Sydney

Sydney is the largest, most diverse and oldest city of Australia. This cosmopolitan city is bordered by iconic beaches, lush hinterland as well as world heritage regions and performs as business gateway to Australia. In earlier times, the region bordering Port Jackson was abode to several aboriginal ethnic groups for around forty thousand years. However, urbanization has now ruined most facts of the settlements, but still there are many rock carvings found in different places. Sydney is considered to possess finest compilation of rock statues in the world because the city is built up of sandstones that are an apt exterior for rock statues.

By the year 1997, the city served host to Olympic Arts Festival held especially to lead up to "2000 Olympic Games". Aboriginal culture and art is accessible all through the year in the city, though there are also other specific and significant annual events. Opened by the year 2000, Bayagul is a contemporary gallery dwelled at Powerhouse museum presenting modern art.

Things to see and do in Sydney

Sydney is well known for being the most beautiful city of the world. Between spectacular harbor, coastline, live sports events, gourmet food, outdoor as well as indoor concerts and shopping malls, the travelers will never feel shortage of something exciting to do. By climbing on Opera house, you can admire the full splendor of those huge boats sailing in the sea. Just take a ferry to sail from ''''Circular Quay'''' to ''''Manly Beach'''' and get ready to enjoy the time in the sea and sun in an utmost style.  If you are hunting for satisfying your obsession of watching live sports game, from rugby to cricket to horse racing, just take part and you will have some unforgettable moments to cherish.

Some most important tourist destinations of Sydney that should not be missed at all include countless galleries and museums, shopping malls, Darling Harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, China Town, Sydney Opera House and Mrs Macquaries Chair.

Airlines flying to Sydney

Qantas, Air New Zealand, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines provide very cheap air fares to visit Sydney

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

U.S. citizens are required to secure a visa prior to travel to Australia. Australia issues visas electronically and the visa is called an "Electronic Travel Authority" – "ETA". The ETA allows you to travel to Australia for tourism, to visit friends or relatives, or for short-term Business. The ETA is good for multiple entries to Australia and allows you to remain in the country for stays up to three months on any one entry.