Sydney, a free spirited, vibrant city built around one of the world's most beautiful harbours, with scores of sparkling beaches within easy reach of its cosmopolitan heart.

Capital of New South Wales, Australia's largest and oldest city, where the first settlers landed in 1788.

Things to see and do

• Visit the Sydney Opera House
• Shop til you drop in the Queen Victoria Building
• Visit the stunning Blue Mountains
• Visit Museums & Art Galleries
• See the awesome beaches