• Powered by Book Your Travel
  • Home
  • Configure
Aussie Perth Tours |   Sydney – New South Wales
CALL US: +61 8 9221 2400
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Tours
    • Full-Day Tours (Perth)
    • Half-Day Tours (Perth)
    • Extended-Day Tours (in WA)
    • Adelaide Tours
    • Cairns Tours
    • Darwin Tours
    • Gold Coast Tours
    • Hobart Tours
    • Melbourne Tours
    • Sydney Tours
    • New Zealand Tours
  • Packages
    • Perth Packages
    • Adelaide Packages
    • Australia Wide Packages
    • Cairns Packages
    • Darwin Packages
    • Gold Coast Packages
    • Hobart Packages
    • Melbourne Packages
    • Sydney Packages
    • New Zealand Packages
  • Destinations
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • Covid
    • Covid Vaccination Policy
  • Certificates

Sydney – New South Wales

  • General information
  • Culture and history
  • Tours

Sydney – New South Wales

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur to the south-west. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas, and 15 contiguous regions. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". As of June 2017, Sydney's estimated metropolitan population was 5,230,330 and is home to approximately 65% of the state's population.

Indigenous Australians have inhabited the Sydney area for at least 30,000 years, and thousands of engravings remain throughout the region, making it one of the richest in Australia in terms of Aboriginal archaeological sites. During his first Pacific voyage in 1770, Lieutenant James Cook and his crew became the first Europeans to chart the eastern coast of Australia, making landfall at Botany Bay and inspiring British interest in the area. In 1788, the First Fleet of convicts, led by Arthur Phillip, founded Sydney as a British penal colony, the first European settlement in Australia. Phillip named the city Sydney in recognition of Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney. Penal transportation to New South Wales ended soon after Sydney was incorporated as a city in 1842. A gold rush occurred in the colony in 1851, and over the next century, Sydney transformed from a colonial outpost into a major global cultural and economic center. After World War II, it experienced mass migration and became one of the most multicultural cities in the world. At the time of the 2011 census, more than 250 different languages were spoken in Sydney. In the 2016 Census, about 35.8% of residents spoke a language other than English at home. Furthermore, 45.4% of the population reported having been born overseas, and the city has the third-largest foreign-born population of any city in the world after London and New York City, respectively.

Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Sydney frequently ranks in the top ten of the lists of the most livable cities in the world. It is classified as an Alpha+ World City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network, indicating its influence in the region and throughout the world. Ranked eleventh in the world for economic opportunity, Sydney has an advanced market economy with strengths in finance, manufacturing, and tourism. There is a significant concentration of foreign banks and multinational corporations in Sydney and the city is promoted as Australia's financial capital and one of Asia Pacific's leading financial hubs. Established in 1850, the University of Sydney is Australia's first university and is regarded as one of the world's leading universities. Sydney is also home to the oldest library in Australia, State Library of New South Wales, opened in 1826.

Sydney has hosted major international sporting events such as the 2000 Summer Olympics. The city is among the top fifteen most-visited cities in the world, with millions of tourists coming each year to see the city's landmarks. Boasting over 1,000,000 ha (2,500,000 acres) of nature reserves and parks, its notable natural features include Sydney Harbour, the Royal National Park, Royal Botanic Garden, and Hyde Park, the oldest parkland in the country. Built attractions such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House are also well known to international visitors. The main passenger airport serving the metropolitan area is Kingsford-Smith Airport, one of the world's oldest continually operating airports. Established in 1906, Central station, the largest and busiest railway station in the state is the main hub of the city's rail network.

Visa requirementsUnless you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, you will need a valid Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand passport holders can apply for a visa upon arrival in the country. All other passport holders must apply for a visa before leaving home. You can apply for a range of visas, including tourist visas and working holiday visas, at your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate. You can also apply for certain types of visas on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Languages spokenEnglish
Currency usedAustralian Dollar (AUD)
Area (km2)801,150 km² (all of New South Wales)
Country nameAustralia

Culture and history info

Explore cobblestone lanes and other colonial buildings in The Rocks, including Australia’s oldest pubs. The Argyle Stairs lead to Cumberland Street which takes you right under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which opened in 1932. On the other side of the harbour you’ll spot the other major landmark, the Sydney Opera House, which opened in 1973.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, established in 1816, is a tranquil oasis with free daily tours and intriguing exhibitions in the Calyx. From here, walk to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, a sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1810 for the Governor’s wife that has prime position overlooking the harbour.

For art deco masterpieces, head for the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park and the picturesque suburbs of Potts Point and Woolloomooloo. Here, you can also dine on one of the longest timber wharves in the world, the heritage-listed Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf. Or to uncover Sydney’s newest chapter, visit the gleaming towers of Barangaroo.

12 Days 11 Nights, Iconic Australia

From $
Book now

4 Days 3 Nights, Spectacular Sydney

From $
Book now

6 Days 5 Nights, Sydney All Tour Package

From $
Book now

Blue Mountains Express Afternoon Departure

From $

When time is of the essence, or you just want to explore Sydney in the morning, then join the Blue Mountains Highlights Express tour departing at lunchtime.

Book now

Canberra Tour – Australia’s Capital

From $

This hi-tech city is the seat of Parliament and home of superb national monuments, museums and galleries.

Book now

Grand Blue Mountains All inclusive Tour

From $

Explore the World-Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Crisp, clean, mountain top air with distant blue haze horizons overlooking deep ravines with rainforest carpeting the valley floor.
Waterfalls, sleepy hamlets and the rich warm smell of the Australian bush make this a very special place for every visitor.

Book now

Hunter Valley Food and Wine Lovers Tour

From $

The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest and most renowned commercial wine producing district with over 7,000 acres under vine. Famous wine styles include Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and earthy Pinot Noirs.

Book now

Jenolan Caves & Blue Mountains Tour

From $

Discover the unsurpassed beauty of the Blue Mountains and the breathtaking natural wonders of Jenolan Caves - one of the world’s finest cave systems with underground rivers and spectacular limestone formations.

Book now

Morning Sydney City Tour with Captain Cook Harbour Luncheon Cruise

From $

Enjoy a spectacular buffet luncheon cruise with Captain Cook Cruises on beautiful Sydney Harbour following Gray Line's Sydney City Tour 281.

Book now

Morning Sydney City Tour with Opera House

From $

At the conclusion of Gray Line's Sydney City Tour 281, join a guided tour of Australia's most famous building, the Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Opera House Essential Tour will introduce you to the innovation, creativity and controversy that forged this remarkable building.

Book now

Port Stephens, Wildlife, Dunes & Dolphines Tour

From $

Discover this beautiful North Coast region - white sandy beaches and the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean

Book now

Sydney City and Blue Mountains Express Tour

From $

Combine two must see experiences in one day beginning with the Sydney City Tour including a Rocks Walking tour, and a stop at Bondi Beach. Then after a quick break join the Blue Mountains afternoon tour.

Book now
  • Recent Comments

    • Deal of the day

      O’Reilly’s Green Mountains from Brisbane

      From $
      Book now
    • Featured deals

      • Windjana Gorge Tour

        From $
      • Whale Watching from Brisbane

        From $
      • Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Skyline Gondola

        From $
      • Waitomo Caves and Rotorua Overnight

        From $
      • Waitomo Caves and Rotorua Geothermal Deluxe Tour

        From $
    • Need help booking?

      Call us on +61 8 9221 2400 for individual, tailored advice for your perfect stay or send us a message with your hotel booking query.

      +61 8 9221 2400

    
    • attach_money

      Best rates

      We offer some of the best available rates
      favorite

      Passionate service

      We pride ourselves on delivering the best possible service to you, and we will do what we can to make sure you get what you are after.
      lock_outline

      Secure booking

      Our secure online booking service doesn't save your details, which reduces your risk of account theft.
      insert_comment

      No hidden fees

      The price you see for our tours and packages is what you pay, we have no hidden fees or charges
    • Aussie Perth Tours

      place Ground Floor suite 64/269 Hay St, East Perth 6004

      call +61 8 9221 2400

      email info@aussieperthtours.com

    • Useful
      • About us
      • Faq, Terms & Conditions
      • Contact
      • Privacy Policy
      • Old Reviews
      • Our Fleet

      • ABN: 97 08167 3743
        Registered Trademark: 1426 112
        ODBS Authorization: 1000 655

    © 2020-2021 Aussie Perth Tours

    x

    Log in

    Forgot your password?
    Don't have an account yet? Sign up.

    x

    Register