Destination: Sydney
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Weather
Sydney enjoys a temperate climate with a mild winter, and has more than 340 sunny days a year. Average minimum temperature in the winter months of June through to August is around 9 degrees Celsius. The summer season is from December through to February.
Timezone
8:28:20 AM
(GMT+10:00) AUS Eastern Standard Time
7:58:20 AM
(GMT+09:30) AUS Central Standard Time
7:58:20 AM
(GMT+09:30) Cen. Australia Standard Time
6:28:20 AM
(GMT+08:00) W. Australia Standard Time
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About Sydney
With its 4.5 million inhabitants, Sydney is the city with the highest population in the country. Located in the southeast it is also the capital of New South Wales. The city is built around a bay, Port Jackson, which is one of the biggest natural ports in the world. Two notable bridges cross Port Jackson inlet, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Gladesville Bridge.

Sydney is a cosmopolitan, vibrant and multicultural city, made up of a series of precincts each with its own unique character and appeal to both national and international visitors. The city has the world's best beaches, beautiful weather, incredible shopping, exciting entertainment options and range of restaurants and dining experiences from around the world. Sydney also counts 70 beaches among the city which includes the famous beaches Bondi and Manly.

The city has an extensive public transport network, comprising train, bus, taxi, monorail and ferries. Taxis are also readily available.
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Tourism Board
Destination New South Wales
Tel: 61 2 9931 1111
Email:
Web: http://corporate.tourism.nsw.gov.au
Convention Bureau
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tel: 61 2 9282 5000
Email: hmantellato@scec.com.au
Web: http://www.scec.com.au/