There are a number of suburbs which make up a part of the city and also surrounding the city. Darlinghurst, Kings Cross and Paddington are inner-city suburbs situated to the East of the city. Moving further east you'll come across the upper-class suburbs of Double Bay and Vaucluse.
If you are looking for a beach resort visit Bondi or Coogee, South East of the city. West of the city is Pyrmont, Newtown and Leichhardt, along with Glebe and Balmain, two peninsula suburbs. The Western suburbs end at the Blue Mountains 50km from the city, including the Parramatta and Penrith settlements.
There are 4 airports in Sydney, although the main airport is the Kingsford-Smith Airport. The Kingsford-Smith Airport is in Mascot on Botany Bay, which can be found South east of the city centre.
The suburbs in the North part of the city are called the North Shore. They stretch 20km North of the city centre. The suburbs also stretch 20km South marked, like the North, by various National Parks.
There are also plenty of areas close enough to Sydney to be suitable for a rewarding day trip or longer stay. Heading about 1 hour west you will come across the marvelous Blue Mountains, which offers spectacular natural scenery and gives you an opportunity to witness the famous blue haze.
Heading roughly two and a half hours north from Sydney is Port Stephens, a beautiful port known for its resident dolphins and local fishing. Nelson Bay makes a lovely place to stay.
The Hunter Valley is also only a short drive away from both Sydney and Port Stephens. You really must visit, as the scenery and landscape is truly beautiful. The wines are also a good reason to go, as there are so many delicious wines to sample and buy.
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Sydney City Tour(EX571) (Bushwalking, Nature & Wildlife) Sydney Harbour reputedly one of the most beautiful in world, will not disappoint. And the city that sits around it is one of fine weather, sunshine, glorious ocean beaches with a vibrant big city vibe...
Sydney City Tour with Opera House Tour(EX574) (Bushwalking, Nature & Wildlife) This tour is a great example of what Sydney has to offer. Tour for the main duration of the experience and at the conclusion of the Sydney City Tour you then join a guided tour of Australia's most fam...
Sydney Sunset(EX579) (Bushwalking, Nature & Wildlife) Sydney - a fast paced city with style and history set on one of the world's most beautiful harbours. Take a comprehensive look at Manly Tour 202 and meet our marine wildlife at the state of the art Sy...
Purchase this DVD that captures the sweeping contrasts of New South Wales. Includes footage of the Great Dividing Range to Bathurst, Goulburn and Albury, through the rich grazing lands.
Marvel at Dubbo's Western Plain Zoo and discover the rare opal at Lightning Ridge. Explore the Ghost Towns and outback city of Broken Hill and admire the splendour of the Menindee Lakes in the Kinchega National Park.
Investigate the Minnamurra Rainforest and enjoy the waterfalls of the Illawarra Plateau. Explore the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains, Mt Kosciusko and traverse the Murray River from the Alpine headwaters to Lake Hume. Moving on to the Southern Coast of New South Wales and the panoramic vistas's of Jervis Bay, the famous Blow Hole at Kiama and north to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
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