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What was once a colony for outcasts and prisoners is now a bustling metropolis; Sydney is a state-of-the-art metropolis with a distinguished history and a delicious laid back attitude. It is draped around its glorious harbour and beaches and framed with National Parks. In the harbour, the iconic sails of the architectural Opera House dominate the backdrop and Sydney's Observation Tower and Harbour Bridge compete for the most beautiful views of the city and the Blue Mountains. Circular Quay is the beating heart where shops, restaurants and street performers jostle each other for attention. Entertainment can be found in Lunapark and culture in the Museum of Contemporary Art. Seeing and being seen is what 'Beach, barrels and babes' Bondi Beach- the birthplace of the surfing scene - and On Palm Beach - Australia's very own Saint Tropez.
Visit the Botanical Gardens at dusk as hundreds of wild cockatoos flee from intimidating swarms of bats claiming their place for the night. Let the food taste you in Darlinghurst or Balmain before you dive into the nightlife. In historic The Rocks and Victorian Paddington you'll find the most unconventional clubs to dance the night away. Where the world can't find you...