Some Fascinating Facts About Sydney, NSW

Sydney is a fascinating city filled with beautiful attractions both natural and man-made. It is currently one of the most populous cities in Australia and also, one of the most livable places in the world. If you’re planning to visit this magnificent coastal city, we have some interesting facts for you to get your itchy feet up and running!

When one thinks of Australia, Sydney and its world-famous harbour might be two things that run to your mind. It is claimed that Sydney Harbour is the world’s deepest natural harbour. It was formerly known as Port Jackson, where the Europeans first arrived, marking the beginning of its spectacular transformation into a city. Today, if you visit the harbour, there is more to it than just the ancient fortifications including Fort Denison and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The world-famous structures—Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House—are two major attractions that lure in more tourists to the city than anything else. To enjoy the historic beauty of the harbour, visitors often choose to dine at one of the harbourside restaurants, take the ferry, or get aboard a harbour cruise lunch for dining and sightseeing. Geographically, Port Jackson is a river valley that comprises all the waters between the North Head and South Head. Over the years, the harbour has become a focal point for the tourism and trading industry as it is heavily embayed. The Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are best viewed from the waters and there is plenty of Sydney Harbour cruise dinner that provides first-class restaurant-style dining experiences. For morning visitors, there are special activities like kayaking, bus trips around the harbour surroundings and so on.

It is said that there are some 658 suburbs in Sydney and 33 of them fall into a region called the ‘inner city. Some of the hottest neighbourhoods in the city include Alexandria, Barangaroo, Beaconsfield, Newtown, Chippendale, Darlinghurst and so on. Although the city is one of the most developed metropolia in the country, it elegantly balances the natural and the urban. For obvious and good reasons, Sydney is often the first stop on most Aussie itineraries—with a blend of exciting and easygoing activities.

If you didn’t know, Sydney alone has over 100 beaches that well-complements the beach lifestyle of Sydneysiders. Some of the most loved beach neighbourhoods in the city are Bondi, Coogee and Manly.

Sydney’s multiculturalism is quite impressive, with over one-third of its population hailing from different parts of the world and around half the population being first and second-generation immigrants. The western suburbs of Sydney are particularly diverse. For instance, Parramatta is a suburb that is within the Greater Sydney area and it consists of a majority of the population that speaks languages other than English.

Another fantastic destination in Sydney is the Blue Mountains and there are so many interesting facts about these hazy mountains. The Blue Mountains got its name because of the bluish tinge it takes when viewed from afar. This phenomenon is caused by the dispersion of the volatile oils in the atmosphere. These eucalyptus oil vapours combine with dust, light and water vapour which create a blue hue causing the mountains to change their colour. Also, the Blue Mountains is home to the famous Three Sisters, a breathtaking rock formation representing an Aboriginal legend of three sisters who were turned to stone after a witch doctor’s spell misfired.

Another fun fact about Sydney is that it is one of the first cities to see the New Year as it is located near the International Date Line. The New Year’s Eve fireworks at Sydney Harbour are considered one of the largest in the world.

Travel as far as you can, we can take the knowledge from all of the things we see.