DK Travel : Sydney

Sydney is blessed with stunning ocean beaches, magnificent national parks and a wonderful subtropical climate that makes the great outdoors irresistible to its four million inhabitants. The Eora people, the Aborigines who settled around Sydney Harbour, arrived approximately 50,000 years ago, while the white settlers arrived just over 200 years ago. Free settlers soon followed in the wake of the First Fleet of transported convicts, and after them several waves of migrants seeking a new life. Now, two centuries later, the once far-flung penal colony has matured into a culturally diverse, tolerant and mesmerizing city. Ideally located on the world’s most beautiful harbour, Sydney is as exciting and bustling as it is laid back and relaxing.

Coffee Culture

It’s a local secret that the best coffee in the Southern Highlands comes from this aromatic shop, hidden behind a cinema on Bowral’s main street.
Collins Beach

The site where Governor Phillip was speared in 1788 is a peaceful spot nowadays (see Collins Beach). Steps lead to a secluded rock diving platform.
Collins Beach

Landing at Collins Beach (see Circular Quay) in 1790, Governor Phillip and his officers met a group of Aborigines including Bennelong (see Sydney Opera House). An Eora man, never having seen white men before, speared Phillip through the shoulder. Assuming the man had misunderstood his intentions, Philip made no reprisal – that time.
Come in Spinner (1951)

By Dymphna Cusack and Florence James. A group of Sydney women are thrown into turmoil during WWII.
Comfort Inn Cambridge

This well-located hotel is close to many gay bars and clubs. Rooms are great value and amenities include 24-hour room service, a heated pool, gym, spa and sauna.
Commercial Hotel

You’ll wish the second oldest pub in Balmain was your local after enjoying live music, shelves full of books and couches to relax in.
Company B

Housed in the historic Belvoir Street Theatre, this company deserves its great reputation for producing sharp contemporary theatre. Its edgy shows are always popular, particularly with the young, hip crowd, so get in early for tickets. The company is temporarily based at the Seymour Centre until late 2006.
Confiseur & Co

Mosman has wonderful food shops and delicatessens. This bakery and patisserie offers pots of tea, savoury pies and sweet treats.
Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel

The raucous pub (see Eastern Suburbs) is a beacon for backpackers, who can’t resist the beachfront beer garden. While the heritage rooms above the pub are noisy, the boutique hotel is peaceful and very comfortable. Rooms are excellent value, particularly those with ocean views.
Coogee Bay Live

Coogee Bay Live marks the revival of a once-mighty live venue. This spot caters to devotees of Oz Rock and those who don’t mind their ears ringing the next day. It’s located in the backpacker haven of The Coogee Bay Hotel, which accommodates 7 bars.

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