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.

Fifi’s

Considered Sydney’s best Lebanese restaurant, Fifi’s offers generous serves of traditional dishes.
First Fleet Arrives

Governor Phillip and the First Fleet of 11 ships, carrying 1,500 convicts, guards, military officials and their families, arrived at Botany Bay in 1788. Unable to find sufficient fresh water, Phillip sailed north and found one of the world’s “finest harb-ours”. The colony was established at a small cove named in honour of Phillip’s neighbour, Viscount Sydney.
Fishface

Tiny but fab, serving the freshest fish.
Fishing on the Harbour

One of the best spots to drop a line is at the Ives Steps Wharf, just under the Sydney Harbour Bridge west of Dawes Point Park. This is a popular haunt for chatty older anglers who are happy to share their knowledge with children. A store, Gowings, sells bait and tackle.
Flat White

Try the sweet or savoury toast with fresh fluffy ricotta at this smart café
Flavour of India Glebe

The vegetarian dishes are the highlight here. Try a mix of daal and curries, and cut the spice with a cold mango lassi.
Flickerfest

Australia’s only competitive international short film festival.
Florilegium

Most Australians have gardens, and this bookshop specializes in titles to inspire and advise on tending them all.
Flying Fish

Glam meets clams, with Mod Oz and Sri Lankan flavours.
Former St Patrick’s Seminary

A prominent 1885 seminary for Catholic priests was the setting forThomas Keneally’s novel Three Cheers for the Paraclete . It is now a college of hospitality and tourism.

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