0:02perched on the east coast of a stronger few cities or as geographically
0:08spectacular as Sydney the capital of the state of New South Wales and home to
0:13over four and a half million people
0:21surrounded by the Rolling Pacific Ocean two dramatic hit land stand as a
0:26timeless gateway to one of the world's most beautiful
0:30placed with over 100 pitches by in year-round sunshine and buzzing with a
0:35youthful vitality when it comes to the good life
0:39Sydney is hard to top Sydney's hi is the harbor
0:44what began as a penal colony in 1788 would within a century be transformed
0:50into paradise from its rough-and-tumble beginnings in an area known as the rocks
0:56Sydney soon threw off its convict shackles and blossomed into a gracious
1:00city filled with Victorian architecture and public gardens
1:05new arrivals came by the boatload in search of a new life
1:09the city expanded it gorgeous inner city suburbs like Paddington harbor
1:14neighborhoods like rose by and in a beachside communities up and down the
1:19coast
1:24for first-timers Sydney can feel like a maze of beaches headlands bays and coves
1:30the quickest way to find your earrings
1:33is that take a trip to the top of sydney tower from over 800 feet up the
1:38observation deck offers 360 degree views of the entire city
1:48once you come to grips for the layout of the city had two circular key
1:52Sydney's version of grand central station from Circular key you can get
1:57just about anywhere by ferry water taxi or trying just to the right
2:04like white sails billowing in the breeze is the sydney opera house
2:08you don't need a ticket or taxi go to explore this incredible performance
2:13venue
2:13whichever way you look inside or outside up or down the Opera House is nothing
2:20less than an architectural miracle
2:25just behind the Opera House on the side of Sydney's first farm of the royal
2:31botanic gardens and the Sydney do mine
2:34here you'll find Government House the art gallery of new south wales and some
2:39of the lengthiest views in Sydney to the left of circularly stands the famous
2:44coathanger the Sydney Harbour Bridge one of Sydney's famous and paul hogan the
2:50star of Crocodile Dundee was a painter on the bridge before he hit the big time
2:55but you don't need to work on the bridge to enjoy the views from the top
2:59simply strap on a safety harness and join up bridge gone too
3:05just across the bridge Atlanta pie you'll find city's most famous smile
3:10the rides are a little of Indian side but the Lycans wouldn't have it any
3:15other way
3:16these heritage-listed fun pack has been thrilling Ozzy families since nineteen
3:20thirty-five
3:24just a short ferry ride from luna park is darling harbour one of Sydney's urban
3:29renewal triumph
3:30once the side of resting railway yards darling harbour is now home to the
3:35National Maritime Museum and popular parks bars and restaurants
3:41only a few blocks away you'll find the Powerhouse Museum a celebration of steam
3:47space and Science a short walk across the Piedmont bridge is the Sydney Sea
3:54Life Aquarium where you'll experience many of Australia's maritime environment
3:58from the Great Barrier Reef to the rugged south coast
4:06Australia has a reputation as a land of creatures that white steam and can even
4:11remove your hardware at the wild life sydney nature by say goodbye to some of
4:16the world's deadliest creatures as well as some of Australia's most cuddly
4:28but for the zoo with a few hop back on the theory and cruise over to Taronga
4:35Zoo ride the cable car to the top of the hill and follow the parts back down past
4:40some of the happiest and most relaxed looking creatures you'll ever see
4:45and who wouldn't be with views like this
4:50when it's time to cool off grab your towel and head to Bondi Beach you
4:55haven't experienced city until you feel bonded eyes golden sand between your
5:00toes
5:01the beaches patrol year round but bronzed Aussie lifesavers
5:05but always remember to swim between the flags
5:10another famous seaside suburb not to be missed is manly but 30-minute ferry ride
5:17from Circular key to Manly Wharf is all part of the adventure going for a deep
5:23in a gentle harborside borders of manly cove or head through the historic Corso
5:28to Manly Beach
5:29if you've never tried serving pack your board shorts
5:33this is the place to learn feeling energetic like the coastal parts and
5:38bush tracks to your head for some incredible views back to the city
5:47so you've climbed the bridge tackled some bondi waves and wrangled the world
5:53life
5:54no dad you're feeling a little thirsty time to partake in one of the great
5:58Sydney traditions join the locals by the water
6:01raise your ice cold beer and make a toast to paradise