CULTURAL CAPITAL OF "OZ". Celebrated for its
magnifi cent natural harbour the world's largest,
Sydney was founded as a penal colony in 1788.
Since, it has grown from a colonial settlement into
the major cultural centre of Australia. During an
overnight stay, you will experience fi rsthand the all-
embracing welcome of Sydneysiders and one of the
world's most free-spirited cities.
Admire the cultural jewel in Sydney's crown, the
Sydney Opera House, the iconic UNESCO Site nestled
harbourside like a gleaming white bird taking wing.
Stroll the adjacent Royal Botanic Garden, one of the
world's most important horticultural institutions.
Explore The Rocks, a district named for the sandstone
from which its original buildings were made. Today,
its historic streets are complemented by craft shops
and markets.
S Y D N E Y, AU S T R A L I A
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