"We had the satisfaction of finding the finest harbour in the world," wrote British Captain Arthur Phillip, the first governor of Sydney, on discovering Sydney Harbor in 1788.
The city shines in summer but retains its allure in all seasons

The Sydney Opera House at dawn: Australia's most populous city boasts iconic landmarks, a vibrant cultural scene and a mild climate year-round.
"We had the satisfaction of finding the finest harbour in the world," wrote British Captain Arthur Phillip, the first governor of Sydney, on discovering Sydney Harbor in 1788.