| Introducing Sydney | | | | Sydney Opera House, sited on Sydney Harbour at |
| Sydney is the largest city in Australia, with a population | | | | Bennelong Point, is considered by many to be one of |
| of nearly four million. The city is situated on the east | | | | the architectural wonders of the world. Designed by |
| coastline of Australia. The Blue Mountains are located | | | | Jorn Utzon and built with much controversy, the |
| to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. | | | | landmark building was opened in October 1973. Try to |
| Sydney was established in 1788 when a convict fleet | | | | go to an opera, a concert or a ballet, if your travel |
| arrived in Australia from England. The new settlement | | | | timetable allows you to. The Opera house is a short |
| was named after Lord Sydney, the British Secretary | | | | walk up the shoreline from the OPT. |
| of State, who had suggested that the British establish | | | | Royal Botanic Gardens |
| a penal colony in Australia. To start with life in the new | | | | The beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens is a green haven |
| settlement was harsh, with basic bunks in wood huts, | | | | situated between the waterfront and the busy city |
| tiny amounts of sustenance, and a callous regime of | | | | center. A walkway follows the water's edge, giving |
| authority. Even worse suffering, though, was heaped | | | | fine views across Sydney Harbour and Farm Cove. |
| upon the Aboriginal natives, who were wiped out in | | | | Sydney Harbour Bridge |
| vast numbers by the infectious diseases brought by | | | | Sydney Harbour Bridge has a footpath giving excellent |
| the newcomers. Just 5 years later, in 1793, the first | | | | access to the sightseer. Stop at the Pylon Lookout on |
| ship of free colonists came, drawn by the mild | | | | the south side of the bridge to enjoy an absorbing |
| weather and freely obtainable land. | | | | display on the construction of the bridge. If you're not |
| | | | frightened of heights sign up for the Sydney Harbour |
| Nowadays Sydney is a large, modern and multicultural | | | | Bridge climb, a three and a half hour trek to the top of |
| city, with inhabitants hailing from all over the globe. The | | | | the bridge. The outing takes you up girders, catwalks |
| city is a popular destination for tourists. Well-known | | | | and ladders at day or night. |
| attractions include the Sydney Opera House, Sydney | | | | Bondi Beach |
| Harbor Bridge, The Rocks and Bondi Beach. Sydney's | | | | Bondi Beach is renowned the world over as a home |
| coastal situation and tourist attractions have made it a | | | | of surfing. In the summer months Bondi is a centre for |
| top cruise ship port. Over 150 cruise ships utilize the | | | | surf, fun and sun. The white sandy beach looks out on |
| port each year. | | | | a wide crescent shaped bay of deep blue water. Bus |
| Sydney Cruise Terminals | | | | no 380 from Circular Quay takes 45 minutes to Bondi. |
| The city's cruise services are divided between 2 | | | | Picking a Cruise From Sydney |
| locations, the Overseas Passenger Terminal and | | | | There's a super variety of cruises departing from |
| Wharf 5. | | | | Sydney to pick between. Novice cruisers may like the |
| Overseas Passenger Terminal - The OPT offers an | | | | short cruises to nowhere, which give a great feel for |
| eight hundred foot quay, with a capacity of one large | | | | cruising. Weekly routes include gorgeous tropical |
| cruise ship. The terminal is a contemporary building with | | | | Queensland, or verdant Tasmania. Slightly longer |
| the usual variety of facilities for passengers. It further | | | | cruises call at the magnificent beaches of the Pacific |
| features wonderful views over Sydney Harbour, an | | | | islands New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Two-week cruise |
| hotel and restaurants. The terminal is situated at | | | | vacations include a trip around New Zealand, or a |
| Circular Quay, opposite the Opera House and a short | | | | sailing to the exotic Pacific atolls of New Caledonia, Fiji |
| walk from Sydney's main attractions. | | | | and Vanuatu. Cruise enthusiasts will appreciate longer |
| Darling Harbour Wharf 5 - Wharf 5 at Darling Harbour | | | | sailings to the oriental wonders of Japan and China, or |
| in Bangaroo is a short-term passenger cruise terminal | | | | the ambitious circumnavigation of Australia. |
| for use during the building of a new facility at White | | | | Travelling to Cruise Terminal |
| Bay. The terminal features customs control, a | | | | From Sydney Airport |
| departure area, an arrivals area and an immigration | | | | Overseas Passenger Terminal - Catch the train from |
| area. The terminal is close to the Circular Quay area. | | | | either the International Train Station or the Sydney |
| The proposed cruise terminal at White Bay is solely | | | | Airport Domestic station to Circular Quay (green line). |
| suitable for cruises originating from the city, as its | | | | The OPT is a short walk from Circular Quay Station. |
| location is inconvenient for the city's center. Also the | | | | Wharf 5 - Take a train from either the International |
| facility will be unavailable to several cruise ships due to | | | | Train Station or the Sydney Airport Domestic station |
| size restrictions at Sydney Harbour bridge. With this in | | | | to Wynyard station (Airport and East Hills line). It is a |
| mind additional plans for a further facility at Garden | | | | half-mile walk from Wynyard station to Wharf 5. |
| Island, a mile east of Circular Quay, are under | | | | A further option for either cruise terminal is to take a |
| consideration. | | | | taxi-cab. |
| Sydney Sightseeing | | | | From Central Train Station |
| If you've a day to spare at either end of your cruise | | | | Central Railway Station is the major junction for |
| vacation, Sydney is a great place to visit. | | | | interstate and intrastate rail services. The Inner West |
| The Rocks | | | | and South lines link Central station to the city center. It's |
| The Rocks is the oldest area in Sydney, and lots of of | | | | 2 stops to Wynyard, and three stops to Circular Quay. |
| the buildings at The Rocks are near original, examples | | | | Another option from Central Station to the terminals is |
| would be Campbells Storehouse, Cadman's Cottage, | | | | a cab. |
| the Merchants House and Susannah Place. Within this | | | | By Car |
| historical district, the visitor will find restaurants, bars, | | | | Neither the OPT or Wharf 5 terminals have |
| galleries, cafes and shops. The Rocks area is next to | | | | convenient car parks, but parking is possible in the |
| Circular Quay. | | | | area. |
| Sydney Opera House | | | | |