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  Encyclopedia: Sydney, New South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sydney is a significant global and domestic tourist destination and is regularly declared to be one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world, admired for its harbour, beautiful coastline, warm and pleasant climate and cosmopolitan culture.
Sydney is located in a coastal basin between the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west.
Sydney can be divided into two geographical regions: the Cumberland Plain, a relatively flat or rolling region lying south and west of the harbour, and the Hornsby Plateau, an elevated (up to 200 m) plateau north of the harbour that is dissected by steep, forested valleys.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sydney,-New-South-Wales   (2394 words)

  
 New South Wales - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
New South Wales (NSW) is Australia's most populous and oldest state, located in the southeast, north of Victoria and south of Queensland.
New South Wales is known the world over for the picturesque harbour of its capital, Sydney.
Sydney combines one of the twin hearts of the Australian financial sector with a population that loves the outdoor life from beaches and caving, to riding or sailing.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /new_south_wales.htm   (653 words)

  
 Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sydney is a significant global and domestic tourist destination and is regularly declared to be one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world, admired for its harbour, beautiful coastline, warm and pleasant climate and cosmopolitan culture.
The geographical coordinates of Sydney are 34 degrees south and 151 degrees east.
Sydney occupies two geographical regions: the Cumberland Plain, a relatively flat or rolling region lying to the south and west of the harbour, and the Hornsby Plateau, a plateau north of the harbour, up to 200 m in elevation, dissected by forested valleys.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sydney,_New_South_Wales   (2961 words)

  
 DoAustralia - Sydney, New South Wales
The airport is located a fair way south of the city, but it is thanks to new tunnel possible to avoid the suburban traffic jams and get to the city centre in less than half an hour.
Sydney has a public transport system good enough to take you where you need to go, and in many cases gives you a lot better view of the surrounding than you would trying to concentrate on reading on map while keeping one eye on the traffic.
Sydney is blessed with a temperate climate and averages summer temperatures of around 25°C (77°F).
www.doaustralia.com /states/NSW/sydney.htm   (1412 words)

  
 Sydney travel guide, NSW, Australia Australian Tourism Net
Sydney is Australia's biggest, oldest and most exciting city - and one of the great seaports of the world.
Sydney, the capital of the Australian State of New South Wales, is a safe, fresh, friendly destination with a warm, sunny climate that makes a visit perfect in any season.
Sydney's magnificent harbour is clearly the focal point of Sydney's appeal and the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle of its fortunate residents.
www.atn.com.au /nsw/syd/cen-c.htm   (538 words)

  
 Sydney --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Located on Australia's southeastern coast, Sydney is the country's largest city and, with its magnificent harbour and strategic position, is also one of the most important ports in the South Pacific.
It lies on the southeastern arm of Sydney Harbour at the mouth of the Sydney River, on eastern Cape Breton Island.
Sydney Mines, incorporated as a town in 1889, was once a major coal-producing community.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9108600   (739 words)

  
 Sydney Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Sydney is Australia's oldest city, the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name.
When To Go Sydney is comfortable to visit at any time of year, but unless you enjoy humidity, broken by the odd torrential downpour, keep away in summer.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge, completed in 1932, has 6 million hand-driven rivets holding it together.
www.lonelyplanet.com /destinations/australasia/sydney   (266 words)

  
 New South Wales Other Areas Sydney Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
North Sydney, Mosman and Neutral Bay are all part of what is known as Sydneys North Shore which starts where the Harbour Bridge ends.
This precinct is generally more affluent than the south and has some stunning waterfront real estate and beautifully intact harbourside bushland.
Next to the wharf in North Sydney is a quaint open access sea pool for swimming and just past the pool there's a very pretty walk along Shell Cove.
www.discoveraustralia.com.au /explore_by_state_new_south_wales_sydney_other_areas.html   (573 words)

  
 SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES
Sydney is the largest city in Australia and host to the Year 2000 Olympic Games.
The city occupies all the land suitable for urban development between the dissected sandstone plateaux of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in the north and the Royal National Park in the south.
Suburbs are spreading to occupy the plains to the west, with corridors to Penrith and Campbelltown.
www.ga.gov.au /education/facts/capital/nw.htm   (117 words)

  
 Sydney, New South Wales Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sydney Harbour looking south from the vicinity of the Sydney Harbour Bridge towards the CBD skyline; the Opera House is visible in the background on the left.
2003: Sydney Opera House vandalised by British anti-war protestor, raising the ire of Australian authorities.
SBS have their studios at Artarmon, New South Wales.
www.createdbygod.com /encyclopedia/Sydney,_New_South_Wales   (3136 words)

  
 Sydney Buses - Transport Guide for Sydney
The Sydney Buses website provides users free access to timetables, route maps, trip planners, fare information, pre-paid ticket discount options, university transport guides, guide to using our services and a wealth of other information including how bus travel contributes to better health, cleaner environment and saves you money.
Sydney Buses provides regular bus services between the major interchanges of Sydney CBD, Wynyard, Circular Quay,Townhall, Central, North Sydney, St Leonards, Lane Cove, Epping, Macquarie Centre, Chatswood, Manly, Northern beaches, Burwood, Parramatta, Rockdale, Maroubra, Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, Sydney Airport and many more.
Sydney Buses also operates the popular Sydney Explorer and Bondi Explorer tourist services as part of the Sydney Pass ticket.
www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au   (237 words)

  
 Sydney & New South Wales Tourism-Accommodation, Maps, Attractions NSW
Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation.
The personality of Sydney's dining scene is as distinctive as the city itself, reflecting its multicultural diversity and willingness to embrace new things.
Accommodation in New South Wales covers the whole range from basic camping grounds to five star luxury hotels.
www.visitnsw.com.au   (1544 words)

  
 New South Wales Sydney Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Also located in the Gardens is the National Herbarium of New South Wales, which houses plant specimens collected by Sir Joseph Banks on Captain Cooks east coast voyage in 1770.
The new Harbourside brings a fresh and dynamic mix of shops, restaurants and food outlets to the western side of Darling Harbour and offers fabulous views of the city skyline.
Situated between the Sydney Opera House and The Rocks is the colourful U-shaped Circular Quay.
www.discoveraustralia.com.au /explore_by_state_new_south_wales_sydney.html   (875 words)

  
 New South Wales Sydney Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Sydneys city centre is packed with harbour activities, cafes, restaurants, museums, cathedrals, hotels, pubs, clubs, shopping arcades, malls, gardens, markets and colonial history.
Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Elizabeth Bay and Kings Cross all lie around Sydneys centre where nothing is more than a $6 taxi ride away or a quick ride on the train, monorail or light rail.
The new Cockle Bay Wharf on the eastern side of Darling Harbour is only five minutes walk from Sydney centre.
discoveraustralia.com.au /explore_by_state_new_south_wales_sydney.html   (875 words)

  
 Sydney New South Wales
The New South Wales Government has not ruled out further water restrictions over summer after a drop in Sydney's dam levels.
New South Wales police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man in street brawl in Sydney's west tonight.
SYDNEY (AFX) - The US dollar was trading softer against the major currency pairs and will likely retreat further until key data releases later in the week, dealers said.
www.sydneyaustraliaonline.com   (470 words)

  
 Sydney Climate, New South Wales Australia
Sydney Climate data is shown in the table below.
*New South Wales operates daylight saving between the last weekend in October and the last week in March.
Although latitude is an important influence, climate is extremely complex and many other factors are involved in the resulting climate for any given location including, but by no means all, ocean temperature, land mass, prevailing winds, distance from coast, land form..
www.auinfo.com /sydney-climate.html   (227 words)

  
 The Cruise of the Special Service squadron 1923 to 1924
By the courtesy of the Zoological Society of New South Wales.
By the courtesy of the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales.
Excursions may be made to innumerable beauty spots round Sydney Harbour by these steamers and those of the Manly Ferry Co., returning by interchange of ferry routes or by tramway.
www.forcez-survivors.org.uk /empirecruise/rnsvisit1924.html   (2168 words)

  
 City of Sydney : What's On - Sydney Event Calendar
The City of Sydney is providing floral displays in significant public locations in the Sydney City area with the theme of Christmas.
Sydney is famous for its New Year’s Eve Celebrations and preparations for 31 December 2005 are well underway!
Sydney will be taken over by the noise, colours, crowds and excitement of one of the City’s most loved events during the 2006 Chinese New Year Festival.
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au /WhatsOn/html/custom/2199-sydney-event-calendar.asp   (293 words)

  
 UNSW: The University of New South Wales - Sydney Australia
Except for material which is unambiguously and unarguably in the public domain, only material owned by the University of New South Wales and so indicated, may be copied, provided that textual and graphical content are not altered and that the source is acknowledged.
While the University of New South Wales has attempted to make the information on this server as accurate as possible, the information on this Web server is for personal and/or educational use only and is provided in good faith without any express or implied warranty.
The University of New South Wales has provided hypertext links to a number of other web sites as a service to users of this Web server.
www.unsw.edu.au /gen/pad/copyright.html   (453 words)

  
 Sydney Apartments for rent Sydney apartment rentals, Sydney furnished apartments to rent.
Sydney Apartments for rent Sydney apartment rentals, Sydney furnished apartments to rent.
About Us Sublet.com is a Sydney apartment rental website that advertises Sydney apartments, Sydney roommates, Sydney houses for rent Sydney sublets and subleases.
Sydney housing rentals, apartments, roommates, houses, tenants and landlords have not been verified or evaluated.
www.sublet.com /Area_Rentals/australia/Sydney_Rentals.asp   (77 words)

  
 Psychodrama NSW
Psychodrama is a group action method created by J.L. Moreno (1889-1974) which uses directed dramatic techniques to explore and resolve issues raised by participants.
This therapeutic approach is highly effective in assisting individuals and groups to take charge of their lives.
Psychodrama NSW is accredited by the Board of Examiners of the Australian and New Zealand Psychodrama Association.
www.anzpasydney.org   (191 words)

  
 Hotels Sydney Hotels - Find Local Hotels in Sydney AU
Holiday Inn Old Sydney is a unique hotel nestled nestled between Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge and Opera House, in the historic Rocks area.By day or by......
Holiday Inn Sydney Airport is located just minutes away from the International and Domestic Airports.Airport access is quick and easy and a public train from Mascot Cityrail station, regularly transports guests to the central......
The Aarons Hotel is conveniently located in Sydney Central, close to several of Sydney's major tourist attractions, Darling Harbour, the theatres, cinemas,......
findlocalhotels.com /listings/au/sydney.html   (2039 words)

  
 Dust, snow, hail, severe thunderstorms, strong winds and flash flooding. A wild start to February for New South Wales - ...
A strong cold front brought very cold air up from the deep south that interacted with warm moist air lying over NSW to produce an intense low pressure system.
This system deepened and moved south over Victoria and into Bass Strait on Wednesday evening, producing a wide variety of extreme weather.
While Victoria has borne the brunt, New South Wales has also experienced snow, strong winds, severe thunderstorms, dust storms and in some locations record cold temperatures for this time of year.
www.bom.gov.au /announcements/media_releases/nsw/20050203.shtml   (424 words)

  
 Scuba Diving Padi center Sydney - Abyss scuba diving
Scuba Diving in Australia is world class and Sydney, the gateway to Australia, offers diving unmatched by any large city.
We are less than 20 km from the centre of Sydney and less than 10 minutes from the Sydney airport.
We have a four new courses starting every week, with four day -six ocean dive program and also three day accelerated course.
www.abyss.com.au   (436 words)

  
 Sydney Backpackers Hostel, Kings Cross, Clean & Cheap Accommodation - Australia: Jolly Swagman Backpackers
Your hostel in the centre of Sydney, Australia!
For over 20 years the Jolly Swagman Hostel has been the heart and soul of the Australian backpacker world.
The Jolly Swagman Hostel is situated in Kings Cross - safe, fun, and the hub of backpacking in the centre of Sydney!
www.jollyswagman.com.au   (216 words)

  
 CSU Guide to Australia - NSW
New Acropolis Cultural Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to revive Philosophy in the Classical Tradition.
The Sydney Youth Stamp Group is a stamp club for children aged 7 to 18.
The New South Wales HSC On-Line is an information network that services the Higher School Certificate (HSC) needs of students, teachers amd subject associations.
www.csu.edu.au /australia/nsw.html   (1841 words)

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