SYDNEY   The Sydney region has been inhabited for at least 50,000 years.. On April 29, 1770, on Possession Island, Captain James Cook claimed the whole east coast of Australia for King George III and called it New South Wales. The First Fleet led by Captain Arthur Phillip, set sail for Botany Bay on May 13, 1787. They arrived at Botany Bay on the 18th of January 1788. Sydney was named in honour of Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney (1733-1800), the minister responsible for the Colony. Due to epidemic disease - smallpox or chicken pox Eora people -  the Aboriginal population of the Sydney basin by the early 1800s had been reduced to only 10 percent of the 1788 estimate. When convict transportation to Australia ceased in 1840, citizens finally began to discard their convict mark. This was followed two years later by an act, which declared Sydney's status as a city. Sydney's first newspaper was the Sydney Gazette. In1879 International Exhibition was held in Sydney. World War II – in May 1942 four Japanese submarines were destroyed in Sydney Harbour., The Japanese mother submarine bombed afterwards Bondi and Rose Bay. In1960s Australia was drawn into the Vietnam War. The famous Sydney Opera House opened in 1973. Large-scale immigration from Southeast Asia started. In 2000 Sydney was host to Olympic Games.   Public Holidays for 2007 in NSW New Years Day Monday, 1 January Australia Day Friday, 26 January Good Friday - Friday, 6 April Easter Saturday - Saturday, 7 April Easter Monday - Monday, 9 April Anzac Day Wednesday, 25 April Queen's Birthday Monday, 11 June Bank Holiday Monday, 6 August Labour Day Monday, 1 October Christmas Day Tuesday, 25 December Boxing Day Wednesday, 26 December     What to do in Sydney:   Trips and Tours:   Opera House tours - 250,000 visitors each year on Guided Opera House Tours Definitive guide for bikes in Sydney Broken Hill's Outback Tours NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Bundeena village Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout DESTINY TOURS SYDNEY AUSTRALIA Organised tours and activities – Discover Sydney Sydney Showboats & Magistic Cruises - Sydney Harbour Casual Cruises - Sydney Harbour Cruises for Corporate and Private Charter Harbour Bridge – Prístavný most   Activities and Adventures: Sydney Skywalk - adventure walk on the roof of the Sydney Tower, 260 meters above Sydney. Sydney Air Tours Plane Tours Bicentennial Park -  247-acre park in Homebush Bay. Known for its mangrove boardwalk and its birdwatching. Bicentennial Park features 98 acres of parklands and 148 acres of wetlands. Picnic areas with free electric barbecues. Wetlands Explorer, a trackless train with seating for 54 passengers. Harbour Bridge  - Bridgeclimb - climb to the top of the Harbour Bridge. Stunning panoramic view of the harbour. The entire experience takes about three and a half hour. Fort Denison - an island in the Sydney Harbour. Tour the fort; see the intact cannons, a Martello tower, and barracks, all of which date back to 1855. The 10-kilometer "Manly to Spit Bridge Walk" Manly Ferry Trip – From Circular Quay  to Manly. Popular activity for tourists since 1854. Adventure in State forests of NSW   Useful links and information: Drink Spiking Campaign Crime Prevention Fact Sheets City of Sydney Sydney Airport Tourism New South Wales – government site   Sydney during the year: Sydney festivals Sydney Film Festival Sydney Mardi Gras Twilight at Taronga Series Sydney Harbour Week Young at Heart Film Festival Sydney Harbour Bridge 75th Anniversary Greek Festival Sydney Royal Easter Show   Sightseeing and Attractions: Taronga Zoo - World famous zoo. Australian native and exotic animals. Situated in Mosman with some of the most magnificent views on City and harbour. Art Gallery of NSW - Collections of Australian art, including the world’s largest permanent CLICK FOR MORE…. Australian Museum Tyrannosaurus Rex and Vanesa   What is for free in Sydney: Visit Government House Walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Visit Circular Quay Visit the Rocks and it’s market Walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge Visit Darling Harbour Art Gallery of New South Wales in The Domain - free entry, charge applies for some special exhibitions Museum of Contemporary Art at The Rocks -  free entry, charge applies for some special exhibitions   View to Royal Botanic Garden from Sydney Tower   Culture: The Sydney Opera House National Trust of Australia ( NSW ) Cinema Treasures - Regent Theatre Historic Houses Trust Biennale of Sydney City Recital Hall - City Recital Hall Angel Place Shakespeare By The Sea St Mary's Cathedral Choir State Library of New South Wales Sydney Conservatorium of Music   Exhibitions and Museums: Exhibition and Event Association of Australia Outré Gallery Trade Shows and exhibitions in Sydney Powerhouse Museum Nutcote Museum   Darling Harbour   Galleries: Art Gallery of NSW   Mosman Art Gallery Museum of Contemporary Art Penrith Regional Gallery Soho Gallery - Australian Art Sydney Australian Galleries   Theatres: Griffin Theatre Darlinghurst Theatre Sydney Dance Company The Sydney Opera House Riverside Theatres, Parramatta What is going on now in Sydney : Find Out-What's on Sydney my247 Sydney   Public transport in Sydney:   Public Transport information  - Infoline 131500.com.au     Rail CityRail Countrylink RailCorp   Private Rail Operators Sydney Airport Link Metro Light Rail, Sydney  Metro Monorail, Sydney  Bus/Coach Operators in Sydney: Government Bus/Ferry CLICK FOR MORE….   Czech and Slovak community in Sydney: More is coming shortly…   Are you moving to Sydney??? Useful information for international students to study in Sydney Sydney Info For Expatriates - advices and useful information     Real Estates in Sydney: Real Estate Sydney - realestate.com.au First National Real Estate Australia - Sydney Sydney Real Estate @ domain.com.au   Services: CareerBeacon.com: Manager, Financial Services Childcare Services Sydney Natural Therapy Services, Sydney Accommodation Service  - Services for students   Professional services: Sydney South West Area Health Service Useful Information about Australian Law :: Antwan Lawyers Sydney Marine Watch CLICK FOR MORE….   Shopping: Sydney city-Sydney Shopping - City of Sydney  Bargain Shopper Sydney Queen Victoria Building The Strand Arcade Darling Harbour The Rocks Market Sydney's Paddy's Markets     Queen Victoria Building   Schools and English Language Schools: SELC - Sydney English Language School  La Lingua Language School Access Language Centre Australian Institute Of Commerce and Language Macquarie University   Private schools: Schools in Sydney directory   Clubs: St Marys Leagues Club  Blacktown RSL Club Blacktown Workers Club, Blacktown Castle Hill RSL Club   Bars: MiddleBar (Kinselas Hotel), Darlinghurst Opera Bar Thursday Club .. Venue Review for: Lenin Bar Longrain | Restaurant & Bar SYDNEY    Restaurants and cafes: Aria Restaurant - 1 Macquarie Street, Sydney CLICK FOR MORE….   Pubs The Rocks Pub Tour Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney Harts Pub    Sport Events: Sun Herald City to Surf Run MFS Australian Open Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race World Dragon Boat Racing Championship Blackmores Sydney Running Festival   Sport Venues: GHFA Sports Central Fox Studios, Moore Park Telstra Stadium (Sydney Olympic Park), Homebush Bay   Newspapers: Sydney Morning Herald The Australian The Australian Financial Review   Sydney weather: Sydney weather forecast Sydney Weather         Accommodation in Sydney   All links are to original hotel website /only if it is quoted otherwise/ which will give you the best information. Please check them out. But you can get usually better deal ....   for boking – for booking see the discount websites at the bottom of the page...   Specialties: M.V. Captain Cooks Explorer  - Sydney's only overnight cruise ship   5 Stars Hotels  Sydney Amora Hotel Jamison Avillion Hotel Sydney   CLICK FOR MORE….   Add your information!!!!! Tell us about your event!!!! Correct us!!!

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