Sydney Photos -- National Geographic's Ultimate City Guides

Harbour Bridge
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Visitors scale the 440-foot-high steel arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which offers unrivaled views of the city skyline.
Coastal Sydney
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Blessed with a temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters, coastal Sydney is a haven for sailboaters.
Dragon Boat Festival
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Sydney’s beautiful harbor is the scene not only of yacht races but also other nautical events, including the Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Festival.
Sydney Train Station
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An Aborigine, descended from Australia’s pre-colonial inhabitants, gazes into a shop at a Sydney train station.
Sunbathers at Bondi Beach
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Sunbathers stretch out on Bondi Beach, the most famous of Sydney’s harbor and ocean beaches.
Anzac Bridge
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Runners cross the Anzac Bridge, with its distinctive cables, during the Flora Sydney Marathon held through the streets of Sydney.
Australia’s Largest and Oldest City
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Sydney is not only Australia’s largest city but also its oldest, dating back to 1788. The modern city is sprinkled with architectural reminders of the past.
The Harborfront
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Sydney’s harborfront is one of its greatest treasures, with miles of trails and views of the Harbour Bridge, known locally as the "coat hanger."
Surfboat Racing
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Surfboat racing is a popular sport in Australia, with local competitions in each state culminating in a national event.
Crowd Cheering a Parade
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A crowd cheers at a parade in Sydney celebrating Australia's victory in World Cup cricket.