About Sydney

• Sydney - one of the world's best cities
• The city
• Public transport
• Sporting activities
• Study Centre Sydney location map

Sydney - one of the world's best cities

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, has been voted as the world’s 9th best city to live in, based on the 2007 Worldwide Quality of Living Survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Sydney is the oldest settlement in Australia, with world-famous icons such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, set around a stunning natural harbour.

The city

The City of Sydney has a diverse ethnic mix with half of its residents born overseas. Almost 30% of the resident population speaks a language other than English. Apart from English, the most common languages spoken at home are Chinese, Indonesian, Greek and Russian.

Sydney is a great city in which to live, study and work. Sydney is famous for its amazing beaches. Enjoy the Manly and Bondi or view the city sights from the sea by taking a ferry across the beautiful harbour.

For lunch, enjoy a meal at some of Sydney’s famous ‘eat streets’.  You’ll find a truly global range of cuisines including Scandinavian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Greek, African, Lebanese or traditional Australian food. Oxford Street is known for its low-priced ethnic restaurants, including Thai, Indian and Spanish.

In the afternoon, shop till you drop! For designer clothing, Oxford Street, Paddington or king Street, Newtown are all must-visit shopping locations. The Queen Victoria Building and the David Jones and Myer department stores all offer a fantastic range of products.

Weekends can be spent at one of Sydney’s many markets  or quick weekend trips to Sydney’s outer regions.

Want to know more about getting out and about in Sydney?

Public transport

You can get around Sydney by bus, train or ferry. Overall, these services are regular and very reliable.

All information relating to transport around Sydney can be found through the Transport Infoline website. Use the handy Trip planner to plan your trip using any mode of transportation. The website also contains links to attractions with relating transport information, and useful information around major events.

You can also call the Transport Infoline for help and information on 131 500, they will also take any feedback or comments relating to the transport system in Sydney.

• Transport information for international students

Sporting activities

Volleyball at Manly Beach, cycling and baseball at Centennial Park will keep you fit as well as show off some of the beautiful destinations in and around Sydney.

Around Sydney are some beautiful national parks – perfect for riverside picnics, surfing, walks or cycling along rainforest tracks. The Blue Mountains are excellent for trekking and cycling and if you like winter sports, then Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains is ideal.

You’ll also have the opportunity to compete in a variety of sporting events.

Where is Study Centre Sydney?

Links

These links will take you to external sites. Sites will open in a separate window, and are in English unless otherwise indicated.

• Sydney Trains (Cityrail)

Train timetable and fare information

• Information for International Drivers (Roads and Traffic Authority, NSW)

Information about licensing and a guide for international drivers

• City of Sydney

Sydney Council's website contains a good visitors' section that includes what’s on guide and an events calendar.

• CitySearch - Sydney

Extensive resource featuring a visitor guide and information on arts, film, music, nightlife and food.

• Sydney Markets Directory

Full listing of markets around Sydney including the largest

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