When it comes to which city is Australia’s true global city, there’s no argument. It’s Sydney – with its sense of style, its love of sport and exuberant celebrations including New Year’s Eve and Australia Day.

Sydney is as multifaceted in its architecture as it is in its culture. All of its attributes lie within easy reach. Sydney’s harbour and its beaches are its natural playgrounds. The city has a wide-ranging cultural life, dynamic food scene and vibrant cityscape of outstanding contemporary and colonial architecture. Iconic beaches and five major national parks deliver unforgettable experiences.

Precincts

Sydney is a kaleidoscope of areas or precincts. Here are some of the ones you may hear about, listed for you:

Balmain One of Sydney's oldest suburbs, now a vibrant and artistic community.

Bondi One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.
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Cabramatta An authentic slice of South-East Asian sights and tastes.

Chinatown and Haymarket Asian street life with a bit of Spanish pizzazazz.

Coogee and Randwick Classic Sydney surf scene popular with everyone

Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct that throbs with activity day and night. See more comments below

Darlinghurst Boutiques and bookshops by day, bars and nightclubs by night.

Double Bay Fashion central and the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people.

Glebe is one of Sydney's most vibrant alternative areas

Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo This lively entertainment area buzzes with nightclubs, bars and...

Leichhardt Sydney's Little Italy, the place to go for all things Italian, from gelato to espresso.

Manly Nestled between the harbour and a surf beach – a quintessential Sydney experience.

Moore Park Major sports stadiums, entertainment venues and an expansive park.

Mosman and Balmoral Beach Harbourside suburbs blessed with great cafes, shops and views

Newtown Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly with a strong arts culture, great shopping and dining.

Paddington Stylish terraces, a great shopping precinct lined with cafés and restaurants.

Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.

Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.

The Rocks and Circular Quay Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants. See more comments below.