SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Jewel of Australia, Sydney’s world-famous harbor is justified in its fame. The city boasts around one hundred beaches, a beautiful skyline, and the world’s most iconic Opera House! The beaches range from a few feet to miles in length, with Cronulla Beach in Bate Bay the longest at 3 Miles (4.8km), and Bondi the most famous at 0.6 Miles (1km). In total, there are over 30 miles (50 kms) of sand beach in the city.

Australians are outdoors folk, and this beautiful city is a perfect place in which that lifestyle can be enjoyed. The Chinese Garden of Fellowship and Hyde Park, named after it’s London cousin, are just two of its parks. It’s the harbor, beaches and waterfront that really draw attention from locals and visitors alike, and one can always find runners, surfers, swimmers and walkers taking advantage of the superlative
Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and Circular Quay are hubs of waterside life, with the towering, arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Gardens nearby. Sydney Tower’s 268m glass viewing platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city, harbour and suburbs
Shoppers will be treated to the sounds of the festive season with carolling choirs performing in the city’s late-night retails hot spots in the lead up to Christmas.
Through December, carols will fill the air in Pitt Street Mall every Thursday night from 6pm–8pm, and beside the Martin Place Christmas tree every night of the week from 6pm–8pm.
Choirs who will serenade shoppers include Sydney Philharmonia Choir, Café of the Gate of Salvation and Endeavour Harmony as well as children’s choirs from Darlington Public School and the Australian Girls Choir.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City was working closely with retailers to make the Sydney Christmas shopping experience as festive and fun as possible.
“The City’s Christmas choir program will help everyone get into the Christmas spirit and give retailers a boost by drawing shoppers into the city centre,” the Lord Mayor said.
“Combined with our projections and Christmas lights, these choirs help create an exciting, festive atmosphere in key retail precincts like Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place.
“Christmas is a wonderful time to be in Sydney and the city is the place to be.”
The renowned Christmas at Sydney Town Hall concert on 15 December also guarantees a memorable night for the whole family. Held in the spectacular Centennial Hall from 8pm–9.30pm, the event is a very traditional affair of carol singing, festive music and readings complemented, by the magnificent Grand Organ.