he standard of living in Sydney is similar to the United Kingdom, Europe
and North America. Australia and the United Kingdom share similar legal systems, education systems and business cultures. The Australian approach to working, socialising and entertaining is also similar.
Australian culture is very laid back – we like to work hard during the week and reward ourselves with active weekends that make full use of our climate.
Sydney’s cultural diversity has produced a society that is creative, open and friendly. It offers a secure environment for families and is a great place to raise your children, with excellent infrastructure in health care, education, transport and telecommunications.
With a democratic political system, Australian traditions of religious tolerance, cultural diversity and freedom of speech and association are deeply entrenched.
These factors are a major attraction for many international people who choose Sydney and NSW as a long-term base for their career and family life.
This section of the guide includes everything you need to know once you settle into life in Sydney.
OUR FESTIVAL CITY
The table below gives you a taste of what’s happening here throughout the www.sydney.com
JANUARY
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Sydney Festival – a vibrant array of performances, events, and artists in venues and free concerts throughout Sydney.
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FEBRUARY
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Chinese New Year Festival – the biggest celebration of the Lunar New Year outside Asia.
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MARCH
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade – the biggest event of its kind in the world.
Sydney Racing Carnival: including Golden Slipper – the world’s richest event for two year-old thoroughbreds.
Biennale of Sydney – a three-month celebration of arts and culture, next due to be held from March to June 2014.
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APRIL
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The Royal Sydney Easter Show – a fun filled family event with carnival rides, agricultural shows, petting zoos and much more.
Sydney Racing Carnival Sydney Comedy Festival Biennale of Sydney
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MAY
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Vivid Sydney – a celebration of innovation in creative industries, transforming Sydney into a canvas of light, music and ideas.
Sydney Writers’ Festival - Australia’s finest literary celebration.
Biennale of Sydney
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JUNE
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Vivid Sydney Sydney Film Festival Biennale of Sydney
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JULY
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Australian International Music Festival
The Rocks Aroma Festival – a mouth-watering celebration of coffee, chocolate, tea and spice. |
AUGUST
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City2Surf Race – the world’s largest fun run, with 85,000 registered participants
Sydney Design - inspiring exhibitions, workshops, talks, installations and tours
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SEPTEMBER
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Art & About Sydney – experience Sydney through art in unusual places
Sydney Running Festival
National Rugby League (NRL) and Australian Football League finals series
Sydney Fringe Festival - an independent festival for the visual and performing arts.
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OCTOBER
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NRL Grand Final
Sculptures By the Sea –the world’s largest annual free-to- the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition
Parramasala – a celebration of the cultures of South Asia and Parramatta’s many diverse communities
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NOVEMBER
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Emirates Australian Open Golf Championship Corroboree – Australia’s largest Indigenous Festival
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DECEMBER
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Tropfest – the world’s largest short film festival Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
New Year’s Eve Celebrations – join more than a million people around Sydney Harbour to welcome the New Year.
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DINING OUT
Australian chefs are in demand in the top restaurants of London and New York, reflecting the sophistication and diversity of our food culture. Sydney is a centre for contemporary cuisine that offers an eclectic blend of the world’s finest food created with the freshest ingredients. With Sydney in easy reach of a range of fresh farm, viticulture and ocean produce, many restaurants feature locally sourced ingredients and wines.
You’ll also enjoy an abundance of chic cafes and warm local eateries across Sydney and NSW. Most town centres have Thai, Indian, Italian and Chinese eateries and you’ll usually find somewhere that offers fresh seafood.
SYDNEY – AUSTRALIA’S FOOD CAPITAL
Sydney’s dining hotspots include:
CBD: Full of Modern Australian and Asian cuisines. Chinatown hosts authentic food from China, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan and much more.
Inner West: Sample the best Thai food outside Thailand on Newtown’s King Street, multicultural dining in Glebe, and Sydney’s Little Italy in Haberfield and Leichhardt.
Western Sydney: A smorgasbord of cultures, try Church Street in Parramatta, flavoursome Indian in Harris Park, and authentic Middle Eastern treats in Lakemba, Auburn and Greenacre.
Eastern Suburbs: Enjoy stylish eateries in Potts Point, Surry Hills and Darlinghurst, and beachside cafes offering mouth-watering Italian and Modern Australian menus.
Northern Sydney: A variety of Modern Australian food with a twist and hole in the wall delis and cafes overlooking the urban beaches and harbour fronts. Enjoy a taste of Asia with an array from Chinese to Japanese food in Chatswood, Crows Nest and Neutral Bay.
THE SMALL BAR SCENE
Sydney’s small bar scene is rapidly expanding and has changed the city’s nightlife. Many are found in the inner-east areas of Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Potts Point. The scene is constantly changing, so check out the earlier section ‘Get to know Sydney like a Sydneysider’ to find out all about the latest small bars. You can also visit http://www.sydney.com/things-to-do/ food-and-wine/small-bars for more information.
SHOPPING
Sydney’s fashion scene has something for every kind of shopper, from luxe international brands in high street boutiques to up and coming designer pieces from weekend markets.
Sydney’s CBD is home to international brand names such as Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Miu Miu, Versace, Zara, Topshop and Tiffany & Co at Westfield Sydney, the Queen Victoria Building and the Strand Arcade. Louis Vuitton chose to establish its second Maison in the world on Sydney’s George Street.
Australian brands are making waves on the global stage – you will find labels like Alex Perry, Sass & Bide, Camilla and Marc, Ellery, Zimmermann, Lover, Josh Gost and Dion Lee at Australia’s two largest department stores, Myer and David Jones. Many of these Australian designers also have boutiques
at The Intersection, on the corner of Oxford Street and Glenmore Road in Paddington. The department stores sell the best of both local and international brands and are found in every major shopping centre.
Beyond the shopping malls, you can find more traditional ‘high-street’ shopping around inner Sydney. Here you will find many funky home grown boutiques and nearby markets in areas such as:
Military Road, Mosman
Crown Street, Surry Hills
Darling Street, Balmain
Queen Street, Woollahra.
Large stores such as Big W, Target and K Mart offer affordable and fashionable solutions and also stock homewares, electronics and essentials.
GROCERY SHOPPING
The main supermarket operators include Woolworths and Coles.
Additional operators enter the market in increasing numbers include Aldi, Costco and independent grocery stores. Local farmers markets are also held across Sydney and allow you to buy direct from the grower for a great price - check council websites for details.
Sport and recreation
Australia is a nation with a deep affiliation for sport and Sydney offers the best choice for spectators and participants.
Enjoying the legacy of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Sydney hosts some of the nation’s most exciting matches and competitions such as the National Rugby League Grand Final, Cricket Tests, Rugby Union Tests, the Australian Open Golf Championships, the Sydney Racing Carnival and the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
The biggest events are held at the Sydney Olympic Park, with others at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium at Moore Park, North Sydney Oval, Parramatta Stadium and Blacktown Stadium.
Most major sporting events in Sydney are easy to get to on public transport, with most events including transport in your ticket.
You will also discover a strong network of clubs and corporate and recreational competitions that make it easy for you to take part in your favourite sport, no matter what age or level.
It is easy to live an active lifestyle in Sydney. You can cycle conveniently on a number of dedicated cycle paths, visit one of our 36 ocean beaches, swim in one of many Olympic-sized swimming pools or ocean pools, play golf, tennis or squash at any number of courses and centres around the city, or join a local sporting club. All football codes have amateur leagues that play on weekends. Most seasons run from February to September. The cricket season runs through the summer.
You can be either a participant or spectator in a range of sporting and recreational activities.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
NSW is a bushwalker’s paradise. The Sydney Bushwalkers websitewww.bushwalkers.org.au is a great starting point for discovering popular trails.
Sydney offers a range of surf beaches, calm beaches and inlets, readily accessible by public transport. The water is warm enough to swim from September to May, and many beaches have protected ocean pools.
Sailing is also a popular and accessible Sydney sport. The Yachting Association of NSW website www.nsw.yachting.org.au has comprehensive information on relevant clubs and organisations, sailing events and weather updates.
It’s not just beaches you have access to from Sydney - the NSW Snowy Mountains, about a five hour drive from Sydney, offer skiing for three months of the year. Visit www.snowymountains.com.au for more information.
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