Sydney

Sydney is one of the most popular cities in the world. Famous for it's opera house and harbour bridge, it is the must-see place to visit in Australia. From Bondi beach to the blue mountains, there is almost too much to see for a first visit.
Darling Harbour is a jewel in the city, with its funky bars and fusion restaurants, it's the place to be seen when the lights go down in the city.
The APT tower gives a panoramic view of the city, great for getting your bearings if you've just arrived. The best time to go is at dusk or dawn.
From Sydney you can hire a car and drive one of Australia's most popular coastline, the Pacific Coast Touring Route from Sydney to Brisbane. The country is so vast, make sure you're aware of the distances involved.
There are many restaurants to dine at but for those on a cheaper budget, the food markets provide a selection of different cuisines at a fraction of the cost. Of course Sydney prides itself in it's seafood, so don't miss the delicacy of barramundi. For the beach lovers, you can jump on a bus tour of all the beaches, I recommend Coogee which isn't as touristy as Bondi beach.
If you have money to spare, you could conquer your fear of heights on the bridgeclimb over Harbour bridge. If you fancy seeing some wildlife then catch a ferry to Tarronga Zoo, where you can take scenic pictures of animals with the city outline in the background. Oxford street is the gay area of the city and has eye-opening entertainment - not one for the faint hearted.
The best time to go to Sydney is December - February, although temperatures in the winter don't generally fall below 16 degrees. The Blue Mountains is only two hours from Sydney, easily accessible for a day trip or if you have more time, why not stay in one of the local hotels. Sydney is a very cosmopolitan city and is a gateway to other places in Oz. A tourist visa is required for up to a three-month stay.