Australia is a prosperous, safe, and united country. Our national identity is built around a diverse society with a rich Indigenous heritage and our shared values of democracy, freedom, equal opportunity, and individual responsibility.
Australia is also a young nation, a nation of migrants. Over one quarter of Australia's residents were born overseas and have migrated from over 200 countries. The diversity of the population provides Australia with a variety of languages, beliefs, traditions, and cultures. Australia’s multiculturalism and diversity continues to grow as people from around the world have settled into the country’s buzzing cities and breezy regional towns. Today, Australia’s rich assortment of backgrounds, cultures, and communities’ influences everything from the food we eat to the celebrations we share.
Fun Side of Sydney
Sydney is known for its contemporary art and culture scene and is one of the most beautiful, safest, and most liveable cities in the world. as it holds some of the best restaurants, bars and cafes, amazing weather, and world-renowned landmarks like the famous Sydney Opera House and the wonderous Harbour Bridge. There is an endless amount of exciting activities to do such as:
Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Seek out the hidden oasis that is Wendy's Secret Garden
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Surf and Splash at the famous Bondi Beach
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Enjoy the wildest animals at Taronga Zoo
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Take on the thrilling rides at Luna Park
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Picnic at Cremorne Reserve with the perfect view of the Harbour Bridge and Opera house
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
View Contemporary Chinese Art at White Rabbit
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Paddle around Sydney Harbour with Sydney by Kayak
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Visit the magical Vivid Light Festival and experience its vibrance
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
And the list keeps on going!
There are plenty of places in Sydney where you can dance, socialise, and sing along to live music until the early hours. Sydney’s nightlife ranges from exhilarating music festivals, nightclubs, and poolside clubs, to live bands and Sunday sessions.
Glimpse Into Parramatta
Parramatta is situated on the banks of the Parramatta River, approximately 24 kilometres west of Sydney's central business district. It is a city connected by natural parks, waterways and rich heritage. It is home to well- known historical places, and Parramatta Park's UNESCO World-Heritage Sites with Old Government House is one of its main attractions including other historical sites such as Experiment Farm Cottage, Hambledon Cottage Elizabeth Farm and Parramatta Town Hall.
Parramatta is a major business and commercial centre for the Greater Western Sydney with best-known restaurants and cuisines from all over the world, local pubs and hip cafes at Parramatta Square, and home to Australia's tenth largest shopping centre, Westfield Parramatta. For recreational activities, bushland, picnic, and playground areas are available at Lake Parramatta Reserve and Bicentennial Park. You may also enjoy live performances including plays and musical theatre at the Riverside Theatre.
Parramatta boasts a pleasant climate where you can experience warm summers and mild winters making the city best for visits all year round. Parramatta serves as a major transportation hub for Western Sydney, with trains, buses, light rail and metro services which makes it very easy to travel to nearby cities. If you are planning to visit Parramatta, as a guide, summer season is from December to February, autumn is from March to May, winter is from June to August and spring is from September to November.
Safety and Awareness in Australia
Australia is generally a very safe and welcoming place to live and study, consistently ranking among the safest countries in the world. But it is still important to look after yourself and be aware of the risks that exist – and ways to minimise them. This is particularly important for when you first arrive and are adjusting to your new way of life.
Following your common sense and best practices will ensure you remain safe and healthy, whether you are handling emergencies, personal and home safety, or natural elements such as sun, water, and fire.
Public Transport
New South Wales’s public transport system is an extensive network of train, light rail, bus, and ferry lines that are safe, affordable and cover most areas across the state. The NSW Transport trip planner gives you travel options based on the best journey available in NSW. Visit transportnsw.info/trip or download the “TripView App”.
Most public transportation services use the Opal, a smartcard ticketing system used to pay for travel on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter, and the Illawarra. New Opal cards are free and only the top-up amount specified per transaction is paid.
