Sydney

With its sublime setting, glamorous beaches, and appetite for the finer things in life, Sydney is one of the world's great destinations. Australia's biggest and most cosmopolitan city is an essential stop on any traveler's itinerary.

It's also a superb introduction to Australia and New South Wales, the country's most diverse state. Sydney itself offers a dynamic and exciting mix of tours, attractions and events that allow visitors to discover this welcoming, free-spirited city.

Surrounding the city is a wonderland of national parks, forests, mountains, ancient river valleys, and historic riverside towns. New South Wales has five World Heritage-listed sites - Sydney Opera House, Lord Howe Island, Mungo National Park in Willandra Lakes, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, and the greater Blue Mountains.