With nearly 5 million inhabitants, Sydney is the largest city in Australia and arguably the gay and lesbian capital of the Southern Hemisphere. Sydney's lavish and stylish annual Mardi Gras celebration becomes the focus of the gay world in February/March of each year attracting thousands of participants in the parade and hundreds of thousands to watch the parade. What makes Sydney so special are the many beaches, parks, waterways, bridges and various districts with distinctive characters. To experience the natural beauty of Sydney we recommend you take one of the many harbour ferries, walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to enjoy the spectacular view.
The greater Sydney area has some great places to explore including the Hawkesbury River, Berowra Falls, Blue Mountains and other Sydney National parks. Further afield why not take a short break to the Hunter Valley wine region or explore the Central Coast or South Coast to enjoy all the region has on offer.
