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Sydney is located in a coastal basin between the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Blue Mountains to the west. The city features the largest natural harbour in the world, Port Jackson, and more than 70 harbour and ocean beaches, including the famous Bondi Beach. Sydney's urban area of 1687 km˛ (651 mi˛) is similar to that of Greater London. The metropolitan area (Sydney Statistical Division) is 12 145 km˛ (4,689 mi˛); a significant portion of this area is national park and other unsettled land.

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Sydney occupies two geographical regions: the Cumberland Plain, a relatively flat or rolling region lying to the south and west of the harbour, and the Hornsby Plateau, a plateau north of the harbour, up to 200 metres (656 ft) in elevation, dissected by forested valleys. The oldest parts of the city are located in the flat areas; the Hornsby Plateau, known as the North Shore, was slower to develop because of its hilly topography, and was mostly a quiet backwater until the Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened in 1932, linking it to the rest of the city.

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Sydney offers many attractions including the historic Rocks District and Hyde Park Barracks, Oceanworld, Sydney Aquarium and Taronga Zoo are popular, as are the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the unique Sydney Opera House, Sydney Mint, Sydney Tower and Luna Park.

 

 

Darling Harbour is one of the world's great waterfront destinations. With its spectacular harbour setting. A former dockside area, the small harbour has been transformed into a major tourist site and leading convention and exhibition centre. A monorail service runs from the Central Business District to Darling Harbour and skirts the harbour, making stops at points around the harbour

 

 

 

Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson) is a wonderful place to enjoy all there is to offer. The famous Harbour Ferries are a great way to enjoy the full beauty of the harbour. The Darling Harbour Mono Rail has fast become a landmark as well as The Rocks area, containing many historical features.