1. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Unit 4 – CGG 3O1

2. People and Places  Sydney is located in the region of New South Wales  It is Australia’s most populous city.  Much like Toronto, Sydney has a very urbanized core (also known as ‘The City’), and many surrounding suburbs.

3.  ‘The City’ is home to 60% of Sydney’s hotels.  The number of tourists coming into Sydney has grown tremendously over the past decade.  Recently, visitors have been coming from Asia; particularly, China, India and Korea.

4.  In 2011, nearly half of ‘The City’s’ residents were born overseas; many of which speak a language other than English at home.  The dominant non-English languages spoken at home are Mandarin, Cantonese, and Thai.

5. Climate  Sydney has warm summers (average high of ~25°) and mild winters (average low of ~10°)  July is the coldest month; whereas, January and February are the warmest.

6. Attractions  Sydney is a very eclectic city and has something for every type of traveler; including, cultural attractions, museums, galleries, theatres, shopping, and dining.

7. Sydney Opera House  Although the name suggests a single venue, it is a multi- purpose performing arts centre.  Famous for its architectural design, incredible performances, and world-class bars and restaurants.  Visitors can enjoy The House Tour (1 hour) or The Backstage Tour (2 hours beginning at 7am, before cast, crew, and equipment move in)  Tours are available in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

8. Sydney Harbour Bridge  Carries traffic between ‘The City’ and The North Shore  You can do The Bridge Climb: Climg the Harbour Bridge all the way to the top You can do the climb at dawn, twilight, day, or night Takes 3.5 hours

9. Beaches  Bondi Beach: Name of the beach and the surrounding suburb. Famous surf beach Broken up into sections that are rated differently in terms of safety. Hosted the beach volleyball competition for the 2000 summer Olympics

10.  Manly Beach: Also popular for surfing Very tourist driven In close proximity to many shops, cafes, restaurants, and night clubs.