Sydney is the capital of the state of New South Wales and Australia's largest and probably best known city. It rests majestically on the shores of a beautiful natural harbour with scores of sparkling beaches within easy reach of its cosmopolitan heart. With a climate that never really gets cold, life in Sydney is spent outdoors, walking, sightseeing and relaxing in delightful cafes and restaurants, overlooking glistening blue waters.

Sydney offers all that you would expect from a great cosmopolitan city bursting with life, energy and colour. One has dining and nightlife options that are too varied and numerous to enlist. The diverse origins of people give the city a dynamic, multicultural flavour rarely seen in countries as a whole.

Major part of the population in Sydney is a combination of two or more ethnic backgrounds, and over a third were born overseas. As many as 200 nationalities are represented in Sydney's population. English is the major language. But there is a widespread use of around 20 different languages in day-to-day living. The most commonly used languages other than English are Chinese and Arabic.

Sydney houses many world renowned landmarks.The Opera House overlooks the Sydney Harbour. Another landmark, the vibrant Darling Harbour, formerly a dockland area, is a complex of shops, restaurants and parks encompassing a Chinese Garden and the Sydney Aquarium. The historic harbour side Rocks Area hasS elegantly restored buildings offering a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and specialty shops. The other leading attractions include the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Tower.

Sydney represents high quality international dining in it's essence. Being a large melting pot for innumerable cultures Sydney offers multiple dining options. While Asian cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines; reflecting rich mix of cultures from Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, India and Korea; Chinese food is equally relished. The local fresh produce, which is a delicacy for visitors, include the exotic sea food, particularly Shellfish and the Sydney Rock Oysters, fresh fruits and vegetables and the local beef and lamb dishes.

Wines such as dry white from Semillon and reds from Shiraz grapes comes from world famous wineries of Hunter Valley Wine Country, which lies North of Australia. While specialty restaurants and fine international dining options are available, Sydney also offers fast food joints, cafés and pubs. City Precincts like The Rocks, Chinatown, Circular Quay, Darlinghurst and King's Cross offer Sydney's best eating.