Sydney, New South Wales — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.51 AUD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.94 AUD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.32 AUD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Sydney Festival
January
Art, open-air concerts and theater performances.
Various venues
Website: www.sydneyfestival.com.au
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
February/March
The world's largest gay festival, climaxing in a costume parade and an all-night party.
Various venues, parade on Oxford Street
Website: www.mardigras.org.au
Tropfest
February/March
The world's largest short film festival.
The Domain
Website: www.tropfest.com
Royal Easter Show
March/April
Traditional farm show held over 12 days.
Sydney Olympic Park
Website: www.eastershow.com.au
Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer
May
Runway shows by leading Australian designers featuring international guests.
The Rocks
Website: www.afw.com.au
Sydney Writers' Festival
May
Includes panel discussions, lectures and readings by local and overseas authors.
Various venues
Website: www.swf.org.au
Biennale of Sydney
June-September
International art festival held in even-numbered years.
Various venues
Website: www.biennaleofsydney.com.au
Sydney Film Festival
June
Film festival held over 14 days.
State Theater & Dendy cinemas
Website: www.sydneyfilmfestival.org
City To Surf
August
A popular 14km (9-mile) run that sees around 50,000 participants pound the pavement.
From Hyde Park to Bondi Beach
Website: http://city2surf.sunherald.com.au
Sydney Design Week
August
A celebration of design featuring exhibitions, master classes, forums and tours.
Various venues
Website: www.sydneydesign.com.au
Manly Jazz Festival
October
Three days of jazz held over the Labor Day weekend.
Various venues
Website: www.manly.nsw.gov.au/manlyjazz
Sydney International Food Festival
October
Previously known as Good Food Month, this event offers fairs, talks, workshops and markets all intended to celebrate Sydney's culinary delights.
Various venues
Website: www.siff.com.au
Sculpture By The Sea
November
A 10-day sculpture exhibition along the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk.
Bondi to Bronte
Website: www.sculpturebythesea.com
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
December
The world-famous 2,000km (1,240-mile) yacht race departs Sydney Harbour on 26 December.
Sydney Harbour
Website: www.rolexsydneyhobart.com
New Year's Eve
December
Extravagant and colorful fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Harbour
