Sydney, Australia

Sydney is Australia’s most famous city, known for its stunning harbor, iconic landmarks, and laid-back coastal vibe. With a skyline that hugs the sea and beaches just minutes from downtown, it’s a sunny blend of culture and nature.

Quick City Snapshot

• City Name: Sydney, Australia
• Local Nickname: “The Harbour City”
• Population: ~5.3 million (metro area)
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD $)
• Language: English
• Famous Landmark: Sydney Opera House
• Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10)

5 Popular Local Foods

• 🍤 Prawn on the barbie
• 🥧 Meat pie
• 🍞 Vegemite on toast
• 🥩 Aussie-style steak sandwich
• 🍰 Lamington (sponge cake with chocolate and coconut)

5 Bucket List Items

• 🐚 Visit Bondi Beach and do the Bondi to Coogee walk
• 🎟️ See a show at the Sydney Opera House
• 🚢 Take a ferry across Sydney Harbour
• 🌉 Walk or climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
• 🦜 Explore the Royal Botanic Garden with harbor views

Things to Collect

• 🚋 Opal card from public transit
• 🎫 Ticket stub from the Opera House
• 🧾 Receipt from a beachside café
• 🐨 Koala or kangaroo souvenir keychain
• 🧢 A sun hat from a local surf shop

Neighborhood Checklist

• Bondi
• Newtown
• Surry Hills
• Manly
• The Rocks
• Darlinghurst
• Barangaroo
• Circular Quay

Printable Activities

• Sydney, Australia Coloring Page – Download
• Mount Fuji Maze – Download
• Tokyo Drawing Page – Download

Common Phrases

• 👋 G’day mate – Hello
• 👍 No worries – It’s okay / No problem
• 🍻 Cheers – Thanks
• 🏃‍♂️ I’m flat out – I’m really busy
• 🦘 Arvo – Afternoon