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20 Reasons for Working Holiday Makers to pack their bags and move to
Sydney in 2017
Sydney is a city like no other. It's home to beautiful beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks,
award-winning restaurants, and a vibrant culture. With a buoyant economy and warmer weather,
Sydney could just be the oasis British Working Holiday Makers are seeking to escape the cold UK
winter.
Here are 20 reasons to consider working, living, and visiting Sydney and NSW in 2017:
1. The world’s best beaches will become your backyard
Sydney is blessed with many beautiful sandy beaches perfect for an afternoon swim. Relax on
fine white sands, tranquil bays and coves in Sydney Harbour or enjoy the waves at the world
famous Bondi Beach.
Image: Bondi Beach credit Destination NSW
2. The weather is on point
Sydney’s weather is spectacular and pleasant year round. Move here and you’ll quickly grow
accustomed to lengthy summers, mild winters and sunny days. Average Sydney winters are
sometimes as warm as the UK Summer.
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Image: Sydney Harbour in Summer credit Destination NSW
3. Catch a ferry to work
Going to work will become a breeze when you can start your day with a ferry ride across the
Harbour and snap photos of your sunny commute to friends back home on the Tube. All
aboard.
Image: Manly Ferry credit Destination NSW
4. Sydney serves the best coffee
When it comes to coffee, Sydneysiders are spoilt for choice, whether it’s a perfectly
executed, smooth flat white in a rustic setting, or an exotic, fusion-inspired creation at an
outdoor café. Coffee stores in Sydney are blending taste and atmosphere to create the
perfect cup of caffeinated happiness, and Instagram photo opportunity.
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Image: Friends enjoying a coffee at Baffi and Mo, Redfern credit Destination NSW
5. Sunrises and sunsets will take your breath away
Join the Sydney sunset club in 2017 and make your friends jealous with stunning
#nofilterrequired pics of the sun setting over the city’s icons.
Image: Bondi Icebergs, Bondi Beach credit Destination NSW
6. Have your pick of fresh seafood everyday
Sydney is home to Sydney Fish Market, the largest fish market of its kind in the Southern
Hemisphere. Here retailers offer a wide variety of fresh seafood, including the locally grown
Sydney rock oysters to buy for dinner or enjoy a fresh seafood meal on the wharf overlooking the
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water. Sydney Seafood School is also located at the market and holds a variety of seafood
cooking classes including some hosted by Australia's leading chefs.
Image: Sydney Fish Market credit James Horan Destination NSW
7. Get up close and personal with the city’s icons
In Sydney the icons are not just to be looked at. You can climb the arches of the Harbour
Bridge with BridgeClimb Sydney, grab a drink under the sails of the Sydney Opera House at
Opera Bar, and even scale the Sydney Sky Tower.
Image: View overlooking the Opera Bar towards the Harbour Bridge credit Destination NSW
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8. The road trip possibilities are endless
Crisscrossed by a network of well-kept highways and scenic, winding roads, New South
Wales makes for some of the best road trips in Australia whether heading north, south, east
or west. For a coastal idyll, follow the Grand Pacific Drive from Sydney’s Royal National Park
south to the city of Wollongong. Ocean pools and beaches abound on the way, alongside
fishing villages and the well-known Sydney Hangliding Centre at Bald Hill Headland Reserve.
Image: Lighthouse Wollongong credit Tourism Wollongong
9. Sydney is the home of the world’s best ice cream
Whether it’s ice cream, gelato, sorbet or soft serve, Sydneysiders are spoilt for choice when
it comes to delicious icy treats. N2 Extreme Gelato is adored for its indulgent flavours like
Milo Crème Brulee, Pash Me Pavlova and Chocolate Peanut Butter Sorbet. Cow and Moon in
Enmore was awarded World’s Best Gelato for its Mandorla Affogato variety in the Gelato
World Tour competition in 2015.
Image: Anita’s Chippendale credit Destination NSW
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10. Sydney's beautiful outdoor pools provide a magnificent way to relax and stay fit
Along with its glorious coastline and famous beaches, Sydney has a superb collection of
ocean pools and swimming baths. Whether you're a lap swimmer or out for a leisurely dip,
you’ll love the dazzling Sydney Harbour views or the splendid ocean panoramas from the
pools.
Image: North Sydney Olympic Pool, Milsons Point credit Kajo Merket Destination NSW
11. Gardens, greenspace and National Parks are scattered all over the city
Sydney’s idyllic parks have garnered international attention for their natural beauty and
unspoiled old world feel. Whether you’re visiting an inner city space such as Hyde
Park or Royal Botanic Garden Sydney or biking and bushwalking your way through the Royal
National Park or Ku-rin-gai Chase National Park, no trip to this city is complete without
relaxing somewhere green and taking in the view.
Image: Wattamolla in Royal National Park Sydney credit Destination NSW
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12. The arts and cultural calendar in Sydney is everything
From the Sydney Festival to the fabulous light displays of Vivid Sydney, there’s a multitude
of awesome arts and cultural events in Sydney each year, as well as
great galleries, museums, gigs and performances.
Image: Art Gallery of NSW credit Destination NSW
13. You’ll get to see some of the best sporting events in the world
With thriving sporting facilities throughout the city, Sydney plays host to some of the most
thrilling international sporting events in the world, along with some of Australia's top
domestic sporting competitions. Join the electric atmosphere at ANZ stadium in July when
English Premier League powerhouse Arsenal plays two back-to-back matches against local
sides Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Image: Arsenal FC to thrill fans in Sydney July 2017
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14. Every year Sydney hosts the largest festival of light music and ideas Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney is a unique annual event of light, music and ideas, featuring an outdoor 'gallery'
of extraordinary lighting sculptures, a cutting-edge contemporary music program, some of
the world's most important creative industry forums and, of course, the spectacular
illumination of the Sydney Opera House sails. Light up your 2017 and discover the magic of
the world’s largest festival light, music and ideas from 26 May to 17 June.
Image: Dress Circle lights up the city buildings across Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney
2016. Credit Destination NSW
15. Sydney is the gateway city to start your adventures exploring the rest of NSW
There’s plenty of options for day trips and weekends away from Sydney and there are some
beautiful places to explore, many even accessible by public transport; which makes for a
budget- friendly day out. Head to the stunning Blue Mountains for bushwalks and to see
the Three Sisters rock formation, spend a weekend on the South Coast exploring its stunning
beaches and national parks, or sign up for a wine tour of the Hunter Valley. All are within a
couple of hours’ drive of the city and well worth the trip.
Image: Three Sisters at Echo Point in the Blue Mountains credit Destination NSW
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16. Meet the wildlife
Annie the platypus, Rex the crocodile and Wuru the dugong are just some of the amazing
animals you'll meet in Sydney's famous zoos and aquariums. Australia has many unique
animals including koalas and kangaroos, and Sydney is a great city to see them up close at
Taronga Zoo, WILD LIFE Sydney and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Image: Platypus at Sydney Aquarium credit Sydney Aquarium
17. Sydney has some of the best roof top bars and beer gardens to soak up the sunshine.
From the harbour, to the northern beaches, to the western suburbs you’ll never be short of
a picturesque outdoor bar to have a drink with friends. The Newport set on shores of
stunning Pittwater in Sydney’s north has an expansive beer garden with a fantastic seafood
focussed menu.
Image: The Newport
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18. The city is a shopaholics dream
Shopping in Sydney has it all, from international labels and innovative local designers to
buzzy markets and tours of hidden gems and discount outlets. The beautifully restored
Queen Victoria Building in the city centre is an arcade full of splendid boutiques. Outdoor
markets are brimming with stalls, from fresh produce to the next big fashion name.
Image: Queen Victoria Building Interior credit Destination NSW
19. Sydney is a city you will fall in love with
From the outgoing and friendly people, to the outdoor healthy lifestyle Sydney will steal
your heart. The multicultural food offering including Thai, Mexican, Vietnamese, African and
Chinese will also win over your taste buds.
Image: Sydney Opera House credit Destination NSW
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20. Flight specials mean you’d be silly not to book now
Student Universe have flights to Sydney from London under £500
visit https://www.studentuniverse.co.uk/flights/flights-to-australia. STA also have great
one-way and return flight deals on offer here.
More information about living and working in Sydney can be
found at htttp://www.sydney.com/workstudyplay
Visit www.sydney.com for more information. For images go to
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