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It would be remiss, maybe even criminal, to visit Sydney without taking to the water. Few cities can boast such a dazzling array of ways to appreciate nature, be it soaking up the sun on the beach, hiding away in a secluded cove, or taking in the dramatic panorama from the narrow heads, where harbor gives way to ocean. Of course, there's more to Sydney than sheer physical beauty. The city has a flourishing art scene, great shopping (especially for hard-to-find homegrown labels), a lively gay subculture, and plenty of ways to gain insight into Australian history and culture. And after all that…you can go to the beach with a clear conscience.
Arriving by ferry and then being whisked by cable car high above the animals is the way to make an entrance to this sensational harborside zoo. You can check...more
A new interactive tour of the biggest stadium in Olympic history lets you relive highlights from 2000—from the Down Under perspective (cheer Cathy Freeman...more










