Sydney City - the Central Business District (CBD) of Sydney, the historical centre of government, retail, finance, culture and entertainment
The Rocks - bordering Sydney Cove to the west, includes the first colonial village of Sydney and the iconic Harbour Bridge
Darling Harbour - an extensive, enjoyable leisure and entertainment area immediately to the west of the CBD, the area is also home to many luxury hotels
Kings Cross - chic bars, blinding neon signs and clubs, Kings Cross is Sydney’s red light district.
Darlinghurst - once the site of countless brothels and speakeasies, now the site of chic and stylish eateries and the heart of the gay community.
Paddington - ranging from the camp (Darlinghurst end) to the posh (Woollahra end), Paddington is a must for upscale fashion addicts and drinkers.
North Sydney - across the Harbour, linked to the CBD by the famous Harbour Bridge and the Harbour Tunnel, a major business and shopping district
the Eastern Suburbs - between the City and the sea, includes the world-famous Bondi Beach and other city beaches, which are all hubs for visitors and residents in the city during summer
the Inner West - Sydney’s original suburbs are now bohemian, but still affordable. In particular, King Street, Newtown offers a hub of cheap eats, shopping and culture.
Chinatown - Amazing Chinese culture and cuisine!
Southern Sydney - the area south of the CBD and north of the Georges River, including the area surrounding Sydney Airport and Botany Bay
Northern Suburbs - harbour inlets, beaches and greenery, provides a sanctuary for the many wealthy families who call this area home.
Outer Sydney suburbs
the North Shore - leafy suburbs stretching northwards from the Harbour, its inhabitants tending to be wealthy "well-to-do" middle-class families. Servicing their perceived needs, the North Shore area includes a large number of the most expensive and prestigious private schools.
the Northern Beaches - from Manly to Palm Beach
the Outer West is actually a huge swathe of Sydney stretching about two thirds of the way into the east. Some of the major attractions are in:
Parramatta - the historical core of western Sydney, now a thriving commercial and retail centre
Homebush Bay - home the Sydney Olympics Park, providing venues for numerous sports and outdoor activities
South West - Liverpool and Campbelltown and their surrounding, semi-rural districts
Sutherland Shire is the district to the far south and east of the city center including Cronulla
the Hills District
Satellite towns Some of the areas on the far western edge of Sydney developed long before the expansion of the suburbs to their doorstep, and are still considered to some extent separate towns:
