Where is Sydney Harbour?????????

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aviatenavigatecommunicate

I know it does say that Sydney Harbour is called Port Jackson, but calling it Sydney Harbour is just as correct and is probably more locally, nationally and internationally accepted.

Remember that it was named Port Jackson before the city was named Sydney.

Having said that, there is also a coastal town in Nova Scotia in Canada called Sydney, so, if you're that adamant that Sydney Harbour in Australia is not called Sydney Harbour, then it would be in Sydney, Canada.

But please remember Port Jackson and Sydney Harbour are both recognised, accepted and official names for the harbour in Sydney, Australia, and calling it Port Jackson probably only serves to give it a unique name that is tied to colonial Australia during the settlement days. Also Port Jackson is more likely to refer to the "portness", as in the waterway on which boats travel, whereas Sydney Harbour refers to the "geographicalness" of the harbour, as in the waterway with land towards its north and south with an opening through headlands to the east.

Another similar analogy to your arguement might be to ask where New York City was because on my atlas it says "Manhattan". Manhattan is New York City and New York City is Manhattan

Vee

You live in Sydney, and yet you don't know where Sydney Harbour is?? get a street map and keep looking buddy ;) trust me, its there.

cpy

Sydney harbour is in downtown Sydney. On it is the Opera house and the bridge.

alpinestars31

Either Australia or Nova Scotia

St N

As Alpinista.. said, if you don't want the one in Australia, then we have one for you up here in Nova Soctia, Canada. There may be other's but these should give you the two best.

gare

Just off the ocean in the heart of Sydney, that is: Sydney Australia.

QUOTE
Sydney, Australia
by Walter and Cherie Glaser
There's more to Sydney than a superb harbor.
http://www.sallys-place.com/travel/oceania/sydney.htm

There is a cool bridge:
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Completed in 1932, Sydney Harbour Bridge is considered one of Sydneyâ€™s major landmarks. The Harbour Bridge is the worldâ€™s largest (though not longest) steel arch bridge. Its 160-foot width and 1,650-food length carries eight lanes of traffic, a bicycle path, two footpaths and two railway tracks. Tours of the Sydney Harbour Bridge offer a panoramic view of the harbor.
http://www.rateitall.com/i-21713-sydney-harbor-bridge-sydney-australia.aspx

And other great sites and things to do:
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Right in the Heart of Sydney
Right in the heart of Sydney lies the waterside visitors' mecca that is Darling Harbour. It's close enough to walk to from the central business district â€” you can see the city skyline up close from the Harbourside Shopping Centre.

There are enough parking spaces in and around the area to accommodate those who drive from wherever they come from.
http://goaustralia.about.com/cs/sydneysightscity1/a/darlingh.htm?terms=imax+theatre+sydney

Have fun if you go there! Send us all pictures!!

Jan

It's not in Australia?

do you live on planet earth?

LOL

mrphaka

saw him in wallmart this afternoon.

ktray1275

australia

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You have probably heard of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and seen it on postcards near the Opera house well..............the Sydney Harbour Bridge spans the Sydney Harbour.

Taffy

In Sydney, Australia!

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