A new time-lapse video takes you through the joys of Sydney’s summer
SYDNEY, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of visitors are expected to flock to Sydney this summer to enjoy the city’s sunny days, warm nights, and a host of exciting holiday activities. ...17 milliondomestic, interstate, and international visitors[i]. A new time-lapse video released today showcases the joys of Sydney’s summer. Watch it here: http://bit.ly/summerinsydney.
Images of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge: Destination NSW
Images of Kirribilli and Sydney Harbour: Destination NSW
Troy Grant, Deputy Premier of New South Wales and Minister for Tourism and Major Events (Troy Grant), said: “From October last year to March this year, Sydney welcomed 16 million visitors, an increase of approximately 9% compared to the same period last year. These visitors stayed over 48 million nights in total, contributing AUD 8 billion to the New South Wales economy.”
“Sydney will once again come alive this summer, offering everything from beautiful beaches, great food and wine, and shopping, to a wide range of major events and festivals. Destination NSW will host over 20 events spanning sports, arts, entertainment, and lifestyle, providing diverse experiences for all.”
Sandra Chipchase, CEO of Destination NSW, said: “Sports and arts enthusiasts, bargain hunters, beachgoers, and festival lovers can all look forward to the vibrant array of activities taking place across Sydney this summer. Events in the city will include the Extreme Sailing Series, Tropfest Short Film Festival, Australia Day, AACTA Awards, Hurley Australian Open of Surfing, ICC Cricket World Cup, AFC Asian Cup, Sydney International Art Series, and Burlesque. I’m confident that both local and international visitors will have unforgettable experiences.”
“Our new time-lapse video‘Summer in Sydney’(Summer in Sydneycaptures outdoor activities, warm weather, and new restaurants and attractions across Sydney in a flash. Whether you’re taking a ferry to Manly for a day on the water, hopping on a seaplane to the Northern Beaches, or having a family picnic in the Royal Botanic Garden, there’s something unique for everyone to enjoy in Sydney this summer. We welcome you to experience the best of our summer here.”
To watch and share Destination NSW’s new‘Summer in Sydney’video, visit: http://bit.ly/summerinsydney.
For more information on sightseeing and events in Sydney, visit: www.sydney.com.
Visitors can share their Sydney experiences via: Twitter: @sydney_sider #ilovesydney; Facebook: tag Sydney.com; and Instagram: #ilovesydney, @sydney
The Sydney Summer events hosted by Destination NSW from December 2014 to February 2015 include:Electronic Music Conference, December 2–4, 2014
- Sydney NRMA 500, December 5–7, 2014
- Tropfest Short Film Festival, December 7, 2014
- Extreme Sailing Series, December 11–14, 2014
- Sydney Carnival, January 8–26, 2015
- AFC Asian Cup, January 10–31, 2015
- Burlesque, until January 11, 2015
- Sydney International Tennis Tournament (Apia International), January 11–17, 2015
- Sydney International Tennis Tournament (Apia International), January 11–17, 2015
- 2015 Youth Trans Tasman Series, January 16–18, 2015
- The Big Issue Street Football Festival, January 17–24, 2015
- Australian Theatre Forum, January 20–23, 2015
- Australian Boardriders Battle, January 24–25, 2015
- Australia Day, January 26, 2015
- Yabun, January 26, 2015
- Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, January 29, 2015
- Hurley Australian Open of Surfing, February 7–15, 2015
- Australian Surfing Awards, February 12, 2015
- Bowl-A-Rama Bondi, February 17–22, 2015
- ICC Cricket World Cup, February 27, 2015
- Sydney International Art Series – Chuck Close: Prints, Processes and Collaboration, November 2014 – March 2015
- Sydney International Art Series – Pop to Popism, November 2014 – March 2015
For a full list of events in Sydney, visit: sydney.com.
Main video file download link:https://mega.co.nz/#F!5spCDahA!0DvQ5b7l-90FXrycLlRzaQ. This includes 90-second and three-minute video files in high-definition mp4 format.