Sydney Heads (also known as 'the Heads') is the geographical area representing the entrance to Port Jackson (and therefore also to Sydney Harbour) bordered by North Head and Quarantine Head to the north, South Head to the south and Middle Head to the west. Jump to: navigation, search Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge located on Port Jackson Port Jackson, also known as Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney, Australia. ... Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge located on Port Jackson Port Jackson is the natural harbour of Sydney, Australia, also known as Sydney Harbour and is the largest natural harbour in the world. ...
For many immigrants this was there first sighting of Australia. Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ...
The area is also the site of a number of significant maritime events.
The Hornby Lighthouse is located on South Head and is Australia's third oldest lighthouse. Australia's first lighthouse (Macquarie Lighthouse) can be found a few kilometers to the south (on Dunbar Head). The Macquarie Lighthouse was the first, and is the longest serving, lighthouse site in Australia. ...
The hottest temperature statewide was 38 degrees celsius recorded at Penrith in Sydney's west as warm conditions were felt through central and north-western areas of the state.
Sydney recorded 36.2 degrees, slightly cooler than Friday's 36.7 degrees and short of the hottest October day record of 38.2 degrees set in 2004.
Ms Evans said a cool change was expected in Sydney by 9pm (AEST), with the forecast for Sunday an expected overcast, the chance of showers and just 22 degrees.
Port Jackson is bridged by the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the ANZAC Bridge (formerly known as the Glebe Island Bridge).
One tunnel, the Sydney Harbour Tunnel passes underneath the Harbour, to the east of the bridge, and in 2005 it was proposed that a third harbour crossing, this time a railway line, be constructed to the west of the bridge.
Sydney's central business district begins at Circular Quay, a small bay on the south side that has, over time, had its semi-circle reclaimed by land to the point where it is a rectangular quay.
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