Globe Trekker Video. Sydney is the gateway to Australia, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city built around a beautiful natural harbor, overlooking the South Pacific. Inhabited by aboriginal people for over 60,000 years, the arrival of the convict ships from Britain in the 19th century changed the face of this now cosmopolitan city forever. Globe Trekker traveler Justine Shapiro spends a week discovering the cities famous modern landmarks and discovering its traditional and often overlooked past. 55 minutes approx. Along the way... $_$_START_LIST ? Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge. ? Learn the city's history in The Rocks. ? Take a hike in the Blue Mountains. ? See a performance at the Sydney Opera House. ? Party at the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. $_$_END_LIST