Sydney Olympic Games 2000

(Sydney, New South Wales - NSW, Australia)

The Olympics Games started over two thousand years ago in ancient Greece where the grand event was held at Olympia. The modern Olympic Games has evolved from this small beginning into a spectacular worldwide sporting event, held every four years and hosted by a particular country. In October 2000 Sydney, Australia was chosen by the International Olympic Committee to host both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The main Olympic site for the Sydney Olympic Games 2000 was held at Homebush Bay and this is now Sydney's main sports and recreational area. The wealth of sports facilities at Sydney's Olympic Park includes the Millennium Park, The Sydney Showground, the Sydney International Aquatic Centre and the main Olympic Station. Numerous other sports facilities were provided nearby such as golf, hockey, archery, baseball, tennis and badminton. The Sydney Olympic Games were an enormous success with an array of world records being broken during course of the games.

Sydney Olympic Stadium

Address: Olympic Boulevard, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2140, Australia
The spacious Sydney Olympic Stadium was designed to hold over 110,000 visitors and was the central point for the athletic events. Featuring many memorable Olympic moments, the Sydney Olympic Stadium hosted the opening ceremony, the final lap of the marathon and of course the closing extravaganza, which featured an impressive performance by Australia's own Kylie Monogue.

Stadium Australia

Address: Olympic Boulevard, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2140, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 8765 2000
Stadium Australia, in Sydney's Greater West district, was built for the Olympic games and became the largest outdoor Olympic venue ever constructed. Costing almost AUD 700 million, the Stadium Australia features regular guided tours and hosts many important Sydney sports events, festivals and concerts.
Open hours: daily - 09:30 to 17:30
Admission: charge, discounts available for children

Sydney International Aquatic Centre

Address: Olympic Boulevarde, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2140, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 9752 3666
The Sydney International Aquatic Centre is located on Sydney's Olympic Boulevarde, in the Greater West area of Sydney. With two enormous indoor swimming pools, excellent spectator facilities, a fitness centre, shop, cafés and water slides, the Sydney International Aquatic Centre also features many exciting activities and water toys for children.
Open hours: May to October, Monday to Friday - 05:00 to 20:45, Saturday and Sunday - 06:00 to 18:45, November to April, Monday to Friday - 05:00 to 21:45, Saturday and Sunday - 06:00 to 19:45
Admission: charge, discounts available for children, families, students and seniors

Sydney International Regatta Centre

Address: Castlereagh Road, Penrith, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2750, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4730 6790
The Sydney International Regatta Centre, built for the Sydney Olympic Games 2000, is the largest stretch of still water in Sydney. This scenic lake, in Sydney's Greater West district, has become a popular tourist attraction, with facilities for walking, jogging, water sports and picnics.
Open hours: hours vary
Admission: charge, discounts available for children and families