The city of celebrations welcomes 2008 with the renowned New Year’s Eve party, followed by another packed Sydney Festival program, Chinese New Year, the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and the Australian premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical. The world’s best surfers, yachtsmen, cricketers, tennis stars and golfers are heading to town to compete in a range of thrilling tournaments and races. Sydney’s distinctly outdoor lifestyle will be on offer during summer. So make sure you enjoy the city’s funky beach culture, stylish boutiques and department stores, waterside restaurants and cocktail bars.