(CNN) -- The arrival of autumn in Australia will be a welcome relief for international visitors emerging from a bleak winter in the northern hemisphere. There's no mistaking the city of Sydney -- fine weather means you may struggle to see a cloud in the sky. Peak season may be winding up but with temperatures off their sticky summer highs it's a great time to sample one of the country's most recognizable cities. While few international visitors are likely to find themselves stranded in Sydney for 24 hours (if only! ), here's our fast-track tour for travelers short on time. See the sun come up over Sydney Harbour. At this time of year, the sun rises at around 6:30am, an hour after the first ferries leave the wharf, so there's plenty of activity on the water.
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Start the day in Sydney with a backstage tour of the famous Opera House
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Avoid shark scares by swimming in one of the city's many outdoor pools
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Eat fish and chips with the seagulls and pelicans at the Sydney Fish Market
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End the night in one of the city's Karaoke bars: some allow you to BYO
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