Sydney is no stranger to appearing on top lists for destinations, with Travel + Leisure writers remarking on how its “100-plus gorgeous beaches and the iconic coastal walks between many of them stick with you, as does the outstanding restaurant and bar scene, the stellar museums and galleries, and the picturesque skyline dotted with architectural landmarks”.
They added: “The exceptional weather, friendly locals, and easy-to-navigate streets and waterways don’t hurt either.”
Despite the category name, Queenstown is not a city. With a population of just over 50,000 people, it’s the largest town in the Queenstown-Lakes District.
Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards has been running for 29 years after launching in 1995. There have been more than 186,000 completed surveys across several categories and 700,000-plus votes cast in the annual competition.
Top 5 favourite cities in Australia, NZ and South Pacific, according to Travel + Leisure readers
- Sydney, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Queenstown, New Zealand
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Hobart, Australia
