Sydney is at her sparkling multicultural best in the western suburbs, which stretch into the horizon as far as the Blue Mountains. The best way to immerse yourself? Take a global food safari in vibrant suburbs like Cabramatta (Vietnamese food), Auburn (Lebanese and Turkish), Parramatta/Harris Park (Indian), and Strathfield (Korean), and take the time to listen to the fascinating stories of immigrants who’ve made Australia home. Taste a little Olympic history, too, at Sydney Olympic Park, and also in Penrith, where you can white-water raft like a world-class competitor, among a plethora of other adrenaline-pumping adventures.