Attractions
Sydney is one of the world's top holiday destinations offering a
variety of attractions for all ages. Families can explore the
sights at Darling Harbour, including one of the biggest and most
impressive aquariums in the world; observe some fascinating
Australian fauna and flora at Wildlife World; and watch a film on
the huge screen at the Imax theatre.
Those interested in history will want to explore the cobbled
streets of The Rocks, a restored 19th-century village that was the
site of Australia's first European settlement in 1788. The Rocks
also gives access to the Pylon Lookout on the famous Sydney Harbour
Bridge for an amazing view of the harbour, Sydney Opera House and
beyond. Adventurers will definitely want to experience the iconic
bridge from a more thrilling perspective though, and can take part
in an organised climb to the top of Harbour Bridge for breathtaking
views and a sense of bold achievement. For even greater heights,
visitors can test their mettle by experiencing the view from the
open air, glass-floored viewing platform at the top of the 853ft
(260m) Sydney Tower.
When it comes to something more relaxing, Sydney boasts a large
array of golden beaches for sun-lovers to take their pick from,
from the more famous Bondi Beach lined with surf shops and designer
cafes, to one of the many smaller beaches around Sydney
Harbour.
Harbour Bridge
One of Sydney's most famous landmarks, the Harbour Bridge (known
locally as the 'Coat Hanger') was completed in 1932 after claiming
16 lives during its construction. The bridge spans the 1,600-foot
(500m) gap from the north to the south shore, which was previously
only...
see full detailsThe Rocks
The best place to start exploring Australia's oldest city is at
The Rocks, a restored 19th-century village at the southern end of
the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was the site of Australia's first
European settlement in 1788, and is therefore considered to be...
see full detailsSydney Opera House
It may not be an ancient monument, but the architecturally
distinctive Sydney Opera House epitomises the city as much as does
the Great Pyramid in Cairo or the Acropolis in Athens. Situated on
Sydney harbour at Bennelong Point, this intriguing white-sailed
landmark is no...
see full detailsRoyal Botanic Gardens
Sydney's 'green lung' is the 30-hectare botanical garden,
established in 1816 and containing more than 7,500 species of
plants. Australia's very first farm was on the site where the
garden now flourishes, southeast of the Opera House. Paths and
walks criss-cross the gardens, leading...
see full detailsSt Mary’s Cathedral
This impressive Gothic cathedral is the mother church of
Australian Catholics and is a landmark in the very heart of Sydney,
situated on the northeastern side of Hyde Park. The cathedral was
built in 1868, but its two towering spires were added as...
see full detailsDarling Harbour
The waterside tourist precinct of Darling Harbour, close to the
central business district, is crossed by a monorail and offers
plenty of entertaining diversions, museums, carnival rides,
restaurants and shops. For example there is the Imax Theatre with
Australia's largest cinema screen; the magnificent...
see full detailsSydney Aquarium
The aquarium is one of the most popular attractions at Darling
Harbour, and is one of the biggest and most impressive in the
world. More than 5,000 Australian fish are displayed in their
natural habitats, along with Australian sharks, rays, platypus,
seals, fairy penguins,...
see full detailsOlympic Park
The site of the 2000 Australian Millennium Olympic Games, built
on a former garbage dump, has become a favourite tourist attraction
(there are afternoon bus tours from Circular Quay in central
Sydney). Call at the information centre first for information, maps
and tour guides....
see full detailsBeaches
One thing that is not in short supply in Sydney are beautiful
Pacific Ocean beaches. Anywhere in the city, except perhaps in the
far west suburbs, you will never be more than half an hour away
from one. Starting from popular Palm Beach...
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Attached to the Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour, the new
fauna and flora attraction features a huge variety of native
Australian plant and animal species in nine different habitats. A
walkway snakes through the enclosures, and the development
comprises three floors of exhibits, with...
see full detailsSydney Tower
Sydney Tower, or the AMP Centrepoint Tower, is the tallest
free-standing building in the city, and the second tallest in the
country. Situated above the Centrepoint office building and
shopping centre, the tower is one of the main attractions in Sydney
for its 360-degree...
see full detailsKings Cross
Once home to music halls and grand theatres, Kings Cross was
transformed after World War II with the arrival of hundreds of
troops visiting from the nearby naval base, and today still carries
the reputation as the city's red-light district. Although the
nightclubs, strip...
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