Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or cosmopolitan
culture, Sydney's got it. Climb to the top of the Harbour Bridge or
take a skywalk on Sydney Tower for a 360-degree view of the city.
Stroll through the Botanical Gardens or take a tour of the Opera House.
Cuddle koalas in the Taronga Park Zoo or learn to surf at Bondi Beach.
For quaint cafés and shopping, visit The Rocks, Sydney's historic
district. For everything from beaches to ballet, you're bound to enjoy
your Harbour City stay.
- Sydney
Harbour: Sydney Harbour is commonly referred to as the most
beautiful natural harbour in the world. The Sydney Ferries provide
an inexpensive way to see the harbour with services to places such
as Manly and Taronga Zoo. Private operators also run cruises around
most parts of the harbour. There are several walking tracks around
the shores of the harbour, for information
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- Sydney Opera House:
One of the worlds most recognisable buildings.
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for information on tours, performance schedules and tickets.
- BridgeClimb:
The Bridge Climb takes you along the upper span of the Sydney
Harbour Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit,
134 meters above Sydney Harbour. The Discovery Climb is a new
experience that takes you inside the workings of the Sydney
Harbour Bridge for a behind-the-scenes look at this Australian
icon. You will be led to the summit upon the suspension arch of
the Bridge, winding around structural elements and climbing steep
staircases that join the two arches.
- The Rocks:
"The Rocks" is the oldest area of Sydney and includes some of
Sydney's most historic buildings. It is near the south end of the
Sydney Harbour Bridge and also includes numerous cafes,
restaurants and interesting tourist shops and stalls.
- Beaches: Bondi Beach and Manly Beach are Sydney's most
famous beaches, there are many others both on the coast and
around the harbour. Both Manly and Bondi beaches can be easily
reached by public transport. The ferry ride from Circular Quay to
Manly is a great way to combine harbour sightseeing with a visit
to one of Sydneys beaches.
- Taronga Zoo:
Open 9am to 5pm every day and situated on the north side of
Sydney Harbour, Taronga Zoo is an experience not to be missed.
Located just 12 minutes from the city by ferry, Taronga Zoo
offers free keeper talks, animal shows and feedings throughout
the day. Taronga Zoo is home to over 2900 exotic and native
species.
- Darling Harbour: Attractions include the
Australian
Maritime Museum and the
Sydney
Aquarium.
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