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Sydney hosts many sights and tourist attractions. The most famous must be the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Harbour.
Historical Place:
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, (Circular Quay), Sydney, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 9250 7111
Fourteen troubled years in the building, and AUD95 million over budget, the controversial sail-like roofs of Sydney's most recognizable icon glisten against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Danish architect Jorn Utzon has reportedly never laid eyes on his masterpiece, resigning in 1966 due to political difficulties and construction delays—it was finally finished in 1973. It now has an impressive yearly program of up to 3,000 contemporary and classical performances and is a truly memorable place for theatre, opera and ballet. Various guided tours operate daily from 9a-5p. Cost: Adult AUD22; Seniors/Students/16 & Under AUD16.
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour reaches 20km inland where it meets the Parramatta River. It is called Port Jackson. The Harbour makes up a large part of the cities atmosphere, being a busy port and lively recreational area, offering swimming, sailing, walks and picnics amongst its beaches, islands, parks and waters.There are also several small coves and beaches along the coast, including Camp Cove, Nielsen Park and Lady Bay (a nude beach), which are accessible by bus number 325 from Watson Bay.
A great way to see Sydney Harbour is on one of its many cruises. Captain Cook Cruises is one of the main cruise boats around the Sydney Harbour offering many different daytime and evening cruises. There are great photo opportunities, with vies of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the Botanical Gardens.
Botanical Gardens and Zoos
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Pier St, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 9281 6863
The Chinese Garden, also known as the Garden of Friendship, was given to the people of Sydney, as a Bicentennial Gift from their Chinese Sister city of, Guangdong. Built in 1987, it is a place of perfect serenity; an oasis of willows, bamboo, ponds and brooks, ideal as an instant city escape. There is also a teahouse serving refreshments, including green tea and snacks. Admission: AUD6 Adults; AUD3 children (under 15 years) and concessions; AUD15 family (2 adults, 2 children).
Sydney Aquarium
Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 9262 2300
Jaws it is not! Thankfully, three-metre Grey Nurse sharks remain safely behind glass walls, whilst 50 tanks play home to up to 5,000 mesmerizing sea creatures. There is also a "Walk on Water" display—a specially constructed viewing area with glass floor and walls in the Aquarium's Seal Sanctuary—home to three different species of seals. Seals, sharks and stingers are not the only attraction. There is a Barrier Reef section, two floating oceanariums, a crocodile pool, and an education centre. Check website for admission prices and further details.
Family Oriented Attractions in Sydney include:
Darling Harbour
The Sydney Aquarium
Taronga Zoo
The Powerhouse Museum
Luna Park
The Australian Museum
Australian National Maritime Museum
Darling Harbour
Lined with restaurants, shops and even playground equipment, Darling Harbour is a fantastic place to visit.Darling Harbour is the hub of festival type activity in Sydney. Throughout the year, fireworks, concerts and large events are hosted on and around Cockle Bay. Whether it be New Years Eve, the Bacardi Festival, Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Races, Latin Fiesta, Jazz Festival etc. you will find events and happenings here.
Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Aquarium has been a tourist landmark for years. It has a fantastic viewing tunnel, where you can literally see the fish / sharks swim around you. There’s also interactive areas for the kids, which allow them to hold some of the sea animals.
Taronga Zoo
The Zoo also has a new Night Zoo programme, where kid’s and their family’s can spend the night meeting nocturnal animals and camping out.Buy the family on a Zoo Pass, enjoy a ferry ride on the harbour, and a cable car ride to the top of Taronga Zoo, Animals from all over the world are on display, my personal favourites being the Gorilla’s, Koalas and Platypi. For those with a bit more money to spare (or a greater interest in the animals), fork out for interactive experiences such as holding the actual koala’s and feeding the giraffes.
The Powerhouse Museum
Extended hours during the school holidays , For those more technology inclined, the Powerhouse Museum contains history of scientists and interactive exhibits for you to experience. A fascinating visit which will interest kids and parents alike.
Luna Park -Free Entry
Rides open to the public everyday
Sitting under the harbour bridge on the Milsons Point side, is the famous big face and mouth which is the gate into a rides and amusement park. Swap your cash for Luna’s and enjoy the maze of mirrors, dodgem cars and the ferris wheel amongst the attractions and sideshow games.
The Australian Museum
Located behind Hyde Park in the city, the Australian Museum holds a collection of interesting exhibits ranging from Dinosaurs, Rocks and Australian Flora and Fauna.
Australian National Maritime Museum-Free Entry
Located on the Pyrmont side of Darling Harbour, the Maritime museum offers shipping enthusiasts a close up look. Besides great exhibitions which are sourced from around the world, depending on what is docking in Sydney patrons have the chance to board submarines or traditional sailing ships. In the summer holidays, the maritime museum also runs water fun parks for the kids.
Poopular Hotels:
Meriton World Tower Sydney
Meriton World Tower is one of the tallest residential building in Sydney, offering world class living for discerning travellers.
Meriton Pitt Street Sydney
Featuring luxurious apartments of high quality design in an outstanding mid-city location, Meriton Pitt Street offers first-class facilities to make your stay a memorable one.
Pacific International Hotel - Sydney
Right in the vibrant heart of Sydney, Pacific International Hotel Sydney is a heritage-listed hotel ideal for business or holiday travellers seeking convenience.
Other Hotels:
Aarons Hotel Sydney
Accor Menzies Sydney
Avillion Hotel Sydney
Best Western Hotel UniLodge Sydney
Blacket Hotel Sydney
Carlton Crest Hotel Sydney
Grace Hotel Sydney (The)
Hotel Stellar Sydney
Ibis Hotel World Square Sydney
Leisure Inns Park Regis Sydney
Medina Grand Sydney
Medina Martin Place Sydney
Meriton Pitt Street Sydney
Meriton World Tower Sydney
Metro Hotel on Pitt
Metro Hotel Sydney Central
Nomads Maze Sydney
Oaks Harmony Apartments Sydney
Oaks Maestri Towers Sydney
Pacific International Apartments - Sydney
Pacific International Hotel - Sydney
Pacific International Suites - Sydney
Pensione Hotel Sydney
Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney
Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney
Rydges Jamison Hotel Sydney
Saville 2 Bond Street Sydney
Sheraton On The Park Hotel Sydney
Sir Stamford Circular Quay
Sofitel Wentworth Sydney (The)
Swissotel Sydney on Market Street
Sydney Boulevard (The)
The Westin Sydney
Travelodge Wynyard Sydney
Trendwest Suites Sydney
Vibe Hotel Sydney
Sydney Eating Out
Chinatown is also a great place to eat out, offering wonderful food and dining, spreading outwards from Dixon Street. In Darlinghurst the majority of cafes and restaurants are along Victoria Street and Stanley Street, East Sydney.
There are plenty of diverse eating places all around the city, from restaurants to food halls and snack bars. A large food court can be found in Darling Harbour, along with stylish restaurants serving a wide range of types of food. For pub meals which are good but fairly reasonable, visit one of the cafes or restaurants in The Rocks. For a wide variety of foods and prices try Oxford Street, where you are sure to find something for you. Kings Cross offers mainly fast food and cafes, although does host several top restaurants.
The coastal resorts of Bondi, Coogee and Manly offer some fast food places, but also a growing number of cafes, which are now the place to hang out.
Sydney's Beaches
Palm Beach is great for surfing as are Curl Curl, Dee Why and Narrabeen, other beaches along the way. Palm Beach is also the setting for Home and Away, a great place to visit if you are a fan. If you are lucky, you may even catch the cast and crew in action.
There are a number of Southern beaches, the main and most famous being Bondi Beach. From Bondi Beach you can walk all the way to Coogee, which is a very pleasant clifftop walk. Once you are around Mackenzies Point you will come to Tamarama, another great surfing beach set in a small cove. It can get a bit rough here, so be careful, although is a great beach to relax on.Further South again is Bronte, a small beach surrounded by parkland, and lined with cafes. Bronte is another good surfing spot, although does get rough. If you just fancy swimming, then there is a good ocean pool. Further south, Clovelly is a pleasant family beach, with Gordon Bay offering great scuba diving.
Shopping:
Birkenhead Point
Roseby Street, Drummoyne
Centrepoint
Cnr Pitt & Market Streets
Clocktower Square
35 Harrington Street
East Ocean Arcade
421 Sussex Street
Glasshouse
135 King Street
DFS Galleria
155 George Street
Harbourside Shopping
Darling Harbour
Market City
Cnr Hay & Thomas Streets
Hunter Connection
7 Hunter Street
Mid City Centre
197 Pitt Street
Piccadilly Of Sydney
210 Pitt Street
Queen Victoria Building
455 George Street
Stockland Shopping Centres
181 Castlereagh Street
Sussex Centre
401 Sussex Street
Town Hall Arcade
George Street
Westfield Shoppingtowns
100 William Street
Wintergarden Plaza Management Office
1 O'Connell Street
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