Are you looking for a unique adventure full of world-class events, exquisite dining, and a myriad of attractions, both natural and man-made? Sydney appears to have it all. The capital of New South Wales, Sydney is the most varied of all Australian States and one of the world’s top travel destinations with something for everyone. Be close to wilderness, koalas and kangaroos! Climb to the top of the Harbor Bridge for 360° city views! Explore the breathtaking and mysterious Blue Mountains – a region of spectacular rock formations, deep, tree-lined valleys and waterfalls! This and much more is waiting for you in this paradise getaway always heaving with life.
Start your day early to make your Sydney vacation last longer and more varied. Visit first Sydney Opera House, the city’s premier attraction, representing a complex of theaters and halls. But what draws the attention of many visitors more is undoubtedly, its splendid, imaginative design (with a roof evocative of a ship at full sail), which is considered a wonder of the modern world. Situated on Sydney Harbor at Bennelong Point, the Opera House is home to the Australian Ballet, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Theatre, Musica Viva Australia, Sydney Dance Company, Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony and Sydney Theatre Company.
Sydney Opera House is also where you’ll find four restaurants, six bars and numerous souvenir shops. Being close to all types of accommodation, the Sydney Opera House is an ideal base for exploring the city’s bountiful attractions.
Within walking distance from Sydney Opera House, The Rocks district is a must for visitors to Australia. Often described as ‘Sydney’s outdoors museum,’ The Rocks is the oldest area of the city that has recently undergone an amazing metamorphosis, the old district being transformed into a vibrant spot thriving with five-star hotels and a horde of restaurants, pubs, shops, weekend markets, galleries and museums. Activities in The Rocks mainly center around walking, looking and eating.
In The Rocks District do not miss out the stunning Sydney Observatory – one of the most significant sites in the nation’s scientific history, offering dramatic views across Sydney Harbor; The Rocks Discovery Museum, a free, family-friendly venue, showcasing the story of The Rocks area of Sydney from pre-European days to the present; the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the world’s largest (but not longest) steel arch bridge and the highest viewing point in Sydney, offering a truly wondrous experience.
Bondi Beach is another popular attraction in Sydney that is regarded as one of the most sought after suburbs in Australia with backpackers, board riders and billionaires in search of a slower sun warmed world that somehow stands a little apart from busy lives. The name ‘Bondi’ is an aboriginal onomatopoeic word meaning water breaking over the rocks or noise of water breaking over rocks. Surfing in this modern and trendy coastal resort is an absolute must. But if you do not feel like tackling the waves, Bondi offers enclosed swimming baths at its southern end.
If you are visiting Sydney with your family, one of the best places is the Taronga Park Zoo, best-known for its vast array of exotic and local animals, reptiles and birds in a spectacular setting. Taronga Zoo offers a truly fun filled experience for young and old. The zoo is open daily, from 9 am to 5 pm.
