Sydney

Sydney

Sydney Tower

Sydney

Sydney Tower is the tallest structure in Sydney and is located above Centrepoint shopping centre, at the corner of Pitt Street and Market Street in the heart of Sydney's retail precinct. At the same height as the Eiffel Tower, Sydney Tower gives breathtaking views of one of the world's most spectacular cities.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney

Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney's most famous landmarks crossing the Harbour and has excellent views of the city and harbour, especially at dawn and dusk. Walk or cycle across the Harbour Bridge (access from the Rocks area). The eastern side is reserved for pedestrians and the western side for cyclists and there is no toll for crossing by foot or cycle. Climb the bridge with Bridge Climb during the day or night. Or climb to the Pylon Lookout on the south east pylon.

Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is located on the harbour front of the city. The World Heritage Listed building is a world famous iconic building and a great architectural work of the 20th century. The Sydney Opera House has earned a reputation as a world-class performing arts centre and become a symbol of both Sydney and the Australian nation.

Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour is a large tourist precinct next to the Sydney CBD. There are shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, convention centers, a Chinese Garden, museums and the Sydney Aquarium.

Sydney Aquarium

Sydney Aquarium located at Darling Harbour is Sydney's premier tourist attraction and one of the largest Aquariums in the world. Its themes and displays take visitors on a journey through the continent's rich and diverse waterways and marine ecosystems. The Open Ocean exhibit is a massive oceanarium comprising underwater tunnels allowing visitors to glimpse Australia's famous marine life at very close quarters. Sydney Aquarium also houses the largest collection of sharks in captivity.


Sydney WildLifeWorld is located at Darling Harbour next to the Sydney Aquarium. Explore nine unique Australian habitats (eg rainforest, grasslands) and have your photo taken with a koala, snake or kangaroo.

Taronga Zoo is just across the harbour from the city with great views of the city.

Star City Casino Sydney is located at Darling Harbour and operates 200 gaming tables and includes a 480-room hotel, two theatres with a total 3000-seat capacity, seven restaurants and a nightclub.

Sydney Harbour Cruise is a must do experience while visiting Sydney. Take a sight-seeing lunch cruise or sunset dinner cruise under the harbour bridge, past the Opera house and magnificent foreshore homes.

Sydney Observatory built in 1858, is Australia's oldest observatory, and one of the most significant sites in the nation's scientific history. Historically the Observatory was essential to shipping, navigation, meteorology and timekeeping as well as to the study of the stars seen from the Southern Hemisphere. Today the Observatory is a museum and public observatory with hands-on displays. It is located near Sydney's historic Rocks district and the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, and is easily accessed by bus, train, ferry or car. [Open daily, 10am-5pm, free admission]

Sydney Olympic Park is located at Homebush Bay about 10km west of Sydney and was the venue for the 2000 Summer Olympics and is now an area of parklands, venues for sports and outdoor activities.

Luna Park is a theme park located at Milsons Point, just under the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is easily accessible by train, bus, ferry and car. Take a train to Milsons Point Station or a ferry from Circular Quay / Darling harbour to Milsons Point (Luna Park) wharf.

Sydney is famous for its great beaches close to the city.

Bondi Beach is the most well known and closest beach to the city. Catch a regular bus from the city or ride the Bondi Explorer Bus - The 'blue' Bondi Explorer stops at 19 of Sydney's most picturesque harbour locations and surf beaches along a 30km circuit through Sydney's affluent Eastern suburbs, including cosmopolitan Double Bay, Watson's Bay and Sydney's famous Bondi Beach.

Manly Beach is across the other side of Sydney's spectacular harbour. Enjoy a seafood lunch or dinner at one of many restaurants lining the bay. Take the Manly ferry from Circular Quay, located in Sydney Cove between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

Double Bay is a harbour beach just a few kilometers east of the city. Known for its up-market hotels, shops and restaurants - this is where the rich and famous go when visiting Sydney.

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