SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
By Vicki Morrison
Sydney, Australia’s largest city, was once nothing more than a poor
convict colony. More than 200 years later, Sydney is a thriving, dynamic,
modern city and has something for everyone. In the daytime, you can
relax in trendy cafes or on the beaches. At night, Sydney’s plethora of
multi-cultural restaurants will satisfy your every culinary whim. Above all,
the people of Sydney will invite you to share their city with enthusiasm.
1. SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE
If you truly wish to experience the Bridge and gain a breathtaking 360
degree view of Sydney harbour and its outlying suburbs, why not venture
up on top! Spend two hours weaving through catwalks, up ladders and
then to the most spectacular point of all - the upper arch climb. Not for
the faint hearted or for those under twelve years of age but certainly for
those who wish to do something very unique during their visit to Sydney.
Walks operate day and night.
www.bridgeclimb.com
2. TARONGA ZOO
Taronga Zoo’s giraffes have one of the best views in the world, with a
backdrop of Sydney’s city skyline, the Opera House and the Harbour
Bridge. With over 50 acres running down to the water’s edge, you can
reach the zoo by ferry from Circular Quay (city) and then spend the day
introducing yourself to Australia’s native animals. When your legs
become too weary, hop on the free Sky Safari gondola and take in the
spectacular sight of the city behind you and the animals below. The zoo
is open everyday. So pack a picnic lunch, grab the kids and make a day
of it.
www.zoo.nsw.gov.au
3. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
One of the great architectural masterpieces of the 20th Century, it’s
sails frame the edge of spectacular Sydney Harbour. Designed by the
Danish architect Jorn Utzon and opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera
House is the centre of Sydney’s cultural activity. Classical concerts,
opera, ballet, drama and comedy are all performed within its
breathtaking architecture. The building can be seen from the foreshore
or you can take a one hour guided tour.
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
4. CENTREPOINT TOWER
For those of you who don’t wish to conquer their fear of heights by doing
the bridge climb, here is another way to experience Sydney’s expanse.
Right in the centre of Sydney’s shopping precinct, you can catch a lift up
the tower and visit the Tower’s Observation Deck, which at 305 metres
high, is the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere. You
can see right across the city area and, on a clear day, all the way to the
Blue Mountains in the West. If hunger strikes while you are there, enjoy
a meal in the 360 degree revolving restaurant that guarantees
spectacular views while you eat.
5. SYDNEY AQUARIUM
Located in bustling Darling Harbour lies some of Australia’s most
spectacular fish. If sharks are your thing, then you’ll enjoy viewing them
up close and letting them swim directly above you by walking through
the glass tunnels. And if you are unable to find the time to visit The
Great Barrier Reef, then this will be the next best thing as Sydney’s
Aquarium has a magnificent selection of Queensland’s reef fish. Open
everyday except Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
www.sydneyaquarium.com.au
6. DARLING HARBOUR
Whether you visit in the day or the night, it is a constant buzz of activity.
Apart from the Aquarium, you can visit the Imax Cinema, Australia’s
tallest cinema screen, eight stories high. Or you can relax in the
Chinese Gardens, visit the tall ships and submarines at the Sydney
Maritime Museum or shop among the hundreds of boutiques on the
foreshore. At night, Darling Harbour is the perfect place to view the city
skyline’s neon colour and experience the fervour of nightclubs,
restaurants and bars.
7. THE ROCKS
The Rocks is where mariners of the First Fleet stepped ashore on 26
January 1788 and British settlement of Australia was first established.
Today it is Sydney’s historic old town quarter, nestled between the
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. If you want to enjoy
some great Australian beers and food, why not take The Rocks Pub
Tour – explore historic drinking places. Or you can simply wander the
cobblestone paths to a plethora of cafes and restaurants ranging from
the simple to the sublime. For a bit of modern culture, visit The
Museum of Contemporary Art situated on the water. www.therocks.com
8. FERRY TO MANLY BEACH
From Circular Quay, you can catch a ferry to the Northern suburbs
beach of Manly. Its pristine beach is sprinkled with people during the
weekday but alive with swimmers, jazz music and market stalls on the
weekend. Either way, it is a beautiful location to take in some fish and
chips, go for a swim and visit Oceanworld or Manly Waterworks with its
three giant water slides for the kids.
9. BONDI to TAMARAMA COASTAL WALK
If you are feeling energetic, then catch a bus from the city to Bondi
Beach and do the stunning coastal walk along Australia’s eastern
seaboard, cliffs and all. It is an easy walk, suitable for families. As an
added treat, during November each year, the walk is home to the
Sculpture by the Sea exhibition, where Australia’s finest sculptors
display their work against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. www.
sculpturebythesea.com
10. OLYMPIC STADIUM
In 2000, Sydney was the host to the 27th Olympic Games. The site is
located in Homebush Bay, approximately 14 kms west of the Harbour
Bridge. It is an outstanding complex of stadiums, parks and
ultramodern athletics centres. By train, the journey is 20 minutes from
the Sydney CBD. Or you can catch a River Cat Ferry from Circular Quay
up the Parramatta River. One way to see Olympic Park is on an Olympic
Explorer Bus Tour. There are also tours to three major venues including
Stadium Australia which holds 110,000 people.
By Vicki Morrison
Sydney, Australia’s largest city, was once nothing more than a poor
convict colony. More than 200 years later, Sydney is a thriving, dynamic,
modern city and has something for everyone. In the daytime, you can
relax in trendy cafes or on the beaches. At night, Sydney’s plethora of
multi-cultural restaurants will satisfy your every culinary whim. Above all,
the people of Sydney will invite you to share their city with enthusiasm.
1. SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE
If you truly wish to experience the Bridge and gain a breathtaking 360
degree view of Sydney harbour and its outlying suburbs, why not venture
up on top! Spend two hours weaving through catwalks, up ladders and
then to the most spectacular point of all - the upper arch climb. Not for
the faint hearted or for those under twelve years of age but certainly for
those who wish to do something very unique during their visit to Sydney.
Walks operate day and night.
www.bridgeclimb.com
2. TARONGA ZOO
Taronga Zoo’s giraffes have one of the best views in the world, with a
backdrop of Sydney’s city skyline, the Opera House and the Harbour
Bridge. With over 50 acres running down to the water’s edge, you can
reach the zoo by ferry from Circular Quay (city) and then spend the day
introducing yourself to Australia’s native animals. When your legs
become too weary, hop on the free Sky Safari gondola and take in the
spectacular sight of the city behind you and the animals below. The zoo
is open everyday. So pack a picnic lunch, grab the kids and make a day
of it.
www.zoo.nsw.gov.au
3. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
One of the great architectural masterpieces of the 20th Century, it’s
sails frame the edge of spectacular Sydney Harbour. Designed by the
Danish architect Jorn Utzon and opened in 1973, the Sydney Opera
House is the centre of Sydney’s cultural activity. Classical concerts,
opera, ballet, drama and comedy are all performed within its
breathtaking architecture. The building can be seen from the foreshore
or you can take a one hour guided tour.
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
4. CENTREPOINT TOWER
For those of you who don’t wish to conquer their fear of heights by doing
the bridge climb, here is another way to experience Sydney’s expanse.
Right in the centre of Sydney’s shopping precinct, you can catch a lift up
the tower and visit the Tower’s Observation Deck, which at 305 metres
high, is the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere. You
can see right across the city area and, on a clear day, all the way to the
Blue Mountains in the West. If hunger strikes while you are there, enjoy
a meal in the 360 degree revolving restaurant that guarantees
spectacular views while you eat.
5. SYDNEY AQUARIUM
Located in bustling Darling Harbour lies some of Australia’s most
spectacular fish. If sharks are your thing, then you’ll enjoy viewing them
up close and letting them swim directly above you by walking through
the glass tunnels. And if you are unable to find the time to visit The
Great Barrier Reef, then this will be the next best thing as Sydney’s
Aquarium has a magnificent selection of Queensland’s reef fish. Open
everyday except Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
www.sydneyaquarium.com.au
6. DARLING HARBOUR
Whether you visit in the day or the night, it is a constant buzz of activity.
Apart from the Aquarium, you can visit the Imax Cinema, Australia’s
tallest cinema screen, eight stories high. Or you can relax in the
Chinese Gardens, visit the tall ships and submarines at the Sydney
Maritime Museum or shop among the hundreds of boutiques on the
foreshore. At night, Darling Harbour is the perfect place to view the city
skyline’s neon colour and experience the fervour of nightclubs,
restaurants and bars.
7. THE ROCKS
The Rocks is where mariners of the First Fleet stepped ashore on 26
January 1788 and British settlement of Australia was first established.
Today it is Sydney’s historic old town quarter, nestled between the
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. If you want to enjoy
some great Australian beers and food, why not take The Rocks Pub
Tour – explore historic drinking places. Or you can simply wander the
cobblestone paths to a plethora of cafes and restaurants ranging from
the simple to the sublime. For a bit of modern culture, visit The
Museum of Contemporary Art situated on the water. www.therocks.com
8. FERRY TO MANLY BEACH
From Circular Quay, you can catch a ferry to the Northern suburbs
beach of Manly. Its pristine beach is sprinkled with people during the
weekday but alive with swimmers, jazz music and market stalls on the
weekend. Either way, it is a beautiful location to take in some fish and
chips, go for a swim and visit Oceanworld or Manly Waterworks with its
three giant water slides for the kids.
9. BONDI to TAMARAMA COASTAL WALK
If you are feeling energetic, then catch a bus from the city to Bondi
Beach and do the stunning coastal walk along Australia’s eastern
seaboard, cliffs and all. It is an easy walk, suitable for families. As an
added treat, during November each year, the walk is home to the
Sculpture by the Sea exhibition, where Australia’s finest sculptors
display their work against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. www.
sculpturebythesea.com
10. OLYMPIC STADIUM
In 2000, Sydney was the host to the 27th Olympic Games. The site is
located in Homebush Bay, approximately 14 kms west of the Harbour
Bridge. It is an outstanding complex of stadiums, parks and
ultramodern athletics centres. By train, the journey is 20 minutes from
the Sydney CBD. Or you can catch a River Cat Ferry from Circular Quay
up the Parramatta River. One way to see Olympic Park is on an Olympic
Explorer Bus Tour. There are also tours to three major venues including
Stadium Australia which holds 110,000 people.
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