Sydney

Visit Australia’s oldest, largest and most famous city, Sydney. Appreciate the beauty that the stunning harbour has to offer. Sydney incorporates both magnificent architectural design and gorgeous natural wonders. Take a picture in front of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge or take a ferry across the harbour and admire the Sydney Opera House, before arrivi......[More]

Sydney

Visit Australia’s oldest, largest and most famous city, Sydney. Appreciate the beauty that the stunning harbour has to offer. Sydney incorporates both magnificent architectural design and gorgeous natural wonders. Take a picture in front of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge or take a ferry across the harbour and admire the Sydney Opera House, before arriving to Manly. The Sydney Opera House is one of the most stunning architecture’s in the world and offers a variety of performances, tours and restaurant venues.

Take a drive to the famous Bondi Beach where you can learn how to surf, take a dip, sunbake, enjoy the cafes and boutiques surrounding the beach or just admire Australia’s most popular beach. For a great mix of Australia’s past, with an appreciation of its colonial history, and contemporary restaurants and pubs, The Rocks is the place to be. To gain an insight into this area, join one of the Rocks Walking Tours and see what these cobblestone streets and heritage stone buildings have to offer.

Just out of the CBD is Paddington, offering convenience and boutique style accommodation, in iconic terraced homes. Paddington’s hip and contemporary culture is displayed by its edgy boutiques, cafes, alfresco restaurants and creative markets.

See where the 2000 Olympic Games were held, at the Sydney Olympic Park in Homebush Bay.

The Sydney region offers a large variety of authentic foods from around the world. From its award-winning restaurants to its quant cafes. Sydney also has a busy calendar full of events and festivals to suit everyone.

Sydney also has a lively nightlife with great clubs and bars throughout. Also a shop-a-holic’s paradise; Sydney is a great destination for shopping whether it be in large shopping malls or quant boutiques, from big brands to market bargains. Built in 1898 and now restored, the Queen Victoria Building, on George Street is a beautiful shopping venue, over four levels.

For the adrenaline junkies, enjoy the view of the city by climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the Sydney Tower Skywalk. The skywalk allows you to take a birds-eye perspective of city, whilst harnessed to a moving glass-floored platform.

Within Sydney city is the beautiful Darling Harbour area, a great family spot during the day, with a vibrant nightlife after the sun sets. While in Darling Harbour, visit the National Maritime Museum, take a stroll through the enchanted Chinese Gardens, catch a movie at the IMAX theatre or set off on a cruise across the Harbour. Alfresco restaurants along Cockle Bay and King Street wharves are great for dining out.

Close to Darling Harbour is the Powerhouse Museum with over 385,000 artefacts and great exhibitions. Visit the Museum of Sydney to gain true insight into Sydney’s historic past. Experience the hustle and bustle of Sydney’s Chinatown and while there visit the famous Paddy’s Markets. For families, a visit to Sydney’s Wildlife World or a ferry ride to Taronga Zoo, is not to be missed.

The history of Sydney’s convicts will come alive when you step in to Hyde Park There you will see, barracks constructed by renowned colonial architect, Francis Greenway. In the city centre is the Royal Botanic Gardens, which was established in 1816 and covers 30 hectares with beautiful plants and flowers.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the most acclaimed cultural institution in Australia. The gallery displays collections from around the world and introduces about 40 exhibits each year.

Sydney has it all, a fantastic destination for those wanting to take in the sites and a great destination for the more adventurous holidaymakers. [Less]