Vergil Foley
Iconic to Australia, Sydney is home to some of the nation's biggest attractions. A place to discover and fall in love, this city is a must see for all those visiting the country.
For animal lovers nothing quite beats Sydney's Taronga Zoo. A place that showcases an array of amazing species from both Australia and elsewhere, the zoo provides plenty of edutainment for the many avid explorers marvelling at its inhabitants. To be exact there are 2,900 different species that call the Taronga Zoo their home. Be it kangaroos, koalas, chimpanzee, gorillas, lions or even birds you get it all at the Sydney Zoo. Located in the heart of the city, the Taronga Zoo can be accessed by taking a ferry from Circular Quay. If you have chosen from the Oaks Hotels & Resorts hotel chain or other well known names in the CBD of the city, you can enjoy easy access to the zoo. For the ultimate experience with wildlife get yourself a Roar and Snore package. This offers guests a unique opportunity to camp at the zoo and witness these amazing species from dusk till dawn as well.
The highlight of all things Australian, the Sydney Opera House stands tall at the Sydney Harbour flaunting its magnificent architecture which has decorated Australia's promotional materials for decades. A dazzling masterpiece that was constructed in 1973, the Opera House is one place that you simply cannot afford to miss out on. A highly sought out tourist attraction many of the Sydney hotels in CBD are found around the region. Apart from its external appeal the Sydney Opera House is also an opera house in its truest sense for some of the finest performances in arts and music take place here. To get a better feel of this attraction try one of the backstage tours at the Sydney Opera House. Not only will you be shown around every interesting nook and corner of the building, you will also get an authentic feel of the very essence of this marvellous creation. Best part is tours are available in multiple languages catering to visitors from all over the globe.
Yet another architectural marvel especially for its time, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is another site that thoroughly should be explored. Constructed in the year 1932, this bridge boasts a combination of history as well as beauty and is indeed an interesting place to venture. There are also specially designed Bridge Climb Expedition Packages where visitors will be taken right up this superstructure with a guide all the way. If you would like some insight while exploring this attraction, this expedition is an excellent choice.
Sydney's coasts are spectacular but to truly appreciate all the wonders these shorelines have in store try out the proper 'Bondi to Coogee' Walk. On your way you will learn plenty about Australia's history while enjoying some stunning ocean views that you can eagerly capture photographs of.
