Joanna James
Found on the east coast of Australia, Sydney is the most populous city in Australia. Sydney is full of great sights, food, nightlife, wildlife and monuments to keep you enthralled throughout your stay.
The Sydney Opera House is a classic symbol of Australia and the city. Admire the beautiful and unique architecture of the structure while taking in the lively atmosphere that surrounds the place. The boulevard is packed with great restaurants, street performers, and an ideal place for a great photo session. The opera house is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973. If you want to experience its grandeur further, don't forget to book a show for a theatre performance!
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a grand archway bridge located in the heart of downtown Sydney. It was planned by a British firm of architects and presented to the public in 1932. It remains as one of the longest-arch bridges anywhere in the world and a towering Sydney icon. You can walk over the bridge; it will just take 15 minutes! The bridge climb is a top favorite for many adventure enthusiasts. It is usually conducted twice daily, at sunrise and sunset. Experience once in a lifetime opportunity and witness the beauty of the vistas atop a world-famous architectural symbol.
Take a ferry and visit some of the famous locations in Sydney, such as the Taronga Zoo, Manly Beach, Cockatoo Island, or Luna Park. Near Darling Harbour, find a range of shopping centers, cinemas, restaurants, exhibitions, and hotels in Sydney. The like of PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney is a great option to consider.
In the centre of Sydney, find a green oasis in the Royal Botanic Gardens. It is rated as one of the most important botanical gardens in the world. You will get to trees, plants and flowers from all over the world. Some of the inhabitants are extremely rare and over centuries old. The gardens boast some beautiful scenery with stretches of manicured gardens and flowers. With the Sydney Opera House at the back, you can sit back and watch Sydney go by. The best part is that it's free for all visitors, and as one of the most expensive cities in the world not many things come free here!
Called the birthplace of Australia, this section in Sydney is now called the Rocks district. It is the place of the original white settlement founded by Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788. The section highlights buildings built during colonial times. It also features more contemporary buildings designed to mix in with the rest of the architecture. Visitors can also find a Sydney Tourist Center with drawings, maps and information about sites to visit in Sydney and regions in Australia in The Rocks. Apart from the history, there are a string of pubs, restaurants, novelty and souvenir shops to be found all along its streets and corridors.
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