Travelling around the world on a luxurious cruise liner is something everyone should do at least once in their lifetime. Not only is the cruising part amazing, but so are the various exotic ports one has a chance to explore. Sydney, arguably the most beautiful harbour city in the world, is a prime example! The Australian pearl is one of the many stops on Cunard world-cruise trips, and a visit to Sydney is a much-anticipated highlight.
Sydney Harbour is brimming with attractions and activities. Finding things to see and do here is child’s play! So take advantage of our ‘best of’ guide and discover how easy it is to take in the very best this city has to offer.
Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
You’ve read about it, you’ve seen photos of it, you’ve even cruised past it…but now’s your chance to climb it! The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a feat of modern engineering and one of the most stunning bridges in the world. To take advantage of the glorious 134m height, we highly recommend booking a bridge climb with ‘Sydney Bridge Climb’, the only company to have been awarded this most precious contract.
The climb is actually easier than it looks, as the incline is very gentle. A thorough preparation is required, making this one of the safest activities you can enjoy. The views, once atop the bridge, are just out of this world. This may even be the only chance you’ll have to admire the top of your Cunard cruise liner!
Find out why the giraffes at Taronga Zoo are the luckiest in the world!
Some say all zoos are created equal…but we beg to differ. Sydney’s animal haven is one of the largest in the world; it covers an area of over 20 hectares and is home to an astonishing 2700 animals/ What Taronga Zoo has going for it, apart from its enormous size, is its incredibly beautiful location. Set on the waterfront of Sydney’s northern suburbs, Taronga Zoo is an absolute animal lover’s dream.
For all those who think zoo animals are sad, neglected creatures, a visit here will be testament to the fact that, when done well, a zoo-home cam be infinitely more comfortable than anything found in the wild. Take the giraffes: in Africa all they ever see is the top of acacia trees! Here, with just a stretch of the neck, they can enjoy the most breathtaking sunset harbor views in the world!
The best way to get to the zoo is by catching a ferry from Circular Quay. A “Zoo Express Ticket’ (A$50) can be purchased from wharf #6, and includes return transport and entry fees.
Find Nemo at the Sydney Aquarium
Are you still looking for Nemo? Well, now is your chance to discover just where our favorite Clownfish has been hiding all these years! For a superlative glimpse of the Australian underwater world, you really shouldn’t miss visiting this world-class attraction.
Get up close and personal with great white sharks, and watch in amazement as giant manta-rays glide above your head, as you snake your way through the maze of underwater tunnels. But that’s not all! The aquarium is home to over 650 species, most of which are endemic to Australian waters. The Great Barrier Reef section is not to be missed.
Entry price is A$35 for adults and A$20 for children. Considering a visit here is not weather-dependent, we recommend you get the activity co-coordinator on board your Cunard liner to pre-book tickets for you, thus saving you time and hassle.
Visiting glorious Sydney, while cruise the world aboard a Cunard cruise liner, is bound to leave you with amazing lifelong memories. So come and find out for yourself why locals consider themselves the ‘luckiest people in the world’.
