Sydney has a lot more to offer than cuddly koalas. The city is largely cosmopolitan and sophisticated. Museums are always full and festivals are rampant.
An Australian holiday is never complete without paying a visit to the country's largest city. It is considered as one of the most beautiful cities in the world because of the relaxing balance between iconic landmarks, aesthetically appealing architecture, lush gardens, and a remarkable skyline.
Places to Visit
Whether you are exploring the city for its beaches or for its metropolitan areas, you will never run out of places to visit in Sydney. Here are some of the must-see locations every traveler should visit:
- Sydney Opera House - this performing arts centre is located at the Bennelong Point near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is the venue for over 1,500 performances held every year and watched by approximately 1.2 million people. While it is used for a wide range of performances, the major ones are done by Opera Australia, Sydney Theatre Company, and The Australian Ballet.
- Sydney Harbour Bridge - The climb will cost you at least $148 but the experience will be worthwhile.
- Royal Botanic Gardens - This picnic spot has beautifully kept gardens with a tropical greenhouse.
- Camp Cove - Enjoy the beach while avoiding the crowds. This intimate beach allows you to enjoy the scenery without too many people in sight.
- Bronte Park - This coin operated public barbeque spot is a great place to enjoy your lunch with friends or family. Enjoy the sea views while grilling your favorite sausages and meat.
Other interesting places are the Luna Park, the Shelly Beach, Museum of Contemporary Art, Royal National Park, White Rabbit Gallery, Eveleigh Market, and Centennial Park.
Things to Do
Sydney has an enormous number of places to see and visit that you will never run out of things to do. Taste the culinary pleasures of the city as it is home to the top chefs in the country. Enjoy shopping from the alluring mix of local and international fashion. Explore Sydney's beauty on foot, discover handmade treasures and enjoy the wide range of fresh produce at a Sydney market.
If you want to drink and party in the night, only a few venues are licensed to operate 24 hours. The majority of them close as early as 11pm while the rest close before 3am. Still, there is never a dull moment during the night and there are several pubs, clubs, bars casinos, and restaurants you can visit.
After a tiring nightlife, you may want to relax in a spa in the morning. When looking for the best spa in Sydney, choose one that offers massages and beauty treatments and fully equipped with outdoor pools and a health club if you want to work out.
When going to the beach, take precaution by swimming only between the yellow and red flags. The flags will tell you the safest areas to swim where you can stay away from dangerous currents.
