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Top 10 Things to Do in Sydney FACT SHEET TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY Experience fine dining, opera, coastal walks and history on this Top 10 list of things to do in Sydney Sydney’s combination of surf beaches, a of this icon, take a Backstage Tour. sparkling natural harbour and the Sydney These tours are highly informative and Opera House is irresistible. In addition available in several languages, including to its man-made wonders, Sydney is Japanese, Mandarin and French. blessed with many natural assets, such as beautiful public gardens, harbour SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE islands and unspoilt foreshores. An excellent transport system and tailor- Nicknamed “the coathanger”, the Sydney made tours make Sydney a joy to explore. Harbour Bridge is a great engineering feat, originally opened in 1932. Visitors TARONGA ZOO are free to walk or cycle across this vast structure that spans Sydney Harbour. Visit the animals of Taronga Zoo at their Better yet, book one of the many incredible waterside address. The zoo BridgeClimb expeditions which will houses 2,900 exotic and native species take you high into the superstructure. including gorillas, tigers, leopards, No special climbing skills are required – chimpanzees, giraffes, kangaroos and twilight and dawn climbs are available. koalas and is a short ferry ride from Circular Quay. For the ultimate sleepover, BONDI TO COOGEE COASTAL WALK book the Roar & Snore package, where guests camp overnight at the zoo. There are several beaches near Bondi that are just as beautiful, including Tamarama, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Bronte and Coogee. To appreciate this amazing piece of coastline, join the Bondi Walk around Circular Quay and see why to Coogee Walk which links all these the Sydney Opera House continues to beaches and showcases Sydney’s finest dazzle. With a varied and full program, ocean views. There are also plenty of the Opera House is one of the city’s cafés en route, interesting landmarks and busiest music, arts and performance naturally, some great swimming spots. venues. To learn about the inner workings FACT SHEET SYDNEY’S FINEST RESTAURANTS ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS USEFUL LINKS Dine at Quay – with stunning views of The beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens are Sydney Harbour, it’s renowned as one of the extensive and a place of scientific research, Taronga Zoo best restaurants in the world. In the heart running many educational programs. There taronga.org.au of the city, Australian Restaurant of the Year are walking paths and scenic train rides Sydney Opera House winner Sepia features Japanese-inspired for kids. Learn about the gardens through www.sydneyoperahouse.com contemporary food and wine. Don’t miss free-guided walks through the 30-hectare Rockpool, a fine-dining gem that blends site, plus special Aboriginal Heritage BridgeClimb sophisticated classics with Asian flavours. Tours and sample tasty bush foods. www.bridgeclimb.com Bondi to Coogee Walk EXISTING: CAMPBELL’S COVE, THE LEARN TO SURF bonditocoogeewalk.com.au/ ROCKS, SYDNEY, NSW Quay Sydney’s Bondi Beach attracts visitors from www.quay.com.au Delve under the glossy exterior and you’ll all over the world, and many hope to make find a colourful history. The Rocks is an Bondi the first place they ride a surfboard. Sepia historic reminder of the colonial era. The good news is that it’s easy to surf www.sepiarestaurant.com.au Bondi’s waves, thanks to Lets Go Surfing’s While visitors can wander the cobbled Rockpool range of lessons. Visitors can sign up for laneways, The Rocks Walking Tours provide www.rockpool.com an entertaining portrait of Australia’s a two-hour beginner’s lesson or a private first European settlement. Complete your lesson for one-on-one instruction and Rocks Walking Tour history lesson by visiting Fort Denison, an experience surfing in an iconic location. www.rockswalkingtours.com.au/ island with its own mini fort and canons. Fort Denison BLUE MOUNTAINS www.fortdenison.com.au/ SAIL SYDNEY HARBOUR Famous for its blue-tinged escarpment Sydney by Sail Taking a ferry ride to Manly remains and Three Sisters rock formation — www.sydneybysail.com one of Sydney’s signature travel along with graceful hotels and quaint Royal Botanic Gardens experiences, but sailing your own yacht townships — the Blue Mountains National www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au on the harbour is even better. A number Park is just a few hours from Sydney. of companies, including Sydney By The mountains have been a popular Let’s Go Surfing Sail, offer yacht charters. Why not sign spot for walkers, climbers and outdoor www.letsgosurfing.com.au up for a sailing lesson on one of the types for 100 years so get active and try Blue Mountains world’s most dazzling waterways? a spot of mountain biking or abseiling. www.bluemts.com.au/ .
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