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UNLOCK YOUR ADVENTURE TOP THINGS TO DO IN SYDNEY SYDNEY HARBOUR SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE BRIDGE CLIMB Take the climb of your life to the top of the Perhaps Australia's most famous man- Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb made icon worldwide, the Sydney Sydney. Opera House is a unique feat of architectural design and engineering that helps add tremendously to the With their Climb Leaders as your guide, character of the already scenic Sydney you will suit-up in their specially designed Harbour. outdoor gear and ascend. A structure that was formed out of a From its fascinating underbelly to its rare combination of innovation, summit, 134 metres above the Harbour, creativity and controversy, the Sydney the Bridge is the pride of Sydney. Opera House is a remarkable building that is host to over 1,500 performances that draw audiences of around 1.2 Don't miss out on this unforgettable, and million people each year. uniquely Sydney experience. Numerous tours are available which aim For more information visit: to encompass all of the main highlights www.bridgeclimb.com and features of Sydney Harbour, with some placing specific emphasis on the Opera House itself - no visit to Sydney is complete without taking in the majesty of this famous feat of construction. For more information visit: www.sydneyoperahouse.com ATTRACTIONS QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDING SYDNEY TOWER OBSERVATION DECK The Queen Victoria Building, otherwise known as the QVB, is one of Sydney’s This standout tower will draw your eye’s premier shopping destination located in attention when you’re looking at the city the heart of the city. skyline. Even if you don’t like shopping, you can The needle like building is Sydney’s marvel at the incredible 19th century tallest free-standing structure which architecture. stands tall at 309 metres. The QVB fills an entire city block bound For an unforgettable dining experience, by George, Market, York and Druitt you can eat at 360 Bar and Dining which Streets. The dominant feature is the is the revolving restaurant located on mighty centre dome, consisting of an Sydney Tower’s top floor. inner glass dome and an exterior copper- sheathed dome. For more information visit: www.sydneytowereye.com.au Glorious sTtaHineEd gSlasEs wWindoIwLs aLnd M A K E A F U N T R I P splendid architecture endure throughout the building and an original 19th century staircase sits alongside the dome BONDI BEACH BLUE MOUNTAINS Recently dubbed one of the Top 10 Located approximately 90 minutes drive Beaches in Australia almost purely for from Sydney CBD, NSW. cultural impact reasons, while it may not be, strictly speaking, the most beautiful A range that is comprised of a beach in Australia, Bondi is without a kaleidoscope of contrasts and colour doubt one of - if not the - most famous in rich in Aussie bush and wildlife that is the entire country. always accompanied by a blue-haze horizon. Situated close to the affluent eastern A long lineup of must-visit locations suburbs of Sydney, Bondi owes its populate the Blue Mountains - popularity not only to its location but also Wentworth Falls are worth a visit, the to its great sand and clean waters while Three Sisters are a must, the incline sitting close to the largest population railway, cafes, bakery and candy store centre in all of Australia. in Leura are charming, the Everglades are great for nature lovers and much more. On clear days the scenery is generally amazing due to the distinctive blue haze from which the region gets its name, with many designated sightseeing spots that offer some outstanding views. ATTRACTIONS DARLING HARBOUR FERRY TO MANLY Sydney's Darling Harbour is a bustling Manly is one of Sydney’s most bustling mecca for all things entertainment and sea-side neighbourhoods and is only a dining. Reached within walking distance short and incredibly scenic ferry away from the Sydney CBD and popular from the city. waterfront precinct of Circular Quay, you could easily spend the whole day The suburb has its own fitting slogan: exploring all that Darling Harbour has to “Seven miles from Sydney and a offer. thousand miles from care” and it’s not hard to see why at Manly Wharf. A popular departure point for various cruises and ferries, you can grab a bite There are plenty of relaxing bars and to eat from one of the waterside restaurants to enjoy at your leisure. restaurants or browse some of the latest trends the Harbourside Shopping For more information visit: T HCEenStreE. W I L L M A K Eww wA.m aFnlyUauNstra liTa.cRomI.aPu/ info/manly- ferry/ For more information visit: www.darlingharbour.com TARONGA ZOO LUNA PARK At Taronga Zoo, you can enjoy close-up If you’re just a kid at heart, then you will encounters with iconic Aussie wildlife and have plenty of fun visiting Luna Park. other animals from around the world, plus superb views of the Sydney skyline. The theme park is located underneath the Harbour Bridge on the northern side. Highlights include the Lemur Walk- Through, Koala Encounter, and Seal You can enjoy million dollar views of the Show. harbour and the Sydney Opera House From the city, buses to the zoo depart while riding the ferris wheel. from Wynyard. Better still, hop aboard a ferry at Circular Quay. For more information visit: www.lunaparksydney.com You can purchase a Taronga Zoo Entry Ticket in advance, which includes a ride on the Sky Safari gondola. For more information visit: www.taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo ATTRACTIONS SEA LIFE AQUARIUM WILD LIFE WORLD One of the staple wildlife adventures in Step into an animal adventure and meet Sydney, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a your favourite iconic Australian animals great aquatic attraction that features five – meet cute Koalas in Gum Tree Valley separate habitat exhibitions of Aussie or have your photo taken with them at ocean, estuarine and river creatures. Koala Encounters. An underwater adventure in which you'll Head to Wallaby Cliffs to interact with be able to walk and explore the rich and Ringo the wombat and then hop to diverse aquatic life and habitats of Kangaroo Walk-About to walk amongst Australia's ocean-dwelling animals, SEA the Kangaroos. The Platypus Pools are LIFE Sydney Aquarium is situated in a where you’ll find Jackie and Zoey, their convenient location near Sydney resident platypus pals, before entering Harbour's Circular Quay making the daring world of Kakadu Gorge accessing it a breeze due to all the where you’ll come eye to eye with a available transport options. huge Saltwater Crocodile, and much T H E S E W I L L M A K E A F U N mTorRe. I P For more information visit: www.sydneyaquarium.com.au For more information: www.wildlifesydney.com.au THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM SYDNEY BOTANIC GARDENS The Australian National Maritime Museum The Royal Botanic Gardens are a rarity in has so many sensational displays being that they provide such a cavalcade of exhibited in such an impressive manner natural floral beauty while also being so that people of all persuasions are likely to close to the Sydney CBD and the lovely find it a highly worthwhile investment of panorama and landmarks of Sydney time while in Sydney. Harbour. Resting on the interior of Sydney Harbour, One of the best ways to simply enjoy it provides the ideal destination to combine nature as the world passes you by all with your visits to the many other within the midst of one of the world's sightseeing highlights in the area for a full, busiest cities, at the Botanic Gardens you solid day's worth of interesting features all can absorb amazing views of the harbour within walking distance of one another. while walking through the immaculately- maintained greenery to view the endless As can be assumed from its name, the array of plants, trees and more all of which museum details the history of the nautical are accompanied by signs with detailed stories of Australia as a whole and Sydney information on each species of flora on specifically ranging back from the arrival of display. the first settlers through to the various military actions that the Australian navy For more information visit: has been engaged in throughout the www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au course of their existence. For more information visit: www.sea.museum ATTRACTIONS ART GALLERY OF NSW THE ROCKS Established in 1871, the Gallery is proud to The cute-as-a-button Rocks precinct has present fine international and Australian art huge historical significance for Sydney as it in one of the most beautiful art museums in was the place Europeans first colonised in the world. the 18th Century. Admission to the Gallery is free, as are the Now the historic district has been permanent galleries and most exhibitions transformed into a vibrant place to enjoy and events. some of Sydney’s best restaurants, bars, galleries and markets. For more information visit: www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au For more information visit: www.therocks.com T H E S E W I L L M A K E A F U N T R I P .
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