Full of intriguing museums and fun outdoor activities, Sydney, Australia has so many fun locations to visit. Sydney is filled with attractions for all ages, delicious food, and very kind Sydneysiders that are always willing to talk about their incredible city.
There is no doubt that the Sydney Harbour is a must see spot in the city. Visitors could spend days just in this part of the city, for there is so much to do. The Harbour features the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, and the Royal Botanic Garden.
Designed in 1957 by Danish architect Jørn Utzon the Sydney Opera House hosts plays, operas, ballets, and many musical productions including the Company Sydney Theatre, the Opera Company Australia, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The building has multiple rooms that are capable of hosting performances, including a 400-seat playhouse, the 1500-seat Joan Sutherland Theatre, and a concert hall that can hold nearly 3000 people. This concert hall is the home to the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ, the world’s largest mechanical tracker action organ.
Nicknamed “the coathanger” for its arched design, the Sydney Harbour Bridge connects Sydney’s main business district to the North Shore neighborhood. Many tourists like to take advantage of the bridge’s walkways to walk or bike. Multiple points across the bridge allows them to stop and observe the gorgeous views that the bridge provides. For those who are particularly adventurous (and who lack a fear of heights) can participate in organized climbs to the very top of the bridge. Climbs are offered at many different times, so visitors can see the city during the day, at night, or even watch the sun set over the beautiful city.
Located right in between the opera house and the bridge, Circular Quay is Sydney’s most popular ferry and boat port. Filled with restaurants, stores, and small parks, the area is almost always filled with locals and tourists. Some visitors who want an interesting cultural experience come here to see the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia or the City of Sydney Library. Many flock to Circular Quay on New Year’s Eve for fireworks and festivities at one of the world’s best New Years parties. Another annual event held here is Water Polo by the Sea, a four-day water polo competition with participants from all across the globe.
The Royal Botanic Garden is one of the world’s prettiest and most historically significant gardens in the world. The garden is frequently visited by not only tourists, but locals as well, for it is open every day of the year and access is completely free. The Royal Botanic Garden is split into different sections, including the Lower Gardens, the Middle Gardens, the Palace Gardens, the Palm Grove Centre, and the Bennelong Precinct. Within the Palace Garden sits multiple cool attractions such as the Rainforest Walk, the Morshead Fountain Gate, the Rose Garden and Pavilion, and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.The Bennelong Precinct contains the Government House, a castle looking residence where the Governor-General of Australia lives.
Not far from downtown is Coogee Beach. People go to Coogee to swim, surf, snorkel, or simply just walk on the sand. The beach contains two famous baths, Wylie’s Bath and McIvers Baths. McIvers Bath is particularly well known because it is Australia’s last remaining ocean bath that is specifically for women and children.
Not only is Australia a country, not only is Australia an island, not only is Australia a continent, but Australia is an amazing place to visit too. From parks, to beaches, to incredible buildings, the city of Sydney has so much to offer, and is a phenomenal place to visit.