Sydney, Australia's Most Popular City
Sydney Australia is the nation's most populous, and many would say, most popular city. Encircling scenic Sydney Harbour, home of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the city is a shining gem on the island continent's Pacific Coast. Sydney has a lot to offer visitors both domestic and from abroad, and every year millions of tourists flock to the city to experience its many exciting sights and sounds. if you are interested in visiting Australia's "Emerald City", here are some of its most well-loved attractions and activities to whet your appetite for fun!
Sydney By Air - One of the most thrilling ways to see Sydney is from above! You can join Sydney helicopter tours and fly over the city's many sights like a soaring bird while enjoying the bird's eye view! There are few things more fun than flying over this bustling metropolis in comfort and style, what a view!
Sydney Harbour Bridge - Among the world’s most recognizable landmarks, the bridge has been affectionately dubbed "The Coathanger" by the locals. The Sydney Harbour Bridge proudly holds the title of the largest steel arch bridge in the world. It’s an important lifeline for the city, linking up the Central Business District to the North Shore. You can walk or cycle across it, and if you aren't afraid of heights, climb up to its peak for spectacular panoramic views!
Sydney Opera House - The perfect pearl in Sydney's oyster, this world-famous architectural wonder is the city's most prized achievement. Not only is it a scenic landmark sitting in its prized position on the harbour, it is also a real, world-class opera house featuring over a thousand performances a year. You can enjoy theatre productions, classical ballet, symphonies, and yes, even operas in this stunning setting.
Royal Botanic Garden - The green heart of the city, the gardens wrap around the harbour and have the Opera House for their neighbour. Originally planted back in 1816, the Royal Botanic Gardens are host to a wonderland of plant species from all across Australia and the globe, it's one of the greatest collections of living flora in existence. Stroll around the grounds enjoying the scent of exotic blooms, then relax and have a picnic on the grass, it's the perfect place to take a break from the urban hustle and bustle.
The Rocks - The birthplace of modern Sydney, this is where in 1788 the European settlers first set up shop. You can explore The Rocks best by ambling down its cobbled streets and narrow lanes on foot, stopping in at the various cafes, markets, galleries, and museums along the way. After all that walking you are sure to work up a thirst, be sure to quench it at one of the area's many historic pubs like The Glenmore, or The Fortune of War. The Rocks experience is about the closest thing you can get to actually travelling through time, it cannot be missed!
Of course, there are a lot more fun and exciting things to see and do here in Sydney than those few we have listed, we have only scratched the surface! So, stop by sometime and see for yourself, we guarantee you will love Sydney!
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