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Sydney City
Australia’s largest and most famous city, Sydney is home to beautiful beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants, and a uniquely vibrant culture. From the breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour to the serene tranquillity of Hyde Park, Sydney has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a high-energy adventure holiday, or planning your honeymoon, or simply searching for a relaxing getaway, Sydney is a tourist’s dream.
Sydney city highlights
If it’s your first visit to Sydney on holidays, the first place you'll want to need to visit is Sydney Harbour. Although it's one of the most photographed locations in the world, nothing can compare to seeing the harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House with your own eyes. Take a stroll along Circular Quay and soak up the atmosphere, or catch a ferry to Cockatoo Island or Watsons Bay and enjoy the beauty of the harbour and its surroundings. As well as being a main transport hub, Circular Quay has some of Sydney’s best restaurants, including Quay Restaurant, ARIA Sydney, Cafe Sydney, and Guillaume at Bennelong, located beneath the sails of the Opera House.
In the heart of the CBD in Sydney is the Queen Victoria Building, another must-see attraction. Dating back to the 1890s, this grand and beautiful building is now one of the city's premier shopping destinations.
Only a ten minute stroll from the Sydney Town Hall, Darling Harbour is the perfect place to entertain the whole family, enjoy a delicious harbourside meal, or experience Sydney’s energetic nightlife. Darling Harbour is also where you’ll find the Chinese Gardens of Friendship, the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and the WILD LIFE Sydney.
For a bird’s eye view of Sydney, head to the summit of Sydney Tower Eye. From here, you'll enjoy views stretching across the city centre, out to the Pacific Ocean and west to the Blue Mountains. Thrill-seekers should try the Sydney Skywalk experience, a moving, glass-floored viewing platform at the top of Sydney Tower Eye. Also at the top, the Sydney Tower Buffet offers banquet-style dining with 360 degree views of the city as you enjoy a relaxing meal. Take advantage of the special offer where kids eat free on selected days all year round for lunch and dinner.
Talk'N Tours
One of the best ways to enjoy all that Sydney has to offer is to take a tour. Talk’N Tours is a self-guided tour that allows you to explore at your own pace by using your iPod or MP3 player. These tours are fantastic because they cover all the major sites, and they let you spend as much time as you would like at your favourite locations.
View more Talk'N ToursScenic Fitness Running
If fitness is your thing, running tours of Sydney are available through Scenic Fitness Running Tours. These are guided tours that give you a chance to see all the sites while staying fit and healthy! Alternatively, Walkabout Tours gives you guided tours of Sydney but at a more sedate pace.
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Take a tour of Sydney from the comfort of a Cessna Caravan aircraft! Sydney Seaplanes offers a range of exciting aeronautical tours that will show you a side of Sydney that you will always remember.
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