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Attractions in Sydney
The Opera House
Sydney's Opera House at Bennelong Point is like the USA's Grand Canyon in the way that mere pictures cannot convey its magnificence. Where once there were tram depots there now stands one of the 20th century's finest structures and Australia's most renowned symbol. It was inaugurated in 1973, after a planned building time of five years turned into 16 years and a budgeted cost of eight million dollars became 102 million. The Opera House comprises five principal auditoria each holding between 300 and 2700 seats for opera, films, theatre and concerts.
Cruise around Sydney Harbour
The magnificent siting of Port Jackson is one of Sydney's great assets, and it is best viewed from the seaward side. There are a number of midday cruises to choose from. Ferries depart from wharves 4 and 5 at Circular Quay.
The Rocks
The oldest part of Sydney, where the colonists settled in the 1780's. What was once dark, dirty dockland is now highly picturesque and very much a tourist hot-spot. Several of the city's best hotels and restaurants are situated here.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
It is only in recent decades that the ancient culture of the aborigines has received serious attention, both from white
Australians and the rest of the world. Here is not only the first permanent exhibition of aboriginal art, but also an important collection of modern Australian artists.
Royal Botanic Gardens
27 hectares with over 400 species of tropical plants sloping down towards Farm Cove - a wonderful park with winding
walkways among flowers and palms. One of Sydney's major sights. Perfect for picnics.
Sydney Tower
Also called AMP Tower Centrepoint. You can't get any higher in Sydney - the tower stands a total of 305 metres high. A dizzying lookout point where you can see for yourself that the residential suburbs stretch literally as far as the eye can see. There is also a rotating restaurant here.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
Australia's leading museum for domestic and foreign contemporary art, housed in a magnificent art deco building. Large thematic exhibitions as well as individual exhibits, painting, sculpture, installations and multimedia.
National Maritime Museum
The sea has always played a major role in Australian history. The exhibits reflect many different eras, from the large sailing ships - including Cook's "Endeavour" - to warships, submarines and refugee boats.
Museum of Sydney
An imaginative and interactive museum offering the visitor a journey back to the birth of Sydney.
Koala Park
Watch the Koalas and leran all about them! Daily feeding shows. Also home to other animals.
Oceanworld
See the underwater world from a fish-eye view! Daily activities (se home page for more information).
Aussie Bush Discoveries
Offers a variety of wildlife and adventure tours packages in and around Sydney.
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