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20 Must-Visit Attractions in Sydney, Australia
"Southeast of the Opera House, this garden was established in 1816 and features plant life from around the world. Within the gardens are hothouses with palms and ferns, as well as the Calyx, a striking exhibition space featuring a curving glasshouse gallery with a wall of greenery and temporary plant-themed exhibitions. Grab a park map at any main entrance."
"I recommend joining an Aboriginal Heritage Walk to learn about the Cadigal people who were the original owners of this area. (every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 10am to 11.30am). Alternatively you could join a free guided tour to learn more about the plants at the Gardens."
"No trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to Sydney's highest point. Known as ‘Centrepoint,’ by the locals, from the Observation Deck, you can get 360-degree views of stellar Sydney, from 250 metres above the street level. These shots will shine on your socials; as the last place to catch dusk, you're guaranteed an Insta-worthy sunset."
"If you’re like me and love getting a birds-eye view of places, then the Sydney Tower is a must. It’s Sydney’s tallest building and the 360-degree views from the observation deck are pretty epic. Head up for sunset and watch the city switch over to night."
"Sydney Tower is the tallest structure in Sydney and the second tallest tower in the southern hemisphere. In 2009 it underwent significant renovations including connecting it with the shopping centre below."
"Walk around Circular Quay – The best place to start your visit is in Circular Quay, the main transport hub of Sydney Harbour and where two of Australia’s most famous landmarks reside; Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Consider taking a 1 hour tour of the Opera House. Otherwise, just wander around and take your “I was here” photo."
"The multi-cultural city has a vibrant and lively flair, and the best places to get a sense of that are Darling Harbour, the Rocks district and Circular Quay. Head to Sydney Tower for a bird’s eye view of the city; you can even walk 250m (820 feet) above the ground on the Observation Deck. Book your tickets in advance for fast-track entry."
"Take in the world famous views from Circular Quay You can't leave Sydney without seeing the best views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge."
"We reserved the last spot for the most dreamy ice cream experience ever, even if it’s not 100% gelato. Aqua S serves their signature soft ice cream with the fluffy pillows of slightly salty fairy floss. Making fairy floss from sea salt may sound a little extravagant, but if we tell you the idea came from Japan, you’d understand."
"A 7-acre plot started as a poultry farm turned to be one of the must-visit wildlife parks near Sydney. The Featherdale located inner Western Sydney and a usual tour from Sydney to this wildlife park take 45 mins via M4 to reach. The finest Sydney attraction famous for Koala encounters and no one leaves Featherdale wildlife park without patting a Koala."
"A privately-owned zoo in Doonside, near Blacktown, Featherdale Wildlife Park specialises in Australian native wildlife and birds, as well as reptiles and marsupials. Get more info on visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park."
"This spectacular 14,928-hectare park, 20 to 30km from the city centre, forms Sydney’s northern boundary. It’s a classic mix of sandstone, bushland and water vistas, taking in over 100km of coastline along the southern edge of Broken Bay, where it heads into the Hawkesbury River. There are two unconnected principal sections, Bobbin Head and the West Head area. The Barrenjoey headland at Palm Beach is also part of the park."
"Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is easily accessible from Sydney, it's only a fifty-minute ride!. This place is really amazing, not only for a magnificent photo but also to relax all day!. I mean, who wouldn't want to relax in this natural pool?"
"A great spot to take kids in summer, Putney Park features climbing equipment for kids of all ages plus two shallow pools connected by a pebble creek and a large climbing web. Read more about Putney Park here."
"It was only a year ago that I worked across from Putney Park and marvelled at its ability to evoke peels of laughter from children all day every day that would carry across Parramatta River."