Tourist Attractions
Bondi Beach »
With sun-bronzed babes and a Pacific Ocean vista to die for, Bondi Beach in Sydney's east attracts sun and surf worshippers from around the world. The stunning crescent-shaped stretch of golden sand is a mecca for Sydney's beautiful people and, as the closest beach to the CBD, Bondi Beach is... more »
Darling Harbour »
This CBD waterfront destination is Sydney's premier harbourside dining, shopping, entertainment and nightlife precinct. By day, the family-friendly area is home to a plethora of museums, amusements, attractions and parklands, but once the sun goes down, the piers and marinas host a vibrant dining, bar and nightlife scene with one... more »
Taronga Zoo »
In Sydney real estate, it's all about the harbourside location and the residents of Taronga Zoo have arguably the best view in the city. Perched atop a bushy hill overlooking Athol Bay on Sydney's north shore, the 75-hectare zoo is home to around 4,000 native and international animals housed in... more »
Hyde Park »
Australia's oldest public park, Sydney's Hyde Park is a respite from the hectic CBD with historic monuments, scenic spots and plenty of wide, green space spread across 16 hectares of parklands. Governor Phillip declared the area as public land in 1792 when it hosted cricket matches, boxing bouts and horse... more »
The Rocks »
An insight into Sydney's colonial past, the historic harbourside precinct of The Rocks offers settler stories around every twist and turn of its cobblestoned streets. So named for its rough terrain, the site is where the First Fleet and convicts disembarked at Sydney Cove. The area's working-class roots are long... more »
Queen Victoria Building »
It's hard to find a more picturesque retail experience in Sydney than the iconic Queen Victoria Building (QVB). Completed in 1898, the grand dame of Sydney shopping replaced earlier markets on the site and the elegant sandstone edifice was designed to utilise many unemployed craftsmen across the trades of stained... more »
Powerhouse Museum »
Powerhouse Museum is Sydney's ultimate geek-chic destination with a uniquely diverse collection celebrating history, science, technology, design, industry, creativity, decorative arts, music, transport, space exploration and Australian pop culture. Occupying the former 1890s Ultimo power station that fuelled Sydney's now-defunct electric tram system, the Powerhouse has an archive of over... more »
Luna Park Sydney »
Enter through the huge, grinning clown face and towers to discover the 1930s-style Luna Park Sydney amusement park located near the northern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sydney's north shore. The restored icon is a recognisable sight for Sydneysiders and occupies some of the best Sydney real estate... more »
Sydney Opera House »
The iconic sail structure of the Sydney Opera House poised gracefully in Sydney Harbour is the image most synonymous with Australia's largest city. While you couldn't imagine Sydney Harbour without the Opera House now, it wasn't always smooth sailing for this famous site. Designed by Danish architect Joern Utzon after... more »
Sydney Harbour National Park »
Comprising six distinct foreshore areas on the north and south of the harbour as well as five harbour islands, Sydney Harbour National Park offers some of the city's best views and natural attractions. Close to the popular suburbs of Manly, Mosman, Vaucluse, Watsons Bay and Seaforth, the park area protects... more »
Manly »
Yes, it is part of Sydney but, lying 11km from Circular Quay in the CBD, a ferry trip to Manly across the stunning Sydney Harbour feels more like a day trip than visiting a Northern Beaches suburb. While Sydney's east may have Bondi Beach, those that venture across the harbour... more »
Sydney Harbour Bridge »
Before the Opera House, Sydney Harbour was all about 'the Coathanger'. The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge links the north and south shores of the harbour spanning from the CBD to Milsons Point with over 200,000 vehicles crossing the 503m length daily. The world's largest steel arch bridge opened in 1932... more »
