If you are planning spending some time in Sydney and this is your first trip to the iconic city, you are in for a treat. This vibrant city has so much to offer the tourist and in this short article, we offer information on some of the top attractions to experience when in Sydney.
1. Darling Harbour
Many visitors book affordable apartment accommodation in Darling Harbour, which is the ideal location to be based. The kids will absolutely love the children’s attractions (there are four within walking distance), with the famed Madame Tussauds wax museum being the most popular. There are some awesome photo opportunities; have your picture taken with some iconic superheroes and marvel at the Hollywood celeb models that look just like the real thing! Make sure to book your accommodation early, as many families choose this location because it is centrally located.
2. Climb the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge
If you are fit and able, you shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to climb the amazing Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is quite a challenging walk to get to the top of the bridge, the view of the Harbour makes it worthwhile. Of course, this is a guided walk and you wear a safety harness; the guide also tells you all about the bridge construction and its colorful history.
3. Book a surfing lesson on Bondi Beach
There is no better place to try surfing than Bondi Beach and you can book your lesson online. Let’s Go Surfing is the top school with certified surfing instructors who teach from beginner to advanced level and the waves are as good as it gets on this famous beach. After the lesson, take a walk down to the southern part of the beach and watch the surfing experts riding the big waves. Click here for some pro travel tips to save money.
4. Royal Botanic Gardens
One of Sydney’s best loved natural attractions, the Botanic Gardens are a favourite for all nature lovers and for very good reason. The 30-hectare space is said to be the oldest garden in the southern hemisphere, which was founded by Governor Macquarie in 1810 and this is a great place for a picnic.
5. Take a jet boat on Sydney Harbour
The jet boats are awesome and definitely worth the cost; a unique way to see and experience the most famous harbour on the planet. Speeds up to 40 knots make for a white-knuckle ride as you whizz past Sydney Opera House and make no mistake, you are going to get wet. Be careful with your shades and protect your digital device with a dry bag. You can book online and this is one experience you won’t forget in a hurry!
We hope the above information helps you to plan your stay in Sydney, a city with so much to offer that everyone should experience.
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