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Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Macquarie St, Sydney 2000
Home to the Governor of NSW until 1996 (when it became part of the historic houses trust), this building offers an excellent collection of 19th and 20th century furniture and grants magnificent views over the Harbour and Botanic Gardens. In fact, the gardens of the Government House are now officially part of the...
Category: Attractions - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 6 College St, Sydney 2000
Australia's oldest museum, this comprehensive institution, which devotes itself to natural history and anthropology, opened in 1827 and is housed in a neoclassical sandstone building. The museum features displays on Australian aboriginal society and includes items from ancient and modern histories of the aboriginals...
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Address: 5 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
This adventure offers folks the chance to climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a city landmark. After climbing the 1337 steps to the top, you are rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of the harbor. You'll receive a complimentary group photo of the climb, and additional photos are available for purchase....
Category: Attractions - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour, Sydney 2000
You'll have the opportunity to see 650 different species of Australian animals at this fabulous aquarium with more than 11,500 animals, including sharks, stingrays, reef fish, and sea anemones. Two primary draws are the Open Ocean Oceanarium, with its walk-through tunnels, and the Great Barrier Reef Oceanarium, which...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Australia Ave, Homebush Bay, Sydney 2138
This 247-acre park, which opened in 1988, is known for its mangrove boardwalk and its birdwatching opportunities. The park features 98 acres of parklands and 148 acres of wetlands, with free electric barbecues, and plenty of picnic tables and seats. Several tours are offered, including the Wetlands Explorer, a...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000
Built in 1845, this structure was one of the most important buildings in the colony for many years. Currently, the French Neoclassical building houses exhibition spaces, a craft gallery, bars, the main Sydney library and restaurants. Be sure to check out the exhibit on living in Sydney, and note the aboriginal flag,...
Category: Attractions - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: 217 Kildare Rd, Sydney 2767
Venture into this park's natural bushland setting, where you'll find Australia's largest private area of native animals. It's also one of the few places where visitors are allowed to pet and feed kangaroos, emus, and koalas. You can plan to have lunch at the cafe, or bring your own picnic. TRAIN: to Blacktown and then...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: South Steyne, Manly, Sydney 2095
In the late 1800s, Australia saw its first advertising slogan with Manly Beach's ad "Seven miles from Sydney and a Thousand Miles From Care." And given that Manly was Australia's first resort area, it has had plenty of time to create a carefree environment. It's also built up its restaurant and nightlife scene. There...
Category: Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Wharf 3, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000
These ferry trips are a great way to get a peek at Sydney's best sites. The large, two-story ferries serve refreshments on board, and you can enjoy a light bite as the ferry cruises near Manly Beach. The service has been a popular activity for tourists since 1854. The Manly Ferry departs every 20 minutes and the trip...
Category: Historic Sites - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Cathedral and College St, Sydney 2000
This Gothic Revival cathedral, modeled after Notre Dame, is a must-see. It boasts a beautiful terrazzo-tiled floor in the crypt, and stained glass windows depict the early days of Catholicism. Although Sydney was settled in 1788, it wasn't until 1821 that the Catholic mass was allowed to be held in the colony. In that...
