Nestledamong the sandstone cliffs, Sydneybeckons travellers and settlers alike. If you have the passion to explore, thennothing can stop you. As a major centre for cultural and financial activitiesin the Asia-Pacific region, Sydneyoffers beautiful places attracting tourists from all over the world. Just geton to one of the Sydney Explorer Buses, the best way to explore Sydney.
Sydney Opera House
Thewhite billowing sails of a ship proudly holding its head high is one of themost recognizable and striking buildings in the world. Situated on BennelongPoint, designed by the Danish architect Jorn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House is amajor hub for the performing arts. Inside the house you can enjoy opera,classical music, dance and rock concerts. Free performances are held outsidethe building on Sunday afternoons. Officially opened by Her Majesty QueenElisabeth II in the year 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO WorldHeritage building.
SydneyHarbourBridge
How canyou miss out "The Coathanger" in Australia? SydneyHarbourBridge is the largeststeel arch bridge in the world with its top standing as high as 134m above theharbour. You can have a walk, enjoy a bicycle ride or else be adventurous andclimb the bridge to have a look at the breathtaking views. The southern pylonis for tourists.
Circular Quay
Closeto Sydney Opera House is the Circular Quay, a bustling area of shops, bars andrestaurants. Circular Quay is located at the northern boundary of the Sydney central business district(CBD) in Sydney, at asmall inlet called Sydney Cove. Circular Quay is a vivacious place full ofactions with ferries leaving every few minutes to different parts of theharbour. Here you can be on the water to experience the magic of Sydney or simply glance through the hub of SydneyHarbour.You can get a great view of the HarbourBridge, a little distanceaway.
MilsonPoint/ LunaPark
Another landmark of Sydneyis the LunaPark. This historical theme park wasopened in 1935. Located at Milsons Point, on the northern coast of Sydney Harbour this heritage-listed park haswitnessed all ? from changes of ownership, legal battles, to community actionin both support of and opposition to LunaPark, resulting in its multipleclosures. Luna Park Sydney is now the premier theme park in Sydney and remains open from Fridays toMondays.
Enjoy a free entry to the park only to soak up theatmosphere and experience the magnificent views.
Hyde ParkBarracks
Get aglimpse of the daily lives of convicts and other occupants, Australia?sconvict system, and excavated artefacts at Hyde Park Barracks. Built between 1817and 1819 Hyde Park Barracks were designed by Francis Greenway and islocated at the southern end of Macquarie Street in Sydney. HydePark Barracks feature a museum operated by the Historic Houses Trust.
Nexttime you visit Sydney,make sure that these places are included in your check list.
