A quintessential Australian city, Sydney has something for everyone with its charming beaches, theatre, sightseeing, nightlife, vibrant landscape and a gamut of outdoor activities. The enticing Sydney harbour, the rugged charm of the Blue Mountains, the wineries of the Hunter Valley, the Opera House, theaters, Harbor Bridge and many prominent landmarks of the city make Sydney Australia's favourite city.

Sights

The Bridge climb to enjoy the spectacular view of the city has made the Sydney harbor Bridge an important adventure attraction of the city. The Rocks, another famous attraction has hosts of historic buildings in Sydney. Bondi Beach and Coogee beach provide a refreshing experience for the visitors. Another world-renowned landmark is the Sydney Opera House. The prominent attractions of Sydney include the Domain, St. Mary's Cathedral, Australian Museum, Royal Botanical Gardens, Taronga Park Zoo, Hyde Park, Sydney Mint Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum, Observatory Hill and Double Bay.

Tours and cruises

Sydney harbour cruises offer the most Spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbor Bridge, Fort Dension and the city's skyline. Sydney dinner cruises are the best to cherish the sunsets and beautiful views along with a delicious lunch and dinner. Sydney Harbor weekend cruises allow the visitors to sail past the Sydney harbor attractions, waterfront dwellings, etc.

Sightseeing tours offers innumerable options like sightseeing historical rocks, Darling Harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, beautiful beaches like Bondi Beach, etc. Hunter Valley tours are ideal for nature lovers since the tour takes people to the lush green landscape of the Hunter Valley and its gardens, topiary trees, rose gardens and wineries. Blue Mountains can be witnessed in their entire splendour through Blue Mountains Tours.

Activities

The people of Australia enjoy water sports and their passion for the sports is infectious. Any tourist who visits Sydney or any part of Australia is inspired to try water sports. For those interested to feel the blue waves, swimming can be fun at the harbour beaches in Nielson Park, Camp Cove, Balmoral and Chinaman's beach. Head for the Sydney Harbor to enjoy sailing, canoeing and windsurfing. Surfing at Bondi, Palm, Avalon and Tamarama beaches is great fun. Diving sites in the Wedding Cake Island, Royal National Park etc invites hordes of visitors. Tourists can also engage in bush walking, horse riding and golf in the city.

Shopping

The wide selection of boutiques, shopping centers and markets in Sydney are ideal for the avid shopper. Queen Victoria building, Strand Arcade, Sky garden and Centre point are the prominent shopping venues for going on a spending spree. Double bay is yet another shopping destination that houses fashion boutiques, antique shops and art shops.

Food and Drink

Circular Quay, the Darling Harbor and Bondi beach offer beautiful scenic views of the city with the open-air restaurants. Delectable dishes from a variety of cuisines are served in the restaurants and hotels of Sydney.

Events

The Sydney Festival, celebrated in the month of January comprises many an event from open-air concerts, street theatre to fireworks. Another significant event is the Great Ferry Boat race. In the month of February, the Indie film festival Tropfest is organised at Sydney. Writers from all over the world partake in the Sydney Writers Festival. Sydney Film Festival is a much-awaited event for the locals, tourists and film fraternity across the globe.

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