Sydney

Travel & LeisureTravel Spot

  • Author Medha Ruby
  • Published May 8, 2007
  • Word count 562

Sydney has a lot to offer in addition to the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House that comes to our mind first when most people think of Sydney.

Known for it’s beauty, built around a natural harbour Sydney offers a big city experience but can also be a great getaway with your partner to relive those intimate moments in an ambience that is truly breathtaking.

With the Harbour right at the centre, it is a wonderful place to start any site seeing trip from. To take in the beauty of the Harbour at it’s best there are ferries and magnificent cruises in state of the art yachts. Cruises leave from Circular Quay or from near the Sydney aquarium and also offer an amazing view of the picturesque landscape of Sydney.

Major places of interest include:

  • The Sydney observatory,

  • Australian National Maritime Museum,

  • Telstra stadium

  • The Sydney Aquarium - a great place for a quick peek into the spectacular range of marine life found in the vast expanse of the blues. From marine life, for a closer interaction with nature,

  • The Taronga Zoo known as the “zoo with a view” is just the place to see those koalas , kangaroos and a whole range of exotic and endangered species of animals enjoying themselves to the fullest. You can plan your visit to the Taronga Zoo anytime from 9 am to 5 pm.

  • Luna Park- an amusement park located at Milsons Point is yet another place catering for both children and adults looking for a bit of fun on holiday. The entry to Luna Park is free and you have only to pay for the rides that you decide to experience. The roller coasters and all the fun and games definitely makes it hard for you to leave.

  • Skywalk - For the more adventurous, the skywalk offers a great opportunity to see Sydney from a wonderful height. You can take a walk from the top of the Sydney tower secured to the safety rail alongwith a guide and get a full view of Sydney from a few hundred metres above. A ride on the glass floor platform is worth a try for the daring and adventurous.

  • Last but definitely not the least , the Sydney Opera continues to exude a charm that is simply irresistible. A visit to the Sydney Opera House is an experience in itself and to enjoy it even better its best to opt for the guided tour.

Night life in Sydney is alive and well with the night clubs, pubs and the providing complete entertainment combined with a fine dining experience. The Minus 5o is a novelty worth checking out and enjoying a drink at, only thing is that you cannot stay on there long as anything and everything around you right from the tables, chairs to the curtains at Minus 5o is carved out of ice!

Sydney offers a great range of accommodation to suit every budget. Right from backpacker lodges to hotels and sprawling resorts.

Sydney has something for everyone !

Disclaimer

We take no responsibility for inaccuracy or omissions in the information provided, which is not intended as specific advice. Before relying on the material, you should obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to your individual circumstances to evaluate accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance of the information to your specific needs.

Produced by the team at [http://www.travelAU.com.au](http://www.travelau.com.au) - a group of travel and technology industry professionals promoting unique Australian tourism and travel products produced this article on behalf of [http://www.vervebeachside.com.au](http://www.vervebeachside.com.au)

Article source: https://articlebiz.com
This article has been viewed 940 times.

Rate article

Article comments

There are no posted comments.