Sydney is a great destination that is on every backpackers list and mostly for good reasons! Though you heard about number of must things to do in Sydney but still might be wondering what to do when in this great city. If you’re wondering what are the absolute things to enjoy in limited time then follow our guide to the best 10 things to do in Sydney.
The Sydney Opera House Steps:Sitting on the steps of Sydney Opera House is must do. The opera house is one of the most beautiful, most visited and technically crafted buildings in that world, and it is surely a true sight for sore eyes. Sydney Opera House is not just crafted stunningly but apart from the iconic landmark of Australia its breathtaking location steals the show. The building is surrounded with beautiful views of Sydney Harbour and Harbour Bridge. Don’t forget to take photos on the stairs when you’re there. You can even grab a beer at Opera Bar located on the water beneath the Opera House.
Climb the Harbour Bridge: Though, it is not for everyone but those who can afford and have enough time it should definitely test their nerves by climbing the most notorious structure in Australia. Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the must do things in city. For tourists enjoyment there are several different bridge climbs available for every type of fitness level ranging from an afternoon climb, dusk climb, morning climbs and sampler climbs for those who are just looking for a taste tester.
Enjoy the Beach: Australia is blessed with dazzling golden beaches that shine brightly even in winters. Tourists who visit the land of kangaroos in even can’t resist themselves from visiting the famous Bondi Beach or one of the other spectacular beaches on the coast of Sydney. Sydney is the only city in the world with stunning beaches within a short bus trip from the city centre. Keep in mind that Bondi is not the only must visit beach but there are loads of other mesmerizing beaches along the coast of Sydney such as Tamarama, Coogee,
Bronte and Maroubra that are equally astonishing or might offer better view or bit more space to relax or work on your tan. Enjoy your beach trip at fullest by taking the ferry from Circular Quay to reach one of the Northern beaches such as Neutral Bay, Manly and Mossman Bay. Manly is the most recommended beach as it is considered one of the most thriving areas on the Northern Shore. Australia is famous for its striking beaches and each one of them offer something different than others. Just want to leisure harbor bay swim head to the Neutral Bay and for surfing lover Manly beach is the best.
Buy Presents at the Rocks: When you’re in Sydney don’t forget to enjoy some afternoon beer in one of many old pubs in The Rocks. The beer experience will set your day off nicely as it is the gorgeous part of Sydney visit. Want to buy some unique souvenirs or looking for some cool jewelry then weekend markets at The Rocks is must visit place. The area has some really cool stuff that you can buy for yourself as well as for friends and family as present. The market open from 10 am to 5 pm, visitors can enjoy window shopping if they are traveling on strict budget.
Darling Harbour: The new renovation makes Darling Harbour more appealing than ever. It is another must see place in Sydney, offering wide variety of pubs, clubs and great cafes. You can reach to the Darling Harbour by walking from the city centre. Many nearby attractions makes it must visit including Powerhouse Museum, IMAX theatre and Sydney Aquarium. Kill few hours at this amazing place while relaxing and enjoying coldy.
Mesmerizing Blue Mountains: The peaceful and mesmerizing nature is waiting for you at 50 km West of Sydney City. The Blue Mountains are stunning National Park area where mountains covered the area of 11,000km and densely populated by notorious Eucalyptus trees. People came to enjoy the blue haze that hangs over the mountains, happens when oils from Eucalyptus trees are dispersed into the air. You can find numerous companies that regularly arrange tours out there. The most visited sights in the mountains are Three Sister’s Rock formation, the Jameson Valley, the Katoomba Scenic Railway and Jenolan Caves that tourists love to explore.
Sydney’s Funky Suburbs: If limited time is not your concern then don’t forget to venture out to some of the Sydney’s surrounding suburbs, in order to explore the true sight of city. The more you wandered the more you explore the amazing things that others might unable to find. You can start your adventure from funky suburbs like Newton, Paddington, Glebe, Surry Hills and Redfern. Enjoy the boutique shopping, idiosyncratic cafes and bars and few devious surprises as well.
Shop at Sydney Markets: Weekends are shopping time for Australians as there are many vibing markets at different areas around the city. Among many the best ones are Glebe, Rozelle, Rocks and Paddington. Every market has to offer something different than other so before heading it is better to find where you need to go for specified item. Paddington is best area for fashion shopping, if you’re looking for books, records, old furniture and homeware or vintage clothing then head to the Glebe and Rozelle and for arts and craft check out The Rocks.
Free Ferry to Cockatoo Island: Cockatoo Island is world heritage site located in the middle of Sydney Harbour. The amazing island offers some bewitching views of the Bridge and Sydney Opera House and considered the best spot for picnic. Cockatoo Island make you feel that you are isolated but in the centre of big bustling city. This uniqueness makes it ideal place to take break for your daily chores and bust routine. For tourists it is definitely a worth visiting place. You can also pitch a tent for overnight staying.
Chinatown: To treat your tastebuds in Sydney, Chinatown is the best place where you will find some tastiest yet very reasonably priced food. Besides food, Paddy’s Market is another great thing to explore in Chinatown. The market is open from Wednesday to Sunday and located at the Central end of Chinatown. You can spend an hour or two while wandering the beautiful market and shopping some souvenirs for home. The very engaging Chinatown is must visit place in Sydney.
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