Scintillating Sydney - The Harbour City
Sydney is one of the most well known cities in the world. It is situated in the state of New South Wales in Australia with its population comprising mainly of migrants and international students. The Portuguese, Chinese and the Brazilians live harmoniously in this easily navigable place of Sydney. Most people use this as the main entrance for Australia. The city has a lot to offer to the common tourist. It is a great place for both outdoor and indoor activities so you are bound to like the place and keeping coming back for more!
Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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Those visiting Sydney for the first time must visit the Centre Point Tower which gives a 360 degree view from above giving you the idea of Sydney as a whole.
Beach of Bondi
Beach of Bondi
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Things to do
Circular Quay can be the next place to visit as it is located just in front of downtown. Here, you can also get to see the Opera House which is a huge structure with a very impressive roof. The Harbour Bridge is another place worth visiting. The Rocks is one place visitors may find interesting as it was here that Captain Cook landed.
Do visit the Beach of Bondi which is one the most famous beaches of Australia. It is a great place to have fun playing volleyball, windsurfing, kayaking and surfing. When you come out on the streets of Bondi, you are greeted with innumerable cafes and night clubs so you are bound to have a great time on the whole.
See Darling Harbour that is another tourist attraction with one of the best salt water aquariums in the world.
Visit the Powerhouse which is a museum exclusively for machines and technology oriented stuff.
If you are in Sydney you are bound to indulge in some shopping. You can do your shopping in the Shopping Complex near the Great Barrier Reef. All kinds of souvenir shops are there exclusively for tourists. Visit the Paddington Craft Market and the Glebe second-hand market. You will enjoy it. And yes, don’t miss out on the Sydney Fish Market which is one of the biggest fish market in the Southern Hemisphere.
As you get out of Sydney, the spectacular gorges and beautiful mountains of the Blue Mountains will make you feel good. A cable car will give you beautiful sights in the Blue Mountain. The Great Diving Range is also nearby which are the biggest ranges in Australia.
How to get there
The best way to move around in Sydney will be either by foot or by public buses and ferries. They are easily affordable and efficient. The public bus system and the public city rail trains in Sydney help you get around quickly. Look out for the yellow and green ferries which are one of the most convenient ways to get around Sydney and other nearby destinations.
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