Sydney: The Essence Of Australia

Sydney is one of the oldest cities of Australia which lies in the midst of the intermingling of sea and land. Roll along the shimmery harbor on a ferry, see the white beauty of the Opera house in gleaming sunlight, and admire the beautiful arch of Harbour Bridge. Relax on the sun-drenched, unspoiled beaches, dine at thriving and award-winning restaurants to try the world best delicacies and enjoy a stroll in local markets. Let’s take a tour around the vibrant capital of New South Wales.

Things to do in Sydney

Relaxation at the stretch of sand

Minutes away from the city center lies an immense stretch of sand where you can immerse yourself in Bondi Bubble. Bondi beach is an incredible place for surfing, relaxing on the sun beds along the beaches, shopping in the local stores and relishing your taste buds at the local cafés and restaurants. And don’t forget to take a swim at this picturesque beach. If you wish to have a little more adventure, you can take a casual stroll along the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Trail to embark on a scenic trek. During the Sculpture by the Sea festival, the trail from Bondi to Tamarama gets an artistic makeover with dozens of brilliant, quirky and playful sculptures are on display for the public to enjoy.

Get a personal episode with the animals

Visit the Taronga Zoo in Sydney which is 12-minute ferry ride north from the Circular Quay, to interact with more than 4,000 exotic and native species of animals. Once close, you can experience the wildlife from a whole, new stance by tackling Treetop Wild Ropes with more than 60 rope challenges some of which are zip-lining, suspended bridges, etc. The zoo houses species like gorillas, tigers, leopards, chimpanzees, giraffes, Australian sea lions, kangaroos, and koalas. You can book Roar&Snore to experience a sleepover in the safari-style tents at the zoo and get acquainted with them closely.

Relive the music delight

A 20th-century architecture masterpiece, Sydney Opera House in Circular Quay hosts more than 40 performances each week. If what happens backstage tantalizes you, you can get yourself a backstage tour for an hour or two and mingle with performers on breakfast in ht green room. To finish your experience in style, you can dine at one of the award-winning, fine dining restaurants overlooking the Harbour at Peter Gilmore’s restaurant Bennelong.

Climb to the top

Nicknamed as “The Coathanger” , Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s grandest engineering feat. Tourists are free to walk and cycle up the bridge or one can book a Bridge Climb to scale the summit and enjoy the invincible panoramic views of the bridge and the city around. The tour to the bridge will take the tourist high into its beautiful arches and the peak that is 134m above the sea level.

Dine to taste the best cuisine

Sydney house a number of Australia's award-winning restaurants. Savor the world-class cuisine and local cuisine at the restaurants. Dine at Quay to taste the natural cuisine that represents Australia on the plate, Aria is also a wonderful choice to get a breathtaking view of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera house. To have a laid back affair and savor the modern Cantonese cuisine, opt for Mr. Wong.

Get a ferry ride
Manly, on the north side of Sydney and half an hour ferry ride from Circular Quay, is a perfect place for a family day out. Well renowned for surf break, laidback cafés. You can go on to do a snorkeling tour to discover a variety of fishes, more than 200 species in the calm, crystal clear waters or go for paddle boarding. Taste the delicious cinnamon bun pudding at Fika Swedish Kitchen and make your weekend worth by staying at The Sebel, located steps away from the Shelly beach to experience some fun and adventurous activities.

Camping on an island

Spend a night in the middle of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island and rise up to see an astonishing, breathtaking view, one could ever see in their lives. You can experience wonderful camping on the island surrounded by nature.

Encounter the aboriginal culture of Australia

Aboriginal culture is the heartbeat of Sydney. Seek out the aboriginal culture on an intimate walk at The Rocks or at Barangaroo. Get to know more about the culture at Frist Nations Galleries at Australian Museum, to explore more quad bike across the sand dunes in Port Stephens.

The city is beautiful in and out and is one the most traveled city in the world by the tourist around the world. So pack your bags and get ready for an adventure tour.