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Things to do in Sydney: |
Sydney Opera House:
The Sydney Opera House, situated on Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point, is considered by many to be one of the wonders of the modern world.
Designed by Jørn Utzon and constructed under some controversy, it was opened in October 1973.
The Opera House is one of Sydney's most popular icons with tourists and travellers from the world over visiting, photographing and standing in awe of the cultural centre of Sydney.
Bondi Beach:
Bondi Beach is located seven kilometers east of the heart of Sydney. One of the best beaches in the world it is evocative of a lifestyle that revolves around the beach, sun and surf.
It is home to the one of the world’s oldest surf life saving clubs, if not the oldest. Offering topless sunbathing, swimming and great surfing for boards and bodies, it is popular with Australians as well as international tourists.
Fort Denison:
Fort Denison, which can be seen from Mrs Macquaries Seat, was used in the early days of settlement as a place of punishment and confinement for the convict population. During the mid 19th century a fort was built on the island to protect Sydney Harbour.
Fort Denison is now a tourist destination and is open seven days a week for lunch at the cafe or for picnics with a tour group.
Sydney Harbour Bridge:
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well known and photographed landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour.
Fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger', the Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrated its 70th birthday in 2002, with its official opening in March 1932.
Chinese Garden Of Friendship
Initiated by the local Chinese community to celebrate Australia’s 1988 Bicentenary and share their rich cultural heritage, the Chinese Garden is the result of a close bond of friendship and co-operation between the sister cities of Sydney in NSW, Australia, and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province, China.
This delightful enclosed Garden is a haven of tranquillity and harmony. Take a journey through the Chinese Garden of Friendship’s winding pathways. Experience the serenity of its pavilions, lakes and waterfalls. Afterwards, contemplate the beauty around you while you relax with a jasmine tea in the traditional Chinese Teahouse.Amalienborg Palace
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Shopping in Sydney: |
Picadilly houses some of Sydney's more interesting and innovative fashion retailers. With over 40 specialty stores and boutiques from footwear to homewares the centre is a great place to pick up an interesting gift for someone special.
Grace Bros' city department store is the retailer's flagship store. The seven levels and mezzanine floor are more like an exhibition space than a store. Grace Brothers boasts the biggest range of cosmetics in Australia and comits a whole level to the latest and greatest appliances and computer equipment.
David Jones is Sydney's oldest department store and one of the world's only department stores still trading under its original name. After refurbishing the George Street store in 1877, David Jones boasted the city's first hydraulic lift and now stocked furniture and furnishings.
Centrepoint - At the southern end of Pitt Street Mall you will find Centrepoint which houses over 130 specialty stores and forms the foyer to the 305 metre high AMP tower.
Markets - There are also some excellent markets around Sydney throughout the week and every weekend where you can pick up anything from new and preloved clothes and hand crafted furniture to mouth watering home baked food.
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Eating out in Sydney
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25th Floor Restaurant - Set high above a picturesque Sydney Harbour backdrop, The 25th Floor Restaurant and Cocktail Bar is an experience not to be missed. The relaxed and elegant setting makes the 25th Floor the perfect venue for a romantic, intimate dinner, to entertain important clients or hold a function with style, refinement and elegance. Modern Australian.
360 Bar & Dinning room - Located at the top of the Sydney Tower, 360 is one of the world’s most stylish, contemporary, fine dining destinations where the unique rotating floor ensures breathtaking, uninterrupted 360 degree views of Sydney. International Cuisine.
ARIA Restaurant - ARIA Restaurant is situated on the very edge of Sydney Harbour. It is owned and operated by Matthew Moran and Peter Sullivan. ARIA provides a dining experience that encapsulates Sydney lifestyle, offering panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, the freshest Australian produce in an innovative and contemporary menu, an extensive award-winning wine list with seamless, friendly and highly efficient service. Modern Australian.
Azuma - Azuma is blessed with one of Sydney's finest Japanese chefs, Kimitaka Azuma. Azuma brings his own unique craftmanship to a varied menu of traditional Japanese dishes, including some of Sydney's freshest and highest-quality sushi and sashimi. Japanese.
Bambini Trust Café - Having “cafe” in the title is a tad misleading, judging by the prices and the quality of the food, it is less a cafe and more of a restaurant. But this is a good thing, the food is divine, the menu made up of truthful dishes founded on quality ingredients. Italian, Mediterranean.
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