Year in and year out travelers look for new and interesting places to go to. Whether a traveler has children or is just looking for a destination for them and their significant other, they would be very lucky to select Sydney, Australia as the place to spend their vacation. If you are looking for a place to go that combines unique attractions and things to do with all of the amenities that a world class city can offer, then Sydney is right for you as well.
Here are five things you must do if you visit Sydney, Australia:
1. The Bridge Climb - In one of the most unique tourist attractions around, it is actually possible for visitors to the city of Sydney to climb to the top of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. The bridge is the fourth longest spanning arch bridge and the widest long span bridge in the world. Many safety precautions are taken into account for anyone wanting to experience this thrill of a lifetime. After climbing to the highest point of the bridge, 440 feet high to be exact, the view of Sydney including the famous Sydney Opera House will be stretched out before your eyes.
2. Bondi Beach - Probably the most famous beach in Australia is Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Whether the visitor to the city is interested in enjoying the sun and sand, recreating in the surf, or just people watching, Bondi Beach is a great location for everyone to spend at least one day at on their trip to Sydney.
3. Bradleys Head Trail - Anyone wishing to escape the tourist trappings, and other tourists for that matter, while experiencing a beautiful and more natural area in Sydney should take advantage of the Bradleys Head Trail. Having a full forest, though a small one, this close to a major city is something that the locals are very proud and protective of. The trails that explore this area are easily navigated by all types of visitors and find their way through the forested area as well as the beaches nearby.
4. Royal Botanic Gardens - One of the must see attractions in the beautiful city of Sydney is the living paradise known as the Royal Botanic Gardens. After traveling a great distance and dealing with all the stress that involves, a relaxing stroll among the flowers and trees may be just what the traveler needs. There isn’t a more peaceful and serene location in the entire city.
5. Thirlmere Flyer Steam Train Ride - One of the more unique ways to see Sydney and the surrounding lowlands is by taking a ride on the Thirlmere Flyer Steam Train. Research into when the train will be taking passengers is essential as it is not an attraction that operates every single day. The fares are quite affordable considering the amount of time that the ride takes as well as the type of excursion that it is. Listening to the steam engine as it pulls its cargo uphill will bring passengers back to an earlier day in travel.
Sydney is one of the most beautiful and relaxing cities that a traveler will ever encounter. From the stunning beauty of the Sydney Opera House to the quiet beauty of the surrounding ocean and harbor waters, Sydney has been entertaining visitors looking to experience new things for decades. There is a reason that Sydney has become one of the most popular major cities for travelers to go to, and anyone looking for the vacation of a lifetime would be well served in heading there as well.
November 15th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I wasn’t really all that excited about the bridge climb, saying,” Who would pay that much just to climb the bridge?”
Little did I know I’d eat my words. It was alot of fun, and an amazing view.
November 15th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Yeah Stefan I think that most would say that same thing.