Leave Your Worries Behind in Sydney

Sydney, Australia has been a top destination for travelers for decades and it’s no wonder why. This city is filled with sights to see, things to do, and some of the friendliest people on earth. Australia is widely known for its laid-back attitude and Sydney takes this to a whole new level by combining vast coastlines, and scenic mountains. While you are touring around looking at all Sydney has to offer, you will be doing it all in climate that is as mild as the people’s disposition.

The first place you may want to visit is the Sydney Opera House, one of the most famous sights to see in Sydney. This fabulous structure holds a concert hall, three different performing arts areas, and of course, an opera theater. Take in one of the fabulous shows or just go on a tour to check out the space. Guided tours are available or you can simply wander around the building on your own. Be sure to pay special attention to the roof – it’s comprised of over one million tiles! And if after leaving the Opera House, you’re still craving an art fill, check out the Museum of Contemporary Art. Here you will find over 7,000 works of art including sculptures, post-modern art and contemporary Native art, all housed in an art deco style building. Everything about this wonderful museum speaks of spirit and style!

Sydney, Australia is also home to one of the world’s largest bridges and in addition to simply being an awe-inspiring structure there are plenty of things to do here as well! Built in 1932 this bridge holds eight lanes of traffic as well as two railroad tracks. The bridge’s arch encompasses 1,605 feet and the pylons are beautifully done in an Egyptian style. Make sure to book in advance so that you can take part in the Bridgeclimb, where you will be hooked onto a static line and be given the opportunity to climb to the top of the bridge. Once there, you will receive a photo of yourself climbing the great bridge as well as additional photos that you can purchase, if desired as well as one of the most stunning views you will see in your lifetime! The total climb involves 1,337 steps and takes about three and a half hours. Once you are finished with your climb, you may be interested to sit back and take a break at the Pylon Lookout Museum. Here you will find out all the interesting facts of the bridge and be able to watch a video showing how the bridge was built!

Sydney is not only filled with fantastic architecture however. There are plenty of beaches for you to spend your leisure time on as well! Bondi Beach is a popular area for photographs as people want to capture its crescent shape on film. Stretching over half a mile long, this beach offers swimming, Olympic beach volleyball, and plenty of fine shops and restaurants. Manly Beach may be where Sydney first adopted its cavalier attitude with its original slogan, “Seven Miles from Sydney and a Thousand Miles of Care.” The beach was first used to determine the city’s boundaries but due to the vast expansion over the years, it now lies in the heart of the city.

Besides these wonderful sights and attractions, you can also spend time shopping in the Queen Victoria Building and in a neighbourhood called The Rocks. There is definitely an endless amount of things to do in Sydney and so you will want to make sure that you book enough time to see it all!