Sydney

In New South Wales the major tourist attractions are in Sydney, the capital city of the state. The city is on the south-east coast of Australia. There are many activities in Sydney and its surrounding areas for all sorts of tourists.

Tourists can visit the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. While here you can enjoy the Sydney Bridge Climb. When you participate in this you are in a group of about 12 climbers. In a time of about three to four hours climbers go from the base to the peak of Sydney Harbour Bridge. All climbers must be at least ten years old.  There is high demand for these climbs so it is a good idea to book early.

Another icon popular with tourists is the Sydney Opera House. Its location is on Sydney Harbour. The building was opened in 1973 and was designed by Jørn Utzon. People worldwide come to the Sydney Opera House to visit and take photographs. The house is a venue for the Australian Ballet, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Bell Shakespeare Company, Ensemble Theatre, Musica Viva Australia, Opera Australia, Sydney Dance Company, the Sydney Festival, Sydney Symphony and the Sydney Theatre Company. The companies regularly perform at the Opera House. Tours are also held. The tour will guide you through the House’s history and architecture. To see a performance or go on tour you need to book quickly.

The Sydney Tower is also a popular destination. At the top of the tower there is a spectacular view of the city. Views range from the nearby Opera House and Harbour Bridge to faraway places such as the beaches and mountains. The tower will take in a maximum of 960 people. There is a coffee lounge, an observation deck and restaurants. In Darling Harbour there is the Sydney Aquarium. The aquarium has over 11,000 animals. There is over 600 species of fish, mammals and reptiles from Australia. The Sydney Aquarium presents the animals according to Australia’s different regions. Visitors can see the animals in close range as they swim in an environment that is close to their natural habitats.

Sydney also has the Taronga Zoo. The zoo is Australia’s leading zoological garden. It has a broad collection of native and non-native animals. Taronga Zoo is situated on land close to the waterfront, on a vantage point on the Sydney Harbour. From this point visitors can see the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Sydney Cove. There is also the Zoo Sky Safari chair lift. When you walk down to the lift you can take a ride uphill across the zoo.

Tourists in Sydney can also go on a seaplane tour. Sydney Seaplanes provides these tours. Flights show the city’s skyline. Tourists can also see the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. The flights can also allow observation of the islands all over the Sydney Harbour. Flights are done in a pace slow enough for taking photographs and video recordings.