Beaches: To the north and south of the city you will find white sandy beaches, minutes away by coach, ferry or taxi. Within the harbor are Nielsen Park, Balmoral and Camp Cove. For surfers, there are famous Bondi, Bronte or Coogee in the south or Manly, Collaroy and Palm Beach in the north.
Light Rail Network: This network of unique public transport links Darling Harbour to the city centre. There are various city attractions like Sydney Fish Markets, The Star Casino, Chinatown,etc. accessible through this network and connect with a fast and comfortable transport link from other parts of the city.
Museums and Art Galleries in Sydney:
Art Gallery of New South Wales: Located on Art Gallery road, Art Galley NSW is a major collection of Australian, European, Asian and contemporary artworks. A monumental building, the gallery holds regular and touring exhibitions from all over the world. The Yiribana Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Gallery is the largest gallery in the country devoted to Aboriginal Art.
The Ken Done Gallery: Located in one of Sydney’s oldest warehouse building overlooking Circular Quay, the Ken Done Gallery offers a large, well-lit exhibition space for a constantly changing exhibitions of oil painted, sketches and prints by Ken Done.
Wildlife and Theme Parks in Sydney:
Australian Wildlife Park: Located 40km west of Sydney, this large collection of native Australian animals in natural environment is set in an expansive park adjacent to Australia’s Wonderland. Visitors are allowed to hold a koala for a souvenir koala photo, and touch and feed kangaroos. Visitors can also watch a sheep shearing demonstration at the Outback Woolshed.
Taronga Zoo: This world-famous zoo, set in native bushland overlooking the harbor, displays Australia’s largest collection of native and exotic animals. It is just 12 minutes ferry ride from the city of Sydney. “ Koala Encounters” allow visitors to have their photos taken next to a koala.
Excursions or day tours from Sydney:
Blue Mountains: 104 kms west of Sydney, Blue Mountains is a spectacular arrange with a number of resorts and small villages surrounded by national park.The main centre is Katoomba. Attractions include sweeping views of the bush land and valleys, waterfalls and interesting rock formations including the Three Sisters at Echo Point.Catch the cable car or scenic railway for a dramatic view of the valley. Visit the Jenolan Caves, a network of limestone caverns 80km southwest of Katoomba.
Hunter Valley region: Encompasses a large area – the blue water paradise of Port Stephens though Nobbys Beach, New castleto Lake Macquarie, the high country of Barrington Tops National Park in the north, historic Maitl and and the vineyards of the Hunter Wine Country and the rural Upper Hunter. Attractions range from the active to the truly self-indulgent, horse riding, cycling, bush walking, golf, tennis, water sports, dolphin watching cruises, hot air ballooning, abseiling or just relaxing.
Shopping in Sydney:
Sydney is famous for Opals and other precious stones, Aboriginal and contemporary Australian artworks, Wines from Hunter Valley wine region, wool, cotton and sheepskin products, etc. The city also offers great shopping venues like Pitt Street Mall where multilevel shopping arcades are located in abundance. Paddy’s market has a history dates back more than 150 years. The Rocks Market on George Street in the city offers gifts, antiques and crafts.
Night life in Sydney: -
Enjoy Sydney’s lively theater, dance, opera, concert and pub entertainment. The Sydney Opera House stages world-class opera, ballet and theater productions.Kings Cross area offers late-night entertainment in bars and discos. George Street and the southern part of the city are the places for cinema complexes, theaters, concert venues and many fast –food outlets. You can also choose from the many dinner cruises on the harbor offering entertainment and superb scenery to the guest who are looking for something different while having their dinner.Try your luck at Star City Casino at Pyrmont. The theme of the casino’s design is rainforest, coastal and desert outback. The Lyric Theater has a nightclub atmosphere with great entertainment.
Dining in Sydney:
Almost every cuisine is available in Sydney and with a high quality. Although the fresh seafood is very much famous but you will find fresh and vegetable salads are on most of the menus. The choice of style of cooking and price range is extensive. Asian cuisine is particularly popular, reflecting the rich mix of cultures from Thailand, China and India. Greek and regional Italian cuisines are also popular.
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