| Think of Australia and you can’t help but think of | | | | bridge so you don’t distract the drivers below. If |
| Sydney, with its iconic landmarks, multicultural feel and | | | | your budget doesn’t stretch this far there are |
| oodles of natural beauty. To get the best out of your | | | | some pretty impressive views from the south eastern |
| visit to the gateway of Australia, here’s my | | | | pylon called Pylon Lookout for a small fee. You can |
| Sydney city guide. | | | | also walk the path along the bridge with some great |
| Sydney is considered one of the world’s most | | | | views across the harbour to the Opera House. |
| beautiful cities and it is clear to see why, with a relaxed | | | | The Sydney Opera House is iconic of the city and a |
| feel, stunning vistas from every angle, masses of | | | | must whether you take in a show or just marvel from |
| fantastic food with flavours from all over the world | | | | afar. The Opera House hosts theatre, classical music, |
| and some pretty good weather to boot. | | | | ballet and film, as well as the seasonal opera |
| Sydney Harbour: At some point or another you have | | | | performances and an outdoor Sunday market. Various |
| to get on the water and there are so many different | | | | tours are available including a look backstage. |
| possibilities you are spoiled for choice. If on a budget | | | | It’s Sydney’s most photographed site with |
| the best way is to take one of the many ferries from | | | | photo opportunities from many great vantage points |
| the Circular Quay over to North Sydney or Manley. | | | | around the harbour. Many think it was designed on |
| A ferry trip to Manley passes the stunning harbour | | | | boat sails but it was actually the segments of a |
| sites and heads onto the ocean past Sydney's | | | | mandarin! |
| famous North Shore beaches. If you have a bit more | | | | There are plenty to of beaches in Sydney to choose |
| to splurge then charter a yacht and explore some of | | | | from with a different feel and atmosphere at each. |
| the secluded harbour islands. More mid-budget, you | | | | The most popular being Bondi with its eclectic vibe |
| can take a jet boat tour for a speedy ride or a slow | | | | and white sands, although you can’t always see |
| and steady cruise. | | | | the sand – this place gets busy especially at the |
| Combine shopping and eating with stunning architecture | | | | weekends. Do the cliff walk to Coogee taking in the |
| at the Queen Victoria Building, a beautiful 1890s | | | | dramatic cliffs, little coves and cafés, stopping off |
| building. Originally built as a fruit and vegetable | | | | for a smoothie or coffee on the way. Surfers head |
| market, tours are offered from the Information Desk | | | | to Manley for some great waves, but also offering a |
| on the ground level providing a good insight into the | | | | calmer swimming area. Further up north and you will |
| building. Shops are a combination of one off, chains | | | | find a continuous selection of superb beaches ending |
| and tourist type outlets with something for everyone all | | | | with Palm Beach, famous as a filming location for a |
| under one roof. | | | | popular Australian soap and some great surf too. |
| Affectionately known as the coat hanger, the | | | | To make the most of your trip to this iconic city, get |
| Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney’s premier | | | | your hands on some travel guides, which will help you |
| tourist attractions with many ways to explore. The | | | | plan out your trip so that you don’t miss out on any |
| most popular is the bridge climb with unrivalled views | | | | of the amazing things there are to see and do in |
| and a rather fetching grey boiler suit to match the | | | | Sydney. |