Its most famous tourist attractions include the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Whether you are a party animal that thrives best in night life or are laidback Sydney is a city that will accommodate you and meet your holiday needs in a great manner. The culture, history, art, wildlife, flora and fauna of Sydney will keep you captivated from the day you land in Sydney to the day you leave this great city.

Some of the places that make Sydney a city you should purpose to visit are:

Harbour Bridge

This is the landmark that identified Sydney. You see that bridge anywhere you think of Sydney. Sydney would not be Sydney without this famous bridge. Ensure that you get to the top of this bridge. Kayaking under this bridge is also an experience you will never forget.

Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is definitely one of the architectural wonders of the world. A tour guide can take you on tour while you learn the stories behind this piece of architecture and engineering. Better still you can buy a ticket for a performance.

Sydney Olympic Park

Sport plays a significant role in the Australian culture and the Sydney Olympic Park houses modern sport venues. This is the home of the Best Games Ever and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. In this park there are loads more to enjoy. You can ride and explore more than 35 kilometers of off road cycle paths around the Olympic venues, Bicentennial Park and along the Parramatta River. You can also take a walking tour around the park that includes entry to the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre and the 17th Floor Observation Deck.

Taronga Zoo

In Sydney you will find the Taronga Zoo which is home to more than 2,900 exotic and native species that include rare Western Lowland gorillas, Sumatran tigers, snow leopards, Kodiak bears, chimpanzees, and Asian elephants. This is a great place to bring your kids to see the animal shows like the popular Free Flight Bird Show. This is one experience that will last a lifetime in your memory. You can also buy great items from the zoo and help to the efforts of the Zoo in caring for wildlife and natural world by getting souvenir items.

Sydney Wildlife World

Sydney Wildlife World is a place you will experience Sydney’s in a very personal way. The best time to visit this place is when the animals are active the most. This is usually during feeding time, where you get to see for yourself as large poisonous snakes feed on mice or whatever other prey they have. This may be scary for some who may opt to watch lovely birds feeding on live insects.

Shopping experience

With a mile of style on the Oxford Street in Paddington you have a great reason to go shopping in Sydney. The designer shops in Darlingburst will give you great variety of any local street fashion you may be looking for. For beachwear the way to go is Bondi, the beachwear Mecca. For art pieces and jewelry, the Rocks is the place to pick that. Sydney ensures that all your shopping needs are taken care of. Anything you may want to buy, you will find it in Sydney.

Sports

Surfing and other water sports feel as natural as breathing in Sydney. Don’t be surprised to find many people in Sydney go for sneaky surf in their lunch hour from work. If you are a swimmer  visiting the Olympic Park and take a dip at the North Sydney Olympic pool would be an experience that you would live to remember. A visit to one of the Sydney Harbour baths or beaches, such as Red Leaf or Nielsen Park would be heavenly. Outside the water you can catch a game of rugby or Australian Rules football at Telstra Stadium, and if you’re into road running why not try the City to Surf marathon, a 14k race which takes place in mid-August.

The most popular of the sites in Sydney’s CBD are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. They are world famous attractions. The view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge against the magnificent backdrop of the harbour is a sight that you will marvel. If you don’t take a photograph in this location while in Sydney, it will be such a waste.

The opera house is one of the greatest performing arts centers in the world. It is built on the picturesque Sydney harbor. This is an architectural wonder. The opera house was opened in 1973 and was designed by a Danish architect to represent the sailing ships of the harbor. The Sydney Opera House is a well known venue for events like orchestras, jazz performances and plays.

If you are a person intrigued by history, some of the places to visit are like the Fort Denison, the Hyde Park Barracks and the Government House. Fort Dennison is located at the Sydney Harbour. It was a major part of the city’s defense system in the 1800s. This is where prisoners were locked up. The hide out for convicts was the Hyde Park Barracks but this came to an end in 1848. The Government House is a classy and unique Gothic Revival style building, a great piece of art as well and a must see when you visit Sydney’s Central Business District.

Along the Sydney Harbour, is the Royal Botanical Gardens which is beautiful lush of green and boasts of over 7500 trees. For flower lovers this is a must visit, with very beautiful rose bushes and many exotic and rare flowers.

The Chinese Garden in Sydney’s CBD is a relaxing getaway from the bustle of the city. It is located near Chinatown.  There are great Chinese cultural sculptures made of stone and pavilions as well.  The Chinese garden has one of the most marvelous gardens in Sydney.

There are different types of art galleries and museums for those that love art. The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a venue for cultural events.

Some of the museums located in the CBD are Australian Museum, the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Justice and Police Museum. Each of these carries great wealth of history.

For a delicious meal there are two great stop-overs on the CBD. One is the AMP Tower Centrepoint where you will great a treat with a delicious meal. From this place you also have an amazing view of the harbour all the way to the Blue Mountains.

Other places you cannot afford to leave behind in Sydney’s CBD are the IMAX Theater and the Sydney Aquarium are also sure to be awesome places to visit with the whole family.  A stop at one of the world’s largest cathedral’s which is the St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney is also in order.