Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Top 5 Attractions ; Sydney City Centre




Opera House
Experience the icon of Sydney, one of the most creative and busiest performing arts centres in the world.
It hosts about 1600 performances each year such as ballet, opera, theatre, dance, music, comedy, kids shows and lots more.
There are various ways to explore the Opera House:

- visit one of the amazing shows
- attend a guided tour and discover the stories, magic and history
- sit on the stairs, enjoy the view and take in the atmosphere

 

Harbour Bridge
Sydney’s Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s most well known landmarks.
It is the largest (however not the longest) steel arch bridge in the world.
As the top of the bridge stands 134m above the harbour, it offers a stunning view of Sydney.
You have the choice of three great adventures that take you to the top of this famous bridge. They are available at dawn, day, twilight and night:

- the Express Climb
- the Discovery Climb
- the Bridge Climb
You may also like to take the free pedestrian path across the bridge alongside the road or climb the pylon for a small fee.




Queen Victoria Building

The QVB was built in 1898 as a monument to the reigning monarch.
It is located on the corner of Market and George Street.
It is much loved for its amazing architecture and great range of local and global fashion, jewellers, cafes and home wares.
The formal dining area also offers a memorable high tea experience.


The Rocks

Explore the famous historic area of Sydney’s city centre.
There is a fine collection of boutiques, heritage buildings, galleries and restaurants plus the colourful Rocks Markets which are held every weekend.
The Rocks walking tour offers a clear insight into the convict history and the hidden alleys of the area.


The Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens are one of the city’s most beautiful spots. Discover Sydney’s flora and fauna including rainforest walks, wishing trees, orchard butterflies and more.
Its 30 hectares of park land are located right near the Opera House steps and forecourt and border the harbour. It is a popular location for weekend picnics, tourist sightseeing and unique events such as the open-air cinema.


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