Janet E. Potter Sydney is a vibrant city with beautiful beaches, famous architecture, and world-famous wine regions.
Sydney is Australia’s most visited city. It houses over 5 million people, nearly 20% of Australia’s population. Despite popular belief, Sydney is not the capital of Australia.
It’s easy to understand why so many people choose to stay here. There are so many attractions, beaches and restaurants to choose from, as well as sights and sights to behold. There is so much to see and do. Try to stay for at least a week. It would be best if you also visited the less-visited North Shore beaches. They’re gorgeous!
I have been coming to Sydney for over a decade and love it. It’s a lively, fun destination that offers something for everyone.
This Sydney travel guide will help you plan your trip, save money, and make the most of your time here!
Top 5 Things to Do and See in Sydney
Relax at the beach
There is a beach for everyone in Sydney, from Manly and Palm Beach north to Bondi and Coogee south. You can easily reach all beaches by public transport or automobile, and there are plenty of restaurants and shops along the shores. A coastal walkway can connect the beaches. If you are unable to make it on weekends, avoid the beaches being crowded. Manly (large and beautiful), Bronte, Coogee (fun), Bondi (“the most famous”), Palm (chill), and Dee Why (“surfing”) are some of the most popular beaches.
The Blue Mountains
The sandstone from the national park’s ancient past has weathered to create gorges dotted with cliffs and separated by narrower ridges. You can visit the area for free and take around two hours to get there by train. You can spend the day admiring the Three Sisters rock formation (especially stunning at sunset or under night floodlights), and hiking along paths that offer spectacular views of the valley, rock walls, tumbling falls, and majestic forests. The Grand Canyon Track (2 hours), Katoomba Falls (1 hr), and Six Foot Track (3 hrs) are some of the recommended hikes. Get Your Guide provides a full-day wildlife-spotting tour for 155AUD.
Surfing is easy when you learn how to do it.
Many tourists choose Sydney as their destination to learn about Australia’s national pastime. Many companies offer lessons. Bondi is the most well-known beach. Manly, on the north side of Sydney, has better waves. However, you can still find great waves up and down the coast. Renting a surfboard starts at 20 AUD an hour, while group lessons for two cost 99 AUD.
Admire the Sydney Opera House
The Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its white-shelled roof. It is an architectural marvel and feat of engineering. Getting the roof to stay up required creating a complicated support system. It’s not only Australia’s most famous building, but it’s also a great example of 20th-century architecture.
Take a walk on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Built as a government job project in the Great Depression, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed in 1932. It took nearly 10 years to complete and was, at that time, the largest steel arch bridge in the world. It is the 8th longest spanning-arch bridge in existence today. It spans 1,149m above the water and is also the tallest steel arch bridge in the world. This architectural achievement is a remarkable one. Bill Bryson said it was “a great bridge.” 250 AUD is the cost of private tours in sydney to climb the bridge.
