subject: Sydney,a great place to start a holiday in Australia [print this page] Sydney is a great place to start a holiday in Australia. This lovely waterfront city has friendly locals, lots to do and a very laidback atmosphere. Here, you'll find that the sun shines most of the time and many of the famous Australian beaches are nearby, such as Bondi and Manly. Life in Sydney is mostly lived outdoors in the parks, on the streets and in the local cafs of Darling Harbour and the Rocks.
There is so much to see and do in Sydney that it would be impossible to mention everything but here is a list of some of the main sites that you probably won't want to miss.
1. If you get the opportunity, go on a Sydney Harbour sunset cruise where you'll sail past the famous Sydney Opera House and beneath the Harbour Bridge.
2. Sydney has a huge variety of cuisine and restaurants and a must for some Chinese food is a visit to China Town.
3. Sydney Tower is 260m tall, making it the tallest building in Australia. You can enjoy the panoramic view from the top and the 'Oz Trek' takes you on a virtual Australia tour.
4. Taronga Zoo is quite possibly one of the most beautifully situated zoos in the world and is a half hour boat ride from the centre of town.
5. Bondi Beach is world famous and a great place to rest after a busy day or catch some surf early in the morning.
6. Sydney Opera House - if you get the chance go inside and catch a show.
7. Museums and Art Galleries are a very personal choice but the Art Gallery of New South Wales houses some fascination indigenous art and the Powerhouse Museum is the largest in Australia.
8. Take a four hour walk through the Sydney bush on the Manly Scenic Walkway.
9. Spend a day relaxing and people watching in Centennial Park.
10. Get some retail therapy in one of the many shopping malls in the city or head to Surry Hills Markets for some stall browsing.
If your stuck for choice and cant make a decision, it might be worth looking atat Sydney sightseeing tourwhere you'll travel round the city with a guide. Alternatively, just wander around town on your own and you're sure to stumble upon something great.
Spot kangaroos in the Blue Mountains and sleep in a bush swag near Ayers Rock. Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and see dolphins in the Wild West. Build your own Australia adventure
Sydney,a great place to start a holiday in Australia
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