Sydney

1. Royal Botanical Garden

The Royal Botanic Gardens are an oasis in the heart of the Sydney city. The gardens were established as early as 1816 and Australia's first farm is evident in the middle garden. It is a delight to explore the collection of Australian and international plants, fountains, statues and monuments.

Also located in the Gardens is the National Herbarium of New South Wales, which houses plant specimens collected by Sir Joseph Banks on Captain Cooks east coast voyage in 1770.

2. Sydney Harbour Bridge

No visit to Sydney can be considered complete without a leisurely walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Bridge is Australia's most famous and distinctive construction. It took nine years to build, weighs 60 000 tonnes and, at its highest point, is 134 metres above the harbour, and forms a vital link between Sydney's northern and southern suburbs.

It is now possible to walk over the top of the bridge. The adventure is not cheap, and not for the faint-hearted but it does offer the best views of Sydney.

People often think of the Sydney Opera House as just a single opera theatre. In fact it has a five theatres - a concert hall, an opera theatre, a drama theatre, a cinema and a recording hall - as well two restaurants, a number of bars, six lounges, a library, five rehearsal studios and 65 dressing rooms.

3. Center Point Tower

The AMP Center Point Tower, Australias tallest structure, found in the heart of the city, offers spectacular 360-degree views of Sydney and surrounds. 

 4. Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the Sydney central bussiness district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Sydney and Farm Coves.

5. Port Jackson

Port Jackson, also called Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney. Widely considered to be one of the world's finest harbours, it is the location of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The location of the first European settlement in Australia. Port Jackson has continued to play a key role in the history and development of Sydney.

Many recreational events are based on or around the harbour itself particularly the Sydney New Year's Eve. celebrations and the starting point of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.