Things to do in Sydney

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Visit the Sydney Opera House.

Considered by many to be one of the wonders of the modern world it was designed by Jørn Utzon and opened in October 1973, the Opera House is one of Sydney's most popular icons. Travellers come from all over the world to experience the cultural centre of Sydney firsthand.

Walk the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Within a short stroll from the Sydney Opera House, the Gardens are a breathtakingly beautiful setting offering fantastic views of the harbour. An excellent retreat close to the city, over 1 million species of plant life can be found in the tranquil surrounds of the Botanic Gardens.

Explore Darling Harbour.

Over 1.3 million people visit the sunny foreshore precinct each year. After enormous redevelopment of the old wharves, Darling Harbour has become an area for leisure, culture and business for visitors to Sydney. Today there is plenty happening, lots to see and do, great shopping and over 50 places to eat and drink at Sydney's Darling Harbour.

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

One of the city's most recognised and photographed landmarks, ranking alongside San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, New York's Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The iconic bridge is still the longest steel arch bridge in the world.

Tour The Rocks.

Situated between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks is Sydney's historic old town quarter. Historic buildings line the cobblestone laneways creating a perfect atmosphere for shopping, savouring some of Sydney's finest food, enjoying magical harbour views and experiencing the history of this unique area.

Discover the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA).

Located in The Rocks area of Sydney, the Museum is dedicated to the exhibition, interpretation and collection of the art and ideas of today. The only museum of its kind in Australia, the MCA features contemporary art from across Australia and around the world. With a continually changing program of exhibitions there's always something new, exciting and inspiring to see at the MCA.