SYDNEY
SYDNEY
Sydney Harbour Bridge Barangaroo
Sydney Opera House
6 The Rocks
Circular Quay 9
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7 Royal Botanic Gardens
5 Elizabeth
Pyrmont 2
Sydney Tower Eye Bay Darling 3 QVB Harbour
Hyde Park 4
Central Business & Shopping District
Parramatta 1 Chinatown Surry Hills
SYDNEY
Bondi Beach & Coogee
Kings Cross Paddington
Sydney CBD
1 Mantra Sydney Central 2 Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough
Suites 3 Parkroyal Darling Harbour & Crown Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour
4 The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery
5 The Grace Sydney
6 Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney
7 Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel 8 InterContinental Sydney 9 Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
A laid-back city with the wow factor
Seductively draped around its harbour and beaches , Sydney has a striking waterfront setting . Graced by the impressive steel arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the pearly sails of the Sydney Opera House , the sparkling harbour is one of the world ’ s most photographed sites . For the best snaps of these iconic landmarks , hop aboard a ferry or harbour cruise or , if you have a head for heights , book a heart-pounding BridgeClimb .
Bustling Circular Quay , which is the launch pad for harbour ferries and sightseeing boats , throngs with visitors and locals alike who are drawn to the fabulous restaurants , cafés and bars . Adjacent to Circular Quay is The Rocks , which is the birthplace of modern Sydney as it was here in 1788 that the first colonial settlers set up house and shop . By far the best way to discover the area ’ s rich history is on foot as you amble along cobbled streets and follow little laneways that house everything from markets to museums and galleries .
Pyrmont is another thriving hub on the water bursting with colonial heritage along with exciting entertainment and big-name shopping . Cross the pedestrianised Pyrmont Bridge to the lively waterside precinct of Darling Harbour , which is packed with shops , restaurants , museums and entertainment venues . Up and coming Barangaroo has been transformed from a container terminal into a buzzing district boasting beautiful parkland , fantastic shopping , delicious restaurants and innovative architecture . Surry Hills is inner Sydney ’ s urban playground and brims with funky boutiques , acclaimed art galleries , picturesque terraces , lively pubs , quirky cafés and award-winning restaurants .
Further must-sees include the Royal Botanic Gardens , Hyde Park , the Queen Victoria Building , soaring Sydney Tower Eye and its Skywalk which circumnavigates the tower along an outside ledge , fascinating Chinatown , or head to Parramatta to check out the UNESCO World Heritage listed convict sites as well as an abundance of restaurants and shops .
Sydney ’ s urban excitement is perfectly balanced by afternoons lazing on the sands with the likes of Bondi Beach , Manly , Coogee , Cronulla , Bronte , Tamarama and Maroubra all easily accessible from Sidney ’ s city centre .
Getting there : Sydney is about 21 hours flight time from the UK with a stopover .
Best time to go : Sydney enjoys a sunny climate with mild winters and warm summers , perfect for making the most of the outdoors whatever the time of year . September to November and March to May are quieter times to visit .
UNMISSABLE SYDNEY EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
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SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOUR & DINE from £ 48 ( including lunch ) Discover insider secrets and stories of the Sydney Opera House during a one hour guided tour . Step inside the iconic theatres and foyers , learn about the architecture and capture photos from rare vantage points . Following the tour , soak up the views whilst you tuck into lunch .
ILLI-LANGI - THE ROCKS ABORIGINAL DREAMING from £ 52
On this 90 minute leisurely walkabout an Aboriginal guide will explain ancient Dreamtime practices and how this ancient wisdom continues to reveal itself within The Rocks .
HARBOUR VIEW LUNCH CRUISE from £ 52 ( including lunch ) What better way to experience the ever-changing views of Sydney Harbour than during a 90 minute cruise as you also enjoy a two-course a la carte lunch .
PANORAMIC SYDNEY SIGHTS from £ 74
A half day tour taking in the historic Rocks , Mrs Macquarie ’ s Point , views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge , Sydney ’ s Eastern Suburbs , Watsons Bay , Bondi Beach and more .
BLUE MOUNTAINS WITH SCENIC WORLD & PARRAMATTA RIVER CRUISE from £ 149 ( including lunch ) This superb full day tour gives you breathtaking views from a selection of lookout points in the Blue Mountains . Continue to Scenic World for access to three amazing sightseeing rides and a guided boardwalk through the rainforest before taking a Parramattta river cruise into Sydney Harbour .
BRIDGECLIMB SUMMIT from £ 166
For breathtaking 360 degree views of Sydney , look no further than this exhilarating 3 hour guided climb ( day or night ) taking you along the upper arch of Sydney Harbour Bridge to the top .
BLUE MOUNTAINS DELUXE DAY TOUR from £ 172 ( including lunch ) Stop at Calmsley Hill , a working farm involved in animal rehabilitation before continuing to the Blue Mountains . Admire the stunning views of Jamison Valley and glimpse the famous Three Sisters from Eaglehawk Lookout . After lunch take in views from Govetts Leap Lookout and visit the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden .
NORTHERN BEACHES & KU-RING-GAI NATIONAL PARK from £ 180
Highlights of this full day tour include the impressive natural beauty of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with its ancient Aboriginal sites , plus see Palm Beach , Long Reef Point and more . The tour ends at Manly Wharf where you can take the ferry back to the city ( at extra expense ).
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