The Australian National Maritime Museum has a fleet of historic
vessels to board, including the destroyer HMAS Vampire and the
submarine HMAS Onslow. It's also home to Sydney Heritage Fleet's
spectacular tall ship, James Craig, and a 19th Century lighthouse.
The museum has a lively and varied program of special exhibitions,
which change regularly throughout the year. Free guided tours
are conducted every day in the galleries, on the destroyer Vampire
and the Maritime Heritage Centre.
The award winning Australian Reptile Park provides the 'wow'
factor and an experience that's totally different from mainstream
zoos. Boasting unique exhibitions, Lost World of Reptiles and
Spider World, and animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats,
platypus, Tasmanian devils and the largest crocodile in New South
Wales. It is the only zoo in Australia committed to saving lives
with a venom-milking program used for all snake and funnel-web
anti-venom in Australia.
Only a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is a heritage
listed region with stunning mountain views, adventurous activities
and an array of accommodation - from budget to luxury guest houses
and hotels. Home of the famous "Three Sisters" and the
"Zig Zag Railway", this magnificent region also offers
fine restaurants and unique art and craft shopping. The Blue Mountains
is one of the most popular day trips from Sydney.
Bondi Beach is one of Australia's and the world's most famous
beaches. The beach is roughly one kilometre long and is patrolled
by lifesavers. Bondi is well known for its white sandy beach,
as well as its surf. It is a modern and trendy coastal resort,
which is very popular with both locals and tourists. Bondi has
a number of cafes and restaurants which look out over the beach,
and it backs onto attractive parklands, where you can relax, play
games or take a walk.
BridgeClimb is a three and a half hour climb to the summit of
the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is a 'must do' for all visitors
to Sydney, offering spectacular 360 degree views across Sydney
Harbour. This unique and exhilarating experience takes visitors
over 1500 metres of steel as they venture across catwalks, steep
ladders and arches on the way to the summit. Each climber is given
a complementary group photograph taken by the climb leader at
the summit of the bridge.
Located 3 hours drive south of Sydney, Canberra is the capital
city of Australia. Founded in 1908, Canberra is the home to Australia's
Parliament House, National Gallery and War Memorial. It is a city
of unqiue relaxed charm and beauty. Wide streets and leafy open
spaces make it a simple city to navigate. As a diplomatic centre,
Canberra is home to many world-class restaurants and hotels.
Captain Cook Cruises are the best way to see Sydney Harbour.
They operate 20 scheduled cruises each day and all vessels are
available for private charter for groups of 2 to 2000 passengers.
The Harbour Dining Cruises offer fantastic lunch and dinner experiences,
while the sightseeing cruises are for those wanting to take in
the harbour views. The superb cruising restaurant 'M.V. Sydney
2000' offers the ultimate harbour dining experience, with a la
carte dining and a licensed bar.
Coogee Beach is located 20 minutes drive from the centre of Sydney,
and is affectionately known as "Sydney's Seaside Village".
Coogee is a great place to eat, surf and swim. It is also a great
point from which to enjoy beautiful coastal walks, lush parklands
with free outdoor barbeque and picnic facilities, children's play
areas or just relaxing on one of the finest sand beaches in the
southern hemisphere.
Cronulla Beach is located on Sydney's southern coast, about 30
minutes drive from the centre of the city. Despite being further
away than many of Sydney's other well known beaches, it is the
only Sydney beach that can be reached by train. The two main sections
of the beach offer different beach experiences, from gentle waves
and sand castles at the southern end, to excellent surfing waves
at the northern end of the beach. Plenty of shops and restaurants
make it a beach well worth visiting.
Experience the thrill of flying a commercial airliner! Conveniently
located adjacent to the Convention Centre in Darling Harbour is
Sydney's latest and most unique attraction: the first jet simulator
in Australia accessible to the general public! Based on the popular
Boeing 737, you'll sit in a full size cockpit with a qualified
instructor to fly ‘hands on' from take-off to touch down. It's
as real as it gets but no experience is required - even airlines
and commercial pilots use it for training.
The Hunter Valley is a 2 hour drive north of Sydney. This dynamic
region offers some of Australia's best known wineries including
McWilliams, McGuigans, Rosemount and Brokenwood, all of which
offer cellar door tastings. The region is also home to a number
of excellent restaurants and a range of accommodation options.
Apart from the wineries there are speciality cheese makers, breweries,
olive oil producers, art galleries and display gardens. It is
truly one of Australia's great wine regions.
Koala Park Sanctuary is just 30 minutes from Sydney's central
business district. The park is set in 10 acres of lush rainforst
and native gardens, which are occupied by koalas, red and grey
kangaroos, dingoes, wombats, echidnas, emus, Australian native
birds and lots more. The park offers visitors a Stockman's Camp
with daily sheep shearing, the opportunity to cuddle a koala and
also group and privately guided tours. See the website for details
and timings.
Home to the world's largest movie screen, Sydney's IMAX Theatre,
in the heart of Darling Harbour offers a sensational mix of 2D
and 3D films. The distinctive eye-shaped building is situated
right on the waterfront. The giant screen, more than 8 stories
high, is designed to give audiences the ultimate film experience,
with crystal clear images up to 10 times the size of conventional
cinema. The 500 seat theatre also houses a candy bar and a licensed
Mezzanine Bar overlooking Darling Harbour.
The luxury fleet of catamarans offer a unique dining experience.
With exceptional nautical design, contemporary interior decor,
superior service and fine cuisine, the Magisitic Cruises fleet
has set a new benchmark in harbour dining. Choose from the Magisitc
Two, Sydney Harbour's newest and most luxurious catamaran, or
Simply Magisitic, the harbour's fastest catamaran. Magisitic Cruises
are available for daily lunch, sightseeing, special events and
exclusive charters.
Situated seven miles north-east of Sydney on the lower Northern
Beaches, Manly was named by Captain Arthur Phillip after his encounter
with the Aboriginal people of the Kay-ye-my clan who lived here.
Surrounded on three sides by water, Manly is the perfect destination
to enjoy both the habour and the 18 ocean beaches, coves and inlets
to swim, sail and surf. Manly is home to a unique heritage and
culture, with great shopping, dining and family attractions.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is Australia's only museum dedicated
to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting 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. Free guided tours are conducted
daily and the MCA Store offers an extensive range of contemporary
products, books and specially-crafted souvenirs.
The Museum of Sydney is a bold and contemporary tourist attraction
built on the site of the first Government House, the earliest
foundation of British colonisation in Australia. The museum blends
together the rich history of the site with exciting contemporary
facilities, exploring Sydney's people, places and cultures - from
dreamtime through to modern times. Evocative displays explore
colonial and contemporary Sydney through objects, pictures, stories
and digital-media technologies.
Located 40 minutes north of the city centre, Palm Beach stretches
2 kilometers long. Tall Norfolk Island Pines line the south half
of the beach complimenting the large sand-dunes at the northern
end. The southern corner is well protected from southerly winds
and swell and is often the safest section of the beach to swim,
being patrolled throughout summer by life guards. Palm Beach is
also known for its lavish houses, celebrity residents and excellent
restaurants and cafes.
The Powerhouse Museum, Australia's largest and most popular museum,
is located in Darling Harbour. Its unique and diverse collection
of 400,000 objects spans history, science, technology, design,
industry, decorative arts, music, transport and space exploration.
The museum has an ever-changing program of exhibitions, covering
approximately 20,000 square metres. It presents 22 permanent and
several temporary exhibitions, complemented by more than 250 interactives.
Located in the heart of the city centre, the Queen Victoria Building
is an experience of grand proportions, where history, culture
and shopping converge under a majestic dome. Spanning five levels,
this unique building houses the best of Sydney's contemporary
fashion, food, art, jewellery and antiques amid a cultural backdrop
of unprecedented Romanesque design.
This premier region of New South Wales begins as you travel south
from Sydney along the spectacular coastline. The region offers
a magnificent diversity of coastal, forest, mountain and rural
country. Its natural, unspoiled environment provides the atmosphere
for a peaceful, relaxing or adventurous visit in contact with
Australia's unique flora and fauna. Enjoy National Parks, untouched
beaches, spectacular wilderness, rivers and mountains, the rural
life and the big skies of the hinterland.
Sydney By Sail offers sailing products to the corporate, domestic
leisure and tourism markets, utilising its fleet of luxury yachts.
Located at the National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour, Sydney
by Sail allows people to enjoy Sydney Harbour on board a luxury
yacht - the perfect way to see all the sights of the city. Sydney
by Sail conducts corporate events, including team building regattas
and treasure hunts, has scheduled sailing trips plus skippered
and bareboat charters.
Sydney Skywalk is Australia's highest outdoor adventure. Experience
open air 360 degree views from the roof of Sydney Tower, a breathtaking
260 metres above the city at a height double that of Sydney Harbour
Bridge! Harnessed to the glass-floored platforms, view the glittering
city beneath your feet from a whole new perspective. Expert Skywalk
guides accompany you to take your photographs and provide commentary,
ensuring that Skywalk provides and unbeatable enhancement to your
Sydney visit.
Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for
breathtaking 360-degree views of this beautiful city, including
the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. From the golden beaches to
the distant Blue Mountains, you'll be amazed by Sydney's best
views. Plus, your ticket to the top includes OzTrek, the largest
simulated ride in the southern hemisphere. This ride takes you
on an amazing virtual adventure across Australia's cultural history
and geography, an experience not to be missed.
Your authentic Australian wildlife experience in the heart of
Darling Harbour!
Explore 3 levels, 9 habitats and over 65 exhibits, featuring
the largest variety of Australian plants and animals under one
roof. See over 100 different species, representing animals from
across Australia. Walk through a tropical rainforest surrounded
by butterflies or watch wallabies and birds, in the brand new
interactive walk-through habitats; and have your photo taken with
Australia's cutest icon, the Koala.
Taronga Zoo is the nation's leading zoological garden, featuring
Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse
collection of exotic species. What makes Taronga Zoo special is
its location. Situated on elevated land along the waterfront,
it is one of the most beautiful vantage points on Sydney Harbour
- overlooking Sydney Cove, the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
The zoo has its own jetty and visitors are able to step off the
ferry and walk directly into the zoo.
The Rocks is Sydney's historic old town quarter, located between
the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. A
walking tour of the Rocks is the best way to discover the rich
heritage of this area. Enjoy tales tall and true as knowledgeable
guides take you to historic pubs, colonial cottages, archaelogical
dig sites, a Gothic church and cobblestone laneways and leafy
courtyards. It is also the location for a charming weekend market,
with over 150 stalls open from 10am - 5pm.
Located in the heart of the city centre, the Strand Arcade is
Sydney's centre of fashion and style. First opened in 1892, the
beautiful Strand Arcade is now home to the cream of Australian
designers, jewellery, antique and homeware boutiques and duty
free shopping.
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