Sydney's Top 10 according to DK
10.
Bondi Beach
The closest ocean beach to the centre of Sydney, Bondi Beach has become synonymous with Sydney's beach lifestyle and is very popular with tourists, daytrippers, backpackers, residents and all
Sydneysiders. Bondi Beach is famous for its glistening ocean, pristine sands, reliable surf and seaside spirit.
It's laid back coastal lifestyle, cafe culture, boutique shops and thriving, eclectic community is equally enticing.
9.
Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo is the city zoo of
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is located on the shores of
Sydney Harbour in the suburb of
Mosman. It was officially opened on 7
October 1916. Taronga Zoo is managed by the Zoological Parks
Board of
New South Wales, under the trading name
Taronga Conservation Society, along with its sister Zoo
Dubbo's
Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
8.
Powerhouse Museum
The Powerhouse Museum is the major branch of the
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney, the other being the historic
Sydney Observatory. Although often described as a science museum, the
Powerhouse has a diverse collection encompassing all sorts of technology including
Decorative arts,
Science, Communication,
Transport,
Costume,
Furniture,
Media,
Computer technology,
Space technology and
Steam engines.
7.
Darling Harbour &
Chinatown
Darling Harbour is an extensive area almost completely dedicated to entertainment and tourism. For many decades acting as the core of the working port of Sydney, Darling Harbour was developed for the
Australian Bicentenary in
1988. It has a large exhibition space, a convention centre, the
National Maritime Museum,
Sydney Aquarium,
Wildlife World, and a
Madame Tussauds museum.
6
. Art Gallery of New South Wales
The Art Gallery of New South Wales, located in
The Domain, was established in
1880 and is the most important public gallery in Sydney and the fourth largest in
Australia. Admission is free to the general exhibition space, which displays
Australian (from settlement to contemporary),
European and
Asian art.
5.
Royal Botanic Gardens & The Domain
The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, is the most central of the three major botanical gardens open to the public in Sydney. The gardens were opened in 1816, and are managed by the same trust that manages the adjoining The Domain. The gardens are open every day of the year, and access is free.
4. The
Rocks &
Circular Quay
The Rocks is sandstone buildings, history, laneways, culture and
Australiana by day, and a busy pub scene by night. It is the historical precinct of central Sydney immediately to the north of the
City centre on the western side of
Sydney Cove. The Rocks is very different in character and atmosphere from the neighbouring commercial and retail centre of Sydney
3. Sydney Harbour
Port Jackson, containing Sydney Harbour, is the natural harbour of Sydney. Widely considered to be one of the world's finest harbours, it is known for its beauty, and in particular, as the location of the
Sydney Opera House and
Sydney Harbour Bridge which connects central Sydney with the
Northern Suburbs region extended metropolitan area.
2. Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an unmissable landmark of Sydney. It is fondly known as the "Coat
Hanger" and is visible from many parts of the Rocks, and elsewhere in the
City Centre. It isn't the longest bridge or hold any other records for size. However the sheer scale of the structure right in the centre of
Australia's largest city is unrivalled.
1. Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney. Situated on
Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the
Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Sydney and
Farm Coves.
Identified as one of the
20th century's most distinctive buildings and one of the most famous performing arts centres in the world, the facility is managed by the
Sydney Opera House Trust, under the auspices of the
New South Wales Ministry of the Arts.
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- published: 10 Sep 2014
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