Sydney Tourist Attractions
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Whether you are a tourist to Sydney or a local Sydneysider, here are some of the best attractions and activities to entertain and educate you. These Sydney attractions provide a great fun day out for families and friends, 'soft adrenalin' experiences for adventure enthusiasts and excellent educational programs for school groups.
International visitors to Sydney can enjoy some uniquely Australian experiences by visiting any of the attractions. See over 11,500 all Australian aquatic animals at Sydney Aquarium, Experience Sydney's best views at Sydney Tower plus be amazed by OzTrek, a virtual adventure ride across Australia, or dare to step out over the edge with Sydney Skywalk, or have the experience of a lifetime by diving with sharks at Shark Dive Xtreme. In addition, with the opening of Sydney Wildlife World in late 2006, tourists and locals alike will be able to experience Australia's unique and bizarre flora and fauna right in the heart of Darling Harbour.
No trip to Sydney is complete without a ferry ride on Sydney Harbour. Ride the ferry to Sydney's iconic Manly Beach. Right on the beach just 200m from Manly Wharf, Oceanworld offers a unique up close and personal experience with dangerous Aussies and amazing marine life.
Opening in late 2006, Sydney Wildlife World will showcase Australia's unique and bizarre flora and fauna, right in the heart of Darling Harbour. Take a walk on the wild side and jump into Wallaby cliffs with the Yellow-footed rock wallabies, and meet one of Australia's cutest national icons, the koala.
Colonial churches, pubs and other accommodation buildings, restaurants, shops, street entertainment, weekend market are among the free Sydney attractions in the Rocks area where Captain Arthur Phillip established his Sydney settlement in 1778. Take the suggested Rocks walking tour. Stop off, and branch off, wherever you will.
Sydney is located on the southern coast of New South Wales between the smaller coastal cities of Wollongong and Newcastle. The CBD is situated on the southern bank of Sydney Harbour, 10 kms west from the mouth of Port Jackson. Much work has been done to the Pacific Highway making for a more enjoyable drive from the north and the Hume Highway and the Federal Highway to the south are excellent roads. Driving from Canberra takes just over 3 hours and from Melbourne it takes just under 10 hours.
Whenever driving long distances, driver fatigue should be avoided by sharing the driving and taking rest breaks every 2 hours. Busses arrive in Sydney regularly at the Bus Depot located at Central Station and can offer a convenient, budget way of getting to Sydney from other centres within Australia. Most bus companies have ticketing offices located at the Bus Depot at Central Station. Sydney's main airport is located 15 minutes south of the CBD at Botany Bay. A secondary airport for light commercial and private use is located at Bankstown (40 mins from CBD).
Airport transfers are readily available from the airport and there is a regular train service straight to the city.
So as you can see there are so many wonderfull attractions to visit while you are in Sydney. The Sydney attractions will keep you completely occupied and your days full with so many things to see and do.
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