Monday, September 28, 2009

Sights To See In Sydney

Sydney is definitely a must see city when you have Australia travel visa. The city has so many to offer, that you will sure enjoy your stay there. And to get the most out of your time in the city there are definitely some places that you need to visit.

Definitely the first thing that you will see once you arrive in Sydney is the Opera House. The most unique feature of the Opera House is it's roof. Here's and interesting fact about the oddly shaped roof. All of the distinct “sails” will fit in exactly into a hemisphere. But the Opera House isn't just beautiful on the outside. Once you get inside, you will find out that it is the same inside. The various theaters and concert areas are very spacious and there are several restaurants and shops that you can visit after watching a performance.

And the performances another big attraction for the Sydney Opera House. It is the home of several world class orchestras and many other play in it yearly. For theater buffs, the Sydney Opera House also presents plays by both classical and modern playwrights, starring renowned stage actors.

And while you're in the vicinity, it would be a very good idea to explore the rest of Sydney Harbor, where the Opera House is located. Here, you definitely would want to try to walk across the bridge just for the fun of it, which luckily is allowed. There are also observation outposts on the bridge supports so you can get a much better view of the bridge and the surrounding areas. But if you want something that is more breathtaking and exciting, why not try the Bridge Climb? This gets you on the top of the bridge's arches on foot. This one is not  for the faint of heart though.

You can also find many other attractions in the city proper itself. For animal lovers, the Taronga Zoo is a good place to visit. Here you can get up close and personal with the varied wildlife of not only Sydney, but also other parts of Australia. The zoo also includes many specimens representing other continents as well. You can get to the zoo in many ways, though the best would be through the ferry services, since you get a tour of the Circular Quay as an added bonus. The Sydney Aquarium is also a must see. The underwater tunnels are sure to be breathtaking, with all the sharks and other creatures swimming above you.

If you prefer to get a little more closer to the water, then there are many beaches that you can visit in the city. Bondi (properly pronounced as “Bond-eye”) is still one of the most popular here. The beach is visited by countless local and foreign tourists all year long. There are also several sports clubs based on the beach and which offer their services to tourists. Another equally popular beach is the uniquely named Manly beach. The beach is know for its white sands and scenic waters.

There are still many more places to discover in Sydney. And you will definitely have the best time discovering these hidden wonders. 

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