Sydney Attractions
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AMP Tower (Sydney Tower)
Built in 1981, Sydney Tower is amongst the city's popular landmark sites. The Tower is the tallest building in Australia and offers beautiful, panoramic views over Sydney.
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Circular Quay
Circular Quay runs along the harbor, where there is a sea wall, promenade, ferry wharves, and always lots of activity. The ferries which operate here support commuters from the suburbs.
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Darling Harbour
In close proximity to Sydney's Chinatown, Town Hall and Central Station is the impressive Darling Harbour. The Harbour features a Museum, a Festival Marketplace,Tumbalong park and the Sydney Aquarium.
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Harbour Bridge
The Harbour Bridge once served as Sydney's most prominent landmark. The Bridge offers walkways for pedestrians from which splendid views of the city and the Harbour can be seen.
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Royal National Park
Sydney's Royal National Park is located to the South of Port Hacking. A scenic park with the Hacking River flowing through it, the Royal National Park offers walking trails, campsites, quaint picnic spots and viewpoints.
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The Rocks
The Rocks is an historic area in the harbor, where new arrivals first landed in 1788. It became a slum area which was semi demolished over the years. Today it is restored and has become a popular tourist area.
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Domain
The Domain is an open green space popular with locals. Tourist attractions in the area include the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Hawkesbury River
Hawkesbury River is a scenic and historical area, with old towns surrounded by farm land.
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a centrally located park with gardens, fountains, sculptures, and the Anzac War Memorial.
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Hyde Park Barracks
The Hyde Park Barracks were built by convicts in the early 19th C. The governor was so impressed with the work he freed the convict who designed the structure.
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park features walking trails, waterfalls, beaches, and aboriginal rock paintings.
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Macquarie Street
Macquarie Street was an upscale street in the late 19th C. Key attractions here are the Mint and Parliament House.
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Parramatta
Parramatta is one of the oldest areas, founded in 1788. It maintains many well preserved buildings including the Old Government House.
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Queen Victoria Building
The Queen Victoria Building, with its landmark dome, is a restored, late 19th C building which now houses a number of shops.
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Strand Arcade
The Strand Arcade is a late 19th C shopping arcade which was restored following a fire in 1976.
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Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)
The scenic Sydney Harbour, with the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, can be toured on a harbor cruise or appreciated from a ferry servicing the northern districts.
More Australia Resources
- Sydney tours & things to do by Viator
- Sydney Travel Guide by iExplore