As someone who loves to travel, I’ve always felt that it can take me out of my comfort zone and inspire me to see, taste, and try new things. If you are ready to explore new surroundings and engage with new people, I think it is high time to step out of your comfort zone and embrace meaningful experiences. For a start, I would suggest Sydney in Australia, one of the most visited cities in the world. You can find both highly explored places and some lesser appreciated locations around Sydney. So if you are interested to spend a day out in this amazing Aussie city, the list below will help you to add some of the major attractions in Sydney, to your travel itinerary.
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour, since it is home to some of the major attractions such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, is one of the popular tourist hotspots in Sydney. There are many ways to witness the glamour of Sydney Harbour in its true essence and one among them is harbour cruising. If you are someone who likes to transform a regular day into a spectacular day, you can try to spot an authentic paddlewheeler with an old-world charm offering a 3-hour Sydney Harbour lunch cruise with freshly prepared dishes by expert chefs on board. It has wrap-around verandahs and cathedral windows ensuring the prime views of the harbour and its surroundings vividly.
If you are a night person and wondering if there is a dinner package so that you can get on board and enjoy an amazing dinner out with your family on a harbour cruise, there is! The same vessel also offers a 3-hour dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour with live entertainment options. On a dinner cruise, you can enjoy harbour sightseeing and deluxe dining along with a one-hour spectacular cabaret show by a talented Australian cast. Check out Sydney Harbour and harbour cruises while in Sydney and enjoy roving harbour views with a restaurant-style dining experience. You can also level up your whole harbour cruising with drinks and beverages available from the fully licensed bar on board.
Gadyan Track
Gadyan Track, located at Berry Island, in North Sydney, is a 750m circular walk loop just a step away from the city. If you are a culture vulture or a history enthusiast, you will certainly love this destination where you can learn more about the story of rich Aboriginal culture and history. The name Gadyan is often identified as a local Aboriginal word for a shellfish called the Sydney cockle which is common on the island. There are several Aboriginal engravings on shell middens, flat rock surfaces, and large oil tanks in Greenwich. There is a large signpost in the starting point itself offering information about the path through which you are walking, the island, and its cultural and historical importance to the Aboriginal people. Because, it is believed and recorded that Cammeraygal, the original inhabitants of the land lived in the rock overhangs before the arrival of the colonisers. I promise you, there will be no other destinations in Sydney where you can learn more about the Aboriginal culture than from Gadyan Track where there remains solid evidence for the same. If you are not running out of time and can stay a bit longer, listen to the Cammeraygal stories, encounter their legends, and see how their lifestyle and practices are rooted in the culture.
Balls Head Reserve
Balls Head Reserve, located on the Waverton Peninsula facing Sydney CBD, is a 9-hectare hidden gem, home to carefully constructed all-connected bushwalking trails. The reserve was named after Henry Lidgbird Ball, one of the commanders of the First Fleet that arrived in Botany Bay in 1788. You can just stroll around with your friends taking in the best vibes, explore the highlights along your way, or even sign up for hiking in this beautiful place. The Reserve also guarantees fantastic views of the Sydney Harbour attractions.
