Sydney is one of those cities that has stayed long in the mind of a traveller even before visiting it. Cruising under the Harbour Bridge on a cruise, catching a live show at the Opera House, body-boarding at Manly, or witnessing the world-famous Vivid Sydney festival, are just a few quintessential Sydney experiences you’ll want to include on your bucket-list for your major trip Down Under. If you’re planning to visit this ‘first city of Australia’ then give these a go and make your trip more than memorable!
Start with a boat hire on Sydney Harbour
Renting out a boat is one of the best things to do in a harbour city like Sydney. If you're travelling in groups and want to take a quick good look at some of the finest landmarks of the Emerald City, then this is your pick. Not only can you enjoy some of the best views in Sydney while feasting on top-class dishes, but you can also pace your experience as you like. Renting out a boat means you can tailor your experience as you’d like and stay on the waters for as long as you want! It is an ideal way to celebrate life in Sydney with quality food, drinks, views and plenty more! A boat hire on Sydney Harbour is also an easy way to take a look at the major attractions of the city in one go including the Opera House, Fort Denison, Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, and much more, making it a must-do for first-time visitors.
Explore the many beaches
Going to a beach in Sydney is like going to the Eiffel Tower in France, it’s inevitable. Sydney has plenty of beaches on its vast shoreline, over 100 approximately. The likes of Bondi and Manly are major tourist hotspots with good waves throughout the year and a proper temperature for swimming. A great way to blend in with the locals is surfing. You can surf practically at any beach you like, but Bondi offers surf lessons for beginners. Body-boarding is also a popular pastime around these parts. If you're looking to escape the crowds, head to low-key beaches like Kutti Beach, Castle Rock, Washaway Beach or Little Bay Beach.
Dig deep into the city’s rich heritage
Australia has some of the most fascinating glow ups in the world and is one of the most culturally rich countries on the planet. Sydney, being the very first city of Australia has a rich heritage of its own and there’s no better place to take it all in than along the riveting streets of The Rocks. This is where the nation’s convict history originated. The busy cobblestone laneways with a raucous reputation, is lined up with ancient buildings, some of them still operating as pubs. The place might be overrun with tacky souvenir stores and tourist packages, but there’s a great museum and art gallery that will take you back in time. There are also some major pubs here including the iconic rooftop garden, The Glenmore. If it’s all too much, you can head along through the Argyle Cut, out to the port area of Walsh Bay.
Handpick your nature visit
While Sydney is abundant in natural wonders and pretty much all of them are above the radar, I shall point you to something interesting. The Auburn Botanical Gardens may be the most serenity-inducing garden in the city, with 9.2 hectares of lush greenery that features a pond, waterfall, gardens and ornamental bridges. It’s a great place to be one with nature and soak up exotic as well as native flora and fauna including peacocks, red-necked wallabies and Cape Barren geese. And if you visit here during the right time you might catch one of two major festivals of the garden - Autumn Colours Festival and Cherry Blossom Festival.
