Australia, the Land Down Under, is one of the most exciting locations in the world to spend your ideal vacation or weekend getaway! The images of sunshine, beaches, happiness and endless landscape come to mind when we think about Australia and this is exactly the reason why so many travellers spend a good part of their life savings just to come here. Sydney has been the starting point for most of these travellers and they usually keep going with their adventure from there and it's not very hard to see why.
Sydney is without a doubt one of the classiest cities on the planet and has a plethora of attractions that could keep you busy for more than a week!
Sydney Dinner Cruises
What if you don’t have much time or if you're travelling on a budget? You might only have one or two days to get the most out of the city and it is impossible to miss out on the iconic attractions like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The best answer to this is a dinner cruise in Sydney Harbour! A dinner cruise combines some mesmerising views of these prominent landmarks with an impressive menu of food and drinks. Choose from over three vessels including the multi-million dollar catamaran, a classic paddlewheeler and a premium glass boat and enjoy the illuminated views of the city skyline like never before. From indulging in some of the best freshly prepared dishes in the harbour, strolling the outer decks, clicking awesome photos of numerous attractions like Fort Denison and Luna Park and making the most of the onboard bars, there are many things you could do on this Sydney Harbour dinner cruise. So don’t even hesitate, get your seats now!
Exploring Aboriginal Arts
One thing you should not forget why you're in Sydney is the Aboriginal heritage of the land. Europe has made a great effort to change the face of the harbour and build what it is today but there are over 40000 years of aboriginal culture upon which the city was built. There are many ways you can learn about the influence of aboriginals or simply just to view the city from their perspective, including numerous tours in the Australian Museum. The Art Gallery of Museum is also a standout attraction of the city which offers a deeper insight into the aboriginal heritage including the spiritual connection and rituals they embrace which is in conjunction with the land they call home and is only a short walk away from the Australian Museum. If you're an art lover and want to indulge in more of what Sydney’s culture has to offer, head to the iconic Sydney museum!
The Rocks and Circular Quay
From the harbour you can walk along towards Circular Quay, which is where most ferries and cruises depart. It is a hub for tourists and is often filled with musicians and other attendee street performers! Right next to Circular Quay in The Rocks which is one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Australia and has a number of heritage-listed and colonial-era buildings and other architectures. With a number of tourist attractions like pubs, Customs House, museums, cafes and restaurants you can easily spend some quality time here! On a side note, if you're visiting here during the weekends, the famous Rocks markets will also open and you can come across adverse local craft and food!
Other Notable Attractions: Mrs Macquarie’s Chair has some of the best city views on the planet and can be easily accessed through a walking trail from the Royal Botanic Garden, which is east of Sydney's city centre. The garden is also a wonderful place for a morning walk with great scenery and wildlife and also offers a number of walking tours on the regular!
