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SYDNEY ATTRACTIONS

This is a list of attractions not included in our Top sights, Museums, Galleries and Parks section


01   Bondi Beach

Popular sandy beach located 7km from downtown. The beach is about a kilometre long and is a great place to sunbathe and watch the surfers etc. You can also walk a delightful coastal path.
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02   Sydney Aquarium

Contains a large variety of Australian aquatic life. Its key exhibits are a series of underwater, see-through, acrylic glass tunnels where sharks swim above visitors, and recreation of a Great Barrier Reef coral environment.
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03   Wildlife World

Showcases Australia’s unique and bizarre flora and fauna (plants and animals). Features around 1 kilometre of walkway space. The facility is over 7,000 metres square and comprises 2 floors of exhibits
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04   Sydney Observatory

Daily or nightly viewing through telescopes, a virtual reality 3-D space theatre show. A historic 29cm lens telescope built in 1874, a 42cm computer controlled telescope and hydrogen-alpha solar telescope, beautiful gardens and the beanbag planetarium.
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05   Cadmans Cottage

Built in 1816, Cadmans Cottage is the oldest standing house in Sydney. This sandstone cottage is now used for Sydney Harbour National Park Visitors Centre.
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06   Luna Park

Sydney's Luna Park is a heritage-listed historical amusement park, which opened in 1935. Rides include Wild Mouse; Coney Island 1930s fun house; Dodgems; A futuristic pirate ship; Flying Saucer Spin; Ferris Wheel; Tango Train; Carousel.
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07   Taronga Zoo

Officially opened on 7th October, 1916. It has about 340 species and over 2600 individual animals.
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08   River Cruise / Jet Boat / Helicopter / Seaplane

There are many sightseeing cruises operating lasting from 1 to 2 hours, with some including a show and dinner. For the adventurous you can take a Jet Boat ride which includes 270-degree spins, wild fishtails and power brake stops. For the more adventurous you can take a Helicopter or Seaplane tour.
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09   Government House

An example of a Gothic Revival building constructed between 1837 and 1845. Served as the Governor’s residence, office and official reception space until 1996. You can visit the grounds daily for free. Tours of the house are available Friday to Sunday.
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10   Susannah Place

A terrace of four brick and sandstone houses, built in 1844. The interior of the houses retains the many renovations made by the former occupants over the years. The modest interiors and rear yards illustrate the restrictions of 19th century inner city life.
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11   Elizabeth Bay House

A 19th century Regency style home - a superb example of Australian colonial architecture. The interiors present an evocative picture of 19th century life of Colonial Secretary, Alexander Macleay and his family
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12   St Andrew’s Cathedral

Consecrated in 1868, it is the oldest cathedral in Australia. It is the cathedral church of the Anglican diocese of Sydney. Edmund Blacket designed the cathedral in the style known as Perpendicular Gothic.
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13   Conservatorium of Music

Colonial Gothic building built by convict architect, Francis Greenway in 1821, as stables and servants' quarters for Government House. In 1915 converted into a music school. You can take a tour of public areas!
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14   Chinatown

The Chinese first migrated to Sydney in the mid 1850s. Chinatown is a vibrant and colourful gathering place for the Chinese community with its mixture of asian culture, shopping and cuisine.
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15   K's Cross/Darlinghurst/Paddington

Three eastern suburbs of Sydney each with its own character inluding gay scene; upmarket shops, cosmopolitan; cafe culture; red light district; beautiful Victorian terrace houses...
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