Best Things To Do In Sydney

Sydney is a modern, multicultural city, with an energetic, vibrant atmosphere and some of the best ’surf, sand and sun’ in Australia. The golden sands of Bondi beach are just a short drive from the fabulous restaurants and shops of the city center, and the harbor is without a doubt one of the most beautiful in the world, with the distinct white peaks of the Sydney Opera House and the stunning Harbor Bridge crowning the sea and cityscapes. Although Sydney is not the administrative capital of Australia it is certainly its cultural and business heart, and the semi tropical summers and mild short winters means that Sydney epitomizes the true heart of the Australian active, outdoors life, from eating and socializing out with friends, to swimming, walking and surfing out on the beautiful beaches.

As well as all of the stunning natural and architectural sights, Sydney also has many other places of interest such as excellent museums, galleries and concert venues, and the festival season is long and busy, and there are many world ranking sporting events also held here throughout the year. Here are is a quick list of a few of the top things to do in Sydney:
* Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade – if you are up for a bit of excitement, fun and sheer over-the-top glamour then it is worth getting in on one of the biggest, loudest and brashest parties around, the annual world famous Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in Darlinghurst. The streets here are lined with cafes, bars and restaurants, and the atmosphere is electric, with the district really coming alive to celebrate the diversity and equality of Australian society.

Yhe intriguing Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras Sidney Parade means first of all joy of life

* Harbor – there are so many things to do in and around the harbor area you could spent your entire holiday here, and a must is ‘The Darling Harbor Super Ticket’ (you can buy this from Sydney Aquarium), which gives you entry to the fabulous city Aquarium and beautiful Chinese Garden, and also gets you a seat on the Matilda Rocket Harbor cruise and a ride the monorail. In addition to all of this you get a meal at the delicious Aqua Bar and Grill, and a discount on entry to the Powerhouse Museum and IMAX Theatre.

The Sidney harbor by night foreseeing the renowned Harbor Bridge

* Taronga Zoo – kids will love the zoo favorites of elephants, giraffes and monkeys, and this is also a good opportunity to learn more about the Australian inhabits including koalas, kangaroos, platypus and wallabies.
* Sydney Opera House – not only is this an architectural masterpiece, but the opera house is also one of the most respected performance venues in the world, with four main auditoria, the Concert Hall, Playhouse, Opera Theatre and Drama Theatre, all showing a number of different world class performances throughout the year.

The Sidney Opera House is a city landmark

* The Rocks - at the foot of Sydney Harbor Bridge are The Rocks, the site of the first pilgrim landing from England in 1788. This neighborhood has some of the oldest cottages and pubs in the city, and is now a busy tourist area full of museums, galleries, cafes, bars and souvenir shops. Key places to visit are the Sydney Observatory, the Susannah Museum and the fascinating Museum of Contemporary Art.
* Bondi Beach – this is one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in the world, Bondi has over a kilometre of unspoilt, golden sand, just a short drive from the center of Sydney. It does get very busy in the summer, and there is an excellent promenade with good bars, cafes and restaurants. The Sunday Market is held on the promenade too, and is very popular with a number of items on sale from beachwear to jewelery. There is also an excellent coastal walk from the south end of the beach, which follows the coast right through to Coogee.