5 Things to do in Sydney Australia



Now is the perfect time to visit Sydney Australia. When it is cold and dreary in the northern hemisphere, Sydney is experiencing the warm summer of the southern hemisphere.

It takes 15 hours 29 minutes from Los Angeles and 15 hours 20 minutes from San Francisco to fly to Sydney. Direct flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco to Sydney provide hassle-free travel to the biggest city down under.

Whether you are a first-timer or you’ve been to Sydney numerous times you’ll love these 5 things to do in Sydney Australia:

Sydney Opera House


Only when you have seen Sydney Opera House in person, will you really appreciate this manmade wonder. It took 16 years to build this creative masterpiece with over one million tiles on the roof. Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Center.

The best way to enjoy Sydney Opera House is to attend one of the concerts. Or take a guided tour and discover the stories behind the making of this iconic building.

Information: Sydney Opera House

Bondi Beach


Bondi Beach is only six miles from Sydney city center. It is Sydney’s most famous and busiest beaches. Frequented by locals and visitors from all walks of life, Bondi Beach is a great place to jog, stroll or enjoy the water sports and year-round events.

Explore the cafés, bars, restaurants, surf and fashion shops on Campbell Parade, a beachfront street in Bondi Beach. If you are there on a Sunday, be sure to check out the flea market at the local public school grounds host by Bondi Beach Markets.

Information: Bondi Beach

Harbor Cruise and Taronga Zoo


You can’t leave Sydney without a harbor cruise in Sydney Harbour. A cruise around the harbor gives you a chance to view Sydney skyline, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney opera house and many other scenic vantage points. There are many routes offered around the harbor and here are 5 cruises we recommend:

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb and The Rocks


Want to experience the ultimate climb of your life? Join the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb. Follow the Climb Leader and ascend to the arches of the bridge to the summit and enjoy breathtaking views of Sydney.

The Bridge Climb offers day, twilight, night, dawn and sampler climbs year-round (weather permitting). Check out the view, shared on Bridge Climb’s Twitter account:

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— BridgeClimb Sydney (@bridgeclimb) December 26, 2015



After your climb visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) at The Rock located only a 5-minute walk from Bridge Climb location. Also, visit the iconic The Rocks Café located across the street from the MCA.

Information: Bridge Climb

Day trip to the Blue Mountains


Blue Mountains get its hue of blue from the oil bearing Eucalyptus trees along with water vapor and sunshine. Blue Mountains is about one hour from Sydney.

Most day trips to the Blue Mountains include:

Information: Blue Mountains

Have you been to Sydney? What is your favorite thing to do?




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