Sydney, Australia (Point of interest)

Sydney's Convention and Exhibition Centre is a large, technologically advanced exhibition facility situated in the heart of Darling Harbour. Throughout the year it hosts high-profile conferences, congresses, exhibitions, gala events and product lau... Continue reading →

One of the world's greatest natural harbours, Sydney Harbour defines Australia's most exciting city and is home to its finest jewels. Billowing Sydney Opera House and the heavy arc of the Harbour Bridge ensure that there's no mistaking where you ar... Continue reading →

The unmissable 1930s Sydney Harbour Bridge spans the water from The Rocks to Milsons Point. Walk across in 20 minutes and climb 200 steps to the pylon lookout for views and informative exhibits. The brave tackle the challenging Bridge Climb. Start... Continue reading →

The iconic harbourside Sydney Opera House is Australia's cultural heart. Several venues are housed under its sails but pride of place goes to the Concert Hall for symphonies and orchestral performances. The Opera Theatre hosts opera, ballet and dan... Continue reading →

Soaring over the city, Sydney Tower has views all the way to the Blue Mountains and harbour heads. Admission includes a virtual-reality show exploring Australian culture. The brave can don a harness and take the Skywalk on the tower's roof. There ... Continue reading →

The premier Art Gallery of New South Wales has a commanding position in the Domain. Significant European, Asian and contemporary collections are masterfully hung in traditional and modern surrounds. Australian art, featuring Roberts, Streeton and M... Continue reading →

The Australian Museum in central Sydney is one of the world's great natural history museums. Its collection encompasses millions of years of history, from palaeontology and earth sciences to anthropology and the study of indigenous Australians. Es... Continue reading →

Australia's most famous beach has a long curved stretch of sand and impressive waves. Bondi Beach lifeguards patrol the shark-netted beach daily and there are pools for calmer swimming. Cliff-top walks to neighbouring Tamarama and Bronte beaches ar... Continue reading →

Brett Whiteley captured Sydney's spirit like no other artist. A visit to the Brett Whiteley Studio in Sydney's Inner East offers a rare glimpse inside an artist's life. Unfinished paintings and personal memorabilia seem untouched since Whiteley's d... Continue reading →

Below Kings Cross, 1830s Elizabeth Bay House was considered the finest in the colony. It's still a stunning piece of architecture. Highlights are the curved staircase topped with an oval dome and the meticulously re-created interiors evoking aristo... Continue reading →

Hire an escort and go Horse Riding in Centennial Park, south-east of the city centre. Boots and helmet are provided. Centennial is a grand park in the European tradition, with wide avenues, woodlands and formal gardens.... Continue reading →

The sights and sounds of colonial Sydney come alive at the contemporary Museum of Sydney near Circular Quay. Imaginatively staged exhibits explore Aboriginal culture and the city's development since 1788. Foundations of the first Government House a... Continue reading →

Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art opened its doors in 1991. Since then it has taken great strides in establishing itself as the museum in the Asia Pacific region. It also has fantastic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The Muse... Continue reading →

Powerhouse Museum, housed in a huge former power station near Darling Harbour, is one of the most creatively curated establishments around. It's hands-on and child-friendly, with exhibits like the 1930s cinema and Sydney's first train exploring Aus... Continue reading →

Royal Botanic Gardens' inner-city oasis stretches from Circular Quay to Woolloomooloo. Picnic lawns surround themed gardens exploring herbs, rainforest, roses and succulents. The Tropical Centre's glass pyramid displays exotic plants while threaten... Continue reading →

The Rocks is a charming district of Sydney, where modern cafes and bars nestle among beautiful colonial buildings. Delve a little deeper into the area's history at The Rocks Discovery Museum, home to photos, artefacts and interactive audio and vide... Continue reading →