Sydney's Circular Quay
Jason Tong, Circular Quay, Sydney as seen from the Sydney Harbour Bridge with the Queen Mary 2 docked, CC BY-SA 2.0

 

The Harbour in Sydney, capital of New South Wales, Australia is one of the world’s most beautiful natural harbours as well as one of the busiest. The Sydney Harbour’s surroundings has much infotainment to offer the visitor. For those seeking convenient and comfortable Hotel Apartments Sydney has to offer the 4 star rated Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments would be an ideal choice.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks of the city. Climb to the summit of the Bridge for panoramic views of city and ocean. The Sydney Harbour Circle Walk offers opportunities to explore the area west of Harbour Bridge up to Hunters Hill.
The iconic Sydney Opera House is a must see and there are many tours to do so. Built over 60 years ago by Danish Architect Jorn Utzon the Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go under the sails and explore miles of corridors and its 1,000 rooms as well as the Concert Hall and the Joan Sutherland Theatre named after the great Australian Soprano.

Cruising, sailing and yachting are popular on the Sydney harbour. Sea Plane Rides as well as Roller Blading around the harbour area are popular.
Whale watching is a thrilling experience that can be combined with sightseeing of the Sydney Harbour.

The Taronga Zoo will delight the young and old. Set on the Harbour hillside the Taronga Zoo is home to species of Australian fauna as well as animals imported from foreign climes. Approximately 4000 species inhabit this hillside zoo and special displays include the Nocturnal Platypus Habitat and Asia Elephants Display. Nura Diya is a program where indigenous guides introduce visitors to native animals and share Dreamtime Stories. Taronga Zoo also offers an overnight stay including a night –time safari, tents in the open air dinner and breakfast.

Sydney Harbour National Park was formed to protect a series of foreshore lands and islands around the Harbour. The park contains many aboriginal sites. Fort Denison, Cockatoo Island, Luna Park and Kirribilli Point are other places worth a visit.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+