Sydney Attractions
Things to do in Sydney
Sydney Attractions. Looking for something fun to do with your family? Want something kid friendly? Need to find a good park to play with your dog? Then look no further because HelloSydney.com has you covered. We've sought out the best attractions in Sydney and have detailed information about parks, museums, festivals, zoos and more.
The Opera House is perhaps Sydney’s most beloved icon, and one of the most recognised buildings in the world.
Watsons Bay is one of the most popular side-trips from the Sydney Central Business District, made all the more appealing by the fact that it can be accessed by a scenic ferry ride from Circular Quay.
In the peaceful surrounds of Hyde Park, the ANZAC War Memorial is a moving tribute to the sacrifices of all men and women who have died in war
Several early 19th century residences in the suburb of Harris Park are now open to the public. Among them is the Colonial Georgian-style Hambledon Cottage.
For those who find run-of-the mill harbour cruising a little tame for their liking, Harbour Jet takes the Sydney Harbour experience to a whole new level of adrenalin pumping excitement.
Parramatta Park is one of suburban Sydney’s largest public reserves,covering a vast 85 hectares by the banks of the Parramatta River.
The headquarters of the Customs Service right up until 1990, the Sydney Customs House is a beautiful Georgian style building. Today it is an elegant meeting place, a grand public library and a venue for culture, arts, food and wine.
A must visit for the art enthusiast, the Art Gallery of NSW is Sydney’s leading fine art museum and one of Australia’s foremost cultural institutions.
Sydney's harbourside casino is home to two gaming floors, an array of bars and restaurants, a theatre and a luxury hotel.
A short, scenic stroll from Manly Beach is Cabbage Tree Bay, an exquisitely pretty little pocket of coastline and one of 10 aquatic reserves found along the length of Sydney’s coast.
Meet Sydney's native marine life and swim with sharks at this iconic beachside aquarium.
Sydney Town Hall is one of the city’s most significant landmarks, and one its most magnificent examples of Victorian architecture.
Sitting pretty in a dramatic pocket of coast known as Nelson Bay, hemmed in by dramatic sandstone cliffs between Tamarama and Clovelly beaches, Bronte Beach is arguably the most beautiful ocean beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
With so much history, both ancient and modern, the Australian National Maritime Museum has no shortage of fascinating material on Sydney's harbour, and the indelible link between the ocean and the Australian way of life.
Less well known than Bondi and Manly beaches, Maroubra largely escapes the tourist deluge of the summer months and attracts a more local, family-orientated crowd, as well surf aficionados from around the world.
Government House Sydney was formerly the official residence, and still remains the official reception space, of the Governor of New South Wales. Now managed by the Historic Houses Trust, it is open to the public as a free museum.
Luna Park Sydney is a lovingly restored 1930s amusement park, full of classic carnival games and rides.
This green oasis covers a vast 220 hectares of former swamp and grazing land in the heart of one of Sydney’s most urbanised areas.
The main attraction at Clovelly Beach, besides the peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere, is the superb snorkelling found within the safe and marine life-rich confines of its natural ocean pool.
Held on the grounds of the heritage listed Paddington Uniting Church, these expansive markets serve as a showcase for up-and-coming young artists and designers.
The Australian Museum is the nation's leading institute on natural history and anthropology as well as its oldest museum.
The Sydney Fish Market is a magnet for seafood lovers and one of the largest markets of its kind in the world.
An interactive experience featuring all Australian animals, Sydney Wildlife World has some 65 exhibits representing nine different habitats and more than 250 animal species.
This walk along the water’s edge traverses some of Sydney’s most spectacular coastline.
The lush green grassland opposite the historic Bare Island Fort is a popular sunbasking spot for picnicking day-trippers. The island itself is connected to the mainland by a wooden pedestrian bridge, and is surrounded by colourful rocky reefs.
Eclectic fashion, live entertainment, gourmet eats and a funky inner-city vibe make the Glebe Market one of Sydney’s best-loved Saturday shopping destinations.
The huge IMAX theatre displays startlingly clear images, ten times larger than the traditional cinema format.
A scattering of small islets dot Sydney’s picturesque harbourscape, the largest of which is the historic Cockatoo Island.
The Museum of Sydney explores the city’s early history from its pre-colonial days to the 1850s, chronicling the first contact between Aborigines and Europeans through to the development of the penal colony and trade port.
Pierre Cardin once called this grand 19th century marketplace "the most beautiful shopping centre in the world."
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