The Ultimate Guide to Attractions in Sydney

4 Interesting Museums to Visit in Sydney

The Australian Museum, the oldest museum in the country, contains significant animal and anthropological collections with numerous displays covering the Pacific Islands, Asia and the Americas.

The Nicholson Museum has the largest collection of antiques in all of Australia and the Southern Hemisphere, with artefacts from the Middle East and Europe including a real mummy.

The Australian National Maritime Museum boasts a fine collection of maritime treasures with six gallery spaces and preserved maritime vessels. The Powerhouse Museum features collections from space, transportation, communication, media and computer technology.

History of the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sydney. What makes this bridge unique is that it carries different kinds of traffic including vehicular, rail, bicycle, and pedestrians.

Proposals for the bridge started in 1815. Construction involved demolishing more than 400 buildings and the bridge was opened in March 1932. It earned the nickname Iron Lung for its economic importance during the Great Depression.

A Sydney tour would never be complete without visiting the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The bridge continues to be an important landmark and popular tourist spot.

Ku-Ring-Gai National Park

Ku-Ring-Gai National Park is one of the most critically acclaimed parks in Sydney. Despite being very close to the metropolitan area, it feels isolated as it has been preserved to be as natural as possible. It is the second oldest park in the country.

Popular hiking trails include the Aboriginal Heritage Track with rock art (45 minutes), the America Bay Waterfall Track with scenic views (45 minutes), and the Bobbin Head Boardwalk which is wheelchair accessible and ideal for families.

Visiting Royal Botanic Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens cover over 30 hectares on the shores of Sydney Harbour and attract more than 3 million visitors each year with free admission. You can admire stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

Free guided walks start at 10:30am daily. Aboriginal heritage tours take place on Fridays at 10am, offering a one-and-a-half hour tour with bush food tastings. Kids will love the giant lily-pads, blue-tongued lizards and flying foxes.

Why You Should Visit the Sydney Tower

The Sydney Tower has been an important part of the Sydney skyline for over 30 years. It is the tallest building in the city and houses the Southern Hemisphere's second tallest observation tower.

From the observation deck you can see the Blue Mountains to the west, the Harbour shoreline to the north, Sydney Airport to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The 4D cinema experience with bubbles, wind and fire effects is a must-see.

Located at the corner of Pitt Street and Market Street in the Westfield Shopping Centre, the observation deck is open daily from 9:00am to 10:30pm.

Visiting the Sydney IMAX Theatre

Located in the heart of Darling Harbour, IMAX Theatre Sydney is home to one of the largest cinema screens in the world. Enjoy crystal clear images at the towering height of eight stories with 15,000 watts digital surround sound.

Group bookings for 10 or more individuals benefit from ticket discounts and special deals. School excursion packages combine film screening with visits to additional venues at discounted admission rates.