Places To Go in Sydney Australia

General Attractions

Art Gallery of NSW
Australian Museum
Centennial Parklands Centennial Park was dedicated by Sir Henry Parkes as a public open space in 1888 and was the venue for the inauguration of Federation in 1901. Covering more than 360 hectares, the Parklands is one of the worlds finest and most used urban open spaces. It is situated less than five kilometres from Sydney's central business district and just a few minutes from the citys popular eastern beaches. Centennial Parklands comprises three parks: Moore Park, Queens Park and Centennial Park. See the site for maps, what's on and more information.
Fairfield City Farm is a 580 acre working sheep and cattle farm located less than an hour from the centre of Sydney's CBD. It's a fun day out for families and tourists alike and has facilities that cater for corporate functions and private parties as well as offering a wide range of excursions for Infants, Primary and High Schools.
Museum of Contemporary Art
State Library of New South Wales
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Darling Harbour
Circular Quay
Mary MacKillop Place Mary MacKillop Place Museum is a series of buildings each showing a different period in Mary's life and contained within a peaceful garden setting. Mary MacKillop's home, Alma Cottage, is within the Museum grounds. Access to the Chapel in which Mary MacKillop's tomb lies is freely available to the public. There is a souvenir and bookshop within the grounds and a comfortable coffee shop.
Powerhouse Museum
Royal Botanic Gardens
Cook and Phillip Park
Sydney Aquarium
Sydney Fish Market at Pyrmont. The largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere
Wonderland Sydney - The largest theme park in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sydney Olympic Park
Sydney Opera House
Taronga Zoo

Sydney Featherdale Wildlife Park Cuddle a Koala Tour, 4 hours (from Viator)
Outdoor Activities : Commences at Sydney, Australia
Are you an animal lover - then this tour Sydney Featherdale Wildlife Park Cuddle a Koala Tour is for you! An excellent opportunity to observe Australia's most unique native animals-close up. Meet the locals; Kangaroos, Wombats, Goannas, Emus, colorful Parrots, Tasmanian Devils and more. Special Offer - Save 10% off the recommended retail price. Special offer valid for travel to March 31, 2010 - BOOK NOW! more info and booking details from Viator...

Sydney Bike Tours, Varies (from Viator)
Walking & Biking Tours : Commences at Sydney, Australia
What could be more fun than touring the beautiful waterfront city of Sydney by bike? Your no-stress cycling tour takes you through Sydney's historic neighborhoods for unforgettable harbor views. Cycle over the Sydney Harbor Bridge, spot the Opera House, see the sites by night or do a quick highlights tour for those pressed for time. With four cycle routes to choose from, there's something for everyone! more info and booking details from Viator...

Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket and Wild Australia Experience, 2 hours (from Viator)
Outdoor Activities : Commences at Sydney, Australia
Go behind-the-scenes at Sydney Taronga Zoo for an interactive and close up encounter with Autralian wildlife. Feed a wallaby and take photos with a koala during this intimate small group tour which has a maximum of only eight participants. Led by an experienced zookeeper, you'll learn interesting facts about Australian animals as you meet them face-to-face at Sydney Taronga Zoo. more info and booking details from Viator...

Sydney Taronga Zoo's Australian Animals Tour and Sky Safari, Flexible (from Viator)
Sightseeing Tickets & Passes : Commences at Sydney, Australia
The Zoo with a View is just 12 minutes by ferry from downtown Sydney and is located on the spectacular shores of Sydney Harbor.Begin your day with a meet-and-greet by one of the Zoo's senior expert guides. Join an informative introduction into Australia's unique animals and discover the elusive real-life Sydney Olympic 2000 mascot animals - the Platypus, Echidna, Kookaburra and Frilled Lizard in the Streets 'Creatures of the Wollemi'. You'll also meet other Australian native animals in the 'Australian Walkabout' exhibit. There's lots of excellent photo opportunities with koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birds, wombats and echidnas so don't forget your camera! more info and booking details from Viator...

BCL Sydney: Eastern Creek International Raceway in the past hosted events like the A1 Grand Prix and V8 Supercar Championships. The circuit is now used for racecar and motorbike races and experiences.

Active Things To Do in Sydney and NSW

Abseiling, Rock Climbing and Caving adventures (see also gift vouchers)
Active stuff - skate, flying trapeze, segway etc (see also gift vouchers)
Boating in Sydney and Sydney Harbour
Canyoning Sydney and Blue Mountains (see also gift vouchers)
Cars, V8s, Performance Drives and Rides:
- online bookings for Rally Driving, V8 Hotlaps, V8 Race Buggies, Stunt Driving, V8 and F1 Car Racing, Performance Car Driving and Hotlaps
- gift vouchers for Rally Driving, V8 Hotlaps, V8 Race Buggies, Stunt Driving, V8 and F1 Car Racing
Caving in Sydney and Blue Mountains (see also gift vouchers)
Children's and Family Activities including school holiday activities, lesson, family outings
Cycling Tours of Sydney
Defensive Driving & Driving Courses (see also gift vouchers)
Fishing adventures in Sydney and Sydney Harbour
Flying Adventures small plane and joy flights in historic planes, you can even
Flying lessons - Learn to fly (see also gift vouchers)
Fun Sydney tours - London bus, bike tours, hop-on-hop- off tours
Gliding Sydney and Byron Bay (see gift vouchers)
Golf Experiences games, lessons and golf breaks (see also gift vouchers, golf shops)
Group and Corporate team building - (see also gift vouchers)
Hang gliding, Paragliding (see also gift vouchers)
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Cruises (see also Harley gift vouchers)
Helicopter - Scenic flights (see also gift vouchers)
Helicopter Training - learn to fly a helicopter! (see also gift vouchers)
Horse Riding - on the beach, in the bush or the park - lessons for beginners and treks for advanced riders. (see also gift vouchers)
Hot air balloon flights for all ages (see also gift vouchers) and Byron Bay Hot Air Balloon Flights
Hunter Valley wine tours, ballooning, helicopter and plane flights
Jet boats adventures on Sydney Harbour (see gift vouchers)
Jet fighter planes experience speed in a flight you'll never forget (see also gift vouchers)
Kart Racing vouchers
Kayaking (see Canoeing & Kayaking gift vouchers)
Motorcycle Ride Days
Paintballing (see gift vouchers)
SCUBA (see also gift vouchers)
Shark Diving (see gift vouchers for Shark Diving)
Skydiving in Sydney & New South Wales (see gift vouchers)
Surf lessons at Bondi, Manly and Maroubra Beaches (see gift vouchers)
Sword Fighting & Fencing - private and group lessons (vouchers only)
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climbs & Sydney Tower Skywalk - even higher than the Bridge Climb
Tiger Moth and Aerobatic Flights
Trapeze - Learn to fly the trapeze and other circus skills (see gift vouchers)
Walking and Other Active Experiences
Wakeboarding and Waterskiing Sydney, Penrith, Coffs Harbour and Snowy Mountains NSW Australia
Whitewater rafting (see gift and experience vouchers)
Yachting, sailing on Sydney Harbour & NSW (see gift vouchers)
NSW regional pages - Blue Mountains, Ballina, Byron Bay, Central Coast, Coffs Harbour, Hunter Valley
See also Sydney tours and adventure - tours where you book actual dates

Personal Growth, Self Development, Leisure and Pamper Days

Art, Dancing & Music Classes - extend yourself with a dance course, life drawing, painting, mosaic.
Cooking and Gourmet Learn to be a gourmet cook, find out how to make superb coffee, choose the best wines..
Corporate and Team Building experiences for groups.
For Couples - activities and experiences for couples to share. These make excellent gifts as you can select the experience voucher as a surprise, then choose the date together.
Health & Fitness Pilates, Yoga
Makeovers make-up workshops, photoshoots, detox...
Meditation and stress relief
Motivation and Life Coaching
Pamper Days, Massage and Health experiences for women and men to relax and rejuvenate

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Tours & Courses to book for specific dates online

Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Cruises
Air Tours and Helicopter Tours
Day Tours, Adventure, Attractions, Ghost Tours, Surfing
Sightseeing, tours to the Blue Mountains, Nature & Wildlife Tours
Outback Tours, Sydney Package Tours, Sydney to other places
Short Courses: starting in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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