Day in Sydney
Do you want to make the most of your time in Sydney? Outline plan of sights and attractions that you can see within 24 hours. Even better, if you have more time. Like this you can dedicate a few minutes more to each landmark and part of the city. Let’s start our journey in nature.
1. Royal Botanic Garden is an area of 30 hectares and it is considered the largest park in the city. Surrounded by skyscrapers and tall buildings, you can notice amazing similarity with Central Park in New York. A relaxed walk along the green park, short rest by the lake and calming sound of the sea waves in one place show the diverse beauty of nature.
2. The path through the park led to Sydney’s most famous landmark – Sydney Opera House. A building that changed the image of the whole country. A building that became part of UNESCO’s cultural heritage in 2007. A building considered an architectural masterpiece. One of the most photographed buildings in the world. Music and architecture lovers can also see this shell-like structure from inside, but only if they buy a concert ticket.
3. You can stop next to Opera House in Opera bar. Why I mentioned it? From here you can admire magnificent Harbor Bridge.
4. After walking down the promenade you reach the Circular Quay. The “Quay” is the main shipping port located in the heart of Sydney. It serves as a gateway that connects visitors to the city’s main attractions. It is a bustling harbor with ferries that depart every few minutes to various destinations (Manly, Taronga Zoo, etc.).
5. From Circular Quay you can continued on to The Rocks. It is an urban, tourist and historical area of the city centre. We can point out historical part, because most of the time we stroll through the small side streets where we can freshen up in some of Sydney’s oldest pubs. Dinner can be enjoyed at the many prestigious restaurants with stunning views of the city.
6. Here you can take a tour of the Rocks Discovery Museum, which presents the story of the area from pre-European days to the present. The museum, which is completely free of charge, is housed in a restored sandstone warehouse.
7. Last evening stop – Harbor Bridge. Bridge is a heritage-listed steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. As you walk through The Rocks, follow the signs leading to the bridge. You walk down the stone stairs to the steel pipe that represents the beginning of the Iron Bridge. The 2.4 km long route is quite long. If you want to walk the whole way, be sure to take more time. On top of that, you can also do the famous bungee jumping.
8. At the recommendation of the locals, it is also worth stopping at the restaurant Pancakes on The Rocks. Their slogan – something for everyone. And it’s true. You can treat yourself with both savory and sweet pancake. Price – 16 Australian dollars, which is about 10 euros. Full end of the day.
These are just some parts of Sydney that are worth seeing. Make the most of your time and you won’t regret it.
