Sydney City Guide for Travelers

Sydney Australia is the perfect destination for just about anyone. Sydney, with it’s diverse culture, rich history, beautiful landscape and modern architecture will please travelers regardless of their gender, age or cultural background. The boutique and luxury hotels are no exception. Just sitting in the room of a lavishly decorated luxury hotel, viewing the stunning architecture, skyline and city lights would dazzle even the most avid world explorer. Now that you know you can spend a relaxing evening in your boutique or luxury hotel, let’s take a look at what adventures are available throughout this interesting and entertaining city.

The possibilities are endless when you think about exploring Sydney, Australia. There are a few must do’s within this pulsating city that are once in a lifetime opportunities. Visit Sydney Harbour, the oldest city and the gateway to Australia. Climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge arch span, day or night guided by BridgeClimb or try surfing at Bondi Beach for a truly exhilarating adventure. Either way, be sure to see the kangaroo’s, taste some of the finest international cuisine waterside and browse some of the most exquisite boutiques that Australia has to offer.

Your visit to Sydney Harbour will entertain you with it’s six islands and one national park. While you can’t possibly explore this diverse attraction in it’s entirety on a day trip, the time that you spend will be fun-filled and memorable. If you just can’t get enough in one day, stay the night on the water or an island. You can take a scenic cruise, enjoy a charted yacht, or be daring and see Sydney from a birds eye view aboard a seaplane by Rosebay. Have you been looking at the beautiful array of plants in your boutique hotel lobby and wondering what species they are? Enjoy the day at Sydney Harbours’ Royal Botanic Gardens and learn all about the native and exotic plants that Australia has to offer. End the day reflecting on Australia’s European past by viewing the convict-built structures and historic forts before returning to your lavish and relaxing luxury hotel. All of this is found at the world-renowned Sydney Harbour.

While Australia offers paradise through natural landscape , much of the culture lies inside of the museums and architecture of the cosmopolitan style City Centre. Modern office towers, including Australia’s tallest structure, The Sydney Tower, is located amongst some of the richest historical sites. Catch a show at the Sydney Oprah House which was proclaimed as the 20th century architectural masterpiece. Move across town and view the Queen Victoria Building and The Strand Arcade, both with flair from the 1890’s; and while you are on your way take pictures of the street names, honoring early English governor’s. Everything in the City Centre screams heritage and history.

While you may have a view of The Blue Mountains from your posh boutique hotel room, nothing replaces the experience of this natural art-form itself. The beauty of the park includes the various breathtaking waterfalls, the blue tint of the dense eucalypt forest, and the natural diversity among the foliage. Add to the memory by taking a guided walking tour, try your hand at some daring rock climbing, or indulge in a horse back ride. If you are looking for a theme-park type scenic adventure, the Katoomba Scenic Railway is just what you are looking for. As the world’s steepest railway, it begins at the top of Katoomba and descends all the way down to Jamison Valley. If you haven’t had a kangaroo photo opportunity yet, you are guaranteed to see them in their natural environment at Euroka Clearing of the Blue Mountains National Park.

Sydney is full of diversity, beauty, history, and modern architecture at it’s finest. From Bondi, the most celebrated beach in the country where inhibitions are left behind, to the height of some of the most breathtaking mountains in the world, your trip to Sydney is sure to leave you with memories, erudition and contentment.