Once a convict colony, Sydney is the largest city in Australia with a fabled history that goes back centuries. The coming together of land and sea is the principal trait of the city. The harbour city glitters with white sails and ferries and offers plenty of sunlight throughout the year. The cobbled pathways fringed by historic buildings are one of the definitive features of the city. While the city moves forward with technology and the intermingling of other cultures, what lies underneath all that is the aboriginal history of the city, which can be witnessed all over the city.
The Sydney Opera House
A UNESCO World Heritage site – and rightly so – the Sydney Opera House is one of the must-see attractions of Sydney. Situated on a piece of land that’s bordered by water, the Opera House is the makeup of exhibition halls, studios, theatres, a cinema, and a concert hall. Visitors can walk around the building admiring the exterior or go inside the enjoy the equally enchanting interior. An array of tours are available for tourists with a thirst for knowledge.
Lane Cove National Park
Located a stone throw away from Oaks Sydney North Ryde Suites, Lane Cove National Park stretches over 920 acres. The biodiversity witnessed here is the main draw for tourists. Consisting of various vegetation types, the park provides shelter for a range of birds, including kookaburras, brush-turkeys, crimson rosellas, and red-whiskered bulbuls; the park is also home to lace monitors, water dragons, swamp wallabies, and echidnas.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
The emblem of Sydney, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic Sydney attraction. Also called the Coathanger – owing to its shape – the bridge offers many things to do. The largest bridge of its kind in the world, the bridge was erected in 1932. You can appreciate its magnificence from aboard a cruise ship, but the best way to admire this marvel is to hike up to its summit, which is 135 metres high.
The Rocks
To immerse in Sydney’s history, Visit The Rocks. The first settlers here were the Gadigal Aboriginal People, but later it became the home to the first European settlers. The rocky coast that skirts Sydney Bay was where the convicts set up their camps. The area has a huge number of historic buildings, heritage sites, and among them is the oldest house in the city, Cadman’s Cottage.
Circular Quay
Hotels in Circular Quay run the gamut, thanks to the region’s touristy appeal. You can hop on a cruise and circle around this beautiful waterside location. Tours range from whale-watching cruises to coffee cruises. If you don’t have time for a cruise, don’t worry, you can get on board a ferry and traverse along the harbour.
