The Best of Best | Sydney’s Must-visit Attractions

Sydney is a marvellous tourist destination that boasts of an impressive skyline, golden beaches, iconic architecture, picturesque harbours and more. And it’s only natural that a tourist visiting the city might wish to experience the best of the best activities and visit the best places in Sydney. From the most iconic experiences to the must-try food and wine in the city and everything in between, here you will find the best of Sydney’s best attractions.

No trip to Sydney would be justified without a visit to the iconic Sydney Harbour. The place is home to numerous landmarks including the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. If you don’t have much time on your hands or are in Sydney for only a few days, it’s a given that you wouldn’t be able to cover all the good ones. A shortcut to see all the landmarks around the harbour is to get on board a lunch cruise in Sydney. This is a must-try attraction that has been a favourite of both the tourists and the locals in the city. These cruises also offer a delicious meal that is whipped up by an experienced team of chefs. The best thing about a harbour cruise lunch is that you can treat yourself to some of the best Aussie dishes while enjoying the prime views of the iconic landmarks including the famous Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. A guided walking tour around the harbour is another amazing way to get the most of the harbour attractions while getting the opportunity to visit some of the well-known restaurants and cafes here.

It is a well-supported fact that Sydney has some of the best dishes in the world. Taste the yummiest chicken parm—a chicken fillet dish with melted parmesan, mozzarella and a garlicky tomato sauce that gives it an Italian twist to it—or the famous Barbeque snags—a favourite dish of the Aussies. Sydney, being a coastal city, is also a palace to try out some lip-smacking seafood dishes including the popular fish and chips, which could be masquerading as a staple food of the Sydneysiders. An oft-frequented experience by the locals in Sydney is enjoying the barbeque snags or fish and chips at the beach. So you better not miss it at any cost! For those who love getting tipsy once in a while, Sydney is the best place off the textbook for you! The Hunter Valley is a world-class wine region that is a must-visit for attesting some of the best wines and brews in the country. Go on a gourmet wine and cheese tasting tour for an exquisite and unforgettable culinary experience. Plus, the Valley offers grand views of vast expanses of vineyards and orchards.

Far from the madding crowd in Sydney is the splendid Blue Mountains, one of the few hill stations you will find in this magnificent coastal city. The mountains take its name after the exceptional phenomena that happens in the region—a haze of blue hovering above the eucalyptus trees caused by the light rays passing through the oil released into the atmosphere by the eponymous trees. Head over to the Blue Mountains to marvel at this breathtaking sight. There are also some very popular destinations such as the Katoomba waterfalls, the Jenolan Caves and the Grand Canyon Walking Trail. Explore these areas to come across a vibrant variety of flora and fauna too. For a whiff of fresh air, lush green memories and a soul reconnected with nature, travel to the Blue Mountains in Sydney.

Sydney is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world and it wouldn’t be fair to define its glory by what you’ve seen and heard about just the few places we mentioned above. So, we do recommend you to always come back to the city for more!

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