How to Make the Best Trip to Sydney (Top Attractions)

With perfect halves of contemporary architecture and natural landscapes, Sydney exudes a laid-back cosmopolitan energy throughout the year. The latest and cutting-edge restaurants, bars, fashion and art drape some of the most oft-looked neighbourhoods. If you know when and where to look, you can easily comprehend the diversity of this harbourcity of Australia. Here’s an insight on how to make the most of your visit to Sydney.

A Lunch Cruise to Start Off

There’s nothing wrong with taking on the harbour on foot and exploring its many attractions that serve as a beacon for the rest of the world. Sydney Harbour is one of the major harbours in the world and you may have already seen it on postcards and magazines as a place housing two of the biggest landmarks of the nation, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Get seats to the Sydney Lunch Cruise and you will be rewarded generously. Impress your loved ones with the popular glass boat cruise to soak in 360° uninterrupted vista of the harbour, its landmarks, surroundings and much more, all the while savouring a freshly prepared banquet fare. Immerse yourself in a sea of endless fun– purchase drinks and other beverages from the onboard licensed bar, click photos of the iconic landmarks and share special moments with your close ones.

A Mandatory Visit to the Sydney Tower Eye

No one's going back home without soaring 1000+ feet above the sea level at Sydney Tower, one of the tallest structures in the country. Opened in 1981, people come here for the views which include a stunning panorama of the vast metropolis, the harbour and the surrounding countryside. Now, the building is home to a plethora of entertainment including top-class diners, bars with 360° views and the latest addition, a 4D cinematic experience. You can always go one step further by hopping on the Skywalk tour, where you will be walking on the highest outdoor viewpoint, while the guides point out the towering structures and share stories of the city underneath you!

After Dark

Night is when a new side of Sydney shows up. When the sun finally settles and the city lights start to come on one by one, the true beauty of the city will be up for show. After a tiring day at work or a lazy Saturday, Sydneysiders will be on the strut again to head out. A new restaurant, a secret bar, an underground party, sports team to scream your lungs out at, hip band music to attend, there’s always something lined up for you after dark in this capital city of New South Wales. A rad t-shirt and a tidy pair of jeans will get you through to most places but if you wanna dress up and show off, the harbour offers plenty of opportunities.

Explore the Art Galleries and Museums

If there’s one place you wouldn't miss out, especially if you're an art lover, it’s at the many museums and art galleries which the city is famous for. One unmissable joint in this lot is the Art Gallery of New South Wales, which houses a major collection of over 40,000 paintings, photos, drawings, sculptures, artefacts and so on. This outstanding gallery is located not far from The Domain and is one of the go-to destinations for culture vultures. Inside this well-lit gallery you might also come across numerous artworks from Europe, Asia and Australia, with some sections solely dedicated to the indigeneous artists of the country. It’s also an ideal place to go out on a date, especially if you're both into art and who knows, maybe you'll spark up a conversation on the age ol’ topics like what is art or what is good art!

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