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Sydney Opera House
Reasons to go: Sydney is home to some of the friendliest people on the planet! Stay at the Sydney Harbour Bed and Breakfast, a wonderful place in the historic Rocks district at one end of the bridge and a 10-minute walk to the harbor and world famous opera house. They provide a great breakfast with blueberry pancakes to die for and you can pet “Mate” which is the owner’s dog. Spend breakfast talking to other travelers and get some advice on what to do in while in Sydney.
The Sydney City Sightseeing hop on-hop off bus is a good way to get the lay of the land and then you can decide what you may want to further explore. Take the bus out to Bondi Beach and spend some time walking the boardwalk area to take in all the colorful graffiti.
The Rocks district offers the best of Sydney with a weekly market offering food, homemade goods, music, etc. George Street has high end shopping. I highly recommend the kangaroo pizza at the Australian Hotel. Be sure to see a show at the Sydney Opera House and do the tour there.
At Circular Quay in the heart of the harbor, catch the ferry out to Manly Beach and the Taronga Zoo. The zoo provides some fabulous views of the city, bridge and opera house and the animals are pretty cool too – you can even sign up to pet the koalas. Manly Beach is the place to be and just hang out on the beach or walk around the shoreline, with some beautiful homes to see along the way. There are lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping nearby.
I would be remiss to not mention doing the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, which offers the absolute best views of the city and opera house. While it’s not for the faint of heart or those with a fear of heights, it is an experience not to be missed.
Darling Harbour is another area with lots to do including the maritime museum, shops, restaurants, Harbour Jet rides, Madame Tussauds museum, and an aquarium.
The main square by Manly Beach.
The Sydney Bridge Climb – not to be missed!
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