11 Great Places to Visit in Sydney

11 Great Places to Visit in Sydney, Sydney, Australia (B)

Having spent 2 years in Sydney (1999/2000) for my engineering degree, I am often asked for travel suggestions of the city. Below is the compilation of the 11 places in Sydney that I hugely enjoyed visiting during my undergraduate days. Hope you’ll enjoy them too! 

– Unless otherwise stated, most of the sites listed below are within walking distance from each other in downtown Sydney.

– At the time of writing this post, I’ve not revisited Sydney for a number of years. Thus, some info might have changed; though I do not expect much. Feel free to correct me if any info is outdated.

Excellent photographic opportunity (Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are probably the most photographed sites in Australia.)

There are a few good locations to snap scenic pictures of the Harbour Bridge. Some of the popular locations include:

Mrs Macquarie’s Chair at the Royal Botanic Garden . This location is particularly scenic as you can see the Opera House with the Harbour Bridge as the background. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 11 Great Places to Visit in Sydney
Guide Location: Australia » Sydney
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Allan See Toh
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.balukootravel.com/best-places-to-visit-in-sydney/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Rocks Arts Market
  • Sydney Tower Eye
  • Queen Victoria Building
  • Darling Harbour
  • Pyrmont Bridge
  • The Star Hotel and Casino
  • Sydney Fish Market
  • Paddy’s Market
  • Bondi Beach
  • Manly Beach

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