The Sydney Harbour Bridge or "Coathanger" is the widest long-span bridge and the tallest steel arch bridge in the world. It opened in 1932 after 6 years of construction, preceded by 3 years of excavation work. With 6 million hand driven rivets, and a painted surface area equal to about 60 sports fields, this 52,800-ton structure is mind-boggling. To get a close-up look at this international symbol of Australia, visit the South Eastern Pylon. It's a long walk, but the amazing view will offer great photo opportunities of the area.

The Royal Botanic Gardens is located to the East of the Sydney Opera House and overlooks Farm Cove. The land was once a farm established by Governor Philips, the founder of the city of Sydney.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are surrounded by the Domain, a green space in the centre of Sydney. It was founded by Governor Macquarie in 1916 adjacent to the Government House. The first Colonial Botanist, Charles Frazer began the collection and study of plants at the garden and it is the oldest scientific institution in Australia. The Royal Botanic Gardens welcomes over a million visitors every year who come to view its landscape, the many unique birds and fruit bats. It is family friendly and children and adults can walk and play on the grass and observe trees and plants at close quarters. Many rare trees and plants from across Australia are grown here.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are divided into several themed sections like the Palm Grove, the Oriental Garden and the Herb Garden. Other interesting parts are the rainforest walk, the succulent garden with desert plants and the native plant rockery. There is also a large pond with ducks, the white faced heron and other aquatic birds. The park is free to enter and visitors can enjoy picnics on the lawn in this beautifully landscaped park.

The J.F. Archibald Memorial Fountain, or simply the Archibald Fountain, is situated in Hyde Park. It is one of the most beautiful fountains, not only in Sydney but in all Australia. Designed by French sculptor Francois Sicard, it was unveiled in 1932, and portrays classical figures belonging to both Greek and Roman art and literature. The Archibald Fountain is also the gay icon of Sydney and is the center of a gay man's cruising area.

The Hyde Park Obelisk is a 22 meter high pillar located at the corner of Elizabeth and Bathurst Streets in Sydney. Unlike most monuments, it served a unique purpose. It was a sewage vent that eliminated noxious gases above street level to protect pedestrians below.
The Hyde Park Obelisk was constructed to look like the Cleopatra’s Needle, the obelisk on the banks of the River Thames in London. It stands on a 6.5 meter high square sandstone pedestal. It was commissioned by the then Mayor of Sydney, George Thornton as a monumental disguise for a mundane necessity. The obelisk is surrounded by weather worn sandstone sphinxes and serpents. The location was chosen because it was the point where the sewage system was at its highest and because it was a place frequented by pedestrian traffic.
The Hyde Park Obelisk was inaugurated by Mayor Thornton in 1857. The sewage fumes were expelled through a filigreed bronze pyramid at the top of the obelisk. Sydneysiders jokingly refer to the structure as Thornton’s Scent Bottle. It was at one time the smelliest obelisk in Sydney and perhaps, the world. Today, it is no longer used as a sewage vent to avoid the risk of contamination.

The ANZAC War Memorial is a beautiful and emotional monument to the men and women from Australia and New Zealand who served and fell in various war theatres over the last 100 years. It is also a tranquil space for reflection and contemplation in the midst of the busy city.
The ANZAC War Memorial was designed by twenty nine year old architect, C. Bruce Dellit. His art deco plan won the first prize in the most prestigious architectural competition at the time. The sculptures were executed by British born artist, Rayner Hoff. The monument was constructed in memory to the Australian Imperial Force who fought in the World War I battle of Gallipoli where they suffered many casualties. The memorial was inaugurated by the Duke of Gloucester in 1934.
The domed ceiling has 120,000 gold stars for each for the soldiers from New South Wales who served in World War I. The interior has a bronze sculpture of a deceased young man held aloft by three female figures representing mother, sister and wife. A short film about the services of Australians is shown to visitors and free postcards are available at the desk. Commemorative ceremonies are held on ANZAC Day and Armistice Day.

Crane Fountain is located in the most popular tourist attraction of Sydney – Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour. The fountain composition represents beautiful bronze dancing cranes that are arranged in a circle, in the middle being situated the fountain itself.

Pyrmont Bridge is one of the largest swing bridges in the world, located in Darling Harbour, and is a National Engineering Landmark of Australia. It was built in 1902 and it was one of the first to be powered by electricity. Now a pedestrian bridge with an elevated monorail, the Pyrmont Bridge has the Australian National Maritime Museum at one end and the Sydney Aquarium at the other.