Sydney Attractions: The Landmarks Worth Your Time

Every guide here covers one thing to do in Sydney properly: what it is, what it costs, how long it takes and how to reach it, from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge to the beaches, the zoo and the gardens.

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Art Gallery of NSW

Free entry, Wednesday late nights and a harbourside setting: how to visit Sydney's main art gallery.

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Bridge Climb

Everything about climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge: options, prices, fitness and the best time of day.

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Cockatoo Island

Ferry out to Sydney Harbour's World Heritage island of convict ruins and dockyard cranes.

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Hyde Park Barracks

Convict history in the heart of the Sydney CBD, with everything you need to plan a visit.

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Madame Tussauds

Wax figures on the Darling Harbour foreshore, and how to pair them with the rest of the precinct.

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Manly Beach

Ferry, surf and calm-water snorkelling on Sydney's northern beaches.

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MCA Australia

Sydney's waterfront museum of contemporary art, and how to plan a visit.

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Palm Beach

The far tip of the Northern Beaches: ocean surf one side, calm Pittwater the other.

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Pylon Lookout

The affordable way up the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with harbour views and a history exhibition.

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Queen Victoria Building

How to visit Sydney's grand heritage arcade on George Street: transport, costs, and what to see inside.

Experiences

Royal Botanic Garden

Free entry, harbour views and the city's best short walk between the Opera House and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

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Shelly Beach

Manly's sheltered cove: calm water, great snorkelling and an easy ferry ride.

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Sydney Fish Market

A visitor's guide to the new Blackwattle Bay fish market: getting there, what to eat, and what it costs.

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Sydney Observatory

Heritage telescopes, night sky sessions and free hilltop harbour views above The Rocks.

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Opera House

Free foyers, hourly tours and the best photo spots, explained plainly.

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Taronga Zoo

Tickets, ferry access and planning for Sydney's harbour-side zoo.

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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Native Australian wildlife in the heart of Darling Harbour: koalas, kangaroos and a giant crocodile.

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Bondi Beach

Transport, patrol hours, ocean pools and surf lessons: the complete Bondi Beach planner.

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Australian Museum

Free entry, world-class natural history and the best dinosaur galleries in the city.

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Harbour Bridge

Walk it free, climb it roped, or view it from Kirribilli: every way to do the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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Sydney Tower Eye

Tickets, hours and honest advice for Sydney's highest observation deck.

Experiences

Sydney Zoo

Western Sydney's modern zoo at Bungarribee: getting there, animal highlights, and the Taronga comparison.

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Coogee Beach

Year-round patrols, ocean pools and the Bondi coastal walk: the complete Coogee Beach guide.

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Powerhouse Museum

Ultimo closed until 2029, Powerhouse Parramatta opens November 2026. Here is the full picture.

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SEA LIFE Aquarium

Everything you need to plan a visit to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour.

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Luna Park Sydney

Entry, rides, transport and planning for Sydney's harbour-side vintage funfair.

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Watsons Bay

Ferry, swim and eat your way around Sydney's harbourside village at South Head.

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