Susannah Place, Sydney
At Susannah Place, visitors can explore l9th century inner-city working class life. Built in 1844, Susannah Place is a terrace of four houses incorporating a corner store. It is located in the heart of The Rocks, one of Sydney’s oldest areas and arguably the most appealing part of the city to tourists. Read more
The Rocks, Sydney
The Rocks is one of the most-visited parts of Sydney. It is not hard to see why. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on the western shores of Sydney Cove, The Rocks is the foundation place of Sydney and Australia, and of enormous historical signifiance. It is often described as “Sydney’s outdoors museum”. The Rocks is the oldest area of Sydney and has recently undergone an amazing metamorphosis, the old district being transformed into a vibrant pocket of cafes and restaurants and interesting tourist shops and stalls. Read more
Australian National Maritime Museum
The Australian National Maritime Museum has thousands of exhibits depicting Australia’s history - from ancient times when Aboriginal people trapped fish and traded with Asian neighbours, right up to the present. Visitors can see what life was like on the convict ships; how Australia “rode on the whale’s back”; how its first submarine fought bravely (and lost) in World World I at Gallipoli; what people packed when they sailed to a new life on these shores; why surfboards have become shorter; and more. There are displays, hands-on exhibits, a cinema and the latest museum computer games. Guided tours at no cost. Read more
Sydney Town Hall
This monumental organ is (in my opinion) one of the grandest and greatest in the world today, boasting speaking stops with wind pressures ranging from 3 1/4″ up to 10″ for the Tuba Chorus. Its immense case looms 64′ wide and 32′ in height crowned with the low octave of the Pedal Open Diapason 32′. This was in 1888 the largest organ in the world - obviously this is not true any more, but no other organ in the world can boast as “MY” Sydney Organ. Read more
Sydney Tower
Sydney Tower provides unsurpassed, birds-eye views in all directions over Sydney and its world-famous harbor. The lofty turret is so high, visitors can see ships at sea approaching Sydney two hours before someone on the beach, and watch planes touchdown at Sydney Airport 10 kilometer away. It takes just 40 seconds to be whisked in high-speed double-decker lifts from downtown Sydney to the tower’s observation deck suspended high above the city. Marvel at the view with the use of free telescopes. Complimentary guided tours, provided on the hour, will help you gain the most out of your experience. Read more
Sydney Kings Cross
Kings cross is the closest sydney has to a red light district. while alot of it is very cleaned up, it’s still a place that can be a tad dodgy at night. at 11am on a sunday morning, i saw quite a few girls sitting around drugged out of their brains, shaking away looking like death, spreading their legs to show off the “tools of the trade”. of course, i also saw the buffed gay boys walking around in their speedos after a hard night out, looking as if they are still high on xtc and the likes. Read more
Port Jackson, Sydney
Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) separates Sydney from its northern districts and suburbs. In addition to the Sydney Harbour Bridge there are other bridges spanning the harbor further west (Gladesville Bridge, Ryde Bridge). It can also be crossed by ferry from Circular Quay. A cruise round the harbor by boat or ferry is a good way of seeing Sydney from its best side; there are various departure points round the harbor. Read more
Australian Museum, Sydney
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous research, community programs and exhibitions. The Museum was established in 1827 and is Australia’s first museum, with unique and extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts. The Australian Museum is open every day of the year except December 25. Read more
Sydney Olympic Park
You can take a tour of any of the venues, explore the 40 kilometres of cycling and walking trails, see the unique birdlife, discover the area’s rich history and walk where thousands of athletes competed in 2000. feeling energetic – take a swim, enjoy a hit of tennis or test your aim in archery. Or simply relax in the Parklands. And, of course, there’s a choice of cafes, bars and restaurants, too. Read more
Macquarie Street, Sydney
Macquarie Street houses several of the most interesting - The State Library of New South Wales, Parliament House, Sydney Hospital, the Old Mint (now a museum) and Hyde Park Barracks and the Land Titles Office. Macquarie Street is named after Lachlan Macquarie, an early Governor of New South Wales (1810-1821), and was designed as a ceremonial thoroughfare. Macquarie initiated the construction of Sydney’s first public buildings of any real permanence and set the boundaries of Sydney’s grid of streets. It became the colony’s preeminent residential address. Read more
