~ Things Must See Must Do In Sydney  ~

There are some things you just have to see and do on a visit to Sydney, and enjoying Sydney’s harbour, visiting Sydney’s beaches and enjoying the city’s unique areas are just some of them.

Bridgeclimb Sydney

BridgeClimb is a once in a lifetime experience, which offers the ultimate celebration of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

BridgeClimb enables people to enjoy a 360-degree view of one of Australia's most identifiable icons. The exhilaration and personal satisfaction achieved by BridgeClimb provides a unique and unforgettable experience of Sydney.

Safety on the climb is BridgeClimb`s No 1 priority and certain conditions will apply. Climbers go through a metal detector and are breath tested. Climbers are not permitted to carry anything with them, even cameras are forbidden. However, the latest in digital photographic technology will be carried by the BridgeClimb Climb Leaders to ensure that every climber has that all important picture of themselves at the summit of the Bridge and a complimentary group photo is included.

The total BridgeClimb experience will take three hours from the time of check-in at BridgeClimb base No 5 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, to completion of the climb and return to base. Anyone over twelve (climbers aged 12-16 years must be accompanied by an adult climber), in good health and with a sense of adventure is invited to join. At check-in, climbers will be thoroughly briefed by our professional, trained Climb Leaders and will sign a medical declaration form.

BridgeClimb operates in all weather conditions with the exception of electrical storms.

Tours run daily. DayClimbs and NightClimbs available. For more details click on tariffs or visit www.bridgeclimb.com

Harbour Jet

Adventure seekers, imagine racing at 75 km/h through Sydney Harbour, under the Harbour Bridge past the Opera House and the Australian Navy Fleet before skimming around Fort Denison and the Prime Minister's Sydney Residence, before we head west to quieter waters and unleash the full power of the Jet. Now, riders will encounter Harbour Jet's designed capabilities of fish tails, 180-degree spins & awesome power brake stops.

Our experienced drivers stop frequently so you can catch your breath, take a photo and hear some unknown and fascinating facts of Sydney, Australia & its people. A continual mix of Australian music keeps the Jet Boat Rocking.

Charter A Yacht

Beautiful Sydney Harbour as your playground...just imagine the possibilities! Take the helm of an EastSail yacht and take control of your day on the water.

Bareboat charter is available to experienced sailors who are keen to do all the "work" themselves. And with 30+ state-of-the-art sailing vessels to choose from, EastSail has Sydney's most exciting fleet of charter yachts. Or learn to skills, which will enable you to charter yachts - Sydney Harbour. Opportunity to practice boat handling and sailing skills to make you a self sufficient skipper. Taught aboard a range of yachts from our Beneteau 33.7, Cavalier 350SL, Sydney 36 and Beneteau 40's.

Cruises On Sydney Harbour

Harbour cruises provide some of the best views from Sydney Harbour.

Bounty Cruises (phone 9247 1789) replica of the famous square rigger leaves from The Rocks.

Captain Cook Cruises (phone 9206 1111) runs cruises day and night from Circular Quay.

EastSail (phone 9327 1166) offer sail your own yacht around Sydney Harbour with a skipper or bareboat charter.

Sydney Harbour Ferries (phone 13 1500) runs morning (10.00am and 11.15am), afternoon (1.00pm) and eening lights (8.00pm) cruises from Circular Quay.

Sydney Showboat (phone 9552 2722) runs paddlesteamer cruises day and night from The Rocks.

Vagabond Cruises (phone 9660 0388) runs cruises day and night from Darling Harbour.

Harbour Islands

Sydney Harbour Islands are Shark, Clarke, Rhodd and Goat islands all of the islands are a part of Sydney Harbour National Park.

Fort Denison was originally a rocky island used as an open-air prison. It was made a fort in the 1850s.

Tours can be booked through the Sydney Harbour National Parks Information Centre at Cadmans Cottage, 110 George Street, The Rocks.

The centre also manages bookings for picnics and parties on Shark, Clarke and Rodd Islands (water transport not supplied) and tours to Goat Island.

Tours include: Fort Denison: Fort Denison Heritage & Breakfast on the Fort. Goat Island: Goat Island Heritage Tour & Water Rats Tour.

There is a lot more to the Opera House than opera. Once you've taken this famous building's photography, enjoy a guided tour and performance before visiting one of the restaurants or retail outlets. (Performance Packages are available which offer a one stop shop for an all encompassing Sydney Opera House experience. Check out the opera, ballet, symphony, theatre, and much more - with up to 3000 performances a year, there's something for everybody. The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish Architect Joern Utzon and completed in 1973. Although called the Sydney Opera House it is really a performing arts centre with a Concert Hall, Opera Theatre, Drama Theatre Playhouse, The Studio, Reception Hall, a Library with archival material Dressing Rooms, Rehearsal Studios, Restaurants and Foyer Bars. Theatres include: Concert Hall with a capacity of 2,690, the largest hall used mainly by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Music Viva and other entrepreneurs for the presentation of a variety of other entertainments. Also popular for Conferences. Opera Theatre with a capacity of 1,547, is used the Australian Opera, The Australian Ballet and the Sydney Dance Company. Drama Theatre with a capacity of 544, is used the Sydney Theatre Company and The Sydney Dance Company. Playhouse with a capacity of 400, is booked by a number of producers of small scale theatre, performing arts and events. The Studio presenting innovative and exciting new music and contemporary arts. The Studio has contemporary, experimental, jazz, techno, world, popular, comedy, dance, cabaret. Free Outdoor entertainment every Sunday (weather permitting) at 12.00pm. ** Daily Tours departure point: Lower Concourse, beside Concourse Restaurant (follow signs). Tours begin approximately every 30 minutes and last for around 50 minutes. All tours are conducted in English. Souvenir colour brochures, printed in 8 different languages are also available. 'Front of House' - An insider's view of the theatres and foyers where one may witness the daily operations. NB: There are approximately 200 steps on this tour. 'Backstage Tour' - An opportunity to see what happens the other side of the curtains! NB: There are approximately 300 steps on this tour. For safety reasons children must be aged over twelve. 'Bennelong Walk' - A historical tour encompassing the Sydney Opera House and Bennelong Point. NB: There are approximately 200 steps on this tour. Special Interest: 'Tour De Force' - For those with a particular interest in architecture, engineering or the arts, exclusive tours are available and hosted by experts in their field. Bookings essential. Minimum numbers of 12 to 35 people apply. Price on application. Parking: Opera House Car Park is open daily from 6.30am - 1.00am. For further details on (02) 9247 7599. Entry to car park: North down Macquarie Street, around the roundabout and into the entry ramp.

Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour, one of Sydney's leading waterfront destinations is now alive with activity day and night! Both sides of Cockle Bay have undergone massive development to transform the site into a most exciting food, shopping and entertainment precinct.
The new Cockle Bay Wharf on the eastern side of Darling Harbour is only five minutes walk from Central Sydney and offers three levels of terraces, waterfront promenades, al fresco cafes and five star restaurants, offering an important link to the city.
The new Harbourside brings a fresh and dynamic mix of shops, restaurants and food outlets to the western side of Darling Harbour and offers fabulous views of the city skyline.
Darling Harbour is set to shine during the Olympics, as the fifth largest venue in Olympic history. Darling Harbour will host six events and will provide a major leisure precinct for athletes and visitors. Fencing, boxing, wrestling and judo will be held in the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Volleyball at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and Weightlifting at the Sydney Convention Centre.
Darling Harbour offers several major Sydney attractions, Sydney Aquarium, Sega World, Powerhouse Museum and the IMAX theatre. Visitors can learn about our unique Aboriginal heritage at Gavala Aboriginal Art & Cultural Education Centre. Sydneysiders gather at Darling Harbour throughout the year to celebrate 12 Days of Christmas, New Year's Eve and Australia Day. Darling Harbour is accessible by ferry, the Light rail and Monorail.

Royal Botanic Gardens

The oldest scientific institution in Australia and site of the first farm in Australia, where 7500 trees now spread across 30 hectares of succulent gardens. Special features include: ** Cadi Jam Ora: First Encounters: Cadi Jam Ora: First Encounters is a new permanent garden display that remembers and acknowledges the Cadigal - the original inhabitants of Sydney's city centre - and their relationship with this land. The display creates an experience of what happened on the site of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney at the time of European settlement. Featuring plants that originally grew on the site of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, the display conveys Aboriginal people's prior use of this land, and explores the very different relationships Indigenous people and European people had with the environment at the time of settlement/invasion. Open Times: Royal Botanic Gardens: 7.00am - Closes at Sunset. Reception Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Tours available at any time convenient to you. Garden Exhibition : Free Aboriginal Guided Tour: $16.50 per person (minimum 5 people) ** Sydney Tropical Centre: Focusing on the wonders of the tropical environments and their importance to us all. Open Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm Daily. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Adult: $ 2.00, Children/Concession: $ 2.00, Family: $5.00 Telephone: (02) 9231 8104 ** Rare and Threatened Plants Garden: This newest attraction features plants from around the world which are rare or on the brink of extinction including the Wollemi pine-one of the world's rarest plants. ** Hong Kong Bank Oriental Garden: Plants from areas of China, Japan and Vietnam thrive in an orientally inspired landscaped setting. The herb garden displays a wide range of herbs used for culinary, flavouring, aromatic, medicinal and handicraft purposes. Visitor's can relax on the rosewood seats and enjoy the garden, sundial and fountain. ** Sydney Fernery: A wide diversity of fern species are exhibited under a slatted steel vault. Open Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm Daily. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. Palm Grove, Rose Garden, and other horticultural attractions. ** Visitors Centre and Garden Shop: Open Times: 9.30am - 4.30pm Daily. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. Free Guided Walks every day (except Public Holidays) at 10.30am. Self-guided audio walks available for hire at the Visitors Centre also. Education service including school holiday activities (booking essential) Telephone (02) 9231 8134. Trackless train tour around the gardens (30 minutes): Adult: $6.00, Children: $3.00, Concession: $3.00 Botanic Gardens Restaurant and Kiosk : Telephone (02) 9241 2419. Pavilion on the Park Restaurant and Kiosk: Telephone (02) 9241 1322. Provisions for the disabled: Guide dogs permitted, staff assistance available, ramps provided, wheelchair hire and disabled access map available from the Visitors Centre.

AMP Tower and Skytour at Centrepoint

AMP Tower and Skytour at Centrepoint. Two attractions in One! A virtual Australian Adventure and incredible Sydney views. Enjoy an exciting journey of historical events and experience the unique sounds of Australia with multilingual surround sound system - even the flies seem real! Let your mischievous digital guide (courtesy of the innovative 'Pepper's Ghost' 3D technology) introduce you to the fantastic landscapes Australia has to offer in the incredible moving theatre. Take a Skytour ride to experience Australia in its multi-sensory glory. Feel the exhilaration of white water rafting down the Tully River, climb majestic Ulura, stroll the famous Bondi Beach, get up close and personal with an Australian Rules football pack. All this and much, much more is seen from the safety and comfort of your theatre seats. See the sweeping, spectacular views of the Sydney region from the AMP Tower. Centrepoint Shopping Centre opening hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday - Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9.00am to 9.00pm Thursday 11.00am to 4.00pm Sunday

Sydney Explorer - State Transit Authority

The 'red' Sydney Explorer route has 22 stops, offering an amazing insight into the history and majesty of Australia's most popular City. From the harbour bridge and the Opera House to Darling Harbour and Kings Cross, with plenty in between. Sydney Explorer: Departs every 17 minutes from 8.40am to 5.25pm. The 'blue' Bondi & Bay Explorer has 18 stops, taking you along a picturesque path through Sydney's affluent Eastern Suburbs, out to Watsons Bay and on to cosmopolitan Bondi Beach including Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee Beaches. Bondi & Bay Explorer: Departs every 30 minutes from 9.15am to 6.25pm.

The 'blue' Bondi & Bay Explorer has 18 stops, taking you along a picturesque path through Sydney's affluent Eastern Suburbs, out to Watsons Bay and on to cosmopolitan Bondi Beach including Tamarama, Bronte and Coogee Beaches.