Are you visiting sunny Sydney and need some ideas of where to go and what to do? Well here are our five top places to visit whilst in the famous Aussie city.

Taronga Zoo

Many visitors to Sydney often miss out on one of the city’s best day activities – Taronga Zoo. It’s a great place to visit as it’s home to native Australian animals (kangaroo, koala) and overseas animals (elephants, giraffes). Of course that’s just naming a few. It has many fun attractions such as the seal show, free flight bird show and spider talk (you might want to skip the last one!).

The zoo is located in the suburb of Mosman and over looks Sydney’s beautiful harbour.So it’s the perfect place to get out your camera and take a photo with the backdrop of animals, the blue water and clear sky.

Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House



You can’t come to Sydney without taking a “cheezy” holiday photo in front of the iconic Harbour Bridge or Opera House. The bridge was first opened in 1932 and since has been used by Sydneysiders to get from the north of Sydney to the CBD. For the ultimate photo try the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb that will surely be the climb of your life.

And of course you can’t mention the Harbour Bridge without referring to the incredible Opera House. You know the one – an architectural masterpiece that looks like large white waves! It was first opened in 1973 and is used to this day
to showcase operas, musicals, ballets and even comedies.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Just a short walk from the Opera House is the Royal Botanical Gardens. The gardens are free and open at 6.30am till sunset. You can meander through the winding paths that are littered with colourful flowers and plant life. Or if you want to stay near the water you can walk along the path by the waters edge and take in the beauty of Sydney harbour. There are also countless grass areas to set up a picnic but mind the birds that are out and about to scavenge!

Bondi beach



Sun, surf and lifeguards – that’s what the epic Bondi beach is all about. Bondi beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world and attracts all walks of life from extreme surfers to chilled sunbakers. The white sand and blue waters won’t disappoint!

The 1km of beach was originally privately owned but became a public beach in 1882 as its popularity grew. It’s surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants and is a busy area that is always buzzing both day and night.

The Blue Mountains



Had enough of Sydney already? Well there’s a place waiting for you a few hours drive away. The Blue Mountains is a beautiful area that is home to the land formations the Three Sisters. It’s a World Heritage area as it has both natural and cultural significance. And is a great place to go for a walk and take in the beauty of the Aussie bush.

Well there you have it our five top places to visit around Sydney! Whether you do them all or just one, you’ll be bound to have a spectacular visit in Sydney.

Author bio: Hayman Island, Digital Marketing Executive, Lauren Esplin, loves nothing more than visiting new lands, meeting the people and learning different languages and customs. She also happens to work for one of the most beautiful islands in the world, and is fortunate enough to explore the Great Barrier Reef as part of her job.