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Major
Attractions
Sydney
Opera House
Sydney
Opera House, an architectural masterpiece and Australia's
foremost tourist attraction, is one of the great performing
arts centers of the world. Up close it's even more amazing to
see.
The
Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains - named as such because of the blue haze
created by the eucalyptus oil in the air above the mountain
gum forests - formed over several million years ago and has
remained largely untamed. The Blue Mountains are 104km (65
miles) west of Sydney with access by private vehicle, train
or coach tour. m The Skyway, a gondolier style cable car, both in
Katoomba.
Sydney
Harbor Bridge
A huge steel arch spanning the harbour and connecting the
North Shore with the city, one can even join a tour which
climbs the inside for a spectacular
360-degree view of one of the greatest harbors and greatest
cities, Sydney.
Royal
Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens are Sydney's finest gardens with
groves of palm trees, duck ponds, a cactus garden, a
restaurant, greenhouses, and acres of lawns. The wonderful
collection of plants and trees are both native Australians and
exotics from around the world, and garden highlights include
the Sydney Tropical Centre, housed in the Pyramid and Arc
glass houses, and the lush Sydney Fernery.
Taronza
Zoo
Taronza Zoo set up in a natural bush setting on the northern
shore of the harbor, has a large collection of Australian
fauna, including the marsupial the koala.
Museum of Sydney
This museum depicts Sydney's early period of European
colonization. Remnants of Aboriginal and early European
inhabitation can be seen here.
Centrepoint
Tower
Built in 1981, 305 mt tall (that's 1,000 ft) - the best view
of Sydney and surrounding areas. This is the tallest building
in the city.
Centennil
Park
Centennil Park is the most famous and fashionable place. A
number of activities take place here like cycling and horse
riding. Bikes and blades can be hired.
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