We help you choose from a ton of things this major city of Australia has to offer, beyond just the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Here are five things to check out on your next visit to Sydney!
So you are in the city of Sydney for just a few days and wondering what attractions you should check out to make the most of your short visit in the beautiful city apart from the already famed Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Fret not, because our SportPlus.sg team have put together a few key attractions from our recent visit to Sydney as part of the Sydney Marathon.
While there are a ton of things this major city of Australia is enriched with and has to offer which includes beaches, museums, iconic landmarks, extensive shopping and nightlife options along with a most beautiful waterfront, here are five things to check out on your next visit to Sydney!
The Blue Mountains
Located about 60km west of Sydney, the Blue Mountains is the perfect option if you are looking to getaway from the city and spend a day reconnecting with nature.
Interestingly, the mountains aren't actually mountains but form a valley that was created some 50 million years ago. To make the most of a trip to the blue mountains, you would need to make a full day's trip.
That being said, some of the key highlights include spotting up to 400 different species of animals, taking a ride on the world's steepest railway, hiking or trekking and getting to Echo Point for one of the most photo worthy spots of The Three Sisters.
If you are less inclined to explore on your own, you could also take a guided tour which will bring you through key spots to cover within a day - with a good balance of natural beauty, being enchanted by ancient aboriginal rock art and exploring charming mountain towns.
Spending a day to visit the Blue mountains definitely makes a great addition to a Sydney itinerary.
SEA Life Sydney Aquarium
The SEA Life Sydney Aquarium is the biggest aquarium in Sydney and is located at the heart of Darling Harbour. An underwater journey of amazing discovery with nine extraordinary themed zones, the aquarium is home to over 700 species of sea life comprising over 13,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures from most of Australia's water habitats.
Tickets usually start from AUD $51 for shool holidays and weekends for adults, and from AUD $38 for children (3-15 years old) and from AUD $41 for students or seniors. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, you could even top up that amount and take on the Shark Dive Xtreme or hop on the Glass Bottom boat to take in amazing underwater views and complete the experience.
Not satisfied yet? Then why not experience the sub-Antarctic during and interactive exhibits to meet spectacular King and Gentoo penguins? They are bound to be your perfect ice-breaker for the trip!
Luna Park
Sydney's most iconic amusement park & tourist destination, Luna Park offers visitor an old-school carnival like theme park experience.
Situated directly on the waterfront with gallery-style entertainment, Luna Park has plenty to offere when it comes to visitor attractions - such as a mirror maze, roller coaster, teacup ride, and a range of other rides with the park offering unbelievable views of Sydney Harbour.
Park entry is free, however guests accessing certain attractions would require tickets and a Pass to ride.
Luna Park is a fun option to add to your Sydney Itinerary if you are feeling time-pressed but would like to unwind a little as well.
Sydney Zoo
The Sydney Zoo is the only combined zoo and aquarium in New South Wales, and boasts the largest Reptile & Nocturnal House in the world.
Sydney's favourite new zoo, it is home to over 4,000 animals, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world.
You can stroll down the African Boardwalk and experience what it's like to be wandering the Savannah while keeping a keen eye out for predators, have your photo taken with cute koalas, explore Australia's mixed species habitats, and get closer to Australian natives.
where you’ll see scenes from the savannah in our remarkable mixed-species habitats, wander down the leafy Primate Boulevard, and be mesmerised by the animals of south-east Asia.
Get closer to all your favourite Australian natives in the beautiful open-range Australia habitat, where kangaroos and wallabies hop freely around meandering pathways.
Sydney Tower Eye
Looking for a change of pace and wish to take in some breathtaking views of one of the world's most beautiful cities? We have just the place for you.
Sydney Tower Eye is the best spot in Sydney to enjoy the breath-taking city views, romantic sunsets and gorgeous evening lights.
The Sydney Tower Eye is also known as Centre Point Tower, and is the tallest structure in Sydney, New South Wales, and second-tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere. How cool is that!
Head on over to the observation deck to experience first hand state-of-the-art technology with high powered binoculars and multilingual touch screen panels that explain all the interesting facts you need to know about the famous landmarks across Sydney.
If you are in the mood for adventure, try taking on the Sydney Tower Eye Skywalk, Sydney's highest outdoor adventure for an exhilirating 60-minute experience that takes you on a fully guided skywalk tour around the outside of the Sydney Tower.
And there you have it, five cool attractions to check out for runners and athletes on your next trip to Sydney! Stay tuned for more cool experiences and destinations in our series coming soon.