Sydney: Eight Must-Do's
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There's a ton to see and do here, with the emphasis on doing. Whatever speed your attendees want to move at, this is the place for everything from sailing the harbor to strolling through history. Following is a list, courtesy of the Sydney CVB ( www.scvb.com.au), of some of the top activity options in Australia’s largest city.
Captain Cook Cruises are a good way to see Sydney Harbour. The company operates 20 scheduled cruises each day and all vessels are available for private charter for groups of up to 2,000 passengers.
Australian National Maritime Museum
www.anmm.gov.au
The Australian National Maritime Museum has a fleet of historic vessels, including the destroyer HMAS Vampire and the submarine HMAS Onslow. It's also home to Sydney Heritage Fleet's tall ship, James Craig, and a 19th century lighthouse. Free guided tours are conducted every day.
Koala Park Sanctuary
www.koalapark.com
Koala Park Sanctuary is 30 minutes from Sydney's central business district. The park is set in 10 acres of lush rainforest and native gardens that are occupied by koalas, red and grey kangaroos, dingoes, wombats, echidnas, emus, and Australian native birds. The sanctuary also offers visitors a Stockman's Camp with daily sheep shearing, the opportunity to cuddle a koala and privately guided tours.
LG IMAX Theatre Sydney
www.imax.com.au
Home to the world's largest movie screen, Sydney's IMAX Theatre, in the heart of Darling Harbour, offers a mix of 2D and 3D films. The distinctive eye-shaped building houses a giant screen—more than eight stories high—designed to give audiences the ultimate film experience.
Located at the National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour, Sydney by Sail allows visitors to enjoy Sydney Harbour aboard a luxury yacht. The company conducts corporate events, including team-building regattas and treasure hunts, and has scheduled sailing trips as well as skippered and bareboat charters.
Queen Victoria Building
www.qvb.com.au
Located in the heart of the city center, the Queen Victoria Building is where history, culture and shopping converge under a majestic dome. Spanning five levels, this building houses the best of Sydney's contemporary fashion, food, art, jewelry, and antiques.
Sydney Tower and OzTrek
www.sydneytower.com.au
Sydney Tower takes visitors to the highest point above Sydney for breathtaking 360-degree views. A ticket to the top includes OzTrek, a virtual adventure across Australia's cultural history and geography.
The Rocks is Sydney's historic old quarter, located between Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Guides take visitors to historic pubs, colonial cottages, archaeological dig sites, a Gothic church, and cobblestone lanes. It is also the location of a weekend market.
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