Where are the Best Places Around Sydney to Take Visitors

Where are the Best Places Around Sydney to Take Visitors

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Posted 2011-09-01 by Karenfollow
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Sydney is home to many iconic sites, from The Opera House to The Blue Mountains, there are lots of 'must do's' for the first time visitor (and long time resident alike) to experience.

The beautiful Harbour foreshore with its proximity to The Rocks area, the Harbour Bridge and the bustling wharf at Circular Quay are often at the top of the list. Catch a ferry to Taronga Zoo or Watsons Bay, or the RiverCat to Parramatta for a day on the water, especially when the sun is shining on a gorgeous Spring or Summer's day.

Darling Harbour and Chinatown present offerings at the Southern end of the CBD and The Cross and Rushcutters Bay have the Eastern side well covered. Around Hyde Park is St Mary's Cathedral and The Australian Museum . The Anzac War Memorial lies within the park itself and can be found amongst the magnificent fig tree lined pathways.

Take a walk down Macquarie Street to see the Hyde Park Barracks , The Sydney Mint Museum , New South Wales Parliament House and The State Library . At the end there you will find the extensive grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens with its unbeatable views of the Harbour from Mrs Macquarie's Chair .

Moving away from the city area, we find Glebe, Balmain, and Newtown with their restaurants, cafes and interesting shops. You could easily spend a day walking around these areas exploring the quirky stores and cafes.
Parramatta is home to many historical sites such as St Johns Cathedral which is the oldest continuous place of worship in Australia and Old Government House and garrison buildings on the banks of The Parramatta River.

Heading up in to The Blue Mountains, as the temperature drops a few degrees, the air takes on a freshness as you move up out of the Sydney basin. The quaint town of Leura is a lovely spot to stop for lunch and then you can take a ride on the Scenic Railway or Skyway from Katoomba and then stretch your legs on a bushwalk to The Three Sisters.

Of course, this is but a small bite from the feast of sites and experiences that Sydney offers its visitors. Do you have some favorites to share?

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