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Sydney Sightseeing

1. Mrs Macquarie's Chair

9.2
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney, NSW
Monument · Central Business District · 39 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Use http://sunfollower.net/ to find when the sun is going to set at this vantage point to get the best photos.

The Gap is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

2. The Gap

9.1
Gap Rd, Watsons Bay, NSW
Scenic Lookout · 27 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Amazing place for late night photographs of lightning strikes!

Paddington Reservoir Gardens is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

3. Paddington Reservoir Gardens

8.9
251-255 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW
Park · 11 tips and reviews

L bombL bomb: Nice place to relax with a coffee also interesting spot for pictures.

Chinatown Night Market is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

4. Chinatown Night Market

6.6
Dixon St, Haymarket, NSW
Night Market · 19 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Friday night after work the Dixon St Night Markets (Chinatown Night Markets) is a hustle-bustle of quirky electronic gifts and the closest you'll get to authentic street food from China. Starts at 5pm

ANZAC War Memorial is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

5. ANZAC War Memorial

8.2
Hyde Park, Sydney, NSW
Memorial Site · Hyde Park · 20 tips and reviews

Virginia G.Virginia Gordon: "Designed to express with dignity+simplicity neither the glory nor the glamour of war,but those nobler attributes of human nature which the war of 1914-18 so vividly brought forth."

The Domain is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

6. The Domain

8.8
The Domain, Sydney, NSW
Park · The Domain · 25 tips and reviews

Sydney F.Sydney Festival: In January enjoy Symphony in the Domain and Summer Sounds featuring Los Lobos for Sydney Festival! Read more.

Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

7. Sydney Harbour Bridge

9.4
Bradfield Hwy, Sydney, NSW
Bridge · 179 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Walk from Circular Quay (elevator to Cahill Walkway) all the way to the middle of the bridge with your loved one and add a padlock with your names to the fence, throw the key in the water.

Sydney Opera House is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

8. Sydney Opera House

9.3
2 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Opera House · Circular Quay · 438 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Head to Opera Bar for a pre-show - filled to the gills with good gin and some impressive rum. More kudos for their commissioning of legendary Sydney brewers Redoak. Read more.

Circular Quay is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

9. Circular Quay

Sydney, NSW
Neighborhood · 56 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Central to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Circular Quay has lots of restaurants and bars for you to spend your lazy afternoon with friends basking in the evening sun with spectacular views.

Observatory Hill Park is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

10. Observatory Hill Park

9.2
Watson Rd, The Rocks, NSW
Park · 19 tips and reviews

Neil J.Neil Johnston: So it turns out you can't see stars in the daytime, dammit.

Kamay Botany Bay National Park is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

11. Kamay Botany Bay National Park

8.1
Cape Solander Dr, Kurnell, NSW
National Park · 3 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Great place for a picnic with your lover in the summer.

Sydney Tower Eye is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

12. Sydney Tower Eye

8.0
108 Market St (Level 5), Sydney, NSW
Monument · Sydney City Center · 76 tips and reviews

SiLsi L.SiLsi Lia: If you come to Sydney, you should go to Sydney Tower. It's a wonderful place for sight seeing. See the beautiful side of Sydney, the bridge, forest, buildings, ships, ocean, all around Sydney!!

Fort Denison is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

13. Fort Denison

6.7
Fort Denison, Sydney, NSW
Historic and Protected Site · 10 tips and reviews

Margaret T.Margaret Tillson: Fantastic location for a 'special event' lunch or dinner - amazing view of the Harbour, good food - great for international visitors. Enjoy! Read more.

Hyde Park is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

14. Hyde Park

9.4
Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW
Park · St. James · 165 tips and reviews

Adam C.Adam Cubito: Lay in the grass and dream.

Hyde Park Obelisk is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

15. Hyde Park Obelisk

7.2
Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW
Monument · Hyde Park · 12 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Hosking: The inscription at the top says; 'Enter the embrace of Anubis willingly, and you shall live beyond the coming of Ra.'

Martin Place is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

16. Martin Place

8.2
Martin Pl, Sydney, NSW
Plaza · Sydney City Center · 23 tips and reviews

Ash D.Ash Donaldson: There's often free entertainment at lunch time. Grab a bite, sit down, & enjoy!

State Library of New South Wales is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

17. State Library of New South Wales

8.9
Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Library · Martin Place · 38 tips and reviews

Tracey N.Tracey N: Check out the wanted poster for ned kelly in the amaze gallery. There are also some minature books they look pretty special.

18. Museum of Sydney

7.2
Bridge St, Sydney, NSW
History Museum · Sydney City Center · 27 tips and reviews

Jade P.Jade P: Small but beautiful museum. Always has quality exhibitions. Modern and fun.

Paddington Markets is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

19. Paddington Markets

7.3
395 Oxford St, Paddington, NSW
Flea Market · 32 tips and reviews

Elana B.Elana B: Love the location and great selection of all sorts of stuff (I really don't need)Great food on offer, mostly organic at the back

Barrenjoey Lighthouse is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

20. Barrenjoey Lighthouse

9.1
Palm Beach, NSW
Lighthouse · 15 tips and reviews

Joel B.Joel B: Lighthouse tours for $5 every hour on Sundays. Great views and interesting history!

Justice & Police Museum is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

21. Justice & Police Museum

7.6
Phillip St, Sydney, NSW
Museum · Sydney City Center · 4 tips and reviews

Tim T.Tim Traveller: Bring a camera & keep an eye out for the free sydney morning herald halfway thru the visit Read more.

Queen Victoria's Statue is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

22. Queen Victoria's Statue

6.8
455 George St, Sydney, NSW
Monument · Central Business District · 9 tips and reviews

Esther T.Esther Tang: Be prepared to model if you're standing below or around this statue. There are lots of tourists taking photos here.

23. Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

8.8
455 George St (btwn Market & Druitt St), Sydney, NSW
Shopping Mall · Sydney City Center · 158 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Have a stroll, grab a coffee with some friends and then spend the day exploring all the floors and enjoy the Christmas Tree each year!

St Andrew's Cathedral is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

24. St Andrew's Cathedral

Sydney Square, Sydney, NSW
Church · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

Cadence P.Cadence Poetica: Lovely Christmas service every year!

St Mary's Cathedral is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

25. St Mary's Cathedral

2 St Mary's Rd, Sydney, NSW
Church · St. James · 53 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Take a #selfie with the Cathedral

26. Royal Botanic Garden

9.4
Macquarie St (Cahill Express Way), Sydney, NSW
Botanical Garden · 156 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Did you find the native Australian stingless bees? They're in a tree trunk! Explore the cactus gardens, you'll feel like you're in Mexico!

Customs House Library is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

27. Customs House Library

8.5
31 Alfred St, Circular Quay, NSW
Library · 11 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Don't forget the free WiFi at the Lending Library!

Darling Harbour is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

28. Darling Harbour

Darling Dr (Cockle Bay Wharf), Sydney, NSW
Harbor or Marina · Darling Harbour · 170 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Come at night for the romance and fireworks every Saturday and Sunday. Bring the family, let the kids play in the playground behind and grab something to eat for the show.

Darling Harbour Water Spiral is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

29. Darling Harbour Water Spiral

7.9
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, NSW
Fountain · 4 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Let the kids (or those young at heart) run around to the centre and back again.

Darling Quarter Playground is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

30. Darling Quarter Playground

8.8
Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW
Playground · Darling Harbour · 16 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Kids nagging you late at night they're 'bored'? Bring them down the Darling Quarter Playground with all the other parents and their kids to play. Anytime of year, especially nights on weekends!

Hyde Park Barracks Museum is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

31. Hyde Park Barracks Museum

8.4
Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
History Museum · Martin Place · 12 tips and reviews

Macquarie V.Macquarie Visions: Australia's first detention centre? That tiny building over there once housed 600 convicts. We hear the line for the toilets was very long. Read more.

Australian National Maritime Museum is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

32. Australian National Maritime Museum

8.3
2 Murray St, Darling Harbour, NSW
Museum · 43 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Entry is free to the museum's core exhibitions, special temporary exhibitions, Wharf 7 Maritime Heritage Centre, North Wharf and marina (to view small vessels) and Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

33. Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

8.6
140 George St, Sydney, NSW
Art Museum · Circular Quay · 108 tips and reviews

WarlachWarlach: Visit this wonderful gallery - great art, great space and great staff.

34. Sydney Town Hall

483 George St, Sydney, NSW
City Hall · Central Business District · 34 tips and reviews

AM C.AM Cortez: Pick up a $4 take away meal from Hokka Hokka in the food court if you're passing by around 5pm.

The University of Sydney (USYD) is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

35. The University of Sydney (USYD)

City Rd, Camperdown, NSW
University · 24 tips and reviews

Danijel  J.Danijel  James: Walk through the Quad and then visit the museums on site. Don't let the mummies scare you!

Wynyard Park is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

36. Wynyard Park

5.8
1001 York St, Sydney, NSW
Park · Wynyard · 12 tips and reviews

Hansjoerg P.Hansjoerg Posch: Grab some food on York St (e.g. some rolls @ little star) and enjoy the park in the middle of the city!

The Rocks is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

37. The Rocks

Sydney, NSW
Neighborhood · 54 tips and reviews

4sq Sydney4sq Sydney: A living proof that Sydney has been high on spirits even 200 years back. Find the oldest pub in Sydney and also find a self-cook steak place. Enjoy Sydney!

Pitt Street Mall is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

38. Pitt Street Mall

8.0
Pitt St, Sydney, NSW
Pedestrian Plaza · Sydney City Center · 25 tips and reviews

emily j.emily james: Night Life Beauty explore some new things about this place. Tasty food with lovely music makes you to be a part of Heaven on this beautiful place.

World Square is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

39. World Square

7.5
644 George St, Sydney, NSW
Shopping Mall · Central Business District · 39 tips and reviews

Aldric T.Aldric Tumilar: A very nice meeting place!!! Right in the middle of city and easy to find.

The Galeries is one of Sydney Sightseeing.

40. The Galeries

7.9
500 George St, Sydney, NSW
Shopping Mall · Sydney City Center · 15 tips and reviews