Australia has indeed got something for everybody and that is why it remains a very popular tourist destination. Some of the well known places like Harbor Cruises, Jenolan Caves and the Darling Harbor are perennial favourites, but as a visitor you should take the help of a good tourist guide who would be able to explain the significance of each of the places as well as tell you things that are not to everybody and not in the public domain. Besides, he can also take you to other places not always visited by usual visitors.

One amazing part of the city of Sydney is the opportunity for visitors to look at unique mammals in the form of dolphins as well as whales within this beautiful city. Not many cities can afford or have the infrastructure to showcase such wonderful mammals and this can easily be the highlight of your visit to this city.

You may also be able to sight these creatures in more natural surroundings at the many beaches in the city especially the Manly waters and that way you can combine the beach visit along with this special feature. The chances of sighting a dolphin goes up several times during the colder months as they tend to move towards the shoreline looking for food. The Manly waters may even throw up some whales surfing along its waters.

Dolphins are supposed to be very intelligent creatures growing up to a length of 2.5 metres and the Humpback Whale that can grow up to a length of 20 metres is certainly not a common sight in any other city and you should not miss out on this opportunity. The dolphins tend to hang around for more time than whales and improve the chances of sighting them tremendously. Other sea creatures on display are squids, albatross and many other smaller forms.

Those of you who wish to go kayaking can do so at the Sydney harbour and this again is a wonderful chance to see the harbour in close proximity. This is one of the most renowned waterways in the world and you can use the kayaking experience to see it. There is no need to worry about you knowing how to kayak since there are well organised kayak tours and all you need to do is leave it to the organisers to take you on a wonderful journey through the waters.

The kayaking experience will also expose you to certain hidden locations within the harbour such as the magazine huts where at one point of time a lot of ammunition and gunpowder was stored by pirates. In today’s times of course, these exist mainly for tourist attraction.

Once you finish with your kayaking tour, you can always opt to get into one of the beaches dotting the harbour and savour lovely food and drinks before you start the next activity.

Sydney bustles in activity and the Circular Quay is the main hub and the ferry terminus.  This place is vibrant and there are lots of cruises, sail boats and ferries at this place and  a well located starting point.  It is possible to reach any place in Sydney by either taking the ferry or the bus or train.  There are also water taxis available from the West Circular Quay area which is semi circular.

There are parks, restaurants, pedestrian malls and also train stations and ferry stations available.  The well known Opera House has many art galleries and the well known Museum of Contemporary Art.  Another busy place is the grand custom house which attracts many tourists.  There are also food courts, cafes and bars which are quite popular and attracts visitors.  Also there are many shopping arcades and good looking restaurants.  Another attraction is the attractive Royal Botanical gardens.

The Overseas Passenger Terminal is well received by many tourists.  Also Sydney Opera House houses the bronze plaques of world renowned authors like Kipling, Mark Twain, D H Lawrence and Joseph Conrad.  Tourists can go in for guided tours, watch music shows and live theatre. If they want to enjoy their good evening, they can go either to a ballet or an opera at these theatres.  Also there is wonderful performance on the streets by street performers which would leave a lasting impression on the tourists.

Locals and commuters who regularly travel from Sydney Bay love the Quay as the surroundings are serene and comfortable.  People love to watch the mystic of the rising sun emerging from the blue waters.  There are beautiful lights on the quay which are displayed at night and they are festive in nature.  The two attractive places which are the Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge lend an exclusive view.

This focal point is vibrant with activity and community celebrations during Australia Day firework celebration and New Year Eve.   One can catch enthralling views of the city and Harbor from here and it is truly a picture postcard, without an exaggeration. Another place which is well lit is the Circular Quay and it is a lovely combination of tourism, transportation and leisure and one of the most important place in Sydney which tourists should not miss out visiting.

Tourists as well as locals visit the Blue mountains which is the hot notch destination to run away from the scorching heat of the plains.  This world famous heritage site is a ninety minute drive from Sydney.  The busy town of Katoomba is located here and is popular for the Three sisters which is a rock formation.  All the guided tours to this wonderful mountain are enjoyed by tourists and the wonderful settings and surroundings are captured by not only amateur photographers but also by professional ones.  Tourists visiting this place in September can enjoy the spring time.  The Blue Mountains and Katoomba flowers fill the lush hills with green foliage and attractive flowers.

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race also known as The Blue Water Classic is a thrilling event hosted by the Cruising Yacht club of Australia. It starts in Sydney on Boxing Day and finishes in Hobart, Tasmania. It’s a tradition that the crew of the yachts celebrates the New Year at the Hobart Dock.

The race was first organized in1945 and gradually became more and more competitive and commercialized. It is one of the pre-eminent top three offshore yacht races in the world and attracts maxi-yachts from North America and Europe. It covers the distance of about 630 miles. The race attracts both the club sailors as well as renowned sailors who have participated in other famous races.

It was conceived by Peter Luke who formed a club for those who enjoyed cruising rather than racing; however visiting British Royal Navy Officer, Captain John Illingworth, suggested that it be turned into a race, and so this thrilling event was born.

The race is one of the most grueling and awe-inspiring event in the middle of the winter and is sponsored by Rolex. There is a spectacular start from the magnificent Sydney Harbor, and the yacht sail into the beautiful Tasman Sea, travelling through many places the yacht reach the Tasman Island where they cross Storm Bay for the beautiful Derwent River to Hobart. All over the sea front people gather to watch the race and cheer the yacht on.

All those who love the sporting event swear by the exciting beginning of the race and the finale. Half a million spectators gather on the shores to cheer the fleets and one can watch the spectator crafts along with the fleet. Helicopters hover over the blue waters filming the event for world-wide viewing.

The race covers some of the most alluring seascapes and landscapes in the world. The NSW coastline with its white and clean beaches, townships around the coast and the fishing hamlets are fall in the route of the race and one can view the yachts sailing anywhere between the coastline and 40 miles offshore.

The winning yacht is received by an escort official, spectators and the press boats as it approaches the finishing line, amidst applause even if it is at an unearthly hour like 2 am or some such time. There are thousands of people who gather around Sullivan’s Cove to applaud and welcome the yachts and the crew is met by members of Finishing Club and the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, to help them dock at the Kings Pier marina. Of course the winners and their fans celebrate the race and the win at the many pubs and bars at the dock. The event holds a prime position in the Hobart’s Taste of Tasmania Festival.

People eagerly wait for the entire year, many practice the whole year through and train for the race. This magnificent and greatly anticipated event is a must to watch for all those visiting Sydney in winter. So plan your trip to Watch ‘The Blue Water Classic’.