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 metro light rail and the monorail are the modern means of transportation which is predominantly the Australian’s ownership. The densely populated sections of the city travel by this mode of transport as it is environment friendly and also easy to travel. Tourists who come here should not miss out travelling as the ride is comfortable and exciting too.
The doors of the monorail and the metro are wide enough to accommodate prams, wheelchairs and baby stroller. This well-known transport mode is a centenary gift to this wonderful city and has been effective since the year 1988 and is being used by more than four million passengers every year.
Tourists can get a breathtaking view of the wonderful cities and the experience is indeed exhilarating and overwhelming. One can get a bird’s eye view of the cities of Darling Harbor, the Spanish Quarter which houses superb shopping centers, Chinatown and many more. When travellers take a ride in the monorail, they get to see the main streets with numerous shopping malls and the hustle and bustle in the malls. One can also see the world renowned Queen Victoria building.
The monorail is exclusive and this transport system is operative from the heart of the city. There are eight stations covered on the three and half kilometre rail track and four trains operating simultaneously. The train halts for forty seconds at every station. If you want to have a wonderful Sydney experience, then this is the right combination of quick transport where the train halts at every tourist attraction spot.
The Metro Light Rail is a recent development in Sydney and the ride is clean, fast and comfortable wherein the train travels from the city to the suburbs of Sydney. The rail is indeed the finest and the most environment friendly way of travel in and around Sydney.
The trip is one of pleasure and wonder and it is undoubtedly a favourite amongst not only locals but tourists as well. The train links Chinatown, Darling harbour to the fish markets of Sydney, not to forget the Star City Casino as well as Wentworth Park 24/7. Tourists may choose to purchase the day tickets or may want to buy single fare tickets while on the train. The ticket price is about $ 3.20 per individual. Tourists will surely enjoy the entire Sydney experience and the exclusive rail rides.
With the increase in the growth and development and to cope with the needs of the public, there was a need to strengthen the public transport system. This is when the light rail system was introduced and this entire project has been a success from then on. The present light rail system of Sydney operates between Sydney’s public transport hub which is located at Circular Quay and runs through the central business district right upto central station. There are massive plans of expansion in the coming years. The light rail transport is a perfect combo of the high reliable public transport and is safe as compared to bus transport. The rail service is a 24/7 service and the people do not have to worry even if it means travelling at midnight.
Sydney really is a booming city and the Harbour Bridge which was built in the year 1932 caters to the traffic congestion and growing suburbs. The Sydney skyline has to its credit also added Pyrmont, Gladesville, Anzac and Spit bridges. The famous Anzac bridge was referred to as Glebe Island bridge in the past. This bridge was referred to as ‘Madonna’s Bra’.
Tourists will want to know the wonderful link between the Sydney city and the suburbs here. The new Anzac bridge was built and the cost was about one hundred and seventy million Australian dollars. This long cable held bridge boasts of being the longest in the world.
Another place which is a must visit for tourists is the La Perouse which sounds French, but is definitely not. This place is in New South Wales which is about 14 kms from the central business district of Sydney CBD. Tourists will love to visit the historical sites which takes one back to history. The geography of this place has much to say about the flora and fauna.
The place is dedicated to the French naval officer La Perouse who landed at this place in the year 1788. The place has been named so in his memory. A tourist is surely to remain fully occupied here. There are other notable land marks like the Bare Island which was a place of military post. There is a foot bridge which is linked to the Bare island fort and the La Perouse history museum.
Tourists are mesmerised by the arts and artefacts at the La Perouse museum. The museum also houses ship relics, trove of maps and the items used at the time of the French exploration. La Perouse also boasts of the Aborigines who were residents of this place. Tourists may want to purchase gifts for their friends and relatives back home from the Yarra Bay. On weekends, locals too visit ‘The Loop’ at the La Perouse to view the exclusive live reptile show. The crocodile show is indeed a big attraction for children as well as tourists.
La Perouse offers a lot of attractions to tourists as regards original culture and local history of the aborigines. Tourists may also want to go in for interesting guided tours which are really worth visiting. Check out for the menus at the cafes and restaurants. One should not miss out visiting the Frenchmans Bay which serves excellent snacks.
Tourist visiting the Sydney tower can have a view of Sydney’s highest point. On cloudy days, one would get a feel as if they are able to touch the clouds. One gets to see Sydney and the surroundings from this point. Tourists may want to go in for sky walking in this tower.
Tourists get to visit the Wildlife World which is the latest attraction in Sydney and both visitors as well residents of the city will love this latest introduction.
