Choosing What To Do On Holiday, Give Sydney Australia A Try

The largest city in Australia with a population of about four million is Sydney. The "Harbour City" is actually an inlet to the Tasman Sea. The city was created in 1788 and is the first British colony. It is the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney Australia is world famous for the Sydney Opera House.

Sydney's climate is a wonderful mix of warm summers and cool winters. January has the highest temperatures in the high seventies. July being the coldest month typically has temperatures in the low forties. Rainfall occurs and the city receives almost fifty inches of rain per year. The most rain falls in March.

On the must see list is definitely some of Sydney's attractions. For instance, the beach is always popular and so is the world famous Sydney Opera House. Sydney offers many museums, the Taronga Zoo and the Royal Botanic Gardens. There are definitely activities for people of all ages and interests. It will be hard for a family to decide what to do each day. Sydney definitely has many activities to choose from.

A popular summer destination is Bondi Beach. The sun and the surf call to the people who want that wonderful tan. Bondi Beach offers waves and gorgeous white sand. When needing a break from the sun and surf, there are many shops and restaurants to enjoy. Bondi Beach is approximately a half an hour from downtown Sydney.

One of the most famous pieces of architecture in Sydney is the Sydney Opera House. Opened in 1973, the opera house offers continuous entertainment such as the Sydney Dance Company, Australian Ballet and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. The opera house offers guided backstage and guided walking tours to the public for a fee. There are also many performances to see so book early.

The Taronga Zoo offers views with many animals from all over the world. Some of them include chimpanzees, lions, elephants, giraffes, cobras, crocodiles and of course the cute and cuddly koala. There are many educational programs at the zoo. The zoo even offers fun kid friendly programs during the holidays and there is the ever popular sleep at the zoo nights. The zoo is easily accessible downtown by water ferry.

Any plant lover will be enthralled with the Royal Botanic Garden. These gardens are gorgeous and just magnificent. All types of plant and flower life abound in the Royal Botanic Garden. The garden offers many programs to the community. There are self guided tours as well as guided tours available. Some of the walking tours occur midday. The Royal Botanic Garden is located near the Opera House.

If a vacationer is looking for a destination, consider Sydney, Australia. There are so many things to do. It will be hard to decide. The area offers the beach, zoo, beautiful gardens, museums, historic sites, the Sydney Opera House and much more. The city hosts many accommodations for visitors. If you are taking a trip down under, then one place to stop is Sydney.

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