Voting On What To Do On Vacation, Give Sydney Australia A Try

By Howard Rudd


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.

The temperature varies with warm summers and cool winters. January is the hottest month with an average temperature of seventy eight degrees. July is the coldest month with an average low of forty one degrees. The area does receive rainfall on occasion. The city averages about forty seven inches of rain per year with the most rainfall typically 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 is a fun way to spend the day. The zoo is on the waterfront and can be travelled to by water ferry. There are many different types of animals housed there. They come from all over the world. A visitor can expect to see from local koalas to cobras and even lions. There are many educational programs. The zoo often hosts sleep at the zoo nights as well as programs for children during the holiday seasons.

The Royal Botanic Garden is a must see for anyone with a green thumb. The gorgeous flowers and foliage abound. The garden offers the visitor self guided or guided walking tours daily. There are many other programs also. The garden is a quick jaunt from 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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