15 Best Tourist Attractions In Sydney, Australia

1. Sydney Opera House

Considered a UNESCO World Heritage site, this unmissable piece of architecture welcomes millions of tourists every year. 

2. Sydney Tower Eye

Scraping the skies at 309 meters tall, casting a shadow over Market Street.  

3. Royal Botanic Garden

This peaceful escape is smack-bang in the city centre, just next to the Opera House, so it’s easily accessible from most of the top Sydney tourist attractions. 

4. Art Gallery of New South Wale

Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Sydney’s top cultural attractions, playing host to works by some of the world’s most famous international artists.

5. Luna Park Sydney

With a range of rides and attractions for all ages, this park is a must-visit destination for families and thrill-seekers alike. 

6. Taronga Zoo

Situated on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, this magnificent zoo houses over 4000 animals from no fewer than 350 different species.  

7. St Mary’s Cathedral

Popular with tourists for its grandeur and timeless architecture, St Mary’s is both a place of worship and a venue for major cultural events. 

8. Anzac Memorial

Anzac Memorial is a powerful, moving and fitting tribute to those who gave their lives in service of their countries. 

9. Madame Tussaud

Madame Tussauds takes all the glitz and glam of franchises worldwide and throws on an added splash of Australiana. 

10. Chinese Garden of Friendship

As the country’s largest city, things can get a bit hectic in Sydney.  

11. Queen Victoria Building

Queen Victoria Building, a historic shopping centre in the middle of Sydney’s CBD. 

12. Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Don’t forget to visit the resident dugongs at Dugong Island and say hello to the cheeky octopus. 

13. Powerhouse Museum

Powerhouse Museum, an institution dedicated to all things science, technology, design and art, 

14. Raging Waters Sydney

Little ones can get their very own adventure at the Dinosaur Lagoon, a mini-park designed just for them.  

15. Hyde Park

Hyde Park is renowned as one of the largest and oldest public parks in Australia, dating back to 1792.  

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