See Sydney City in Google Street View. Discover all the great Sydney attractions, from the sublime Sydney Opera House and the iconic Bondi Beach to the marvellous Taronga Zoo, magnificent national parks, extraordinary heritage and much more.
Sydney Opera House
One of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Sydney Opera House, is an architectural masterpiece and vibrant performance space. It’s a place where the past shapes the future, where conventions are challenged, and cultures are celebrated. Step inside and discover the stories that make the Opera House so inspiring.
Where the Opera House sits, Bennelong Point has been a place for feasting and celebrating for millennia. So it’s only natural that here at the Opera House, the entertainment jumps from the stage and onto the plate. Whether you’re after a show-stopper meal at Bennelong, pre-theatre dining at Portside, a long lunch with a view at Opera Bar, drinks with mates or grabbing a bite on the go at Opera Kitchen, they’ve got Sydney’s finest foods, drinks plus the best views in town.
Taronga Zoo Sydney
One of Sydney’s most famous attractions, the award-winning Taronga Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry. Open 365 days a year, admission includes daily keeper talks and shows, and access to the Sky Safari, Sydney’s only cable car.
Enjoy the QBE Free-Flight Bird Show overlooking Sydney Harbour, featuring some of the world’s most spectacular birds and be delighted by the Daily Seal Show where Australian and Californian Sea-lions and the New Zealand Fur-seals will impress you with their grace and skill.
Challenge yourself on Taronga’s exciting new sky high adventure, Wild Ropes. Tackle obstacles, cross suspension bridges and soar through the trees while enjoying breath-taking views of Sydney Harbour.
Manly Beach
Manly Beach is one of Australia’s most famous beaches, best known for being the beach where the world’s first surfing contest was held in 1964. The iconic beach, a 1.5 kilometre stretch of golden sand, lined by magnificent Norfolk pines curves two kilometres from South Steyne to North Steyne and Queenscliff, where a submerged reef, or bombora creates waves prized by top surfers.
It also caters for those wanting to learn to surf and most days you will see schools of surfers launching into the rips, paddling hard to get onto that elusive wave. Swimmers are, as always, advised to swim between the yellow and red flags which are patrolled by lifeguards. At North Steyne, the middle part of the beach, you’ll find volleyball nets and surf board hire, as well as cafes and amenities.
Follow the scenic foreshore walk starting at the southern end of the beach and finishing at Shelly Beach, a safe swimming area, protected from the waves. You’re definitely spoilt for choice when it comes to Manly Beach. Whether you want to spread a towel out and enjoy the soft white sand, surf its waves or explore its underwater marine life, whilst snorkelling or diving, there’s something here for everyone.
There are many cafes and restaurants to enjoy a delicious meal or coffee whilst checking out the beachside activity.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Located in the heart of Darling Harbour, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is an underwater journey of amazing discovery with nine extraordinary themed zones. Meander through the Jurassic Seas, Sydney Harbour and Dugong Island, then, immerse yourself in the underwater world of Shark Valley, the majestic ocean tunnel walk-through, next visit the penguins on Macquarie Island and end with the mesmerising Great Barrier Reef zone.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of the world’s largest aquariums – with over 700 different species and 13,000 animals in an impressive six million litres of water. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is also home to the world’s largest variety of sharks and rays, as well as Australia’s most famed marine animals, including a dugong and tropical reef fish.
Explore Day and Night on the Reef –a brand new Great Barrier Reef experience, the largest in the world! Walk across bioluminescent beaches, journey through jellyfish garden and meet their marine turtles in this totally unique, interactive exhibit.
