subject: What To Do In The Land Down Under [print this page] Welcome to Down Under! Already excited to hop onto a kangaroo and swaddle with a mother koala bear? Hold on, lets initiate your adventure right here in downtown Sydney.
With so many attractions in walking distance, lets start off at the architectural astonishment of the Sydney Opera House. As one of Sydneys most identifiable structures, youll want to take quite a few pictures and peruse the flawless grounds, including the close by Botanical Gardens. Then, take a walk across Sydney's famous Harbor Bridge, one of the longest and widest bridges on the globe. If you're feeling courageous and venturesome, why not put on jumpsuit and with a friendly guide, climb up and over the bridge's outstanding steel suspensions, where you will be able to take in the most astounding views of the city skyline. Top off your day with a show at the Opera House and enjoy a seafood dinner along the waterfront on Wharf Pier near the Harbor Bridge.
As soon as youve explored the city, it is time to swap out your tennis shoes and replace them with a pair of heavy duty hiking boots. With a multitude of outdoor adventures, near Sydney to select from, you must take a day or two to explore the Blue Mountains. Here you will find dazzling waterfalls, rewarding hiking trails and dramatic scenery. One feature you will not want to miss is the Three Sisters. There is a legend in which once upon a time, three sisters fell in love with three men from a bordering tribe, but they were not permitted to marry. To protect the sisters from the ensuing battle, an elder turned them into massive sandstone formations. And while youre there, you should definitely check out the inside of the mountains at Jenolan Caverns.
Sydney is as well teeming with wildlife. There are several opportunities to see, and in a few cases, even hold and pet, wild kangaroos, koala bears, wombats and Tasmanian devils, whether on a hike and merely looking up in the trees or while going to local zoos and parks such as Wildlife World.
Lastly, Sydney is the home to world-renowned beaches, a surfers delight. Two that we highly recommend are Manly Beach (named for the manly looking Aboriginals) and Bondi Beach where you should really take a look at the popular Coastal Walk. Or, visit Fraser Island, the worlds biggest sand island, and rent a monster Land Rover to tour the wild land.
A few disadvantages to Sydney is it is rather expensive and the grocery choices are sub-par. Our best tip is to skimp on costly restaurants for meals since your money will be better spent on day trips and chances to satisfy your pursuit for adventure.
