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Things to do in Sydney
19 verified places and 43 missions to truly experience Sydney. Must-sees: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australian Museum, Sydney Cricket Ground. Best known for: Culture, Nature, Leisure.
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CultureSydney Opera HouseBuilding designed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon and opened in 1973 by Elizabeth II, at the tip of…CultureSydney Harbour BridgeSteel arch bridge opened in 1932, built by the British company Dorman Long, linking the centre of Sydney with…CultureAustralian MuseumFounded in 1827, it is the oldest museum in Australia and stands on the corner of College Street and William…LeisureSydney Cricket GroundStadium in Moore Park, the historic home of cricket in Sydney and of the Australian football team the Sydney…NatureTaronga ZooZoo opened in 1916 on the hillside at Mosman, on the north shore of the harbour, with views of the bay and…CultureArt Gallery of New South WalesArt museum founded in 1871 in The Domain park, with a 19th-century Neoclassical building and a new modern art…CultureMuseum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA)Contemporary art museum at Circular Quay, in The Rocks, in an Art Deco building from the 1950s extended with…CultureCockatoo IslandThe largest island in Sydney Harbour, reached by ferry from Circular Quay and declared a UNESCO World…NatureRoyal Botanic Garden SydneyGarden founded in 1816 on the shore of Farm Cove, next to the Opera House, and the oldest in Australia.CultureSt Mary's CathedralCatholic cathedral in the Neo-Gothic style, designed by the architect William Wardell and located next to…NatureHyde ParkPublic park right in the centre of Sydney, the oldest in Australia, opened in 1810.CultureQueen Victoria Building (QVB)Romanesque Revival building opened in 1898 and the work of the architect George McRae, on George Street.CultureAustralian National Maritime MuseumMuseum in Darling Harbour, opened in 1991, devoted to Australia's maritime history: migration, fishing…NatureChinese Garden of FriendshipGarden in Darling Harbour opened in 1988 as a gift from China's Guangdong province for Australia's…CultureState Library of New South WalesPublic library on Macquarie Street, opposite the Botanic Gardens, whose historic section is the Mitchell…LeisureLuna Park SydneyAmusement park opened in 1935 at Milsons Point, under the Harbour Bridge, recognisable by the enormous…NatureThe DomainLarge urban park east of central Sydney, between the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Botanic Gardens.CultureWaverley CemeteryCemetery opened in 1877 on a clifftop by the sea at Bronte, known for its headstones with ocean views.NatureCentennial ParklandsLarge urban park southeast of the centre, opened in 1888 to celebrate the colony's centenary.
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Sydney in one day?
If you only have one day, start with the essentials: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australian Museum, Sydney Cricket Ground and Taronga Zoo.