Bicentennial One
Sydney: A Beach City
Sydney is a cosmopolitan city of Australia surrounded by iconic beaches, world heritage monuments, lush hinterland and acclaimed vineyards. It is located on Australia’s south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. Sydney’s laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the worlds most preferred holiday destinations in the world. One can find sparkling waterways, national parks, age-old mountains and ravines, cascading waterfalls and much more in Sydney. Sydney is oldest settlement on the continent and the economic centre of the country. Sydney’s weather is always mild, never too cold and rarely too hot in the summer, so it attracts visitors from all over the world. Flights to Sydney are expensive in January to March and over Christmas, so to find cheap flights to Sydney during this period, its best to book early. At ExploreTrip you can find a list of cheap flights to Sydney which suit all your needs. ExploreTrip helps you search, compare airfares and book cheap tickets online. Book cheap flights to Sydney with ExploreTrip now!
It’s interesting how many free Sydney attractions are available for residents and visitors alike. Here’s a selection of free Sydney attractions.
Australia’s Birthplace: Colonial churches, pubs and other buildings, restaurants, shops, street entertainment, weekend market are among the free Sydney attractions in the Rocks area where Captain Arthur Phillip established his Sydney settlement in 1778.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk: Walk across the unique Sydney Harbour Bridge and have a great vantage point for panoramic views of the city, harbour and ocean. The pedestrian way over the bridge is on the eastern side of the span. (The western side is reserved for cyclists.) From the Rocks area, take the pedestrian access way from Cumberland St. Check location of access points on your Rocks map, free from the Rocks visitor centre.
Museums and Galleries: The Art Gallery of New South Wales in The Domain, the Museum of Contemporary Art at The Rocks, and the Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour. The Yiribana Gallery at the Art Gallery of NSW focuses on Aboriginal and islander art.
Darling Harbour: Waterside walks, street performances, concerts on floating pontoons or at Tumbalong Park are among the free Sydney attractions in Darling Harbour, a short walk from the city centre.
Beaches: Sydney’s beaches run almost all the way from Palm Beach in the north to Cronulla in the south. Go surfing, swimming, snorkeling, or simply lazing away the time, particularly in the warmer months.
Royal Botanic Gardens: A stroll through Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is a pleasure many like to take. Walk to Mrs Macquaries Point for a perfect view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge together.
Government House: Former residence of New South Wales Governors (within the Royal Botanic Gardens) which has now opened to the public with free guided tours. Elegant colonial architecture and furnishings, and art collections on display.
St Mary’s Cathedral: The architectural splendor of St Mary’s Cathedral, mother church of Australian Catholicism. The crypt which is renowned for its mosaic floor depicting The Creation.
Bicentennial Park: Visit Sydney’s Bicentennial Park which is part of Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush Bay. Barbecue and picnic areas, playgrounds, cycle paths, access to wetlands. Drive, or take the train to Olympic Park.
Pub Music: A number of Sydney pubs feature free band performances on selected nights. Awesome music and crowd will make the night rocking.
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About the Author
Venkat Pasupuleti is an avid travel industry follower and passionate about all issues related to travel. He has years of strategic consulting, venture boot strapping and social entrepreneurship experience. He has worked on both coasts of the US and currently living and enjoying the picturesque sea, beaches and hills of the Bay area, California.
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