The energetic capital of New South Wales, Sydney is Australia’s largest city and is known for its numerous iconic landmarks, beautiful beaches and diverse culture.

Begin your Sydney exploration by hopping into one of the most iconic architectures nestled in the city, Sydney Opera House, crossing the iconic bridge that connects the city centre with the North Shore, Sydney Harbour Bridge, or have a pleasant time with friends and family at Australia’s most famous beach, known for its golden sands, surf culture and lively atmosphere, Bondi Beach.

Not stopping there, there are still so many things and spots catering to all visitor's needs, and preferences including the Royal Botanic Garden for nature enthusiasts where you will be welcomed with over 7,000 plant species, including the native Australian flora, The Rocks which is the perfect place for visitors who would like to know more about the history of Sydney and hop into various historical buildings, shops, and restaurants, and many others that are waiting to be explored.

Here, Traveloka has listed down 20 things to do and attractions that you need to visit in Sydney:

First of all, start your exploration through the underwater world with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, which offers beautiful sights of marine creatures.

The aquarium is known as home to a diverse range of marine creatures from around the world. It provides a wide variety of attractions and activities related to the underwater world including Shark Walk where visitors are allowed to walk beneath a tunnel surrounded by sharks of various species, as well as Dugong Island, an area where you get to see dugongs, a gentle marine mammals int heir natural habitats.

Stand 250 metres above the ground and enjoy the breathtaking sight of Sydney along with the serene background nestled within the beautiful city at Sydney Tower Eye. Get a 360-degree view into the city’s iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, and Harbour Bridge, as well as the city’s rich nature including the Blue Mountains and the serene Bondi Breach.

The world-renowned zoo overlooks Sydney Harbour, and offers stunning views of the city skyline as well as housing a vast number of animals representing over 1,500 species, Taronga Zoo is a fun and exciting place to visit with friends and family, especially if you love animals.

Discover diverse wildlife and find a variety of native Australian animals including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and platypuses as well as exotic animals from all over the world like lions, tigers, elephants and pandas.

Located in the heart of Darling Harbour, WILDLIFE Sydney is known as home to some of the world’s most endangered species including Tasmanian devils, Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos, and koalas. Experience the thrill of seeing dangerous reptiles like crocodiles and snakes in secure enclosures, observe the nocturnal animal's behaviours like echidnas, and owls, as well as engage in hands-on activities and learn Australian wildlife through many interactive exhibits in WILDLIFE Sydney.

Get yourself a day tour of the scenic Blue Mountain and enjoy your exploration of the three sisters, which is a famous rock formation consisting of three sandstone peaks, the main town in Blue Mountain known as Katoomba filled with numerous restaurants, and shops, combined with a tour via the Sydney Zoo that allows you to get close and personal with various animals authentic to Austalia.

Get your once in whole life chance to take a picture with your beloved celebrities in the shape of wax figures. Madam Tussauds is a world-famous chain of life figures housed throughout the world, and one of them is nestled in the beautiful city of Sydney.

Take a selfie with Obama or sing with Taylor Swift! Or do you prefer standing close on the red carpet with Prince Harry? Everything can be achieved in this magnificent museum of Madame Tussauds Sydney.

Do not want to bother taking a long walk and prefer to explore the city in comfortable seating?

Then consider booking the Big Bus Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour that will take you to various iconic spots in Sydney by an open-top, double-decker bus. The bus itself features two routes and commentary in 8 different languages, so there is no need for you to worry about the communication. Take your time and explore the iconic landmarks of Sydney from the Sydney Opera House, and Harbour Bridge to the serene Bondi Beach and beautiful spots like Double Bay.

Climb to the Sydney Tower and enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree sights of the Sydney skyline, while savouring the gourmet delicacy creating unforgettable memories with your family and your loved one.

Take as much food as you want and pamper your tastebuds with the wide variety of delicacies provided by the restaurant, SkyFeast while having a scenic view of the bustling street under your feet, and the natural beauty of the surrounding scenery. With over 30 dishes available, it has everything to cater to all taste buds, needs and preferences.

The perfect options for those who are looking for a relaxing time and a serene atmosphere to spend quality time with friends, family or even with your loved one.

Book your own private luxurious picnic in Sydney’s Blue Point and savour the refreshing fruits, sweet dessert, and breathtaking views of the cities at night, which will be illuminated with lights under the moonlight, creating unforgettable moments that will last for a long time.

Would you love to see the majestic whale in person? Then participating in Whale Watching with Sydney Harbour Cruise is a must things to do during your stay in Sydney.

Enjoy a leisure cruise at the Sydney Harbout and spot the massive whales dancing through the ocean in front of your eyes. Get to know all the information about these majestic marine creatures from your friendly guide and bask in the beautiful scene of the vast crystal-clear ocean.

Sydney Opera House is a well-known iconic landmark in Sydney and a part of the UNESCO World Heritage list, making this beautiful modern architecture building one of the favourite tourist destinations.

Follow your tour guide and wander around the grandeur foyers and spacious performance halls nestled inside the area. Take a seat on custom-made birch chairs where thousands of concerts, operas and ballet performances have been held. Once you are done walking around, take a step back and feast on delicious set meals prepared by the House Canteen or Opera bar situated within the opera house.

Take your beloved one on a romantic journey with the fantastic Sydney Harbour Cruise with Captain Hook Cruise which allows you to bask in the panoramic views of the harbour as the sun sets with a beautiful crimson colour.

Not only that, you would also be able to savour the finest dining, skilled with mouth-watering delicacies catering to all your needs and preferences, as you admire the iconic sights such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Luna Park and many others in a unique perspective.

Designed in 1986, the Chinese Garden of Friendship Sydney was built in order to appreciate and symbolize the friendship between Sydney and the city of Guangzhou China. Now, the garden has become one of the most well-known gardens in Sydney offering a relaxing and serene ambience, perfect for relaxation while being surrounded by lush greenery and traditional architecture authentic to China such as pagodas, moon gates, and rock formations.

As has been mentioned before, Bondi Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Sydney known for its golden sand and blue marine water which will leave you in awe.

Not only that, once you have enough of exp[loring the pristine beach, it is time for you to continue on your journey through various popular spots in Sydney including the Central Business District and Macquarie Street where you get to find the 19th-century sandstone architecture as well as the Hyde Park and Sydney Opera House.

Feeling not enough for only walking through the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge? Then why not race with a bike to the scenic bridge with your friends and family?

Head out to the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and enjoy the panoramic scene that can be seen from the bridge. Maintain your speed and start by crossing the Rocks district, Kirribilli and the Governor House, then followed by 25 km riding past Luna Park and the tranquil Lavender Bay. It is the perfect activity for visitors who would like to stay active during their holiday in Sydney.

A stunning harbourside situated in the eastern suburb of Sydney, Watsons Bay is a famous tourist destination popular for its beautiful beaches, charming atmosphere and panoramic views of Sydney Harbour.

Start to walk through the serene Watsons Bay Beach with white sand and clear water where you get to swim, sunbathe and kayak, or explore The Gap which is known as the dramatic cliff overlooking the ocean nestled in Watson Bay.

The ultimate choice for those looking for the unique and perfect backdrop for their picture. Newstown itself is an energetic suburb of Sydney known for its diverse community, trendy shops cafes and mesmerising art scene.

It would be much better for you to have your own guide to guide you around the area and to take you on an exploration of the unique neighbourhood and discover many hidden gems, including the diverse street art reflecting each neighbourhood’s creative spirits.

Flex your durability and flexibility and begin your thrilling adventure to the tree climbing activity and Zipline adventure situated in Western Sydney Parklands!

Challenge your friends and family on crossing more than 100 aerial obstacles on the tree rope courses or enjoy your time riding Australia’s fastest Zipcoaster only at Western Sydney Parklands. The park is known for offering a wide variety of courses, the park would leave you with incredible memories of crossing the beautiful Plough and Harrow in Western Sydney.

One of the oldest national parks since 1879, Sydney Royal National Park offers a variety of outdoor activities and stunning natural scenery that will leave you in awe. As has been mentioned before, there are so many things you can do in the park, including hiking with popular trails like the Coast tract as the name says offering stunning Coastal views as well as the Wentworth Falls Track which leads you to a breathtaking waterfall scene.

Not stopping there, the park also houses beautiful beaches like Bondi Beach, Bronte Beach and Congee Beach that allow you to do various water activities and water sports like swimming and surfing in the area.

Spend your four-hour quality time with BYO picnic hire which would give you a lot of things to do to make precious memories together with friends and family. The hire provides a ton of water activities like kayak hire, picnic set-up and eskies with ice allowing you to keep your food and drinks cool throughout the afternoon.

Start with a safety briefing, followed by a little bit of swim heading towards your picnic location with a picnic set-up such as seating, table, umbrella, food and refreshing beverages already prepared for you and your friends or family to spend your quality time together.

Here are all the fun and exciting activities that you might want to add to your list during your visit to Sydney. Starting from exploring the underwater world of SEA LIFE Aquarium, to having a memorable group picnic at Manly Beach, this page has a bunch of list things to do during your holiday to Sydney catering to your needs and preferences.

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