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Designed in 1973 by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House is Australia's most recognizable man-made landmark and has become a world recognized symbol of Australia. The Opera house is known for its unique triangular arching design that is intended to mimic a ship's full sails while on the open sea. Daily tours and shows are available at the opera house.
The royal botanical gardens are a free and beautiful destination for any visitor to Sydney. Displaying an incredible variety of indigenous plants and flowers, a walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens provides countless opportunities for one-of-a-kind photographs. For those interested in plant life, the Gardens offers a wide variety of educational information about plants in the region, taking a distinctive aboriginal approach to understanding the history and cultural impact of specific species.
One of Sydney's most recognizable landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a single arch bridge that was completed in 1932. At the time of its completion it was the world?s tallest and longest single arch bridge. An architectural marvel, it has become a symbol of the Sydney harbor, and welcomes hundreds of thousands of boats into the port each year. Originally both a rail and road bridge, the railroad tracks were removed in 1957 to make way for two additional lanes of road traffic. Today, the bridge supports a six-lane highway. The bridge also has a footpath for individuals who wish to walk across the world-renowned span.
Located on Sydney Harbor and just off the Pacific Ocean, Sydney is an active and thriving metropolitan city with a diverse array of Entertainment, Culture, and History. The capitol of New South Whales, Sydney has established itself as an international city, especially after hosting the 2000 Summer Olympics.
As Australia's largest city, Sydney boasts a growing population of over 4 million. Although best known for the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney is also known for its beaches, located just minutes from downtown. Because it is in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia experiences Summer when most countries experience winter, and the average temperature in January is 73 degrees. This makes Sydney an ideal vacation spot.
Perhaps Australias most well-known beach, Bondi beach is a kilometer long stretch of sand located on the Pacific Ocean, just 5 miles east of Sydneys center. With a surf rating of 7 out of 10, the southern portion is of the beach is popular with surfers while the northern portion of the beach, ranked only 4 out of 10, is enjoyed by casual sun bathers and surf waders. Bondi is an aboriginal word that means 'water breaking over rocks.'
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