Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay & Bondi Beach
Sydney’s sights, beaches and urban secrets
Spectacular Sydney!
See the famous sights and hidden local secrets of Sydney, located on the world’s largest and prettiest natural harbour.
The Iconic Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world’s longest single arch spanned bridge and prominently sits in the soul of the city. Get up close to its mighty granite pillars and underneath it’s awesome breadth.
The Sydney Opera House
Get within touching distance of the iconic sails of this architectural gem. See it from every angle and an optional behind-the-scenes tour of its many theatres that have staged the world’s best sopranos, orchestras, musicians, dancers and actors.
The Historic Old Town
Visit the old laneways of the ‘The Rocks’ where convict built sandstone pubs, galleries and stores are found around every corner. Walk down narrow alleys and enjoy their excellent weekend markets.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Enclosed by gigantic fig trees and perched over Fort Denison is the historical Mrs Macquaries Chair. Take in Sydney’s best views of the bridge, opera house, Sydney Eye, Government House and Kirribilli.
Secret Harbour Coves
Tucked away in narrow inlets of the sprawling eastern suburbs are some of Sydney’s best kept harbour secrets. Go where the locals go and visit Sydney’s gorgeous hideaways in and around Vaucluse.
“I’m stumped for superlatives. Sydney’s beauty is almost beyond description. ”
Watsons Bay
Always a popular destination, enjoy a quick stroll in this lovely English styled seaside haven. Enjoy a peek into Rose Bay, home to prestigious yacht clubs and the Royal Sydney Tennis & Golf Clubs.
South Head
Enter Sydney Harbour National Park - Eucalyptus trees, Golden Wattle and Banksias teeming with rainbow lorikeets and honeyeater birds. Check out Camp Cove and Lady Bay on an easy walk to South Head, where you will be greeted by Australia’s second oldest lighthouse at the opening of Port Jackson. An optional tour highlight.
Bondi Beach
Stop for a beachside Aussie lunch and local drink at Australia’s most popular beach -Bondi. In summer tens of thousands flock here every day for its turquoise coloured water. Wander the promenade, check out its interactive galleries, large murals, skate bowl, and look out for its TV star lifeguards.
Coastal walks
Stroll Sydney’s most famous coastal trail around azure bays and coves from Bondi to Tamarama and Bronte Beach. Take in the views over the amazing ocean pool at ‘Icebergs’, and local surfers ‘shredding’ it up.
Centennial Park
Sydney’s largest greenspace is twice the size of Central Park New York, and home to thousands of bats - the grey headed flying fox. Watch in amazement as they chitter-chatter and fly in and out of the forest canopy. A sensational event! Also look for purple swamphens, coots, black swans, pelicans and turtles that reside in the parkland’s ponds.
Urban Sydney
See Sydney’s suburban streets and Victorian architecture in Darling Point and Double Bay and the massive multi-million dollar properties of Vaucluse. See the world’s largest wooden building in Woolloomooloo, the red-light district and city underbelly of Kings Cross, trendy Potts Point, and the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Rushcutters Bay.
Also includes a drive via The State Parliament House, State Library, Mint, Hyde Park Convicts Barracks, St. Mary's Cathedral, Hyde Park, the Art Gallery of NSW and Australia’s oldest lighthouse - the Macquarie Light Station.
World’s Biggest Opal
Get access to see the world’s largest opal - the Olympic Australis, found in the Outback in1956, and view their infinite beauty of varied patterns.
Opals are Australia’s national gemstone and over 90% of the world’s opals are found down under.
Take time to shop for your own opal, necklaces, bracelets and earrings with the jeweler designer herself.
Didgeridoos and Boomerangs
Experience a private didgeridoo performance played right in front of you. Claimed to be the oldest wind instrument in the world, the didgeridoo depicts the sounds of Australia’s native animals.
Shop for Aboriginal art, carvings, ceramics, basket weavings, bark paintings, clothing, boomerangs, and of course your own didgeridoo.
photo credit: Destination NSW & Personalised Sydney Tours