Sydney Aquarium
- Pier 26, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
- Tel: +61 2 2622 300
 Nowhere
else will you find a larger collection of Australian aquatic life, with over
11,500 animals! Take a journey through one of the most spectacular aquariums
in the world and explore Australia's rich and diverse waterways, marine
ecosystems and unique aquatic environments.
Confront dangerous crocodiles, explore Australia's largest river system,
and wander through a tropical mangrove swamp. See the delightful Platypus,
the spectacular Weedy Sea Dragon and all the playful creatures of the Rivers
of the Far North.
The Seal Sanctuary offers you the chance to view one of the worlds first
known all natural Seal Sanctuaries. Get closer than ever before, by walking
through the underwater tunnels to see the seals racing through the water at
full speed or just frolicking around. The exhibit features a 2 million litre
tank where the water is pumped and filtered directly from Sydney Harbour
creating a natural environment for the seals to live in.
See the cute Fairy Penguins, Octopus and Cuttlefish inhabitants of the
Great Australian Bight. Plus, don't miss the Open Ocean Oceanarium where you
will be surrounded by one of the world's most extensive collection of sharks
- some over 3.5 metres long and weighing 300kg! Watch the endangered Grey
Nurse Sharks and giant stingrays passing overhead!
Sydney Aquarium is also home to the largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit in
the world, where you will be captivated by the colour and magic of live
corals and myriads of tropical fish. Visit the home of Nemo and see clown
fish dart amongst the wavering tentacles of an anemone, as well as sea stars
and cucumbers silently creeping amongst the coral. Observing this spectacle
from a tunnel with totally transparent floor, ceiling and walls is a thrill
not to be missed!
Sydney Opera House
- Bennelong Point, Sydney
- Tel: +61 2 2501 777
Designed in the 1950s to echo the myriad sailboats on the harbour, the
Opera House was not completed until 1973. With four auditoria, it hosts a
variety of cultural events throughout the year as well as guided tours every
30 to 45 minutes.
Sydney Tower
- Centrepoint, 100 Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
- Tel: +61 2 2297 444
Sydney Tower Restaurant (click for more details)
360 Bar and Dining Room is located within Sydney Tower, the city's
tallest structure and one of Australia's most iconic landmarks! The
spectacular million dollar refurbishment of Level 1 restaurant, has just
been completed. Sydney Tower's a la carte restaurant 360 Bar and Dining Room
is the hottest restaurant to launch in Sydney in 2005. Boasting the HIGHEST
restaurant in the southern hemisphere (88 storeys or 305 meters above sea
level) and transformed into one of the world's most stylish dining and
entertaining destinations.
This landmark Sydney attraction is the perfect place to start your Sydney
visit or holiday, as our experienced guides on Observation Deck will give
you a complete orientation of the city with information on many points of
interest. So you should make Sydney Tower your first stop, and from the
glittering harbour and golden beaches to the distant Blue Mountains, you’ll
be amazed by Sydney’s best views!
Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for
breathtaking, 360-degree views of our beautiful harbour city, including the
Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Soaring 250m above the city streets, the
Observation Deck of Sydney Tower is the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere
and offers a panoramic viewing experience unmatched by any other Sydney
attraction.
It is double the height of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Plus your ticket to the top includes OzTrek, the largest simulated ride
in the Southern Hemisphere and the only one of its kind in Australia. OzTrek
takes you on an amazing virtual adventure across Australia’s cultural
history and geography, where diverse Australian landscapes are brought to
life with a unique integration of 3D holographic technology, animated models
and scenic art.
Start your OzTrek journey soaring like a sea eagle above Sydney’s icons,
gliding effortlessly over the Bridge, Opera House and the warm sands of
Bondi beach; feel the exhilaration of white water rafting down a tropical
Queensland river; take a mark on the field at a game of Aussie Rules
Football; muster wild buffalos by helicopter in the Outback and get right
into the jaws of a huge saltwater crocodile!
Your OzTrek journey excites the senses with its 180-degree cinema
screens, special effects with sensational surround sound and heart-stopping
real-motion seating! This ensures your virtual Australian tour is a fun
addition to your Sydney visit and it should not be missed.
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