The Sydney Central Business District (CBD) has so much to offer and at least 1 full day is required to cover all the attractions, including the most recognisable landmarks - Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
Suggested walking trail:
Queen Victoria Building > St Mary's Cathedral > Angel Place > Stop by Barangaroo for gelato/freshly-baked pastries > Pylon Lookout/Bridge Climb > Lunch at The Rocks area > Sydney Opera House > Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Address: QVB 455 George St, Sydney, NSW 2000.
Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am to 6pm; Thurs: 9am to 9pm; Sun: 11am to 5pm
Affectionately known as the QVB by the locals, the building has stood in pride for the past century. It is a prestigious high-end shopping mall that hosts Sydney's finest fashion boutiques, jewellery shops as well as gorgeous restaurants and cafes. Even you are not into shopping, it's still worth a visit to admire the beautiful architecture. One of the main draws is the glorious stained-glass windows and it's almost mandatory to snap a picture at the stairway. During festive seasons, a twinkling giant Christmas tree displayed makes a photogenic spot too.
The exterior appearance of QVB.
Address: 2 St Mary’s Road, Sydney NSW 2000.
Opening hours: 6.30am to 6.30pm daily
Entrance fee: Free
Located just opposite to Hyde Park, St Mary's is another hidden gem in Sydney. The interior is as impressive as it looks from outside. Be quiet and respectful while visiting the cathedral.
Angel Place
A meaningful piece of contemporary art tucked away in Angel Place - The Forgotten Songs. Empty bird cages playing the songs that were once heard in the city before urbanisation.
Pylon Lookout to view Sydney Harbour Bridge
Address: Cumberland Street, The Rocks | South East Pylon, Sydney Harbour, Sydney, NSW 2795.
Opening hours: 10am to 5pm daily
Entrance fee: AU$19/pax
Pylon Lookout is located at the south side of the Harbour Bridge. It offers a 360-degree view of Sydney city and we couldn't recommend it highly enough! To get to the Lookout, you will have to conquer 200 stairs. Don't worry, there are 3 levels of exhibitions about the history and construction of Harbour Bridge to keep you entertained and they act as good rest stops.
For those who are willing to splurge (and adventurous), book a Bridge Climb instead for an opportunity to conquer the top of Harbour Bridge and enjoy unbeatable paranomic views. No special climbing skills are required and the safety features seem reliable. The downside is you cannot use your own devices to take photos (in contrast to Pylon Lookout) since there is a substantial risk dropping your devices.
Walking towards Pylon Lookout.
It's actually very windy and chilly up there.
Incredible views of Sydney Opera House from Pylon Lookout.
Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Opening hours: Varies by months.
The garden is so huge that you can easily spend an entire day here. If you runs out of time, just come in the late afternoon and head to Mrs Macquerie's Chair for one of the best views of the city. We would love to visit Calyx too, but unfortunately, we just missed its opening hours (10am to 4pm daily). It has a beautiful name which translates to "the sepals of a flower", dedicated to its beautiful circular structure that catches everyone's attention.
The sunset views from Mrs Macquarie's Chair are beyond descriptions, particularly on a non-cloudy evening. The colour-changing sky was calming on the day of our visit, though the occasional noises from the big tour groups broke the peace. Nonetheless, kindly note the closing time of Royal Botanic Garden, so you won't be embarrassingly trapped like us, who had to ask the staff to unlock the gate for us.
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