![]() ![]() On the harbor side, closer to Watson’s Bay ferry, is the sheltered Camp Cove beach to take a dip. On the ocean side, The Gap is a dramatic clifftop lookout. It's a lovely day trip by ferry from Circular Quay, and you can explore South Head and have a leisurely lunch at Doyle’s or sunset beers in Watson’s Bay Beach Club beer garden. Lovely Watsons Bay, east of the city center and north of Bondi, was once a small fishing village, as evidenced by the heritage cottages that pepper the suburb’s narrow streets (they now cost a small fortune). Explore secluded beaches and dramatic views from Watsons Bay In the cooler months, you can forgo the water and dine with epic views while watching the winter “Iceberg” swimmers earning their stripes. ![]() Whatever you do, don’t be a “kook” – Australians are pretty forgiving but not on the water, so respect the norms and etiquette of local surfers. Alternatively, you can book a private tutor between a couple of people prices are lower outside the summer peak. There are classes for “grommets” (young surfers) aged 7 to 15 or adults, and women-only classes are also available. It’s also a great place to learn to surf – Lets Go Surfing is a well-established surf school based in North Bondi, offering lessons catering to practically everyone. Body-board, learn to surf or watch the Icebergs at Bondiīondi is one of the world’s most famous beaches, with consistently good waves and warm sea temperatures. Tours include ones aimed at kids, as well as backstage tours, a food-focused tour, and one where guides will show you how to draw this iconic sight.īondi's fame precedes it, but this is still a stunning spot to bask, splash or surf © xavierarnau / Getty Images 4. You can wander around the outside to your heart's content the most obvious way to experience the interior is to attend a performance, but taking a guided tour is highly recommended (available in several languages). Visually referencing a yacht's sails, it's a soaring, commanding presence that comprises five performance spaces for dance, concerts, opera and theater. Tour backstage at Sydney Opera Houseĭesigned by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, this incredible, eye-catching building is Australia's most famous landmark. You can now book a trip with an Indigenous storyteller who'll share their perspective on the city and country while you look over Sydney’s magnificent harbor from on high. Getting the train to Milsons Point and walking back towards the city is the most spectacular.Ĭlimb the southeastern pylon to the Pylon Lookout or ascend the arc on the popular BridgeClimb experience. The best way to experience this majestic structure is on foot stairs and lifts climb up the bridge from both shores, leading to a footpath on the eastern side (the western side is a bike path). Sydneysiders love their giant 'coathanger,' which opened in 1932. Walk, cycle or climb Sydney Harbour Bridge One of Sydney's most exhilarating experiences is on one of its most iconic landmarks – climbing the Harbour Bridge © Alberto Mazza / 500px 2.
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