Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. That’s just one of the places you should visit in Sydney. Book early to get good rates for your tour packages. Here are ten of the most visited places in Sydney.

1. Sydney Opera House
   This World Heritage-listed building is Australia’s most recognizable landmark. Visually referencing the billowing white sails of a seagoing yacht (but described by some local wags as more accurately resembling the sexual congress of turtles), it’s a commanding presence on Circular Quay. The complex comprises five performance spaces where dance, concerts, opera and theatre are staged. www.lonelyplanet.com
   Australia’s most famous man-made icon worldwide, the Sydney Opera House is a unique feat of architectural design and engineering. www.experienceoz.com.au
2. Sydney Botanic Gardens
   Wrapped around Farm Cove at the edge of Sydney Harbour, the Gardens occupy one of Sydney’s most spectacular positions.
   From the provocative rare and threatened plants of the world to the romantic rose garden, the themed garden areas show the diverse beauty of nature. Special features include: Cadi Jam Ora – First Encounters is a garden display that remembers and acknowledges the Cadigal – the original inhabitants of Sydney’s city centre – and their relationship with this land. www.sydney.com
3. Jenolan Caves
   Australia’s Most Famous Caves, Jenolan is a magical place for a romanticgetaway or family adventure – even unique weddings or team building activities.www.jenolancaves.org.au
   A remarkable cave system that ranks amongst the finest and most ancient in the world, they can be reached within a reasonable 2.5 hour drive from the heart of Sydney and are well worth the trek.www.experienceoz.com.au
4. The Blue Mountains
   The Blue Mountains is situated within a World Heritage area offering a unique, relaxing environment for that perfect lifestyle. The region features a thriving diverse professional business community offering a standard of excellence enjoyed by locals and visitors to the region. Many Blue Mountains businesses supply products and services distributed across Sydney, nationally and around the world.www.bluemts.com.au
   A trip to the Blue Mountains from Sydney will give you a true escape from the negatives of city life and the rush-rush of urban atmospheres while providing a chance to experience a great combination of spectacular scenery, wildlife, plants and the clean freshness of mountain air. www.experienceoz.com.au
5. Bondi Beach
   Bondi Beach is one of Australia’s and the world’s most famous beaches. It has a village atmosphere and very little high-rise development. The beach is roughly a kilometre long and is patrolled by lifesavers. www.bondivillage.com
   The sands of Bondi Beach are a popular spot for surfing lessons, beachside volleyball, yoga and community festivities, and the beach is overlooked by a stream of shops, restaurants and cafes for post-beach dining and relaxation. Picturesque coastal walks lead from Bondi over the seaside cliffs to the neighboring beaches of Clovelly and Bronte, and to the romantic Victorian cemetery overlooking the coast at Waverley.www.viator.com
6. Sydney Harbour Bridge
   Sydneysiders adore their giant ‘coathanger’. The best way to experience the bridge is on foot – don’t expect much of a view crossing by car or train. The harbour bridge is a spookily big object – moving around town you’ll catch sight of it in the corner of your eye, sometimes in the most surprising of places.www.lonelyplanet.com
7. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
   Come on a journey of amazing discovery through SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s unique freshwater and marine aquatic environments and discover an incredible 13,000 animals from 700 different species.www.darlingharbour.com
   One of the staple wildlife adventures in Sydney, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is a great aquatic attraction that features five separate habitat exhibitions of Aussie ocean, estuarine and river creatures and also serves as one of the best things to do with your kids in Sydney to boot. www.experienceoz.com.au
8. The Queen Victoria Building
   The grand building, built in the 1890s was erected as a Municipal Market on the scale of a Cathedral. The QVB was beautifully restored and re-opened in 1986, and quickly became Sydney’s most popular and prestigious shopping centre. www.sydney.com

   It was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898, replacing the original Sydney markets on the site. The elaborate Romanesque architecture was specially planned to employ a great number of skilled craftsmen who were out of work due to a severe recession.
   The Queen Victoria Building has been described by fashion designer, Pierre Cardin as “the most beautiful shopping centre in the world”, and I have to say I think I agree! www.topsightseeing.com

9. Sydney Tower Eye
   Explore Sydney and its surroundings from the top of Sydney Tower Eye. A wonderful panorama awaits you, from the Blue Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, to Botany Bay. But make sure you save a bit of energy for the Skywalk, an aerial walkway that goes right around the building. www.accorhotels.com
   Included in admission is the new 4D Experience, a groundbreaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre effects and a breathtaking fourth dimension that gives an amazing view of the city. www.iventurecard
10. he National Maritime Museum
    National Maritime Museum is considered one of the top maritime museums in the world and conveniently located on the shores of Darling Harbour, the Australian National Maritime Museum features exhibits on Aboriginal and European explorers, the navy, surfing, sailing and Australia’s beach culture. www.tripadvisor.com.ph