Today is yours to further explore Sydney or embark on a day trip outside of the city.
- Choose a Seaplane Safari experience and enjoy a bird's eye view of the Opera House's signature sails.
- See the Harbour Bridge up close and personal by climbing the metal monolith to enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the glittering vista below with BridgeClimb.
- Visit the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere.
- Hang ten with a surfing lesson on Bondi Beach.
- Enjoy the harbor on a small luxury motor cruiser or sailing yacht.
- Take a ferry to Taronga Park Zoo or Manly and the harbor suburbs.
- Take the Darling Harbour Rocket that connects Circular Quay to Darling Harbour where there are many restaurants and attractions such as The Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World, and the Naval Museum.
- For a more leisurely afternoon, take a walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens and Hyde Park, or learn about Australia's National Gemstone, the Opal, at Altmann; Cherny or The National Opal Collection, right in the heart of the city on Pitt Street.
Southern Highlands is a charming rural area 90 minutes by car from Sydney. Step back in time to appreciate history. Enjoy fresh food and wine—with farm to table options in abundance and more than 60 wineries. Nature lovers will discover many hiking options and wildlife galore, including koalas, kangaroos, and the elusive platypus. Shop and browse art galleries to your heart's content. Each town or village in the Highlands has its own unique perspective and this serene and beautiful location offers an escape and a change of pace from city life.
