Sightseeing around Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour top sights and attractions, Bondi Beach and Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

Sightseeing on Sydney Harbour, in Bondi Beach and Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

So what Sydney Harbour sights should you sightsee?

The Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, City of Sydney and Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

The City of Sydney claims the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House for its own. A favourite spot to view and take photographs of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is from the Sydney Opera House. A great way to return the compliment is to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon and take pictures of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour and Sydney's Skyline from an unparalleled vantage point.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout

From the Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout you should be able to see all the way through to Sydney Heads. You might find yourself wondering how Sydney looks from the entrance to Sydney Harbour.

Watsons Bay near Sydney Heads

There's one way to find out and that's to visit Watsons Bay in Sydney's the Eastern Suburbs. Watsons Bay is near South Head, the entrance to Sydney Harbour. To the east is the Tasman Sea and to the west is the Harbour with a glorious view of the city of Sydney in the distance. Watsons Bay is where Governor Phillip first landed in Australia. It's also recognised as Australia's oldest fishing village, having been established in 1788.

Doyles Restaurant

Watsons Bay is famous for being the home of the first Doyles Restaurant. The site on which the restaurant now stands is where Doyle originally sold his daily fish catch in 1845. It's well worth the trip to Watsons Bay to eat at the restaurant or, alternatively, for a more informal meal, buy a take-away lunch from Doyles' fish and chip outlet, located on the wharf, and eat it in the park and feed the seagulls.

Sydney Sights to Sightsee

But what else should you see? What are the top must see Sydney sights and attractions that should be on your sightseeing list. You surely can't spend your entire time gawping at the icons of Sydney Harbour....how about a trip to the beach?

Rush hour at Bondi Beach - Sydney

If Bondi Beach looks like the sort of place your body would like to be then make sure you add it to your list as its even better being there.

Bondi Beach

If you want to visit one beach in Sydney then the one beach to visit would be Bondi Beach - the People's beach. Arguably the jewel of the Eastern Suburbs. There are few sights that compare with the golden sand and the turquoise water of Australia’s most famous beach. It’s the closest beach to the City Centre, just 8kms, and is many visitors first and most memorable, encounter with Sydney beach life.

Walk from Bondi to Coogee

Bondi possess a riches of interesting boutique stores especially on Hall Street and Campbell Parade and there’s no shortage of great eating spots. Browse the area for distinctly Australian products, including a large selection of surf wear, before relaxing over lunch in a bustling café. If you feel energetic then don’t miss the beautiful coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee.

Learn to Surf at Bondi Beach

Surfing Bondi Beach

Learn to Surf at Bondi Beach was recommended by the Guardian Newspaper in the UK and by the New York Times. This popular beginner surf session teaches you how to safely get out, and up onto, your first wave.

Learn to Surf at Bondi Beach

When you arrive at Bondi you may have no inclination to get wet. You can just stroll on or along side the beach. The following tour may suit:

Bondi Tour and Sydney Highlights

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