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What to do in Sydney? Visit the Blue Mountains

So, what shall we do today? We could go for trip up to the Blue Mountains to see the famous Three Sisters. We could just go to the Zoo, how does sailing on Sydney Harbour sound or maybe just spend the day at Bondi Beach. Isn't it something that we can do all these amazing things so easily. The hard bit is choosing which one..

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11 The Three Sisters in Sydney's Blue Mountains

Drive for an hour and a half - go up a hill, turn left into Katoomba, follow the signs to Echo Point and the Three Sisters, look around for a park then gape at the view. It's just incredible that a place like the Three Sisters can exist so close to a city the size of Sydney.

Don't Look at the Three Sisters!

I was tempted not to give a link to, or image of, the Three Sisters as in some ways having no idea what you're going see there adds to the experience. I obviously did but you don't have to look!

Blue Mountains Tour and River Cruise

Three Sisters Blue MountainsThe Three Sisters, Blue Mountains, Sydney

If you are going to leave Sydney for any reason you should do it in style. On this Blue Mountains excursion you will be guaranteed a seat on a special luxury air-conditioned coach.

Featherdale Wildlife Park

You might be debating with yourself whether you should do this or not as it will cost you a whole day. To make the idea more attractive the tour includes a little wild life. You will stop on route at the Featherdale Wildlife Park. Featherdale boasts a full range of Aussie critters including koalas, wombats, kangaroos, emus, dingoes, reptiles and a large number of birds.

The Three Sisters and the worlds steepest Scenic Railway and Cableway

This tour is not just about the Three Sisters, although they are worth the trip alone, you can also hitch a ride on the "worlds steepest Scenic Railway and Cableway". The only catch is you will have to pay extra for this part of your Blue Mountains adventure.

Spectacular Wentworth Falls

You also get to see the spectacular Wentworth Falls with the chance to do a little bushwalking to enjoy the views of the Kings Tableland, Jamison Valley and to get closer to the falls.

Leura Candy Store

If you have a sweet tooth you should enjoy a short stop at the Candy Store. The Candy Store is located in historic Leura which is well known for its antiques, arts and craft shops.

Parramatta River Cruise

Rather than a boring road trip the return leg is via a Parramatta River Cruise to Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. Now wasn't that something and you haven't even done it yet.

Blue Mountains Tour River CruiseBlue Mountains and River Cruise

12 Blue Mountains – After the Three Sisters

Much to see and experience in the Blue Mountains. Wentworth Falls, Train ride down a cliff (the excellent Scenic Railway), Skyway Cable Car, Grand Canyon, Federal Pass and many other excellent walks and a lot of Blue Mountain lookouts to look out from.

Blue Mountains Tourist Information

Worth it if you can overnight or two or three. Once you've 'done' The Three Sisters visit the Blue Mountains Tourist Information Centre in Katoomba.

Are the Blue Mountains really Blue?

On a hazy day the Blue Mountains may earn their name, perhaps. The official explanation is that fine droplets of aromatic oil released by the eucalypt trees refracts the sunlight making the mountains appear blue from a distance. Whilst on the subject of weather - if its cloudy be patient as it may just blow away - if the weather has set in consider a trip out to Jenolan Caves.

Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife

Blue MountainsThe Three Sisters, Blue Mountains, Sydney

Travel west beyond the suburban sprawl of Sydney into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, one of Australia's natural wonders covering over one million hectares.

Wentworth Falls

See magnificent steep valleys, canyons and the magnificent Three Sisters. Then there is a visit to the beautiful Wentworth Falls. The eco accredited guide will take you on an amazing bushwalk through the national park. Stone hop across a stream, follow the edge of the cliff, see awesome views, take great photos from lookouts and sandstone caves and, of course, of the gorgeous Wentworth Falls.

Australian Wildlife Park

As if all this is not enough, you'll also visit an Australian wildlife park with an opportunity to touch a cuddly koala and see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and other unique Australians. A great opportunity see Sydney, renown Australian wildlife and the beautiful Blue Mountains in one trip. See the bush, see the wildlife and see the Blue Mountains all in one day.

Blue Mountains Wildlife Tour See the Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife

Blue Mountains Bells Line of Road

The Bells Line of Road to the North is my preferred route in and out of the mountains. Stop at the Botanical Gardens and Birds / Kurrajong Hills for nice views back into town.

Richmond and Windsor

You should also take the Kurmond and Freemans Reach Turnoff the main road to avoid Richmond and Windsor and a few traffic lights (potentially cheap petrol at the BP Station just before the turn off but these things change so make you're own judgment).

Three Sisters, Blue Mountains Links and Information

Whatever you do please be careful, stick to the paths and don’t go abseiling without a rope.

Blue Mountains links

13 Sailing on Sydney Harbour

Arguable the best way to see and experience Sydney Harbour. Wind in your hair, the sound of water against the fronty bit and in the sheet thing above. "Land ahoy!" "There she blows!" "Shiver me timbers"- its in our blood (or television anyway).

Tall Ship Twilight BBQ Dinner Cruise

Tall Ship Opera House Sydney Harbour

Step back in time as you step aboard the tall ship. Welcome to the 1800's when Sydney was still a baby. You'll be entertained throughout the cruise by many stories about the discovery of Sydney Harbour. Everyone is encouraged to get involved. You can get a bit ropey, play about with the sails, make useful suggestions like 'err, I think sail thing goes up there(?)' or simply sit back enjoy the sight of someone else doing all the work.

Beautifully gorgeous Sydney Harbour

All that hard work, or hard watching it, is bound to generate an appetite, but "no worries", you will be well catered for as you cruise past many of Sydney's top sights and attractions. Indeed, you will get to see the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Fort Denison, Garden Island, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Admiralty House to name but a few. Whilst all this magnificence glides past your eyes, just allow a moment or two to let the whole experience embed itself into your memory as the sun gently sets over the beautifully gorgeous Sydney Harbour.

Sailing Boating Sydney HarbourTall Ship Evening Cruise of Sydney Harbour

14 Taronga Zoo - Sydney's premier Zoo

Everybody loves the zoo - well maybe some of the lions might look a little fed up with it but most humans seem to enjoy it. Taronga Zoo also boasts classic views across Sydney Harbour including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay.

Taronga Zoo Sydney Harbour Views

Anything less than a dozen pictures with the Sydney Opera House/ Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background and you are just not trying. There is a cable car leading from the ferry wharf to the Zoo or you can bus your way up the hill. Don't walk it unless you are mad.

Kids Zoo

Specifically for families Taronga Zoo includes a kiddies zoo, an excellent well shaded play-ground and farm animals for brave under fives to pat. These areas are a little away from the major attractions so can be a pleasant escape from the crowds assuming you are used to screaming kids. But maybe it's the screaming kids that keep the crowds away..

Tree Tops Cafe

The facilities at Taronga Zoo are surprisingly good with a number of food options from traditional fast food to the pleasant Tree Tops cafe with excellent, if partially obscured, views of Sydney Harbour.

Taronga Zoo Do's and Don'ts

You may find Taronga Zoo Do's and Don'ts particularly useful if you have kids.

Taronga Zoo Do's and Don'ts

Family Friendly Zoo Pass? - Not Yet :(

Anyway and ask them if they have a family friendly pass / flexible ticket. If enough people ask maybe Taronga Zoo might reconsider their ticketing options.

Follow this link to Taronga Zoo

15 (21) Bondi Beach

The Peoples Beach. Bondi Beach is home to a diverse crowd, and Bondi can get crowded at times. Cafes and drinks are available by the Pavilion. When its open, the Bondi Pavilion Balcony is a neat place to watch the waves, wavers and other passerby's. There is a bar upstairs allowing you to take drinks out onto the balcony but opening times vary.

Bondi Pavilion

The Bondi Pavilion has exhibits and show plays, particularly during the Sydney Festival. Some are fun and some aren't but they are often short and you can take your drinks in with you. If you want to try your hand at surfing why not learn how to at Bondi Beach:

Learn to Surf at Bondi Beach

Surfing at Bondi BeachSurfing Bondi Beach

Recommended by: Sydney Top Ten - The Guardian (UK) and What's Doing in Sydney, The New York Times. This popular beginner surf session teaches you how to safely get out and up onto your first wave. Here you'll be taught in a small group setting of 6 students or less, so you get plenty of hands-on help. You'll be amazed at how easy, safe and enjoyable it can be to learn to surf.

Learn to Surf Bondi BeachLearn to Surf at Bondi Beach
Bondi BeachBondi Beach

When you arrive you could just have a splash in the Bondi waves and try your body at body surfing. If you have no inclination to get wet you can just stroll on or along side the beach (but really should give surfing a try whilst you're here..).

Try Dry Bondi

Ok, you are allowed to experience Bondi without getting wet:

Learn to surf Bondi BeachBondi Tour and Sydney Highlights
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