Sydney

Sydney, Australia

Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Touring the Opera House, and exploring the Blue Mountains. Welcome to Sydney, mates!

• Where to stay:
  • Langham Hotel

• Activities:
  • Take a Private Tour in Sydney!
    • For a unique and private tour experience that allows you to fully immerse yourself in Sydney, Your Sydney Tour Guide is the way to go!
    • There are several Tour Options to pick from. Here is some info about the two tours we chose…
      • Sydney City Tours: Take a tour through the city of Sydney in the comfort of a private tour. Visit iconic locations and landmarks, as well as more local Australian spots. Our guide, Scott, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible throughout the tour. On our first morning in Australia, Scott picked us up from our hotel and took us on a full day tour all over Sydney. We visited the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, as well as the beautiful Opera House. We also had a chance to experience some more local spots in the city, including stopping for lunch in one of the city markets. We ended our day with a scenic walk from Bronte to Bondi Beach.
      • Blue Mountain Private Tour: The next day, we went on another adventurous trip with Your Sydney Tour Guide. This time, we drove out of the city and had the chance to visit the Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains are located west of Sydney and known for their beautiful forests, waterfalls, hikes, and overall natural scenery. Our guide, Charles, took us on several scenic bush hikes throughout the day. My favorite stop of the day was at the Three Sisters rock formation.
      • For more information on tour options and pricing, visit their website at : http://www.yoursydneyguide.com.au/
• Opera House Guided Tour: The Opera House is one of the most well recognizable buildings in Sydney. Its unique structure is definitely well known around the world. Be sure to get a chance to visit both the outside as well as the inside of the Opera House. We took an hour long guided tour through the Opera House and had the chance to explore some of the different theaters while inside. Our guide was friendly and informative. Tickets were only $30 a person, so it was well worth it!

• Bridge Climb Sydney: One of the most spectacular ways to view the city is by climbing to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Zip up your jump suit and make your way up the bridge, 134 meters above sea level.
  • Here are a few helpful hints to know before your climb:
    • Be sure to allot at least 3.5 hours for your climb. A good portion of it is going over safety procedures and gearing up at the beginning of the climb.
    • You will be given a jumpsuit to wear for the entirety of the climb.
    • You are completely safe and secure on this climb while tethered to a safety wire on the bridge at all times.
    • You are not allowed to bring anything with you on the climb! This includes phones, GoPros, watches- even hair ties! For safety reasons, you leave your items behind in lockers for the duration of your climb.
    • Your Climb Guide will stop at 3 spots during the climb to take your pictures, which you can purchase at the end.
    • Note:  This is not an inexpensive activity. Tickets are around $300 per adult. For more information on pricing and booking, visit https://www.bridgeclimb.com
    • Have fun and get ready to see the best views of Sydney!

• Where to Eat:
  • Cava: Start your morning off with tasty lattes and fresh pastries. You could also end your day relaxing in the café with a glass of wine.
    • Location: Kent Street, Sydney.
  • Pendolino: A delicious twist on classic Italian.
    • Location: 100 George St, Sydney.
  • Meat & Wine Co: One of our favorite meals in Sydney. Sharable plates as well as unique entrees. Try the kangaroo skewer- it was delicious!
    • Location: 100 Barangaroo Ave, Sydney
  • Palisade: Check out the rooftop bar at the trendy Palisade hotel for awesome drinks and city views.
    • Location: 35 Bettington St. Millers Point, Sydey