The Sydney Opera House is more than just an architectural marvel set on beautiful Sydney Harbour, it's also a world-class working opera house.

The iconic sails host more than 1,600 performances a year – everything from classical ballet performances, innovative theatre and symphony music to contemporary dance and, of course, stunning opera productions.

Meanwhile, Opera Bar has the best view in town, letting you sip cocktails as you marvel at the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. Not only is it the largest steel arch bridge on the planet, but it also spans one of the globe’s finest natural harbours.

Affectionately named the ‘Coathanger’ by locals, it’s an intrinsic part of the city; you can walk or cycle across it and even climb to its peak for incredible views.

Sparkling blue ocean, funky eateries and a laid-back beach lifestyle sum up the world-famous Bondi.

The picturesque 6km track is carved into sandstone cliffs and offers uninterrupted views of the ocean.

An oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the city, the Royal Botanic Garden occupies one of Sydney’s most spectacular positions: wrapping around the harbour and sitting adjacent to the Sydney Opera House.

With a long history dating back to 1816, it is home to an outstanding collection of plants from Australia and overseas.

Enjoy a stroll, pack a picnic lunch, join a free guided tour (the Aboriginal Heritage Tour is a highlight) or come for one of the many memorable events held in the lush antipodean-accented parklands.

With more than 40 exhibitions annually and vast collections of Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, European and Asian art, there is always something new to discover at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The gallery is only a 15min walk from the city centre and admission is free, as are the daily guided tours.

Australia's leading museum dedicated to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art. Featuring more than 4,000 works by homegrown artists, including a strong emphasis on works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the gallery also hosts a continually changing range of exhibitions.

Free guided tours are conducted each day and, once you are finished getting an arts and culture fix, the rooftop MCA Cafe and Sculpture Terrace offers modern Australian fare alongside incredible views of Sydney Harbour.

The Rocks is the birthplace of modern Sydney. With the arrival of European settlers in 1788, it was here that the convicts first set up house and shop.

The best way to discover the area’s rich colonial history is on foot as you amble along cobbled streets and follow little laneways that house everything from markets to museums and galleries.

Join The Rocks Walking Tours, which start at 6pm outside Cadman’s Cottage, before relaxing in one of the many historic pubs in the area such as The Fortune of War or The Glenmore.

The 309-metre-tall Sydney Tower Eye takes you to the highest point above Sydney for breathtaking 360-degree views.

On a clear day, the vistas stretch from the golden beaches of the Eastern Suburbs to the distant Blue Mountains. Starting with the 4D experience – a short film giving you a bird’s-eye view of the city – the visit then takes you to the observation deck, 250 metres above ground. Adrenaline junkies should opt for the guided Skywalk – which circumnavigates the tower along an outside ledge.

Just 12mins from the city by ferry, the award-winning Taronga Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals.

Open 365 days a year, admission includes daily keeper talks and shows. For a unique stay like no other, book into the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, an eco-retreat nestled within the zoo.

Manly Beach is one of Australia's most famous beaches, best known for being the beach where the world's first surfing contest was held in 1964. The iconic beach, a stretch of golden sand, lined by magnificent Norfolk pines curves where a submerged reef, or bombora creates waves prized by top surfers.

With spectacular views of the harbour, Sydney's much-loved Luna Park is a superbly restored 1930s amusement park where everyone goes - just for fun.

Behind Luna Park’s big old grin is an exciting new world. There’s heaps of different rides and surprises that tickle the senses. You’ve now got clickety clack classics to world-first futuristic speed machines. Luna Park has packed-in G-forces that you didn’t even know existed and plenty of G-rated fun that the family can ride on together.

Music, laughter, screams, and the sound of clickty clack. Sliders, popcorn and fairy floss, it even tastes and smells like fun. The colours, the shows, magic views and flashing lights, this is Sydney, overloaded with incredible sights.

Barangaroo is Sydney's newest and buzziest waterside precinct. An ambitious urban renewal project transformed this former container terminal into a hub boasting beautiful parkland, fantastic shopping, delicious restaurants and innovative architecture, including Crown Towers Sydney which was completed in 2021.

Known as Wareamah by the Wallumedegal, Wangal, Cammeraygal and Gadigal Peoples, Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour.

Cockatoo Island is a source of intrigue and inspiration for visitors owing to its heritage buildings, distinctive terrain and panoramic views.

Popular attractions include heritage and campground accommodation, waterfront cafés and picnic spots, guided history and paranormal tours, and exciting seasonal events.

Experience Australia's Home of Seafood, an authentic working fish market on Sydney Harbour in Blackwattle Bay, Pyrmont.

Sydney Fish Market is the largest market of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, Sydney Fish Market has got something for you to enjoy. Think six seafood retailers, as well as cafés, restaurants, a bakery, a butcher, a gourmet deli, and a greengrocer.

There's also a wholesale auction (and Behind the Scenes tours) and a working wharf.

Enjoy one of Sydney’s most iconic walks, taking in beautiful beaches, cliff tops and great cafes along the way. The 6km walk takes two to three hours, depending on how often you stop, but you can also allow a full day to do the walk and enjoy a swim at each of the beaches en route.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is an underwater journey of amazing discovery with nine extraordinary themed zones. Meander through the Jurassic Seas, Sydney Harbour and Dugong Island, then, immerse yourself in the underwater world of Shark Valley, the majestic ocean tunnel walk-through, next visit the penguins on Macquarie Island and end with the mesmerising Great Barrier Reef zone.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of the world's largest aquariums, with over 700 different species and 13,000 animals in an impressive six million litres of water. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is also home to the world's largest variety of sharks and rays, as well as Australia's most famed marine animals, including a dugong and tropical reef fish.

Discover the best of Australia at Wild Life Sydney Zoo - the Home of the Aussie Big Five.

Step into an animal adventure and meet your favourite iconic Australian animals – meet cute Koalas in Gum Tree Valley or have your photo taken with them at Koala Encounters.

Head to Wallaby Cliffs to interact with Ringo the wombat and then hop to Kangaroo Walk-About to walk amongst the Kangaroos. The Platypus Pool are where you’ll find Jackie, their resident platypus, before entering the daring world of Kakadu Gorge where you’ll come eye to eye with Rocky, a huge Saltwater Crocodile, and much more.

Travel to the Sydney Harbour foreshore, just moments from Darling Harbour and the central business district and you'll discover The Star, Sydney's premier entertainment destination. Featuring award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes, five-star accommodations, a luxury spa, a nightclub, a designer retail arcade and a world-class casino, The Star has become Sydney's favourite playground.

BridgeClimb Sydney is an iconic Australian experience that takes you on a journey to the top of the nation’s most famous and celebrated structure, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

As you ascend to the Summit of the world’s largest steel arch, you’ll experience breath taking moments, spectacular 360-degree views, and fascinating facts from expert Climb Leaders into the engineering and cultural history of this world-famous icon, while keeping you safe and entertained along the way.

Sydney Harbour National Park protects a number of islands and foreshore areas around one of the world's most famous harbours. The park is home to superb swimming spots, bushwalking tracks and picnic areas, which offer a huge range of activities.