A big day out in Sydney Australia

As the largest city in Australia, Sydney is a worldwide destination for all types of travelers and excursionists. Whether backpacking or vacationing with the family, there is always something for everyone to see and explore.

Of course, no trip to Sydney is complete without visiting its pristine coastline. With the wide selection of immaculate beaches that surround the city, both well known and secluded, the city is a sunbather’s dream. There is honestly no better place to get some much needed rest and relaxation. Additionally, with the huge array of activities available, from kayaking, snorkeling, diving and sailing, Sydney offers the avid excursionist countless days of adventure and exploration. Even the 2000 Olympic Summer Games Center has become a tourist attraction, allowing visitors to check out the history of the competition and events that really put the city on the map.

Yet, when it comes to the other sides of Sydney, not many people are aware of exactly what the city offers. Granted, Darling Harbour cannot be missed, with a slew of museums and wildlife attractions, but for more of an offbeat and unique day of adventure and excitement, there are no better things to do than the Sydney BridgeClimb and a visit to Luna Park. Each activity provides tastes of Sydney that the average tourist more often than not skips out on, not to mention that they both can be done within one full day.

Of course, the Sydney Opera House is by far the most known symbol of the largest island-continent. With architecture found nowhere else in the world, the opera house is always a necessity on any itinerary, whether for a full on tour or a quick snap shot to add to the photo collection. But with the Sydney BridgeClimb, visitors are able to experience the beauty of the structure, as well as the immaculate views of the entire area, on top of one of the cities most well known bridges.

Regarded by many as a necessity on any tourist agenda, the excursion takes place on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where participants climb and scale the modern structure in order to bask in the amazing views that surround them from 134 meters above the sea. The full climb takes roughly 3.5 hours to complete and participants scale the massive structure while learning about the history of its construction. Moreover, if anyone is on a little bit of a time crunch, an express excursion is available, allowing visitors to ascend the bridge around an hour and fifteen minutes faster than the other two offered climbs. Plus, with the free exhibition at the start of the journey, all visitors can get a real sense of the construction of the bridge, learning exactly how the engineering feat was accomplished.

After the climb, head towards the gigantic clown gate at the entrance of Luna Park. Originally built in the 1930s, the amusement park is a perfectly restored blast from the past, equipped with all of the traditional rides that many people grew up with back in the day. Besides the Tango Train and large Ferris wheel, with immaculate views of the neighboring harbour, the park does much more than just amuse and entertain its visitors; it provides guests with a taste of the good old days of Sydney. Not to mention, with free entry and a wide selection of carnival treats, from hot dogs to ice cream, Luna Park is a great place to spend an afternoon or evening.

For concluding the day, check out some of the great nightlife options in Sydney, which are anything but ordinary. With a huge selection of award winning restaurants fitting every culinary desire – fresh fish and Southeast Asian cuisine are of course specialties – to the great bars and clubs, the city provides the perfect opportunity to dance the night away. Not to mention that with the great selection of Sydney accommodation, from huge, luxury hotels to the quaint bed and breakfasts and budget hostels, there is always something to satisfy everyone’s tastes and budgets.

So, mix up that travel itinerary and check out the lesser-known side of Sydney. Relax on the beaches, explore the natural wonders and experience the historical and cultural adventures that make the largest city in Australia truly unique.