After my perfect arrival and welcoming to Australia in Coogee Beach, the sun went away and the clouds came. Unfortunately, it rained and was cloudy for the first few days after I arrived. Instead of moping, I got off my bottom and got walking. I decided to explore the down town Sydney area by foot while saving the beaches for upcoming sunny days.
I spent two days roaming around the Sydney area taking in as many of the main sights as I could. Sydney is huge, but most of the main sights are within walking distance from down town which is good for me. My favorite way to see a city is by foot. If you have the time and enjoy walking, you can walk Sydney in two days.
Here are some of the sights you don’t want to miss:
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Opera House
Opera Bar
Hyde Park
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Cathedral Square
Sydney Tower Eye
Darling Harbour
Harbour Side
City Market & Sydney’s Paddy’s Market
China Town
Chinese Friendship Garden
Queen Victoria Building
Martin Place
The Rocks
Circular Quay & Wharf
Bennelong Precinct & The Domain
Royal Botanical Garden of Sydney
Government House Palace Gardens
Ivy, nightlife
Currently, Sydney is brightly coloured with its Art off the Wall, Sydney Living Colour Summer 2014 showcase which is displayed all over the city. My favorite street art displays can be found in Hyde Park, Martin Place, and Cathedral Square. The bright flower creations are arranged in various shapes and patterns. I saw many more sights throughout my visit to Sydney, but the majority of sights were seen on my two day hike of the city. Among the sights I saw, these were among my favorites.
To see more on the Sydney area check out the post: Touring Sydney in a Valentine Red Ferrari.
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Wow you saw a lot of the city! I like to walk around cities too, you often come across cool places by accident. I wouldn’t have got to watch the opera on Boston Common if I hadn’t walked around the city 🙂
I guess I did. As a hyperactive tourist I almost feel obliged to see everything. I have a hard time taking it easy in fear that I might miss something. Do you ever get that feeling? I’m always able to find things others don’t know about.
You have covered some miles!! You’re poor feet must be sore lol. The Rocks is one of my favourite spots – I used to go busking there when I was at university in Sydney.
I was always tired in Sydney, from walking so much, but it was well worth it. I’m happy to be relaxing now on the Gold Coast on the beach (still walking a lot though). The Rocks is so unique and historical. What did you perform?
Mostly folky sort of songs. I play guitar. Enjoy the gold coast 🙂
Awesome and thanks!
Walking that bridge is amazing. I stayed at a hotel not far near the opera house and the bridge. I was there on business.
Oh wow, you were right down town. I stayed in Blakehurst which is a suburb near Hurstville Station (about 20 minutes from the city). Staying outside of the city forced me to see more as I was always traveling on the bus and trains.
You’ve got a lot covered 🙂 I love walking the cities I visit as well, you get to see so much more that way. And you get a much better feel for the cities vibes that way. And not to forget all the interesting people you can meet, when asking directions, when hanging out at a eatery/bar/coffee house, when waiting for a bus/tube/train/taxi when where you are going is just a little out of walking distance, when roaming around in museums, hanging on that bridge… You know what I mean, I’m sure… 😉
I know exactly what you mean, and by walking I was able to cover a lot more than doing prescribed tour. It’s an amazing experiencing exploring by foot, and as you mentioned you get a much better vibe of a city when among the people and community.
My goodness. You were really busy and you saw loads. Nice one. We’re right behind you!
Yeah I did. So exciting to explore a completely new destination.
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