Sydney Harbour

Why Sydney Harbour is special
Sydney in Australia has one of the world's most stimulating harbors. Its tourism treasures include the celebrated Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Sydney Harbour tips and insights
Two icons
Sydney Harbour has two of Australia's top icons:

• Sydney Opera House
  It's a Hillman Wonders silver medalist. Click the link below to read my web page on that Australia wonder.
  Sydney Opera House
  
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
  The other renowned and oft-photographed icon is the Sydney Harbour Bridge (see photo). It was built in 1932 and has picked up several nicknames, including "the coat hanger" (which the structure vaguely resembles)

Bridge tour
You can take a guided tour to the very top of the bridge. You walk up the giant arch on its catwalk and are hooked to a safety line in case you slip. You also need to climb ladders and navigate tight passageways. The views and adventure are thrilling, though the price is quite steep for some pocketbooks.

Busy Harbour
Another rewarding aspect of Sydney Harbour is watching its busy nautical activity. Speedy ferries, tour boats and recreational craft etch the gorgeous blue waters with their trailing white wakes.

Boat tour
Experiencing the harbor on a boat is essential to fully appreciate its splendor. Hop on a sightseeing cruise boat or take a ferry.

Inland harbor
Sydney Harbour extends a great distance inland. The part where the city lies is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the open sea.

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