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Top 10 must-see attractions in Sydney - Victoria

• The seaside city of Sydney is a city of sparkling beaches and bays, with world-famous landmarks that tourists should never miss.

• The stark white sails adorning the city's opera house and the steely splendour of the Sydney Harbour Bridge should be on every Australia traveller's list.

• But there are plenty of base stops to complete your vision of this charming, vibrant and diverse city.

• So, just complete this article to learn about the best landmarks and areas to visit in this charming Australian city

Sydney Opera House

When the Danish architect, relatively well known Jørn Utzon, won the Australian National Opera Design Competition.

Perhaps he did not know that his design would go down in history as one of the most famous landmarks of this country.

You can choose the length of the harbour and enjoy the pearly white exterior, or opt for a guided tour to enter the building.

Attend an opera party and have fun.

Sydney observatory and garden

For stunning (and free) 360-degree views of the city, a visit to the Historic Sydney Observatory is a must.
The grassy boulevard in the same area is also an ideal place for picnics and a relaxing photo view over the harbour.

You can also take a stargazing activity tour at night, but you need to book a tour.

Tarragon Zoo

Perched on a hill in northern Sydney, Tarragon Zoo has an excellent location.
In addition, it houses an impressive range of animals from the South American forests, African savannas, African Caribbean - and most importantly the Australian outback.
The best way to reach Tarragon is by ferry, which is a journey that is part of the adventure itself.

From the quayside, the Sky Safari cable car or bus takes you to the main entrance.

Royal Botanical Garden

Known as the Royal Botanic Garden, this lush oasis spans over 30 hectares (74 acres) and is located in central Sydney.
It is the oldest botanical garden in Australia and is distinguished by the fact that it houses thousands of native and exotic plants and flowers
Visitors can take a tour and learn about Aboriginal culture or just relax and enjoy the scenery of the National Opera and the large parks of The Domain.
The park is one of the most visited attractions in Australia, it is open every day of the yea

r, and admission to it is free.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

No visit to the picturesque Australian city is complete without seeing the world-famous Harbour Bridge that shines over the harbour.
If you have some extra cash (and it's not cheap), you can take a climb up the Harbour Bridge and up the steel ribs of the bridge, and you'll see some of the most amazing views of Sydney.
Otherwise, you can still catch a stunning view of the bridge at the Pylon Lookout, which costs AU$19 (£10.20) to enter.

The bridge is 87 meters (285 feet) above sea level, and you can browse exhibits explaining the history and construction of the bridge on your way up.

Chinatown in Sydney

For those who crave the light spice or the spicy and fiery seasoning of Chinese food, there is no better place than Chinatown.

For the most delicious Chinese dumplings in the area, check out the street wall restaurants.

Cockatoo Island

Cockatoo Island, located in the middle of Sydney Harbour, was once a prison.
It was later converted into a shipyard, and as a warehouse to store materials that were used to expand and build the city.
While today there are regular ferry services to the island, once you are on the island you will find tracts of land and rentals, cafes and places to stay.

Along with some great picnic spots, just $5 (£2.70) and you'll get an audio guide - perfect for self-guided tours around the island.

Sydney fish market

Australia is known for its quality seafood, and the city's fish market is the best place to find the freshest fish.
The market is located in Promontory and is open every day except for Christmas, but you have to arrive early to get what you want.
You can take a behind-the-scenes tour of these markets before sunrise.

To watch the unloading of fresh fish as soon as they are caught, which takes place every day of the week at 6:40 am.

Art Gallery of New Wales

Whether you are a passionate or interested in the arts and a beginner, no trip to Sydney would be complete without a visit to the Art Gallery of Wales.
In addition to its wonderful regular exhibitions, which include a large collection of original and contemporary artwork.
The fair hosts famous tourism fairs from all over the world.

It also offers lectures, performances, art talks, and workshops throughout the year, and admission to the gallery is free like most fairs and events.

Australian Museum

Arguably everything you want to know about the history of Australia can be found within the walls of this museum, which is the oldest museum in Australia.
It was established only 40 years after the First Fleet reached the shores of Australia.
It focuses on natural and anthropological exhibits, including hundreds of huge stuffed animals.
There is an entire section dedicated to indigenous culture and history, and is currently undergoing renovation.
But the Australian Museum will reopen this year.