First Time Visitors

Enjoy all fun things you surely need to do in Sydney on this page.

When you are planning a visit Down Under, one of the top cities to visit is Sydney. This is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that never amazes to delight visitors from all over the world with its local arts scene, entertainment, local Aussie cuisine and natural beauty.

Sydney Opera House in Sydney Harbour – Behind is Sydney Bridge

One of the top attractions in is Sydney harbor. Circular Quay is located in between Sydney Opera House and the Rocks. Here you will be able to dine in style and shop at some of the upmarket establishments. Botanical Garden and the Sydney Bridge are also within walking distance from the harbor.

Hotel Sir Stamford at Circular Quay

Other top attractions in Sydney include the Rocks (the most popular tourist spot in the city), Darling Harbor, Chinatown and Kings Cross.

Shopping along The Rocks Sydney

The Rocks come to life during holidays with lots of outdoor entertainment provided by street performers and buskers. The historic streets are paved with pubs and old buildings that have been beautifully restored.

Besides these things to do in Sydney, there are lots of restaurants, top hotels, markets and outdoor cafes where you can spend you days soaking in the atmosphere and taking in the sights and sounds.

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My first time as a visitor to New Zealand was in the summer of 2004. We were there in January and the days were long and hot. It was not uncomfortably hot and some times in the day it can get to a comfortable 23 degrees centigrade (Fahrenheit).

As our visit was short, we visited Lake Wanaka and had time to soak up lots of summer sunshine and also indulged in various watersports like white water rafting, canoeing trips, kayak trips and waterskiing. A little mishap during our kayak tour saw both of us landing in the water and that was a little silly as I panicked and did not realize for a quick moment that I had a life vest as obligatory part of my kayak gear… There I was thrashing around the water like an idiot before I realized that hey, I can still breathe..:)

We also visited Mount Aspiring National Park and the views were spectacular. Mount Aspiring rises sheer above the glaciers and the view was breathtaking.

We definitely will be returning to New Zealand to see more of the country.

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