Sydney reisetips

Sydney, the Harbour City - sunny, welcoming, familiar - and why wouldn't it be with all those famous icons? The Opera House , that sparkling harbor , breathtaking views, cutting-edge dining, and vibrant nightlife - there's no shortage of things to do. Still, there’s no reason to be daunted by it all. If you’re a newcomer to the city and wondering what to see, consider taking a tour of the town. Be it a foot or bicycle tour, or one of the many Harbour Ferry tours, a good overview of the city will help you get your bearings. Or see the city from above! Nab a bird's-eye view from the Sydney Skywalk, or plan it out your trip over dinner and drinks, while absorbing the stunning 360 degree view. Still confused? Don’t be. If you’ve got three days, we’ve got you covered.

VIVID, Sydney’s annual extravaganza of light and color, has become the city’s premier winter event, a must-see festival of illumination that is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the world’s leading creative celebrations. The 18-day-long celebration ushers in the new winter season with a free public exhibition of art sculptures and light installations all over Sydney’s most iconic buildings. The lighting displays sit dormant during the day but come to life every time the sun goes down for the duration of the festival. Paired with a cutting edge soundtrack to enhance the already incredible experience, VIVID is prepared by top-notch creatives for spectators from all over the world.

Visit Canberra, Australia's capital, on a day trip from Sydney! These guided tours take you to all of the main sights of this modern and well planned city to show off both its imposing architecture as well as the beautifully kept gardens and parks. You're guaranteed to leave Canberra with new insight into the workings of the capital and of Australia in general.

In order to get as close as possible to the dazzling shower of sparks and percussive night-time display, consider making a trip to the Sydney Harbour itself. Here, just about every restaurant and cruise ship will be offering a New Year's Eve special, and the best do fill up well in advance. Some highlights include a special New Year's Eve Opera Gala at the Sydney Opera House with a specially timed interval so that you can enjoy the fireworks, a Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve Tall Ship Dinner Cruise where you'll have prime viewing of the fireworks after a wonderful BBQ meal or even a Sydney Harbour New Year's Eve Cocktail Cruise with drinks as the fireworks go off! New Year's Eve at Sydney's Bradleys Head is the perfect way to ring in the new year with your loved ones. Spend a wonderful evening with your family in an alcohol-free, family-friendly setting with front-row views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge fireworks at 9pm and again at midnight.