Sydney Opera House
The Opera House is one of Sydney’s most popular icons with tourists and travellers from the world over visiting, photographing and standing in awe of the cultural centre of Sydney. It is located on the Circular Quay. Completed in 1973, the Sydney Opera House was designed by Joern Utzon. The first public performance being Prokofiev’s ‘War and Peace’, and the acoustics are fabulous. From outside the Sydney Opera House looks remarkable and if you get up close you will be able to see several of the million or so ceramic tiles which cover the Sydney Opera House shells.
The Opera House features:
The Mikado
The Australian Ballet
Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Bell Shakespeare Company
Ensemble Theatre
Musica Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia
Opera Australia
Sydney Dance Company
Sydney Festival
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Sydney Symphony
Sydney Theatre Company
How to get there
Getting to the Sydney Opera is easy as it’s located right on the water and surrounded by many of the main attractions of Sydney.
Related Travel Information
Circular Quay
Circular Quay is a located between The Rocks and Opera Quays. It is situated at a small inlet called Sydney Cove, the founding site for Sydney and Australia. The area is always filled with vibrant tourists, commuters and buskers.
On the southern side of Circular Quay is a walkway that leads to The Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens. On the northern side, a short walk along lovely landscaped walkways takes you to the Harbour Bridge and The Rocks.
There is a major railway station at the quay, which is part of the underground City
Sydney CBD
Your visit is just incomplete if you have not visited the Sydney CBD. This place has everything for travelers. The city is a lively, thriving, multicultural centre with a love for entertainment and extraordinary experiences - jump straight in and discover the thrills of life in the big smoke.
The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are the famous attractions of Sydney. The CBD is full of thriving business, 5 star hotels & great value world-class entertainment and clubbing and all the latest fashion in the trendiest shops amongst the biggest bargains you will find.
Things to Do & See
• Explore
Taronga Park Zoo
Taronga Zoo is the Australia's leading zoological garden. It features Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. The Taronga Zoo has its own jetty and you are able step off the boat and walk directly into the zoo. It nestles into bushland surrounding Sydney Harbour, commanding majestic views of the City, Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The animals are housed in sensitive exhibits that are stimulating to the animals concerned.
Sydney
Sometimes elegant, sometimes wacked-out, and always amazing, Sydney pulses with energy and swaggers with the self-assurance that comes from being one of the world's great cities. This is where it all goes down, where most international travelers first touch Australian soil and find themselves in a cosmopolitan whirlwind set against a backdrop of concrete, bright lights, and gorgeous waterfront. It isn't quite as over¬whelmingly fast-paced as some cities of equal size; this is Australia, after all, famous for its no-worries attitude. Everyday life here hums along to an exciting but manage¬able beat. Diversity is to be expected in a huge
Government House
Government House on St George’s Terrace was completed in 1864 and is still the official residence of the Governor of Western Australia. If you walk down between the Concert Hall and Government House, you will also get a glimpse of the magnificent gardens here.
