How to Find the Sights in Sydney During the Olympics

Now that the 2000 Sydney Olympics have passed, we've decided to keep this page for historical interest.

If visiting the Olympic venues and attending events doesn't keep you busy enough, Sydney has plenty more to offer. In a day you can take a walk in a park, cruise the harbor, tour a museum, see the famous Opera House, swim in the surf and stroll through a historic district.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• City Maps
• Local Newspapers
• Internet Access
• Computers

1. Walk, walk, walk. The sights in Sydney are everywhere, thanks to its location on the beautiful Pacific coast of Australia. The city is new and fresh, surrounded by harbors, beaches and parkland.
2. Take time away from the city at Bondi Beach, a sandy strip with great surfing, swimming and sunbathing that stretches for miles.
3. Admire the Chinese Garden and the Domain, two parks that are great for nature enthusiasts, picnics and outdoor recreation.
4. Visit Darling Harbor, home to the Sydney Aquarium, a casino, the National Maritime Museum, and great restaurants.
5. Ride the Manly Ferry. From the harbor you can watch great sailing from close up and get a wonderful view of the city and the famous Sydney Opera House.
6. Eat and drink your way through the Rocks, a historic district that was refurbished in the 1970s and is now a hub of social and commercial activity.
7. Research your specific sights of interest on the Internet with a site like LonelyPlanet.com or Fodors.com. Look at their attractions pages for helpful hints.

Tips & Warnings

• Get a map from one of the many information booths that will be spread throughout the city.