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Things to do in Sydney

Are you visiting sunny Sydney and need some ideas of where to go and what to do? Well here are our five top places to visit whilst in the famous Aussie city. Taronga Zoo Many visitors to Sydney often miss out on one of the city’s best day activities – Taronga Zoo. It’s a great place to visit as it’s home to native Australian animals (kangaroo, koala) and overseas animals (elephants, giraffes). Of course that’s just naming a few. It has many fun attractions such as the seal show, free flight bird show and spider talk (you might want to skip the last one!). The zoo is located in the suburb of Mosman and over looks Sydney’s beautiful harbour.So it’s the perfect place to get out your camera and take a photo with the backdrop of animals, the blue water and clear sky. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House You can’t come to Sydney without taking a “cheezy” holiday photo in front of the iconic Harbour Bridge or Opera House. The bridge was first opened in 1932 and since has b

Guest Post: Winding your way through Sydney’s Chinatowns

How can a traveler navigate the Aussie city’s myriad Asian cuisines? Often mistaken for the country’s capital – a title which in fact belongs to Canberra – Sydney is the most popular urban destination in Australia . What’s more, with flight prices falling (you can pick up a cheap flight to Sydney for less than £650 with dialaflight.com), it has become one of the world’s favourite tourist spots. And it isn’t simply a big draw because of the stunning architecture and elegant sails of Sydney Opera House . Nor is it solely due to the 30-plus beaches which are nestled around this harbour town. Alongside culture, landscape and weather, Sydney is now a foodie destination. And with a history of increased immigration from South East Asian countries – and other cultures further afield – Sydney now boasts one of the most diverse and experimental Asian food scenes in the world. So where to go? And what to taste? Sydney’s Chinatown Any gastronomic trip through Sydney’s Chinatowns mus