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Attractions in (or reasonably accessible from) New South Wales:
AMP Tower |
Attraction Type: Tower |
The AMP Tower (also known as Sydney Tower) at Centrepoint in Sydney is the tallest free-standing structure in Australia. It is also the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere (after Auckland's Sky Tower).
Visitors can experience incredible views across Sydney Harbour from the Observation Deck. The tower also boasts a revolving restaurant which slowly rotates through 360 degrees, allowing you to just wait for the incredible changing views. Visitors can also experience the OzTrek attraction which involves a simulated journey showcasing Austalia's culture, history and geography. The tower itself forms part of the Westfield Centrepoint complex which is home to more than 100 shops, as well as the Centrepoint Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Sydney Opera House |
Attraction Type: Famous Building |
The Sydney Opera House, opening in 1973 is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who, in 2003, received the Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest honour.
The Opera House is undoubtedly one of the most famous and recognisable buildings in the world and is Australia's top tourist attraction with more than 7 million tourists visiting it per year.
For the tourist, the Opera House hosts a guided tour of the different areas within the building. There's also the option of seeing a live performance.
The Opera House features the following performance venues:
The Concert Hall, with 2,678 seats, is the home of the Sydney Symphony and used by a large number of other concert presenters. It contains the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ, the largest mechanical tracker action organ in the wor...
Sydney Harbour Bridge |
Attraction Type: Bridge |
Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's widest long span bridge and is affectionately known as the 'Coat hanger'. It is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of both Sydney and Australia.
The bridge is one of Australia's most visited attractions, bringing in more than very popular among tourists who enjoy great views over the harbour from the bridge or partake in the 'BridgeClimb' which is an organised tour climbing various sections the of the bridge from one side to the other.
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