• Chinatown: Sydney's Chinatown is a colourful mixture of Asian culture, shopping and cuisine. The area's distinctly oriental architecture, street lanterns and archways confirm it as a showpiece for Australian Chinese culture. 5 minutes walk

• Darling Harbour: Darling Harbour is one of the world's great waterfront destinations. With its spectacular harbour setting, Darling Harbour has many of Australia's key tourist attractions in addition to a favourite place for Sydneysiders to spend their time relaxing and celebrating. 7 minutes walk 

• Cockle Bay: Cockle Bay Wharf is home to an alluring array of restaurants, bars, cafes, takeaways and event venues, with the city's most dynamic nightclub providing the final bang to your evening. 7 minutes walk

• IMAX Theatre: IMAX is the largest and most exciting film format in the world. With crystal clear images, ten times larger than traditional cinema format, the IMAX experience draws you in with pictures so real you want to touch them, so powerful you can feel them. The IMAX experience takes an image rich in clarity and definition, throws it onto the world's biggest screen and wraps the viewer in digital surround sound. The theatre screens films in 2D and 3D for a truly breathtaking movie going experience. 7 minutes walk

• Star City Casino: Star City is New South Wales' only casino and is Sydney’s premier 24 hour entertainment facility located on the shores of Sydney Harbour. 10 minutes walk

Entertainment Quarter:

• Sydney Entertainment Centre: The Sydney Entertainment Centre is one of Australia's largest, busiest and most versatile indoor arenas. Our award-winning facility has achieved a worldwide reputation for its ability to host some of the biggest names in entertainment history. 5 minutes walk

• Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre: The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. One of the world's most comprehensive meetings and exhibition complexes... superbly functional, technically complete and enjoying a unique harbourside setting adjacent to the heart of downtown Sydney. 8 minutes walk

• Sydney Opera House: The Sydney Opera House, situated on Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point, is considered by many to be one of the wonders of the modern world.
  
  Designed by Jørn Utzon and constructed under some controversy, it was opened in October 1973. 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.  25 minutes walk

• Sydney Harbour Bridge: The Sydney Harbour Bridge, also affectionately known as the 'Coathanger', was opened on March 19th 1932 by Premier Jack Lang, after six years of construction. Made of steel the bridge contains 6 million hand driven rivets. The surface area that requires painting is equal to about the surface area of 60 sports fields. The Bridge has huge hinges to absorb the expansion caused by the hot Sydney sun. You will see them on either side of the bridge at the footings of the Pylons. 25 minutes walk

• ANZAC War Memorial: The War Memorial is a 1934 art deco tribute to the Anzac soldiers who fell in the first world war. The memorial stands 30 metres above the pool of rememberance and there is a photograph exhibition underneath the building. 10 minutes walk

• Hyde Park: Hyde Park is the city's central open green space and it was named after the Hyde Park in London, however, its origins are somewhat different. Originally the Park was a racecourse and sporting ground-playing host to all manners of competition. Today the only reminder of its early 19th century competitive heritage is the huge playable chess set that features on the western side of the Park 10 minutes walk

• George Street Cinemas: Greater Union George Street is located in the centre of Sydney’s busy CBD, in the heart of its Entertainment District. With 17 cinemas we cater for all tastes, from the ultimate big-screen blockbuster to the independent art-house feature, and from the comfort of your stadium style seating you will have to look no further than Greater Union George Street for all your cinema needs. 10 minutes walk

• Reading Cinemas: Reading Cinemas Market City has 5 screens bringing you a selection of unique and mainstream films. The cinema features wall to wall screens, digital sound, stadium seating and value packed candy bar deals. 5 minutes walk

• Australian Museum: The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous research, community programs and exhibitions. The Museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum, with unique and extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts. 12 minutes walk

• Aquarium & Sydney Wildlife World: Nowhere else will you find a larger collection of Australian wildlife with over 12,000 animals including huge sharks and rays, platypus, seals, fairy penguins, crocodiles, koala, kangaroos and much more. 10 minutes walk

• Taronga Zoo: Taronga Zoo is the nation's leading zoological garden, featuring Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. What makes Taronga something special is its location. It is situated on elevated land along the waterfront, in one of the most beautiful vantagepoints on Sydney Harbour overlooking Sydney Cove, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. 25 minutes walk to Circular Quay or 10 minute train ride and 30 minute ferry ride

• The Rocks: The Rocks is the oldest area of Sydney and has recently undergone an amazing metamorphosis, the old district being transformed into a vibrant pocket of cafes and restaurants and interesting tourist shops and stalls. This has been achieved without destroying the area's Old World charm and historic buildings. Sydney's town planners have put in place a sensitive conservation program that has preserved the heritage and character of The Rocks and brought about an interesting fusion of modern amenities in an old and valued setting. 25 minute walk or 10 minute train ride

• Powerhouse Museum: The Powerhouse Museum, Australia's largest and most popular museum is located in Darling Harbour, Sydney. Its unique and diverse collection of 385,000 objects spans history, science, technology, design, industry, decorative arts, music, transport and space exploration. 20 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride

• St Mary’s Cathedral: In 1821 the foundation stone of the first St Mary's Chapel was laid by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Sydney's first bishop, John Bede Polding took up residence in 1835. In 1842 he becomes first Archbishop of Sydney. In 1865 St Mary's Cathedral was ruined by fire. 10 minute walk

• Royal Botanic Gardens: The Royal Botanic Gardens, which are just a short walk around the water's edge from the Sydney Opera House, is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful settings you will see anywhere, with the gardens filling an area of land between the harbour and the eastern part of the central business district. The gardens sit on the side of an undulating piece of land and the harbour views from up on the hill are superb. There are large trees with a wonderful shade canvas and this makes the best spot imaginable to stop and have lunch - sitting on the grass and taking in the harbour views. 15 minute walk

• Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair: Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, otherwise known as Lady Macquarie's Chair, provides one of the best vantage points in Sydney. The historic chair was carved out of a rock ledge for Governor Lachlan Macquarie's wife, Elizabeth, as she was known to visit the area and sit enjoying the panoramic views of the harbour. 20 minute walk

• Museum of Contemporary Art: The Museum of Contemporary Art is Australia's leading contemporary art museum and one of Sydney's premier venues.
  The MCA operates a thriving venue hire operation with three spectacular venues including the prestigious MCA Foundation Hall. Situated at West Circular Quay and the Rocks, all venues capture commanding views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House. 25 minute walk
  

• BridgeClimb: BridgeClimb is the ultimate experience of Sydney, guided Climbs to the top of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. Climbers can choose between two 3 ½ hour guided experiences - The Bridge Climb or The Discovery Climb, both available at Dawn, Day, Twilight or Night. 25 minute walk

• Bondi Beach: Bondi is well known for its great sandy beach, as well as its surf. It is a modern and trendy coastal resort, which is very popular. Bondi has a number of cafes and restaurants, which look out, over the beach and makes a great place to stay and visit. 20 minute bus trip

• Luna Park: come on down and have a wander around one of Sydney's favourite icons. Soak up the atmosphere and the magnificent views while the kids enjoy the rides and games, or have a go yourself and relive your childhood. Step back in time at Coney Island, test your driving skills on the Dodgems, see what's happening in The Big Top or just sit back on the Ferris Wheel and make the most of the bird's eye view. 10 minute train ride to Circular Quay and 10 minute ferry ride to Milsons Point

• Sydney Explorer Bus: The ‘red’ Sydney Explorer bus visits 27 of Sydney’s most famous attractions. You can hop on or off as you please, then simply catch the next bus when it arrives. Each Sydney Explorer is air-conditioned and includes on-board commentary, giving you fascinating insights into the history and culture of Sydney. 5 minute walk to closest bus stop

• Bondi Explorer Bus: The Bondi Explorer will take you along a picturesque path through Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs, out to Watson’s Bay and on to cosmopolitan Bondi Beach.
  
  The ‘blue’ Bondi Explorer bus visits 19 stops. You can hop on or off as you please, then simply catch the next bus when it arrives. Each Bondi Explorer is air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible and includes on-board commentary, giving you fascinating insights into the history and culture of Sydney. 5 minute walk to closest bus stop

• Sydney Sightseeing Bus: Explore Sydney and Bondi with this 24-hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights as you hop on and hop off 30 conveniently located stops around the city. Listen to the multilingual commentary and learn interesting facts. Spend as much or as little time at places of interest before jumping aboard for the next stop - the choice is yours. 5 minute walk to closest bus stop

• Chinese Gardens: Initiated by the local Chinese community to celebrate Australia’s 1988 Bicentenary and share their rich cultural heritage, the Chinese Garden is the result of a close bond of friendship and co-operation between the sister cities of Sydney in NSW, Australia, and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province, China.
  
  This delightful enclosed Garden is a haven of tranquillity and harmony. Take a journey through the Chinese Garden of Friendship’s winding pathways. Experience the serenity of its pavilions, lakes and waterfalls. Afterwards, contemplate the beauty around you while you relax with a jasmine tea in the traditional Chinese Teahouse. 8 minutes walk

• Queen Victoria Building: The Queen Victoria Building, now affectionately known as the QVB, was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898, replacing the original Sydney markets on the site. Built as a monument to the long reigning monarch, construction took place in dire times, as Sydney was in a severe recession. The elaborate Romanesque architecture was specially planned for the grand building so the Government could employ many out-of-work craftsmen – stonemasons, plasterers, and stained window artists - in a worthwhile project. Originally, a concert hall, coffee shops, offices, showrooms, warehouses and a wide variety of tradespeople, such as tailors, mercers, hairdressers and florists, were accommodated. 10 minutes walk

• Olympic Park: Enjoy the history and heritage of the Park, the Sydney Olympics legacy, see what's happening day-to-day while getting a glimpse of the vision for the site in years to come. 25-30 minutes by train