Sydney Attractions Group

Whether you are a tourist to Sydney or a local Sydneysider, here are some of the best attractions and activities to entertain and educate you. These Sydney attractions provide a great fun day out for families and friends, 'soft adrenalin' experiences for adventure enthusiasts and excellent educational programs for school groups.

Sydney Aquarium Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour, Sydney Nowhere else will you find a larger collection of Australian aquatic life, with over 11,500 animals, the largest Great Barrier Reef display in the world, an extensive collection of huge sharks and rays, and the worlds first all natural seal sanctuary. Take a journey through one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world and explore Australia's rich and diverse waterways, marine ecosystems and unique aquatic environments. Opening hours: Daily from 9am to 10pm

Sydney Tower and OzTrek Centrepoint Podium Level, 100 Market Street, Sydney Sydney Tower takes you to the highest point above Sydney for breathtaking 360-degree views of our beautiful harbour city. You’ll be amazed by Sydney’s best views! Plus your ticket to the Observation Deck includes OzTrek, an amazing virtual adventure across Australia with 3D holograms, 180-degree cinema screens, surround sound and real-motion seating. Soar over Sydney’s icons, feel the exhilaration of white water rafting on a tropical river and get right into the jaws of a huge saltwater crocodile! Opening hours: Sunday to Friday: 9:00am to 10:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 11:30pm

Shark Dive Xtreme West Esplanade, Manly Scuba Diving doesn't get more extreme than this, as you get up close and personal with huge sharks! Dive with massive grey nurse sharks, giant stingrays, sea turtles, wobbegong sharks, moray eels and a vast array of marine life. Whether you have never been scuba diving or are a keen diver, Shark Dive Xtreme has the experience for you. And it is an extreme experience…30 minutes of adrenalin pumping diving with sharks up close and personal, this is the real meaning of tourist attraction!! Opening hours: Shark Dives operate 7 days a week, several times a day Booking essential. www.oceanworld.com.au

Sydney Wildlife World Darling Harbour Opening in late 2006, Sydney Wildlife World will showcase Australia’s unique and bizarre flora and fauna, right in the heart of Darling Harbour. Take a walk on the wild side and jump into Wallaby cliffs with the Yellow-footed rock wallabies, and meet one of Australia’s cutest national icons, the koala. Be dazzled by scores of colourful butterflies, and explore Flight Canyon and discover which birds live within the heights of a forest canopy and the amazing calling sounds they make. Opening in late 2006

Sydney Attractions Group Aquarium Pier Darling Harbour NSW 2000 Australia www.sydneyattractions.com.au