Australia has a lot going for it. There’s great harbors, an outback and a rainforest and barrier reef. There’s lots to see and do in Melbourne, the coastal capital of Australia, but don’t skip a visit to Sydney. It’s a dazzling, but complex city and that’s one of the reasons it has earned then nickname of Emerald City. The city’s distinctive Opera House is an iconic feature that is as recognizable as the Eiffel Tower. Sydney is one of the top 15 visited cities in the world. It has hosted major sports events including the 2000 Olympics, the 2023 FIFA Cup and the Women’s World Cup Finals.
Sydney Harbor
There’s plenty of other things to see in the city and travel advisors at GetAway Travel are ready to help plan your adventure to Sydney and the Land Down Under.
Inspiring buildings and bridges
Inspired by the designs of nature, Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s drawing was the winner of an international design contest for the new Sydney Opera House. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the multi-venue building has top-notch acoustics and is one of the world’s most recognizable and distinctive buildings. Ground-breaking engineering was used to set up the concrete sail-like outer shells.
Sydney Opera House
The 2,700 tulipwood acoustic panels inside the various venues shape the sound making for marvelous acoustics. The bold, purple carpeting is a perfect backdrop for the dramatic staircases and the harbor views from the tall windows are spectacular.
