Penrith attractions

On this sightseeing cruise, you’ll take in views of Sydney Harbor and landmarks such as Watsons Bay and the Taronga Zoo Sydney. While soaking up the sights of Sydney from the deck of your boat, your guide will tell you about the history of Sydney Harbor and the city’s highlights. You’ll also catch a glimpse of gardens and beaches along the shore.

Enjoy a relaxed evening on Sydney Harbour, boarding and returning at the Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay. As the boat moves across the water, you will sail past two of the city’s most recognisable landmarks — the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House — with sunset and evening light framing the harbour. Along the way you can take photos of the skyline and the illuminated landmarks. A buffet dinner is included, with a variety of freshly prepared hot and cold dishes to suit different tastes. The cruise is suitable for all ages, and a welcoming crew will be on hand to help and make you comfortable. Whether you are travelling with family, friends or on your own, this calm harbour cruise offers a pleasant way to unwind and see Sydney from the water.

On this one-hour guided tour, you'll discover some of the highlights of the Sydney Opera House. As you enter the building, you'll get to learn about the structure's architecture, history and listen to stories about the grand performances that happen inside. During the walk, you'll get to visit one of the world's largest pillar-free chambers, witness the vaulted ceiling and access areas otherwise closed to the public.

With this ticket, you’ll access SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, where you can get a closer look at over 13,000 animals. Located in the scenic Darling Harbor area, the aquarium is home to around 700 different species of freshwater and marine creatures.

At the top of Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck, you will get the chance to admire sky-high views extending for more than 50 mi in all directions. You’ll be able to see Botany Bay in the South, the Blue Mountains in the West and the Pacific Ocean in the East. This tower is the tallest building in Sydney and stands 984.2 feet high. Here you can use the high-powered binoculars and interactive touch screens to ensure you see everything.

Step into Taronga Zoo on the shores of Sydney Harbour, home to more than 5,000 animals from around the world. Your visit begins with a scenic ferry ride across the harbour from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, arriving at the zoo’s waterfront entrance. Along the way you’ll enjoy views of the city and harbour as you approach the zoo. As you move through the grounds you’ll see a wide range of animals, including koalas, kangaroos, tigers, elephants and rare exotic species. The zoo offers daily keeper talks where you can learn about animal care and conservation. You’ll also be able to watch the Free-Flight Bird Show set against the harbour backdrop and attend the Seal Presentation, where sea lions and fur seals display their agility and natural behaviours. These talks and presentations give context to the animals you see and highlight the zoo’s care programmes.

You’ll take in the vastness of Sydney Harbour as you move through open water and closer to its quieter corners. Along the way you will see iconic sites, explore secluded beaches and admire spectacular sandstone cliffs. The harbour’s scale and variety will be clear from the water, with plenty of opportunities for striking views. A live commentator will provide information on the rich history of Sydney Harbour as you travel. You will hear about the harbour’s past and how it shaped the city, which will add context to the scenes unfolding around you. The experience combines those historical insights with time to simply enjoy the scenery and the changing perspectives on the harbour.

Spend a full day exploring at your own pace with an all-day hop-on, hop-off service. You will be able to board and leave the bus whenever you choose, making it easy to visit neighbourhoods or attractions that interest you. Live commentary on board will provide information as you travel, and drivers will answer questions and help you wherever necessary. Maps and walking guides are included in a Guide Book that you will be given at the booking office. These materials will help you plan where to get off, suggest walking routes and point out things to see along the way. Together with the on-board commentary and friendly driver support, the Guide Book will make it straightforward to shape your own day and explore the city at a relaxed pace.

During this 90-minute excursion, you'll head into Australia's UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains to explore the wonders of the night sky. You can choose between a sunset or nighttime time slot, and you'll use professional-grade telescopes to view celestial features like Mars and Venus, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons, satellites, star clusters, the Orion Nebula, the craters and seas of the moon and more. Your expert guide will point out the various features and also teach you how to identify stars and constellations with the naked eye.

With the Ultimate Sydney Attractions Pass, you'll be able to explore some of the city's most famous landmarks with ease. Highlights include the Sydney Opera House, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Harbor Bridge. You'll also have the opportunity to see other main sights like WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Darling Harbor, Bondi Beach and Sydney Tower Eye.

During this dinner cruise, you’ll spend two hours sailing around Sydney Harbor as the sun sets. You’ll be treated to a three-course dinner with an à la carte menu featuring contemporary Australian dishes. Along the way, you’ll have spectacular views of the city skyline, including Sydney Harbor Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House. You can purchase drinks from the on-board bar and take in the views from the 360-degree Star Deck. If you’re traveling during the weekend, your cruise will include live music.

A visit to Sydney isn’t complete without seeing the Sydney Opera House. Inside the building, you’ll attend an opera performance in its iconic venue and experience the drama and staging as the production unfolds. The performance includes surtitles in English and Simplified Chinese, so you can follow the story even if you don’t know the original language. These on-screen translations make the plot and dialogue easier to understand as the singers perform.

This experience will give you the chance to go on a 30-minute thrilling jet boat sightseeing ride across Sydney Harbor. Before the ride starts, you will be given a safety briefing and provided with weatherproof clothing. During the ride, you will be able to take in views of Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. You will also get to experience the thrill of on-water maneuvers like 270-degree spins, speed and slide.

This catamaran in Sydney gets you to the open ocean quickly, giving you more time for whale watching. Along the way, the journey itself is part of the experience as you sail past Sydney’s iconic landmarks. You’ll have opportunities to capture unique shots of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge as you get ready to witness the gentle giants playing in their natural habitat. The vessel offers both indoor and outdoor seating for a comfortable cruise with panoramic views. You are free to roam the boat and use the large, spacious decks to find the best vantage points. Photographers and sightseers alike will be able to move around to frame action shots of humpback whales against the backdrop of Sydney’s harbour.

This cruise and dinner experience will see you take in views of Sydney's most famous attractions while aboard a traditional tall ship, the kind of sailing vessel that brought the first European explorers and settlers to Australia. You will enjoy a three-course dinner, made from premium fresh produce while enjoying views of Sydney Harbor at twilight. You will also learn about the history of the city and be regaled with the hidden stories behind Sydney's iconic landmarks such as Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Opera House, Fort Denison, Garden Island, Taronga Zoo, Luna Park and Admiralty House.