Milsons Point

To appreciate the many textures of Sydney, spread your wings and discover nearby neighborhoods like Woolloomooloo, Circular Quay - The Rocks, and Sydney.

The Sydney Opera House, no doubt one of the country’s best known icons is only less than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) away.

Be sure to visit some of the nearby museums and galleries, which help make the area the special place it is. Join a tour, admire the building in which it is housed or simply enjoy the beautiful exhibits at Customs House, Sydney Observatory and the Museum of Sydney. Book tickets for some of the thrilling live performances at Theatre Royal. There are a number of popular galleries to visit near here including the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

There are some highlights for kids too, for example Luna Park. If you have an interest in creatures of all kinds be sure to add Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife Sydney on your itinerary.

There are a number of beautiful natural destinations here so don’t miss the nearby green spaces. Rest a while and enjoy the cool shade in public parks and gardens such as the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Sydney has many unique attractions such as Sydney Tower and the St Mary's Cathedral. Sydney features some evocative reminders of the past; every local history tour should begin with a visit to Fort Denison. Should you feel the need for a little spiritual renewal, pay a visit to the area’s most sacred sites, such as the St. James Church.

If you are ready to indulge in some retail therapy, shop til you drop amid the various stores at the Westfield Shopping Centre, the Queen Victoria Building and the Pitt Street Mall.

After taking in the sights around Milsons Point, get a good nights sleep in one of the area’s popular bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. The Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour, the Swissotel Sydney and the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, The Rocks are among the most popular accommodation options here.