Top 5 things to do in and around Sydney

Rk.blogspot.com  Catch the event of the year – Vivid Sydney, the winner of Australia’s best Tourism Event 2014, transforms Sydney into a colorful canvas every night for 18 days. In this festival of light, music and ideas, a majestic showcase of outdoor light projections is shown at famous landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge.

You can take a cruise to admire the lights from the sea, dine at the harbor to soak in the atmosphere or even climb Sydney harbor Bridge to get up among the lights. visit this stunning event from May 22 to June 8.

#Sydney Fish Market for the good value and fresh seafood straight out of the ocean

Shop to your heart’s content

Admire handmade jewelry and kitchen wares, aspiring designers apparel, interesting souvenirs and taste fresh local produce at buzzing weekend markets at The Rocks, Paddington, Eveleigh and Paddy’s Markets. Pop by Sydney Fish Market for the good value and fresh seafood straight out of the ocean. Shop for high-end brands at Queen Victoria or check out your favorite brands at Westfield mall on Pitt Street. There’s always something for everyone there.

#Dolphin Watch Cruise at Port Stephens

Adventure in Port Stephens

Port Stephens, often referred to as the dolphin capital of Australia, is home to more than 150 bottlenose dolphins. Go on a Dolphin Watch cruise, or ride the boom net to get closer to the friendly dolphins. Ride a thrilling quad bike, and sandboard at Stockton Beach the largest moving coastal mass in the southern hemisphere. Be sure to whale-watch from May to November.

#Spectacular views at the Bleu Mountains

Enjoy spectacular views in the Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountain is part of a World Heritage-listed area that’s an easy 90-minute drive from Sydney city center. Glide between clifftops and admire the panoramic views on the Scenic Skyway and ride the world’s steepest incline railway into the valley. This scenic wonder also has millions of years old limestone caves and rainforest as well as bushwalks, art galleries and quaint villages where you can enjoy Devonshire tea and scones in cafes.

#Hunter Valley Wine Country

Visit Hunter Valley Wine Country

Explore the famous vineyards at this oldest wine-growing region in Australia, sample gourmet cheese and wine and visit the 10 themed gardens at Hunter Valley Gardens. If you want an experience of a lifetime, take a ride on a hot air balloon over the stunning vineyards at daybreak.

Grab Qantas’s sale fare now to Sydney for travel from 29 Apr’15 – 31 Mar’16 with blackout periods, Book now at Qantas.com or visit your local travel agent.

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Description: Australia is a beautiful country with more sights and sounds than a single person can explore in a lifetime. The following are five things to do for tourists who want to see the best of what Australia has to offer. It provides the full gamut, from nature tourism, shopping to cultural tourism.