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Take a Walking Tour of Sydney

What could be better than taking a walking tour of the city and enjoying the sights and sounds of the city? If you take Circular Quay as a starting point, enjoy a trip to the historical heritage area called the Rocks District. Here you will learn all about the historical past of the country, and you can savour the atmosphere along the main streets and squares of this area. In this area you can also visit the Sydney Opera House, cross over to the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens and venture onto Darling Harbour.

Visit the Sydney Tower

Sydney Tower is the tallest structure in the city, and a visit here will give you a wonderfully elevated view of the city, including the Harbour and the Opera House. Since its official unveiling in 1981 the Sydney Tower has become one of the most important attractions in the city, and affords great views along with great tourist facilities. The Tower is a marvellous structure that has restaurants at two levels and one that rotates itself! The platform where you observe the city skyline is truly spectacular.

Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge

The famous bridge connects the city with Northern Sydney. Opened since 1932, the bridge is famous icon of the city.  At the highest point, the Bridge stands 134 meters above sea level at its highest point. Since 1998 there is a famous “Bridge Climb” here, whereby you can experience a wonderful climb to the summit of the world renowned bridge. You can select between two different climbs – the Bridge Climb or the Discovery Climb.

Once you’ve reached the top you’re assured of great views over Sydney, the Harbour and you can check out the amazing construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Enjoy a Cruise at Sydney Harbour

Why not relax and unwind by taking a cruise on Sydney Harbour? You could take a sightseeing cruise, enjoy a dinner cruise or an elegant dance cruise. By taking a cruise, you will enjoy the wonderful scenery of Sydney Harbour. The most popular place to start is at the Circular Quay area, head over to Manly and the marvellous beach there, and then get accustomed to the fabulous coastline scenery of Sydney.

The directions to Circular Quay and its ferries are as follows: take the George Street Road to the north, and take a right at Bridge Street, and take a left at Phillip Street.

Sydney Harbour itself is regarded as being one of the most natural and scenic in the world. It spans a total distance of 240km of shoreline in marvellous surroundings. Along the Harbour you will come across many parks, gardens and and nature attractions. You can also spend some time taking a leisurely stroll along the waterfront.

Take a Trip to the Beach

Whilst in Sydney you are always near to a wonderful sandy beach, and in fact wherever you are in Sydney, you’re never more than 30 minutes drive from a glorious sandy beach.  There are 37 beaches in total in the area. Find out more about Sydney’s Beaches.

Go Underwater at Sydney Aquarium!

Check out Sydney Aquarium, which is on the eastern side of Darling Harbour. It generates over 1 million visitors annualy. Its core attractions is the large collection of Australia’s marine life collected together in one location – there is over 650 different species and a total of over 11,000 fish and other aqualife. Opened in 1988, the Aquarium is one of the largest of its kind in the world. The exhibits and marine displays are majestic.

Sydney Aquarium is located 10 minutes away from the central business district if you walk west on Market Street.

Visit Sydney’s Museums

Sydney is home to plenty of museums that will enthrall the arts lover – you are spoilt for choice with so many to choose from! There is the Contemporary Art Museum, the Sydney Museum, the Powerhouse Museum and the Australian National Maritime Museum to name but a few.

Meet the Animals

Take a trip to Taronga Zoo which is just across from the harbour in Circular Quay. To the west of Sydney, you could head to Featherdale Wildlife Park and enjoy Australian Fauna. You could also explore Sydney Wildlife World which is within walking distance of the Sydney city centre.

Opera House Tour

Sydney Opera House is one of the mosy distiguished and easily recognisable buildings from the 20th century in the world. It plays host not only to the theatre tours, musical shows such as ballet, it is also the home of the Sydney Opera Trust, the Sydney Symphony and Opera Australia.

In total, the Sydney Opera House has 5 performance areas which are: The Concert Hall, , The Drama Theatre, The Opera Theatre, The Studio and The Playhouse.

All of the venues offer first class facilities for visitors, from restaurants to gift shops.

There are so many activities to see and do in Sydney.

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Wedding Expressions are able to capture your bridal shoot location all around Sydney. As professional wedding photographers in Sydney, we cover all regions, taking advantage of beautiful backdrops ranging from open stretch beaches, historic buildings, open bush surrounds and amazing gardens and greenery.

Choosing a wedding photography location shoot for your wedding photography can be a difficult choice. With Wedding Expressions photography you have total flexibility in choosing your wedding photography bridal shoot location anywhere in or outside of Sydney.

To help you in your journey of choosing a location around Sydney or outside of Sydney for your wedding photography, we have listed just a few suggestions that could be used to provide you both with a stunning backdrop as part of your Sydney wedding photography experience.

Wedding Expressions hope that you find the list below to be a helpful guide.

Inner/Outer Sydney City and Sydney Eastern Suburbs – Most popular amongst Brides and Grooms to be

Sydney city and the eastern suburbs of Sydney offer historic buildings, parks and spectacular harbour views that make for a stunning Sydney wedding photography bridal shoot.

Popular spots for your wedding photography in Sydney can include

- The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney

- Hickson Road Reserve, Sydney (View of the Harbour and Opera House)

- Dawes Point Park, Sydney (Opera House views)

- Pyrmont Bay Park, Sydney

- First Fleet Park, Sydney (Close to Museum of Contemporary Art)

- Luna Park at Milsons Point, Sydney

- Chinese Gardens, Sydney

- North Hyde Park, Sydney (Arches, fountains, tree paths)

- Observatory Hill (Stunning Sydney Wedding Photography location)



Hills District and Northern Suburbs of Sydney – Sydney Wedding Photographer’s paradise

Offering an abundance of grassy parks, trees and beautiful water views you can both have a lovely natural setting as the backdrop for your Sydney wedding photography bridal shoot

- Rose Gardens, Castle Hill

- Castle Hill Park, Castle Hill

- Swain Gardens, Ku-ring-gai

- Lisgar Gardens, Hornsby

- Flinders Park, North Ryde

- Kissing Point Park, Putney

Hawkesbury and Nepean – For couples that love nature

Featuring amazing river banks, large beautiful trees and attractive gardens makes for lovely wedding photography backdrops as part of your bridal shoot

- McQuade Park, Windsor

- Governor Macquarie’s towns, Wilberforce

- Wisemans Ferry

- Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens, Kurrajong

- Glenleigh Estate, Regentville

- Chapel Hill, Berambing

- Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah

- Woodriff Gardens, Penrith

- Penrith Lakes

- Rileys Mountain Lookout, Along Nepean Gorge

- Regatta Park, Emu Plains

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Much has been written and said about Sydney’s harbor, and with good reason. The harbor boasts one of the world’s most recognizable views, dominated by two icons in the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. The area also provides no end of activities and neighborhoods to explore. If you’re time poor, however, it is easy to accomplish a lot in a short time frame or select a few activities that appeal to your own sense of adventure. The following is a short list of things to see and do should you find yourself in the harbor city, spoilt for choice but lacking time.

Sydney Harbor Bridge itself looms over the water like a giant coat hanger, a term used affectionately by the locals. A climbing tour is offered if you’re willing to fork out around $170.00 for the hike. If not however you can still walk across at road level for free. The added bonus is that you can take your camera with you for some shots of the Opera House and surrounding area.

Once across the bridge, on the opposite side of the city centre, is Milsons Point. Home to the heritage listed Luna Park Sydney, an old fashioned fun park where roller coasters, ferris wheels and other rides of old bring a little nostalgia to the waterfront. Entry to the grounds is free, so you only pay for the rides and amusements you use. If fun parks aren’t your thing, tucked under the bridge is a waterfront park providing a perfect place to spend a lazy few hours stretched out on the grass with a picnic taking in the spectacular views of Sydney’s central business district.

Heading back across the bridge, you come to Sydney’s historic The Rocks. This is one of the most historic parts of Australia and the area where the first British settlers landed and from which the bustling city, and indeed country, grew. Once occupied by convicts and prostitutes, today The Rocks’ cobblestone laneways are full of designer shops, art galleries and eateries. The area lends itself perfectly to the aimless wander and is dotted with historic watering holes in which to rest weary feet and replenish

A short stroll from The Rocks is Circular Quay, a transport hub with ferries departing for suburbs across the bay. From here you can catch one of the ferries to Manly or Toronga Zoo, or maybe purchase a Daytripper ticket, which lets you ride as many ferries on the same day as you like and explore some of the lesser known suburbs of the city. The Daytripper is also valid on Metro trains and buses for those who are looking to explore a little further.

Apart from the ferry terminals, Circular Quay boasts many fine restaurants, with superb views of the quay (and prices to match). Stroll further onward and you will come to the Sydney Opera House. The once controversial structure stands proudly above the water, defying convention as it overlooks proceedings on the waterways and the street.

A show at the Opera House is a must. If opera is not your thing, there are also orchestral performances, plays, concerts and comedy shows to provide something for everyone. Tours of the building are also available and include a walk onto one of the stages.

Turning away from the harbor and the Opera House, you come to the Royal Botanical Gardens, a huge sprawling space dedicated to various varieties of trees, plants and shrubs. It is easy to get lost in the gardens wandering the many paths and admiring whichever flowers are in season at the time. Near the center is a shop and café should you wish to eat on your visit, or you can bring your own and eat on one of the many lawns.

If you are visiting late in the day, beware of the resident flying foxes, which generally sleep during the day, but can raise an almighty racket when the sun goes down.

Whatever your interest, Sydney’s harbor has something for you, and to top it off, some of the most spectacular views you are likely to find anywhere in the world.