A Weekend Snapshot of Sydney

Sydney is a must stop destination when visiting Australia, with its deep blue harbour, iconic opera house and landmark bridge, it’s hard to pass on the nation’s ‘emerald city’. If you have flown or sailed in from overseas or zipped over from interstate and only have a weekend to spare, this 2-day tour will provide you with a snapshot of the best that Sydney Harbour has to offer. You’ve seen Sydney Harbour on postcards and you’ve watched Oprah present on the steps of the Opera House, now’s your chance to experience the harbour for yourself; walk over it, sail across it, and sit back and admire it. Whilst Sydney Harbour may be beautiful to look at, did you know that as the location for Australia’s first colony, the harbour is also rich in history? Did you also know that there are several islands scattered around the harbour that can be easily visited for day trips the whole family can enjoy? Even if you have lived in Sydney all your life, this itinerary will show you areas you may never have considered exploring for yourself. Have you ever wondered at the little fort in the middle of the harbour? This trip will take you to Fort Denison, dispel the many myths surrounding it, and inform you about its real history. Did you ever wonder how many men it took to build the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or how many litres of paint were required to protect it? Heard the story of how the Harbour Bridge was officially opened? You may have driven over the bridge many times before, but do you really know the true story behind it? What about Cockatoo Island, did you realise you can have BBQs there, or even camp the night? This itinerary will tell you how to get there and lead you to learn more about its convict heritage. Sydney is Australia’s most popular city and this itinerary aims to show you why. With the Weekend Snapshot of Sydney you can: walk across Sydney’s Coathanger; explore behind the scenes of the Sydney Opera House; have lunch in the middle of the harbour; sail into Sydney’s c