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Sydney for free

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Sydney for free
A day at the beach, a walk on the bridge, a seat under a shady tree -- there are ways to get a definitive Sydney experience without spending too much cash.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge

Spanning the city center to the North Shore, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a wide steel arch bridge known for its beauty as well as function, providing a crossing for cars, trains, bikes and pedestrians. While the more daring can do the BridgeClimb to the top of the structure, opened to traffic in 1932, anyone can enjoy a walk for free.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Located by the Royal Botanic Gardens, the bench known as Mrs. Macquarie's Chair was carved out of sandstone in the early 1800s for Govenor Lachlan Macquarie's wife, Elizabeth. It became her favorite spot to look upon the harbour and serves that same purpose today for visitors who take a moment to rest there.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: <1 hour
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Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is Australia's most famous beach with glorious golden sands, stunning surf and a vibrant seaside village. It's a great destination for... more »

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Watson's Bay
Watson's Bay

Watsons Bay is an ideal place to go if you have limited time to experience the magnificent Sydney Harbour. For a cheap ferry ride from Circular Quay... more »

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Nicholson Museum
Nicholson Museum

The Nicholson Museum, situated on the campus of the University of Sydney, contains the largest collection of antiquities in the Southern Hemisphere, from terracotta urns to mummies.

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