From the bohemian busker in Newtown to the world- class orchestra at the Opera House, art and culture pumps through the streets of this vibrant city. Museums, galleries, and cultural attractions abound in Sydney!

Take a guided tour of the Opera House. Tour through the historic Rocks area and check out the renowned Opera House and the Conservatorium of Music.

One of Australia’s freshest and most iconic painters, Ken Duncan, has his amazing gallery just near the Sydney Visitor Centre at the Rocks. See the paintings that are being lapped up by the world!

Enjoy roaming through the Parliament House, Art Gallery and The Domain parklands. While at Darling Harbour, you should check out the IMAX Theatre. IMAX's crystal clear images, ten times larger than the traditional cinema format is something to see with your own eyes!

Also at Darling Harbour (left) is the National Maritime Museum– this place has the biggest collection of ships, historical vessels and nautical memorabilia in the city.

Sydney Olympic Park is only a short walk across Olympic Boulevard to Stadium Australia for a guided tour of the biggest stadium ever used in Olympic history. If you want more facts and info, the friendly people at the Olympic Park Visitors Centre can help you out.

Hyde Park Barracks Museum (Queens Square Macquarie Street) has a lot of history. The convict architect Francis Greenway designed the Hyde Park Barracks and it housed 15,000 male convicts employed by the government.

The Australian Museum (6 College St) has an international reputation in the field of natural history and indigenous studies research, community programs.

After that, take a guided three-hour walk up the catwalks, ladders and arches that lead to the very top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

If you’re up for a little market action on the weekend, head to the northern end of George Street you’ll find The Rocks Markets. Paddy’s Markets is now in the Haymarket, at the Chinatown- end of Darling harbour. These historical markets were originally held at The Rocks (right) in 1834.

And if you ever find yourself short of activities in the mega city, just head down to the Sydney Visitor Centre at 106 George Street.

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