Must See:
It's a short walk from the Holiday Inn Potts Point-Sydney to the city centre. Admire the white sails of Sydney Opera House and the sun glinting off the curved Harbour Bridge. Take a stroll through the Botanic Gardens to enjoy plenty of views of both.
Must Do:
Get a close-up view of Australia's unique flora and fauna at Sydney Wildlife World in Darling Harbour. Watch butterflies flutter overhead, see possums at play in the after-dark habitat, and pet koalas in the interactive Rooftop Encounters zone.
What's New:
The suburb of Woolloomooloo has reinvented itself as a trendy waterfront hangout. Enjoy alfresco dining on Finger wharf. Or fill up on delicious Australian pies at Harry's Cafe de Wheels, where diners have included Frank Sinatra and Shirley MacLaine.
Don't Go Home Without:
Catching the train to Bondi Junction to browse the boutiques at Westfield Shopping Centre, Sydney's most luxurious shopping mall. Admire the view of Sydney's skyline from the terrace and food court.
Tips:
To catch a wave on Sydney's most famous surfing beach at Bondi, just take the train to Bondi Junction from Kings Cross station, directly beneath Holiday Inn Potts Point-Sydney. Direct buses run regularly to Bondi Beach from Bondi Junction.