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The ten best things to do in Sydney Australia

There are so many things to do in Sydney that picking just ten doesn't seem fair. But sometimes you can do too much when you're on holiday and forget that you're actually here to relax and enjoy yourself! Nevertheless, some of the 'must do' things in Sydney are right next to each other and so what I've tried to do is combine them where I can. That way most of these things can be done in a morning or afternoon. Here my top ten things to do in Sydney.

	Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House & Botanic Gardens As they're right next to each other, you can kill three birds with one stone. This is a good day out. Get from just about anywhere to Circular Quay and walk along the nice shops and hotels to get to the Opera house. Have a look and then walk back to the Botanic Gardens. Have a look around there and then walk across the bridge. If you're brave enough you can do the Harbour Bridge walk, where you walk on top of the bridge. Great views!
	North Sydney Swimming Pool Probably the greatest swimming pool on earth. A full size, outdoor Olympic swimming pool at the foot of the North side of the harbour bridge. Go in the week and it's almost empty! You will pinch yourself at your good fortune while swimming in this pool and looking up to see the magnificent bridge.
	The Open Air Cinema There are a number of these all over Sydney. The one in Bondi beach is very cool and relaxed, but the most spectacular is the open air cinema right next to Mrs Macquaries Chair in the Royal Botanic Gardens. If the film is rubbish you can stare at city skyline, Opera House and Harbour Bridge, all lit up at night. It is hard to beat, but it's expensive and you need to book early.
	Take the Manly ferry The ferries in Sydney are a great way to see Sydney and the main hub is Circular Quay. Just about all the ferries leave from here so catch them to different destinations by all means, but make sure you take a trip to Manly. You'll get great views of Sydney on the thirty minute trip and there are two good beaches at Manly and some good pubs once you're there.
	Darling Harbour & Sydney fish market I used to live in Pyrmont and never got bored of popping into the fish market. Great seafood restaurants and fresh fish counters. It's a ten minute walk from Darling Harbour - which has the Sydney Aquarium, the IMAX Theatre, the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Powerhouse Museum. Plenty of bars and places to eat. If you have time get time go on HMAS Vampire, the 50s destroyer moored in the harbour.
	Bondi to Bronte Coastwalk It's about 4KM but you can go further to Coogee bay (which I did). Fantastic views and you'll see a lot of the great beaches in Sydney along the way. Wear some sun screen because I walked this last year when it was 40 degrees C. There were only other English people on the walk but I dropped some shades that day! On the way swim in the magnificent Bronte Baths. This is what Sydney is all about!
	Picnic at McMahons Point On Australia day the folks in the know get themselves to MacMahon Point with a picnic and some tinnies. You, being on holiday can do it whenever you like. The view is from the North Shore and looks out across the harbour to the city. Hang around until sunset when the lights in the city come on. Magnificent! Then head off into Kirribilli for dinner - a very cool suburb of Sydney.
	Drinks at Blu Bar in the Shangri-La Hotel Me, I just love the view from tall buildings. This one - well it's not 'Asia tall' but at 36 stories it offers a great view of Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Of course, you can go up the Sydney Tower Eye on Market Street if you want to get even higher (the viewing platform is at 820ft) - but you don't get the good drinks there, although there is a restaurant.
	Get drunk in Kings Cross Everyone deserves one night out on the pop. If you think you do, Kings Cross is a good place to go. The red light area of Sydney is not as seedy as it used to be - but it's still pretty naughty! It has a plethora of bars and pubs interspersed with strip joints and lap dancing venues. You'll see some mayhem here.... If you're looking for somewhere less hectic, try 'The Rocks' down by Circular Quay - great market here too.
	The Blue mountains If you've got time, the final thing to do is get to the Blue mountains. One hours drive West of the city. The blue fog created by the leaves of eucalyptus trees gives them it's name. It's an utterly beautiful place and worth at least a two day stop. The mountains are around 3000 feet high, and have walking and cycling trails all over them.