Places worth the detour in Sydney
162 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Sydney, Australia, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (41). Best known: Sydney Opera House. 147 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 162
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 102 are on the map and on the Australia pages.
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1.Sydney Opera House
Museums & culture · 20th century · Iconic
Multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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2.Sydney Harbour Bridge
Built landmarks · 10th century · Renowned
Bridge crossing Sydney Harbour in Australia
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5.Sydney Tower
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Tall architectural structure in Sydney, Australia
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8.Art Gallery of New South Wales
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Public art gallery and museum in Sydney, Australia
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9.Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Art museum in Sydney, Australia
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10.Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Notable
Botanic gardens in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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12.St Mary’s Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Cathedral in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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13.Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Nature & landscapes · 19th century · Notable
National Park in New South Wales, Australia
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15.Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Notable
National Park in New South Wales, Australia
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16.Anzac Memorial
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Memorial and museum in Sydney, Australia
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17.Manly Beach
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Beach situated in Sydney's Northern Beaches, Australia
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20.Sydney Observatory
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Astronomical observatory in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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22.St James’ Church, Sydney
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Anglican parish church in inner city Sydney, Australia
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23.Sydney Harbour National Park
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
National Park in New South Wales, Australia
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24.ANZAC Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cable-stayed bridge in Sydney, Australia
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25.Chinese Garden of Friendship
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Chinese garden in Chinatown, Sydney, Australia
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27.Garigal National Park
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
National Park in New South Wales, Australia
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28.Archibald Fountain
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Fountain with sculptures in Hyde Park, Sydney
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31.St Andrew's Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Australia
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35.State Library of New South Wales
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Central library for the state of New South Wales, Australia
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37.Macquarie Lighthouse
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse in New South Wales, Australia
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38.Fort Denison
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Heritage-listed former penal site and defensive facility in Sydney Harbour, Australia
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39.Auburn Botanical Gardens
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical gardens in Sydney, Australia
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41.Goat Island
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Rocky island in Sydney Harbour, in New South Wales, Australia
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43.Museum of Applied Arts and Science
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Collection of 4 science museums in Sydney, Australia
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47.Belmore Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Park in New South Wales, Australia; geonames ID = 8150245
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50.St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta
Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem
Church in Parramatta, Australia
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53.Berowra Valley National Park
Nature & landscapes · 21st century · Hidden gem
National Park in New South Wales, Australia
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55.El Alamein Fountain
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
WWII memorial fountain in Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia
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59.Waverley Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Bronte, Sydney, Australia
