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Sydney Opera HousevsBondi Beach
Both are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Sydney Opera House scores slightly better than Bondi Beach. Sydney Opera House comes in at #1 in Sydney with endorsements from 9 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and The Telegraph.
Sydney Opera House
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Bennelong Point Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
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Fodor's "Sydney's most famous landmark (listed as a World Heritage site in 2007) had such a long and troubled construction phase that it's almost a miracle that the building was ever completed." Full review
Concierge "A cutting-edge array of musical and dance performances are on view at the six indoor theaters."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Overcome with admiration for the Sydney Opera House, notable architect Louis Kahn said, ‘The sun did not know how beautiful its light was until it was reflected off this building.’." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Sydney Opera House and its signature silhouette symbolizes modern Australia." Full review
Afar Magazine "If possible, grab tickets to see the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony Orchestra or The Australian Ballet." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"After a difficult start it became the emblematic monument for an entire country, and a cultural mecca." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Don’t let the name fool you—there’s a lot more than just arias going on under the swooping, cantilevered roofs of Australia’s most famous architectural landmark." Full review
The Telegraph "Perched at the very end of Bennelong Point is Australia’s most recognizable building and she won’t disappoint you." Full review
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Whenever I come to see a show, I make sure to arrive early, get some dumplings and rice paper rolls from Miss Chu, a chilled glass of Riesling from the Opera Bar, and perch myself along the harbour’s edge, with The Bridge to my left and The House to my right.
Travel + Leisure "This stunning building is home to classical music, theater, dance, and opera performances as well as indoor and outdoor dining"
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
Frommer's "Only a handful of buildings around the world are as architecturally and culturally significant as the Sydney Opera House." Full review
Bondi Beach Fodor's Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
Time Out Time Out Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Queen Elizabeth Drive, Sydney, New South Wales
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Fodor's "Wide, wonderful Bondi (pronounced bon-dye) is the most famous and most crowded of all Sydney beaches." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Definitively Sydney, Bondi is one of the world’s great beaches: ocean and land collide, the Pacific arrives in great foaming swells and all people are equal, as democratic as sand." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Even at just .62 miles long, Bondi remains one of Sydney's most popular tourist destinations for its surfing, strolling, and commercial area lining the beach." Full review
Afar Magazine "Bondi to Bronte is a stunning 30-45min walk along the coast." Full review
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Bronte has a beautiful seawater pool at the end of its beach, too, so don't miss that.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Seaside pleasures are an integral part of the daily lives of Sydney's inhabitants." Full review
Time Out "Bringing people from far and wide to the most popular and loved beaches in the short history of this continent." Full review
Time Out "North Bondi is where the locals go to swim and hang out, leaving the main stretch of Bondi Beach to the visiting tourists and backpackers (whom the life guards and savers are also busier rescuing)." Full review
Afar Magazine "Australia’s most famous beach has played many roles throughout history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Bondi is the place to be on any given day, in any season. It’s the iconic Aussie beach experience, the sands themselves are impressive, and a dip in the water part of any Sydney bucket list. " Full review
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Be sure to save time for the Bondi to Bronte walk, which will afford you gobsmacking ocean views from cliff’s edge.
The Telegraph "Ah Bondi, the queen bee of Sydney's beaches. Take a stroll along the promenade, grab an ice cream, find a spot on the sand, and stretch out. The north end is popular with young families,..." Full review
