Sydney Harbour BridgevsTaronga Zoo
Both are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Sydney Harbour Bridge scores significantly higher than Taronga Zoo. Sydney Harbour Bridge scores 93 with praise from 6 reviewers including Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Milsons Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2060
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Fodor's "There are several ways to experience the bridge and its spectacular views." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Whether they’re driving over it, climbing up it, rollerblading across it or sailing under it, Sydneysiders adore their bridge and swarm around it like ants on ice cream." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's the quintessential thing to do in Sydney, and it's alot of fun!" Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Ultra-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge spans the harbour, connecting the northern and southern parts of the city." Full review
Afar Magazine "The views from the bridge are stunning in every direction, and it is a magnificent vantage point to see the Sydney Opera House and the Central Business District." Full review
Afar Magazine "Sydney did not disappoint with a collection on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with a perfect view of the Opera House." Full review
The Telegraph "The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney’s most iconic images, with the Bridge Climb a must-do tourist activity." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The towering structure near the Opera House is another of Sydney's notable sites, one of the world's largest steel arch bridges"
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
Frommer's "One thing few tourists do, although it only takes an hour or so, is to walk across the Harbour Bridge." Full review
Taronga Zoo Fodor's
Concierge Lonely Planet Frommer's Michelin Guide
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Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, New South Wales 2088
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Fodor's "Sydney's zoo, in a natural bush area on the harbor's north shore, houses an extensive collection of Australian fauna, including everybody's favorite marsupial, the koala." Full review
Concierge "Arriving by ferry and then being whisked by cable car high above the animals is the way to make an entrance to this sensational harborside zoo."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay or a short drive from Manly, Taronga Zoo has 75 hectares of bushy harbour hillside chock-full of kangaroos, koalas and similarly hirsute Australians." Full review
Frommer's "Taronga has the best view of any zoo in the world. Set on a hill, it looks out over Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The stars are the koalas, platypus, Asian elephants, lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinoceri, meerkats and lemurs." Full review
Time Out "It's beautifully laid out, the paths are wide and meandering, and – most importantly – the place is full of animals." Full review
Time Out "Roar and Snore is Taronga Zoo’s long-running overnight experience." Full review
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If you want to escape, take the sky safari down to the ferry terminal – be sure you wave to the elephants – and explore Bradleys Head, where a bush walk stretches to Chowder Bay for panoramic views of the harbour.
Time Out "The Taronga Institute of Science and Learning at Taronga Zoo will teach you how to save money while you make changes that reduce your environmental footprint." Full review
Time Out "the animal inhabitants at the zoo are an impressive bunch." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The breezy, 12-minute harbor ferry ride from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo is half the fun." Full review
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Don't miss the cute, smaller Australian marsupials in the nocturnal house.
