Sydney Opera HousevsTaronga Zoo
Both Sydney Opera House and Taronga Zoo are praised by experts. On balance, Sydney Opera House ranks significantly better than Taronga Zoo. Sydney Opera House is ranked #1 in Sydney with endorsements from 9 publications including Concierge, The Telegraph and Michelin Guide.
Sydney Opera House
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Michelin Guide
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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
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.
