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If you’re planning a trip to Sydney Australia and want to know the top places to go, then look no further. Here are the top 5 absolute gems available to travellers and tourists in Sydney.

1. Sydney Harbour

As you stroll around Sydney Harbour you begin to realise why thousands flock here every year and why Hollywood uses this location for so many blockbusters. Whether you’re backpacking at one of the hostels uptown or are staying at one of the hotels at the Circular Quay, the short ferry ride to the Harbour where you’ll find lush parks and of course, the Opera house, should always be the first port of call (if you can excuse the pun) for any traveller or tourist.

2. Bondi Beach

Sun, Sea and Sand are the 3 S’s that govern the Bondi Beach. With every step you take you’ll see a new interesting boutique, pool club, people sunning themselves, enjoying cool drinks, taking a dip in the sea or partying on the beach. A truly unique city come beach cross over experience

3. Kings Cross

Once the sun sets in Sydney, the Kings Cross area comes to light. It’s a mesh of interesting attractions, exotic bars, neon lights, Like Soho in London, it’s the centre of the gay district and red light district of Sydney, but it’s also a wonderful environment and different party experience that any tourist should experience and love.

There are retro, funky, weird and fantastic quaint little boutiques and cafes, it gives Sydney a different angle and perspective.

4. Manly Beach

In the northern part of Sydney you’ll find an interesting assortment of cultures and nationalities, this is especially the case at manly beach which just a short ferry ride from central Sydney.

You’ll find that all these cultures have come together love you a fantastic offering. Markets, stores, restaurants, clothes stores and performers representing a variety of different cultures, be it Moroccan, Thai, Japanese, Italian, Indian etc. All in one place.

At Manly Beach, variety truly is the spice of life.

5. The Rocks

This is a area within the Harbour that was built by convicts brought here from Britain 100s of years ago. The structures they built still stand and offer a really great glimpse into Sydney’s past.

Culture and history springs out of every crack in the historic stone masonry, which looms over tourists.

With a travel card, you can truly get the most out of Sydney, as any purchases you make can lead to a great array of benefits.  Furthermore, a velocity card can help you fly to Sydney again sooner, due to its rate of at least 1 velocity point per $1 spent.