A Tour of Sydney's Historical Landmarks

This place has become an extremely popular place for tourists to visit because it was the landing place of Captain James Cook in 1770. His arrival was the turning point for Australian history. There is a small plaque marking the exact location of his arrival, which can be found within the Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The best way to get there is along the Burrawang Walk that features a soundscape of Aboriginal children’s laughter. Once you pass over the dunes you will see views of the bay where the Endeavour was first sighted.

Customs House is one of the most significant buildings in the history of European settlement in Australia. The beautiful colonial building is built on the land of its traditional Indigenous owners, the Eora people, and is the site of the First Fleet landing. It is now a public building which is both home to a library and a meeting space. There is also a huge city model embedded in the floor and covered by glass, so you can walk over and see Sydney from above. You can also have one of Sydney’s best fine dining experiences on the top level at Cafe Sydney.