Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in The Phoenix

"Opened in 1816, the Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the oldest and most beautiful botanic gardens in the city. The gardens are open every day of the year and feature 30 hectares of exotic plants from Australia and places around the globe. The garden is also the oldest remaining scientific establishment in the country and provides a space for important botanical research and breeding."

"Featuring native and international plant species, the Royal Botanic Garden is a lush, green paradise. Whether you wish to examine the various exotic flowers or are looking for the perfect spot to picnic, the gardens are a favorite spot for visitors as well as locals. Opt for a free, guided walk and learn how the space served as the initiation ground for the Gadigal people."

"Sydney Tower Westfields, is one of the Sydney CBD’s main shopping locations. The centre, located on the corner of the Pitt Street Mall and Market Street, consists of six floors with some 280 fashion, food and lifestyle outlets. These include big names like Calvin Klein, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Gucci, Prada, Mulberry and Versace, as well as typical Australian retailers like JB Hi Fi, Sportsgirl, Supre, Cotton On and Dotti."

"Sydney Tower – for $18 go up to the top of Sydney Tower, the city’s tallest free-standing structure standing at 309 m (1,014 ft) above the CBD. It has an observation deck with awesome views of the skyline. Get your fast track entry ticket here."

"About 3km south of central Manly, spectacular North Head offers dramatic cliffs, lookouts, secluded beaches, pretty paths through the native scrub and sweeping views of the ocean, the harbour and the city. It's great to explore by bike or on foot. Grab a map and plot your own path through the headland, which takes in former military barracks, WWII gun emplacements, a quarantine cemetery and a memorial walk commemorating Australia's military. At the tip, Fairfax Lookouts offer dramatic clifftop perspectives."

"The Quay is the main transport hub of Sydney Harbour and it’s here that two of Australia’s most famous landmarks reside; the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Wander around the Quay and take your “I was here” photo in front of these famous structures and feel the pulse of the city. There’s probably no other pace that will jolt you awake from your jet lag and have you saying to yourself “hey, I’m in Australia!"

"It is hidden among yachts, in the marina just near the Spit Bridge in Middle Harbor. Executive chef Alessandro Pavoni is from the northern-Italian region of Brescia and oversees a menu of nuanced dishes that range from glazed pork jowl to creamy risottos and some of the prettiest entrees in town. Australian seafood shines here, so come for Moreton Bay bugs, Queensland red scarlet prawns and Sydney rock oysters did creatively."

"Once the finest house in the colony, Elizabeth Bay House is a heritage-listed Colonial Regency style house with stunning views across Sydney Harbour. Today it is a museum which steps you inside one of the most splendid private houses ever built in Australia. Opening Times: Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10.00 am–4pmTicket Prices: Family $38.00Address: 7 Onslow Ave, Elizabeth Bay NSWWebsite: sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/elizabeth-bay-house"

"See how Colonial Australia’s elite lived and take a tour of this gorgeous Greek Revival Villa. Find exhibitions of interior design and be sure to head to the second floor for a stunning view of the city. See tours that visit Sydney"

"Elizabeth Bay House is a great attraction tucked away in Woolloomooloo and one of the finest examples of architecture of its era. The house was constructed in 1835 to 1839, and for a period for time, was once referred..."

"Jillian’s Cakery is the place to go for kitschy, home-style cakes that scream nostalgia. Located on Elizabeth Street, the shop has a vintage American feel, and you can tell that Jillian – a corporate professional turned baker – is doing exactly what she loves. There are a range of treats on offer, and its cosy vibe makes it the best spot to settle in for a rainy afternoon – making her store one of the best cake shops in Sydney."