Visitors to Sydney can explore its magnificent harbor with a variety of cruises. Dinner Cruises are a favorite as well as the Pamper Cruise in which guests receive an expert massage. The 250m Sydney Tower offers visitors two restaurants and a view which includes the landmark Opera House to distant beaches and mountains. If in Sydney in January, you can enjoy the Sydney – Hobart Yacht Race and a month later Chinese New Year and Mardi Gras. The famous Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Fort Denison are popular attractions that draw thousands of sightseers. The Royal Botanical Gardens in its location by the sea offer a magnificent display of flora. For surfers, famous Bondi Beach is the place to go. Visitors can view denizens of nearby waters in the excellent Sydney Aquarium. Numerous museums give cultural insights in the history of the city. Outside the city are many very interesting destinations. Australia is known for excellent wines and you can visit Hunter Valley Wineries two hours from the city. Sydney's Kuring-Gai Chase National Park is ideal for seeing first-hand the flora and fauna of the area. A must for nature lovers is the Blue Mountain Tour. Here you can go bush walking, visit caves, and see the great biodiversity of the region. Adventure sports include sky diving, off road driving, and hot air ballooning.