Madame Tussauds Sydney

Madame Tussauds sits on Wheat Road at Darling Harbour, in the heart of Sydney's lively waterfront entertainment precinct. Part of the world-renowned wax-museum name, it's a hugely popular attraction — home to remarkably lifelike wax figures of celebrities, sports stars, musicians, world leaders and Australian icons, all in interactive, themed settings made for getting up close and snapping photos.

The appeal is that combination of fun, interactive entertainment and the novelty of getting up close to incredibly realistic figures of the famous and the iconic: posing with celebrities, sports heroes and historical figures makes for a fun, photo-filled outing that's a hit with families, groups and visitors. With its prime Darling Harbour location, it's a popular stop in the precinct.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 5,600 reviews, it's clearly a hugely popular destination. Opening hours, admission, the figures on display and any special exhibits vary, and tickets are often cheaper booked online, so it's worth checking current details and booking ahead before you go — particularly at busy times or during school holidays — while looking forward to getting up close to the wax figures at Madame Tussauds.