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custom travel guide just made for Ana from March 3 until March 9, 2014
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Sydney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Understand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Districts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Get in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Get around. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 See. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Learn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Buy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Eat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Drink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sleep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Stay safe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Stay healthy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Get out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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ed at the end of February, drawing people from all over Australia and the world for the celebrations. Sydney became the centre of the world's attention in September 2000 when the city hosted the Summer Olympics - officially announced by the IOC Chairman at the closing Ceremony to be the "the best games ever"! The Olympics saw a major building and renovation program take hold of Sydney, positioning it as one of the great world cities of the 21st century.
Climate Sydney is comfortable for travellers to visit any time of year. The city enjoys over 300 sunny days each year.
Taronga Zoo on a Summer's Day
Sydney is the oldest European settlement in Australia, having been founded as a British penal colony on 26 January 1788 (now celebrated as Australia Day, the national public holiday, with major festivities around the city and the Harbour). The settlement, commanded by Governor Arthur Phillip, was named "Sydney" after Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney, who was the British Home Secretary at that time.
People Sydney is one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the planet, with one third of its population born overseas. European settlement largely displaced the Aboriginal peoples, and over the years, with the earliest colonists largely coming from England, Ireland and Scotland. The Australian goldrush attracted more immigrants, including a significant number of Chinese; with about one in four Australians with convict descent also having some Chinese ancestry. In the 20th century, Sydney has continued to attract immigrants from all over the world - mostly from the U.K. and Ireland, as the White Australia Policy prevented non-European peoples (and even Southern Europeans) from entering the country. Australia's immigration patterns, and subsequently, that of Sydney, changed significantly after WWII, when migrants began to arrive from countries as diverse as Italy, Greece, Germany, Holland, China, New Zealand, India, the Philippines, Poland, Lebanon, Iraq, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and the Pacific Islands. Sydney's culture, food and general outlook well reflect these contributions to the majority Anglo-Celtic institutions and social establishment. Sydney is recognised worldwide for its vibrant gay community. Every year, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is celebrat-
Summer (December to February) is the best time to enjoy Sydney's beachside outdoor lifestyle. Temperatures usually reach around 26°C (about 79°F) but it can be very hot, with temperatures climbing to over 40°C (104°F) for a few days each summer. Summer days can be humid, and sometimes have searing dry winds, but they frequently end with a "southerly buster", a cold front sweeping up from the south, bringing a clearly noticeable drop in temperature, rain and thunder. Within hours, the storm can pass and the evening continues cooler. Hot windy days can create a risk of bushfire, and on days of severe risk national parks and walking trails may be closed. 'Total fire bans' are also common - they will be announced on weather reports and on signs at national park entrances (also on the website of the Rural Fire Service). Occasionally low pressure systems drift down from the tropics, giving periods of more unstable weather. You won't need to pack much more than T-shirts to visit Sydney in summer, but remember your hat and sunglasses. Autumn (March to May) is still warm with mild nights. There can be good days for the beach in March, but you can't count on it. It is a good time for visiting attractions, going to the zoo, catching ferries around the harbour without the summer crowds. You may need a warm top for the evenings, especially for May. Winter (June to August) is cool, not cold. Average July maximum temperatures are 17°C, and daytime temperatures rarely drop below 14°C, but night-time temperatures can fall to below 10°C. Most rain falls as a result of a few off-shore low pressure systems, which usually result in two or three rainy weeks during winter. The Icebergs will be in the ocean doing their morning laps, but most of Sydney will be well away from the beach. It does not snow in Sydney, and unless you intend spending long periods outside, you can usually get by with just a warm top. Sydney is a year-round city, and only the outdoor water-parks close for the winter. If the beach isn't your scene, and you don't like the heat, winter may be your time to visit. Spring (September to November). Spring days are great for exploring Sydney's attractions, bushwalking, cycling, and the outdoors. Beaches are generally patrolled from the end
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of October, and Sydneysiders start flocking to the beaches in November. Sydney's Western Suburbs, which lie away from the coast, tend to be hotter during the day and a little cooler during the night. They miss the afternoon sea breezes and the night-time warming effect of the ocean. Sydney has air conditioning in all public buildings, and on some public transport. It is common to catch a bus or train without air conditioning on hot days. Carry water during summer and remember sun protection year round.
Shore, Castlecrag is a unique suburb, being planned by the architect Walter Burley Griffin in the 1930s.
Districts Sydney has a compact city centre surrounded by sprawling suburbs, forming a vast metropolitan area.
Architecture
The Queen Victoria Building (abbreviated QVB) is an excellent example of British colonial influence on Australian architecture
Sydney’s skyline is large and widely recognizable. Sydney also possesses a wide array of diversity of modern and old architectural style. They range from the simple Francis Greenways Georgian buildings to Jorn Utzon’s Expressionist Sydney Opera House. Sydney also has a large amount of Victorian buildings, such as the Sydney Town Hall and the Queen Victoria Building. The most architecturally significant would be the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, among many others. Skyscrapers in Sydney are also large and modern such as the Sydney Tower, which dominates the Sydney skyline although due to the close proximity of Sydney Airport a height restriction of 235m is enforced in Sydney CBD. There are also pockets of architecturally significant housing dotted around Sydney's suburbs. The inner-eastern suburb of Paddington is known for its terrace houses, while several inner-west suburbs contain streets lined with so-called federation houses (built around the time of Australian federation in 1901). Probably the best preserved example of federation houses in Sydney is in the Inner West suburb of Burwood. Appian Way is a circular street built around a lawn tennis courts complete with pavilion house. The large houses are all architecturally unique and built on large expanses of land featuring old trees and lovely gardens. Further away on the lower North
Central Sydney City Centre The busy centre of government and finance, but also home to many famous attractions, fine restaurants, and shopping. The Rocks Just to the west of Circular Quay, now a cosmopolitan area, The Rocks includes the first colonial village of Sydney and the iconic Harbour Bridge. Darling Harbour An extensive leisure and entertainment area immediately to the west of the Central Business District (CBD). See restaurants, boardwalks, aquariums, wildlife, and museums by foot or above by monorail. City South The Haymarket, Chinatown and Central Station area is home to markets, cafes, Chinese culture and cuisine, and some cheaper accommodation and shopping.
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Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Woolloomooloo and Moore Park. Busy nightlife, and coffee shops, fashion and entertainment by day.
Over the Harbour Bridge are leafy residential areas stretching northwards. The North Shore also has major commercial and retail areas at North Sydney and Chatswood, many smaller boutique shopping areas and many parks and gardens and Sydney's famous Taronga Zoo.
City West
Upper North Shore
An early morning trip to the fish markets, exploring the Powerhouse Museum, finding a maritime pub or hitting The Star Casino.
Includes leafy residential areas, national parks and waterways.
City East
Northern Beaches From Manly stretching North along the coast to Palm Beach. North West Contains the Northern Districts which includes Sydney's Silicon Valley at Macquarie Park, the northern side of the western reaches of Sydney Harbour and the the largely residential area of the Hills District in the north-west of the city. Parramatta Sydney's "second" CBD, with history, shopping, eating, all just 30 minutes from the city centre. Sutherland Shire The district to the far south and east of the city centre including Cronulla and Captain Cooks Landing Place. South West
Greater Sydney Sydney is a vast sprawling city and the suburbs in the city metropolitan area spread for up to 100km from the city centre. The traveller visiting the suburbs will find less crowded beaches, parks, cheaper shopping, commercial centres, cultural festivals, and hidden gems.
Contains the centres of Liverpool and Campbelltown are a large swathe of residential and commercial Sydney. Outer West Stretching from Parramatta out to the Blue Mountains The Hawkesbury is a semi-rural area to the northwest of the city, centred around the Hawkesbury River. Its main towns are Richmond and Windsor.
Eastern Suburbs Between the City and the sea, includes the world-famous Bondi Beach and other city beaches, which are strong drawcards for visitors and residents in the city during summer.
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Southern Sydney The area south of the CBD and north of the Georges River, including the areas surrounding Sydney Airport and Brighton Le Sands on Botany Bay. Inner West Sydney's original suburbs are now bohemian and are a hub of cheap eats, shopping and inner-city culture. Also contains Sydney Olympic Park, the home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, parks, cycling, and events. Lower North Shore
Sydney Airport is a major hub for Australia's national airline, QANTAS
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By Plane Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (IATA: SYD) is Australia's busiest airport and the main gateway to Australia. It is located 6 km from the City centre in Southern Sydney on the northern shores of Botany Bay. Sydney Airport is the oldest continually operated commercial airport anywhere in the world. Over 35 airlines fly in and out of Sydney Airport with daily flights linking Sydney to key destinations on every continent. The Asian-Pacific transport hubs of Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo and Seoul have several daily flights, as do the European centres of London, Paris and Frankfurt (with stopovers in Asia or the Indian Ocean). There are also non-stop flights to Dubai in the Middle East. North America is connected via Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth and Vancouver. Travellers from South America can fly direct from Buenos Aires or Santiago (stopover in Auckland). You can fly to Sydney directly from all other Australian capital cities and from many major regional airports. Otherwise, you need to fly to the state capital and transfer to a Sydney flight. Sydney can be reached within an hour and a half from Melbourne and Brisbane, 45 minutes from Canberra and just under four hours from Perth and Alice Springs
Airlines and Terminals Check which terminal you are going to. International terminal (T1) handles all international flights and some domestic flights. Check your itinerary and flight number because connections, customs, etc will take longer when arriving or departing from the International Terminal, even on a domestic flight. You do not need a passport when travelling domestically, just hang on to your boarding pass. Domestic terminal 2 (T2) is the largest domestic terminal. Airlines using this terminal include Qantaslink, Aeropelican, Regional Express (Rex), Jetstar, Tiger and Virgin Australia. Domestic terminal 3 (T3) handles Qantas domestic flights, which are mostly services to larger cities and towns.
Facilities T1 (International terminal) has food and shopping both before and after immigration and security. There is an open air beer garden and bistro by check-in Bay A on the departure level. There are cafes on both departure and arrival levels. Good coffee and food is available at a reasonable price, but it is easy to buy poor overpriced coffee and food too. Departures has cheaper prices than downstairs at arrivals. There is a better and cheaper choice of food before going through security, at the large central food hall in departures. Two free showers for both males and females are available by check-in bay A on the departures level. There is also an open air observation deck, with the entrance next to check-in bay B on the departures level, through the bistro and up the elevator. A post office is in the
check-in area, but it is only open during business hours. Post boxes are available after customs. There is a small kids play area after security. There is a large duty free shop selling alcohol, cigarettes, perfume and electronics available when departing and arriving. There are some free Internet terminals in departures, even a few before security. There are paid Internet terminals there too and downstairs in arrivals. Trolleys cost money landside of security. Pick one up airside where they are free, or out in the carpark where they have been left by previous users. T2 has a large food and shopping area, with a large selection of food outlets located to the right after you go through security. There are also gift shops, bookshops and some clothing stores. There are nice views over the tarmac from the eating area. There are ATMs before and after security. Everyone is able to go through security, whether travelling or not. T3 (Qantas domestic) has a food hall with a variety of food and coffee. Nice Thai is available at a reasonable price. The food hall is airside of security, but you do not need to be a passenger to pass through. Most food and drink places and the security checkpoint close 30 minutes or so before the last departure. Don't expect to be able to get anything at all if you are arriving on a late flight.
Overnight Due to curfew laws, no planes arrive or depart between 11PM and 5:30AM. The domestic terminals (T2 and T3) close after the last flight has cleared (around 11PM) and reopen at 4AM you cannot remain in the terminal. T1 (international) also closes around 11PM and reopens at 4AM - but there is small transit area with basic facilities that you can remain in if you are already in the terminal (landside). This is located on level 1 near the entrance to the train station. There are limited seats and it fills up quickly when security starts herding people out of the terminal. The last train service departs at 11:45PM.
Transfer Between Terminals Transfer between domestic terminals T2 and T3 must be done on foot. Follow the signs either via the railway station underground or across the car park. Transfer between T1 and T2/T3 is 4 km by road, as the terminals are on opposite sides of the airport tarmac. You will have to use one of the following methods to transfer: An Air-side shuttle is available free of charge if you are connecting through with Qantas or a One World partner airline or between Virgin Australia and a codeshare flight or other international Virgin Flight (for example United Airlines). If you aren't entitled to the free Air-side shuttle, your best bet is to catch a suburban train. It is around 2 minute journey between Domestic and International stations with around 7-8 minute frequency. Follow the train signs from the terminal and board a train towards City Circle for International-Domestic transfers and towards Revesby or Macarthur for Domestic-International transfers and travel ONE STOP.
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backpacks or suitcases by yourself it should not be a problem.
T-bus outside the terminal building - The T-bus is a dedicated terminal shuttle and uses the normal roads. It is scheduled to take around 10 minutes but can be stuck in Sydney traffic at peak times. Runs at a 10-20 minute frequency and you pay the driver on boarding. This method is quite unwise, as the suburban train is both cheaper and a lot quicker.
Mini-bus operators will drive a group of passengers to the city and deliver them to their hotels.
Taxi - The trip will take around 10 minutes. Walk - If you have little luggage and some time to kill, the walk will take around an hour. There is a footpath the whole way and has good views of planes taking off metres above your head and of the Alexandra Canal. From T1 walk across the car park, across the crossing, under the underpass and follow the Airport Drive footpath/cycleway to the right, keeping the canal on your left and airport on your right. From T2/T3 follow the road out of the airport and turn left onto Qantas drive and keep the airport on your left. The route is not covered.
Between the Airport and the City Sydney Airport is 9 km from the city centre and reaching the city centre or other suburbs is easy, whether it is by suburban rail, bus or car. If you're going to the city centre, the following methods are your best bet: Suburban trains operated by CityRail depart frequently from Domestic and International rail stations, which are connected to the airline terminals via lifts and pedestrian subways. What makes travelling to the airport by suburban rail special is that a so-called GatePass has to be bought in addition to a single ticket; this also applies to holders of a MyMulti commuter travelcard, which by the way nearly every visitor should have. The airport is located on the Airport & East Hills line and is served by a train every 10 minutes during off-peak and every 7 minutes during peak. Passengers for the city centre should take a train bound for City Circle (a loop which contains Central, Museum, St James, Circular Quay, Wynyard and Town Hall stations). Be advised that CityRail is the aorta of the public transport system which is why trains can be extremely crowded during peak hours. It is most often possible to fit on since all trains are double-deckers, but you will very likely need to stand. Local buses - If you want to skip the GatePass fee, a good option is to take the 400 local bus route towards Bondi Junction. The stop after the domestic terminal is 200-300 m from the Mascot suburban rail station, which is one stop from the Domestic Terminal but free from the GatePass fee. The bus stops are located outside T1 and T3 (but not T2). There is only limited luggage space on the bus, but if you can manage
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Taxis - Taxi fare depends on the distance. If you are arriving on a Friday evening, you may face a long queue for taxis. Asking the driver to take O'Riordan Street is a little slower but shorter and cheaper than the Eastern Distributor tollway which frequently experiences traffic congestion during peak times. Vehicle rental is available at all terminals from a variety of rental companies. After you rent a vehicle, you will be directed to pick it up at a parking space in the adjacent parking garage. You return the vehicle to the same area. Having someone pick you up. At T1 (International), a private car can not stop legally at the arrivals area to pick up someone from the curb. If you exit the car park within 15 minutes, it is free, otherwise you are charged. At T3 (domestic terminals), cars can stop at the pickup area only if there is someone already at the kerb. At T2, there is a pick up area inside the paid car park. Follow the yellow stenciled signs outside the terminal. Car park charges apply if you stay longer that 10 minutes in terminal T2 and T3. Fines apply for waiting at the arrivals areas or for picking up at the departures areas. Leaving your car is out of the question. The parking officers can photograph your car and licence plate and fine you without warning you to move along.
Wolli Creek and Cooks River viewed from near T1
Walk and train from T1 - T1 (the international terminal) is less than 2km from Wolli Creek Station, from where you can take a train to the city. The walk isn't signposted and may be very quiet after dark. It is all surfaced, has only one set of three steps (in the airport, near the customs building) and takes in some nice scenery by the Cooks River. Exit straight from the international terminal (T1), follow the pedestrian path under the multistory car park and continue just to the left of the customs building to the pedestrian crossing. Go under the road, as indicated by a green Marsh Street sign
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until you run into a green fence with the canal directly in front of you. Follow the path up to your right around and back over the path you just walked on up to the Marsh Street bridge. Cross the Cooks River on the footpath on the right of Marsh St and then proceed along the cycleway next to the Cooks River (signposted to Tempe), keeping the river on your right. When you reach the Princes Hwy (6 lane road), cross at the pedestrian crossing lights and continue straight on, past the apartment blocks, shops, to the end of the road, then turn right up to Wolli Creek Station. Trains from Wolli Creek are even more frequent than from the airport since East Suburbs & Illawarra line trains stop there.
as Airport Car Rental at Sydney Airport or Bayswater Car Rental in Kings Cross.
Walk and train from T2 & T3 - The Domestic terminals (T2 and T3) are about 1.7km from Mascot train station. The walk takes about 20 minutes and is along suburban pavements that can be uneven at times. Follow the road out of the domestic terminal and on to O'Riordan Street. Follow O'Riordan Street and then veer left onto Bourke street. Cross Coward Street and then John Street, Mascot train station is on your right.
Coach travel to Sydney is usually quicker, cheaper and more frequent than train travel. Online and advance booking specials are usually available.
By Car
There are tolls applicable to all motorways coming into Sydney and not all routes accept cash.
By Bus Coach companies operate to Sydney from all capital cities and many New South Wales regional centres. The Sydney coach terminal is located adjacent to Sydney Central train station in the City South. Follow the signs.
Greyhound Coaches has the most extensive bus network in Australia, but there are a few others. Priors Scenic Express operates a coach service from Parramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown stations to the Southern Highlands, Kangaroo Valley and the South Coast.
By Train
It is possible (but not recommended) to drive to Sydney from Brisbane or Melbourne in a full day, around 10 hours non-stop to Melbourne or 11.5 hours to Brisbane. A comfortable drive would allow two days from Melbourne or Brisbane and three to Adelaide. The Melbourne drive is mostly dual carriageway high quality road. The same can't be said for the Brisbane drive, which while it has high quality sections, it also has some very narrow winding sections, carries high traffic volumes and has many stoppages from roadworks. Melbourne - Sydney = 862 km via Albury-Wodonga (Hume Highway). Adelaide - Sydney = 1422 km via Mildura or 1659km via Broken Hill (National Highway 32). Brisbane - Sydney = 938 km via the coast (Pacific Highway) or 961 km via Armidale (New England Highway). The Pacific Highway passes through more towns, attractions and has more facilities compared with the New England Highway, but it can get congested moving through the towns around holiday times. Although the Pacific Highway route follows the coast, you won't see the ocean except for some brief glimpses. There are rivers all the way up the coast and the river mouths are wide causing the road bridges and the towns to be a little inland. If you have time, look for the tourist route diversions to see more of the Mid-North Coast and Northern Rivers on the way down (the beaches will be less crowded than Sydney!). If you are renting a car, check the daily distance allowances and any one-way charge that may apply. Cars may be rented at the airport and elsewhere from major rental companies, or at smaller, less conveniently located, cheaper companies such
Sydney Central Station
The New South Wales long distance train service CountryLink, (13 22 32 within Australia) runs at least daily services to Sydney
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from Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and many regions of New South Wales including the Mid-North Coast, New England, the Central West and the Southern Highlands. It also services Broken Hill weekly. Travelling time from Melbourne and Brisbane is around 12 hours. Reservations tickets can be purchased online, by phone or at the station. The long distance trains between Melbourne and Sydney, and Brisbane and Sydney can be a less stressful alternative to driving, but they do not average particularly high speeds and take longer than flying. It is often possible to get a discount airfare around the same price or cheaper than the adult train fare. The Indian Pacific train service runs from Perth to Sydney via Adelaide and Broken Hill. The train departs from Perth on Wednesdays and arrives at Sydney on Saturdays. Note that these fares are much higher than return plane fares to Perth. This journey is really for train journey enthusiasts who want to see the interior of Australia. It also gives you the ability to take your car on the train for an additional fee. All long distance (Countrylink and Great Southern Railway) trains to Sydney terminate at platforms 1-3 of Sydney's Central Station in the south of the CBD area. Travellers can transfer to Cityrail trains, the light rail service to Darling Harbour, city buses, as well as taxis. It is also easy to transfer to other long distance trains and coaches. There is free short term parking up the ramp in front of the station and you can meet the trains on the platform. There are ATM's, a choice of food outlets, cafes open until late and a railway heritage society display and bookshop in the terminal. The Cityrail network runs services several times a day from close regional cities: Newcastle via the Central Coast (New South Wales), Goulburn via the Southern Highlands, Nowra via the South Coast and Lithgow via the Blue Mountains.
By Ship Cruise ships generally dock at the International Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay or at Barangaroo Wharf 5 at Darling Harbour. Circular Quay is a spectacular place to dock, right by the Harbour Bridge and you can walk off the ship into the centre of the The Rocks. Darling Harbour passenger terminal at Barangaroo seems a little more remote when you disembark, but it is still easy walking distance to the main attractions, Wynyard Station and Darling Harbour itself. The terminal is immediately adjacent (north) of the King St Wharf precinct, at Darling Harbour, but immigration makes sure you exit away from the water where you can't see it. Just turn right and follow the road, it is only a short walk of less than 15 minutes to the city centre and The Rocks. White Bay in the Inner West is being developed as a new wharf for passenger arrivals, to replace Darling Harbour as Barangaroo is re-developed. Currently it is only used if their are already two passenger ships in the harbour. White Bay is not easy walk-
ing distance to anywhere. You could potentially walk up to Victoria Road and get a bus to the city or you could walk over the Anzac Bridge into Darling Harbour. Expect the walk to take about an hour. Probably best to rely on the shuttle buses supplied arranged by the cruise company unless you are keen to save a few dollars.
Get around By Public Transport The public transport system in Sydney is huge, consisting of commuter rail, bus, ferry and light rail. Combined, they can get you virtually anywhere in the metropolitan area; unless going somewhere really REALLY isolated by taxi there's no such thing as bad connections. Even though all modes of transport have different operators, they are all covered within a single ticketing system. Transport Infoline - Information on fares and route planning for all public transport in Sydney. Available online and by telephone TripGo is a free iPhone, iPad & Android App that provides direction for all transport modes around Sydney, Newcastle, Blue Mountains & Woollongong. It shows cost, time and carbon output for each trip. Multi Tickets If you are going to be using public transport to get around during your stay in Sydney, consider purchasing a multi-modal ticket that are valid on buses, trains, Sydney Ferries and the light rail, but not the monorail, private ferries, or special event buses. Multi-modal tickets are available in one-day or weekly varieties: MyMulti Day Tripper is one-day ticket throughout Greater Sydney (including the Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Newcastle). The Family Funday Sunday is valid for the same services, but only on Sunday and only if there is at least one adult and one child travelling and the group is related by family. MyMulti (weekly) will be cheaper than the Day Tripper for three or more days of transport. All MyMulti weekly tickets cover all buses, ferries and the light rail, but you have to choose whether you want a MyMulti 1, a MyMulti 2 or a MyMulti 3 based on how far from the city centre you want to catch the trains. A MyMulti 1 covers trains within 10 km of the city centre. A MyMulti-2 includes trains nearly to the outskirts of Sydney. A MyMulti-3 covers the entire Sydney and Intercity network. If you are planning on travelling to the South Coast beaches, Newcastle, or to the Blue Mountains by train this ticket may be well worth it.
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MyMulti Tickets can be purchased from 7-Eleven, some newsagents, railway stations and ferry ticket booths - but not on buses or the light rail. Family Funday Sunday Tickets can't be purchased at 7-Eleven and newsagents, but can be purchased on buses, trains and ferries. The MyMulti-1 ticket is popular with visitors to Sydney. It allows travel to the Zoo, Manly, Bondi Beach, Watsons Bay, Darling Harbour, etc, by ferry, bus, train and light rail for up to a week without worrying about change, ticket prices, queues or pre-pay only services. Using the airport stations incurs a surcharge. If you have a Multi ticket and arrive at the airport stations you will have to pay this to exit. If you buy a Multi ticket at an airport station this fee will be added to the price of the ticket. Concession Fares Children aged 15 years and under are entitled to a discount on most public transport - the monorail being the singular exception. Matilda ferries child age is 14 years and under. Children 3 years and under travel free (5 years and under on monorail and light rail and 4 years and under on Matilda ferries). On Sydney Ferries, buses and trains, you pay for only the first child when accompanied by a parent or grandparent, the other children in the same family allowed for free. No family identification is required so anything that resembles a family unit will be able to get away with only having to pay for the first child. This is not available on light rail, Matilda and Manly Fast Ferries or the monorail. Student and other concessions are only available to those issued with a NSW transport student identification card. This card is only issued to students enrolled and resident in NSW or the ACT. Student fares are not available on the light rail, monorail, Matilda or Manly Fast Ferries. Seniors fares are available to anyone with an Australian Seniors Card. Accordingly, overseas visitors are not entitled to student or senior concessions.
By Train Sydney has a vast suburban rail network operated by CityRail, covering 882 km of track and 176 stations. The train network will take passengers to the vast majority of the metropolitan area, with the exception of the north-west and northern beaches. Frequency is high in the City area and less the further out of the city one goes - expect a train every 2-3 minutes in the city centre, 7-8 min in inner suburbs and 15 in most outer suburbs (except for the hourly Carlingford line, 30 minutes is your worst case scenario). Peak times have even more frequent and also crowded trains, as well as a lot more complicated stopping patterns. Expect severe congestion around Central and Town Hall.
The suburban Millennium train operated by CityRail
There are different styles and ages of trains running on the network. You may get a clean modern train, air-conditioned with comfortable seating and clear station announcements. Alternatively, you could get a train like a sauna packed in like sardines in the summer afternoon peak, with station announcements that are barely audible, if at all. Prepare yourself with a network map and a bottle of cold water, just in case. Most train services do not stop at every station and do not travel to the furthest extent of the line. Look at the departure screens at the station concourse which indicate when the next train will arrive, it's destination, the platform it will depart from and the stations it will stop at. Alternatively, you can also listen to announcements that will regularly play before and when a train arrives at the platform. Or if you have mobile Internet services use the Transport Info trip planner. Outside of operating hours, between midnight (1AM on Fridays and Saturdays) and 5AM, NightRide buses run at least every hour. Any train ticket is valid for the equivalent NightRide bus except a single. If you have no ticket, you must buy a NightRide single from the driver, which is more expensive than a single for the train. NightRide buses stop at most stations and a few additional stops, but they do not travel on the same routes. If you intend catching a NightRide bus home, check the NightRide route map on the back cover of each timetable or with the Transport Infoline. Buses can be crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. Exercise caution whilst travelling on trains after 8pm, particularly if the carriage is mostly deserted and if travelling to greater western Sydney, as it is not uncommon for undesirables to be found on trains during these times. 99% of the time they will not cause you any more trouble other than being loud, vulgar and obnoxious, but it is best to avoid them as unwanted altercations may follow. Moving to other carriages would be a good idea. Otherwise, travel in the middle carriage with the train guard (marked with a blue light). The guard has contact with police and the driver if there is any trouble on the train. On weekends, check for trackwork before leaving for the station; Sydney Trains will transfer passengers to buses if lines are closed for trackwork and the process will add at least half an
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Sydney hour to a typical journey. Trackwork is common on weekends and will be advertised at the station and the Sydney Trains website for about a week before it begins. You need the same Sydney Trains ticket for the trackwork buses as you would for the train. If you don't have a Multi ticket, you will need to purchase a ticket for the entire journey at your origin before boarding a train. Allow a few extra minutes during peak times as ticket machines and offices are often busy, especially on Monday mornings. Simply tell the person at the ticket office your destination station or press the correct station button on the ticket machine. The City is considered a single destination for the City Circle, Martin Place and Kings Cross Stations. Tickets are available as single, return or weekly. Fares are distance based. Return tickets are 30% cheaper after 9am in the morning and on weekends. Ticket offices have limited opening hours at suburban stations and outside of these hours you will need to use a ticket machine. The ticket machines accept up to $50 notes but will give only $19.90 in change (in coins) and accept only 10 coins and 6 notes. A number of ticket machines also accept Visa or Mastercard at most stations, but only if you have a PIN. Ticket offices also accept Visa or Mastercard and allow you to have a PIN or sign. Ticket inspectors fine you if you are caught on a train or platform without a ticket.
confusion most Sydneysiders pre-pay anyway, even when it is not required as the rules for what buses sell tickets and which do not, confuse even locals. In order to buy the correct ticket from an agent you will need to know how many sections your journey will be, to know if you need a MyBus1, 2 or 3. You can find out how many sections your trip is by calling the transport infoline, asking at a transit shop at Wynyard, Circular Quay or the QVB or by looking at the route map in the timetable (printed or online). A ticket reseller at a newsagent or convenience store will have no idea of the correct ticket to sell you for your destination. Every section you travel in counts as a section. For example, to travel from Wynyard to North Sydney Station is 2 sections because you travel in sections 2 and 3. If you boarded one stop before Wynyard and exited one stop after North Sydney Station, you would have travelled in sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, so you would need a 4 section ticket. A MyBus1 is for 1-2 sections, a MyBus2 covers 3-5 sections and a MyBus3 covers 6+ sections. As a guide, note that a MyBus1 will cover any journey within the CBD and any journey of more than 10km/15 minutes will probably need a MyBus3. Note however that MyMulti tickets do not work on the same numbers as MyBus. A MyMulti 1 ticket will work on any Sydney Buses bus anywhere on the network and also on any government ferry meaning that it can represent good value and less confusion, though greater cost than a MyBus ticket. Sydneysiders find this confusing as well.
By Bus
It is best to use only coins and lower-denomination notes.
Sydney has an extensive bus network, including a free shuttle buses in the Sydney CBD and Parramatta. Buses are also common as feeders from suburban rail stations to more isolated suburbs.
There are two main bus termination points in the CBD, at Wynyard and Circular Quay. These two points are separated by a one-stop commuter train trip. You will need to make this trip if connecting from buses arriving from north of the harbour bridge to buses heading east or west, or vice versa. Bus information centres are located at both Wynyard and Circular Quay.
Most of the buses in the inner city and inner suburbs are run by the government owned Sydney Buses. The outer network is run by private bus companies. These services rarely compete so you will usually have only one way of getting somewhere by bus. MyMulti travelcards are fully valid on private buses. You must flag down buses with an outstretched hand if you want them to stop for you--they will not automatically stop unless they need to pick someone up or drop them off. A bus fare depends on many sections you are travelling in, with each section being about 1.6 km (1 mi). There are increasing parts of Sydney, such as the City area, Bondi Junction, Parramatta Rd, Norton Street, Anzac Parade, and Military Road where you can no longer buy tickets on the bus and you must pre-purchase a ticket from a ticket agent (usually a newsagent or convenience store) or a transit shop. The metrobuses (red) and some other limited stop routes are also prepay in their entirety. All types of tickets, including MyBus single-ride, MyBus 10 multi-ride and MyMulti multi-modal tickets, are available from these agents. If you are not at a stop or taking a route that is prepay, you can just state your destination to the driver and pay the fare. Only single trip tickets are sold by drivers. To avoid
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Red metrobuses operate airconditioned, cross-city routes without a timetable, at 10-20 minute frequency depending on the time of day and day of the week. On most buses there is nothing on the bus to tell you which stop you are approaching or which stop you are at. There are no poster maps on the bus either. If you are not sure where you are getting off, pick up or print out the timetable, which has a route map on it and watch for landmarks as you pass. Also, if you take a bus marked "Limited Stops" or "Express" (the route number will start with an L or an X), make sure that the bus stops where you want it to. Limited stops services stop only at major stops so they may make you walk around 750 metres or so if they skip your stop. However, express services can run very far from the city without stopping at all, before resuming a normal stopping pattern. All normally numbered buses stop at all stops, so missing your stop or getting off one stop early is a less serious mistake. From midnight to 5AM, most buses cease running with the exception of a few trunk routes that run at a reduced frequency
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including the 373, which runs 24 hours a day between the city and Coogee.
By Ferry
If you don't have a Multi, tickets are distance based in two zones. You buy your ticket on the tram, there are no machines or ticket offices. If you are connecting from a train you can buy a combined ticket directly to a tram stop. However, this is no cheaper than buying your ticket on the tram. You can buy a day or weekly travelcard just for the light rail. The light rail is convenient for western Darling Harbour and its sights, but you will most likely use it a lot less than other forms of transport.
By Monorail The Sydney Monorail runs on a 12-minute loop through connecting the Town Hall area of the city centre and Darling Harbour. The monorail is really only for tourists and is more a ride than it an effective means of transport. It is expensive and if travelling to Darling Harbour it can be just as quick to walk as it is to catch the monorail. A Sydney ferry
Sydney Ferries central hub is at Circular Quay at the north of the CBD. Ferries run up the Parramatta River via Balmain and Olympic Park, across to Luna Park, around to Darling Harbour and out to Manly, across to the Zoo and to Watsons Bay. Also, they also go to Garden island and Cockatoo Island. They run only within the harbour, so you can't get a ferry to Bondi. Ferries run to most destinations at least every hour, with additional peak services and half hourly services to Manly and Darling Harbour.
Some suburban train stations are easy access, with lifts to all platforms and ramps operated by station staff to allow wheelchair access to trains. Some buses have disabled access. All light rail stations have lifts and level access to the car. Station facilities and bus times are available from the transport infoline, online or by phone.
At Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, each wharf has a large screen showing ferry departures and general information. Find your destination on the screen which shows when your ferry service is departing and from which wharf. More than just a utilitarian means of transport, the ferries are a great way to see the harbourside. The best ferry excursion for visitors is from Circular Quay to Manly. Be prepared to take a stunning photograph of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge as you leave Circular Quay. Trips to Balmain and Darling Harbour offer other great excuses to take a ferry trip under the Harbour Bridge. At peak periods the Parramatta River ferries can fill to capacity and you should ensure that you have an alternative for completing your trip. Passenger counts are strictly enforced.
By Light Rail There's a single 7 km light rail line in Sydney which is useful for travelling between Sydney City and western Darling Harbour, the casino and Pyrmont, and runs from Central to Lilyfield, and an extension to Lewisham and Dulwich Hill suburban rail stations is planned.
Sydney Monorail
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Tickets Basically, there are following tickets types for transport in Sydney: Single tickets are available for all forms of public transport, covering a single trip (one bus, one ferry or until you leave the train station). Fares are based on distance bands. You can buy tickets for cash on all services except prepay-only buses. Single bus tickets (called "MyBus" and coloured blue) are also available at newsagents and convenience stores near bus stops. All bus stops within the Sydney CBD and major bus interchanges are pre-pay. If boarding a bus at any of these stops you will not be able to pay on the bus and will need a pre-pay ticket. Ten trip tickets are available for buses and ferries at a 20% discount over normal fares. They will be useful if staying in an area where you need to catch a bus or ferry to travel to and from the city for a number of day. You should ask for a "MyBus Ten Trip" or a "MyFerry Ten Trip" ticket respectively. Tickets are distance based, so the trips taken must be for the same distances on the bus or ferry (there are two distance bands for ferries and three for buses). You can buy Ten-Trip MyBus tickets at many newsagents or convenience stores near bus stops, or at train station ticket windows, or on ferries, but not on buses. There is no equivalent ticket for the trains. Return tickets are available only on the trains. The return trip can be made at any time up to 4AM the following day or on a nightride bus the next morning. There are no return tickets on buses and although ferry returns are available, they are the same as two single tickets). The off-peak discount is not available for single tickets. MyMulti Day card can be used in buses, trains, Sydney Ferries and the Metro Light Rail (not private ferries, special event buses or the monorail) in the entire greater Sydney region (which extends to the Blue Mountains, Wollongong, Goulburn and the Hunter Valley) you can purchase a MyMulti Day Tripper ticket. A weekly MyMulti card is highly recommended if you are using public transport for three or more days. MyMulti weekly tickets, which are coloured yellow, are based on zones. A MyMulti 1 will cover all buses, light rail and ferries (not private ferries) throughout Sydney and trains within 10 km of the city centre. A MyMulti-2 covers everything the MyMulti-1 does and includes trains nearly to the outskirts of Sydney. A MyMulti-3 covers the entire metro area and beyond: if you are planning on travelling further afield from Sydney (for example, to the South Coast beaches, Newcastle, or to the Blue Mountains by train), this ticket may be well worth it. A SydneyPass ticket allows unlimited travel for up to 8 days including tourist services and includes fares to and from the
Sydney · Get around airport. Consider this only if you want to take the City Sightseeing Sydney Explorer services. A Family Funday Sunday Ticket - These tickets are to encourage family travel on public transport on Sundays and allow unlimited travel across a wide area of central and suburban Sydney including Newcastle and Wollongong on buses, trains, light rail and ferries. The group must consist of at least one adult and one child related by family. Children under 4 years of age travel free. Tickets are available from ticket sellers and bus drivers. Better value than most other tickets on Sundays. Although there are many opportunities for unlimited exploring with this ticket on a Sunday, take care if planning to use outer suburban or regional buses, many of which run extremely infrequently or not at all on a Sunday. If you feel like doing it, you can buy a separate day or weekly travelcard for the light rail. The light rail is admittedly convenient for western Darling Harbour and its sights, but you will most likely use it a lot less than other forms of transport. Only MyMulti, Pensioner Excursion and Family Funday Sunday tickets are valid on the light rail. Single tickets are divided into MyTrain (suburban rail), MyBus (buses), MyFerry (ferries run by Sydney Ferries) and light rail single tickets. Fares are set on distance basis and increase the further out you intend to travel. MyTrain tickets allow you to make as many transfers as required but you may not break your journey (leave a station) or your ticket will become invalid and you will have to pay again. Other forms of transport do not permit any forms of transfer and you will need a new ticket for each and every trip. Bus drivers will check you buy or validate a ticket on entry. Ferry hands will check tickets. Trains have ticket barriers at city and major suburban stations. Minor suburban stations have no barriers but you are still expected to purchase a ticket. Transit Police (in mid-blue uniforms) are renowned for their intimidating behaviour and will generally not accept any excuses. They issue a on-the-spot fine notice and post you a reminder to pay. Children aged 15 years and under are entitled to a discount. Also, on ferries (except private ferries), buses, and trains, you pay for only the first child when accompanied by a parent or grandparent, the other children in the same family allowed for free. Usually, no family identification is ever required for those who are obviously children, so anything that resembles a family unit will have to pay for only the first child. Children 3 years and under travel free. Student and other concessions are only available to those issued with a NSW transport student identification card. This card is only issued to students enrolled and resident in NSW or the ACT. Seniors fares are available to anyone with an Australian Seniors Card. Accordingly, overseas visitors are not entitled to student or senior concessions. CityRail train tickets allow you to make as many transfers as required but you may not break your journey (leave a station) or your ticket will become invalid and you will have to pay again. Other forms of transport do not permit any forms of transfer
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and you will need a ticket for each trip or some form of pass ticket.
By Car Travel times and routes You can drive around Sydney reasonably freely and outside of peak times, travelling by car is usually at least as quick as any method of public transport. Congestion can be expected on roads to the city 6:30AM-9:30AM, and roads away from the city 4PM-6:30PM. Congestion is considerably worse heading away from the city during Friday afternoon peak. Roads are generally well signposted to the next major suburb or suburbs along the route. Only a handful of cross-city metroads are signposted by number. Congestion can be expected around Bondi Beach and the other eastern suburbs beaches on summer weekends. Travel times from the city centre to the Sydney outskirts can take around 45 min in good traffic.
Tolls Some motorways, tunnels and bridges charge tolls. The M5 towards the South West and Canberra and the Eastern Distributor Motorway from the airport to the city have tolls of $3.80 and $5 respectively. You can pay in cash and change is given at the tollbooths. There is no toll payable on the Eastern Distributor heading away from the city towards the airport. The Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, Cross City Tunnel, Lane Cove Tunnel, M7 and the Falcon Street northbound motorway entrance only use electronic tolling and if you use these you need to decide how you will pay the toll. You can easily avoid the Lane Cove Tunnel, M7 or Falcon Street on-ramp, however, it is hard to avoid the harbour crossings if you are going to Manly, the Northern Beaches or the zoo by car. Your choice is to have a pass or a tag. A pass (also called an e-pass) is the simplest way to pay tolls. Just register your licence plate and credit card up to 48 hours after travelling on a toll road and tolls will be deducted automatically from your card. The Sydney Motorways website provides links to pass providers. You cannot use an e-pass on motorways that accept cash: you must use the cash lane. Make sure you enter the dates you will be in charge of the car, so you don't end up paying for someone else's toll. A tag (also called an E-tag) is a transponder stuck to the inside of your windscreen. You can purchase a visitor's tag from any motor registry before travelling on a toll road and set up an account linked to your credit card. Allow about 30 minutes at the registry to sort it all out. It is worthwhile considering only if you are staying in Sydney for a while or trav-
elling on toll roads in Melbourne and Brisbane as well. You will end up ahead only if you need to pay six or more toll charges. A capital 'E' marked on the lane indicates it accepts a tag and a lower case 'e' indicates it accepts a pass. Not paying a toll incurs an administration fee in additional to the toll. If you are in a rental car, the rental car company will charge an additional fee for this to your credit card. Some rental car companies, for example Avis, supply an etag with each car and a service fee for each day it is used. You have no option to buy your pass or tag. Others, for example Bayswater, give you an option to rent one from them for a fixed fee and you have a choice to obtain your own pass as an alternative. Check with your rental company.
Sydney Driving Speeds Speed limits can change frequently, even on the same main road. Speed limits drop for areas of pedestrian activity, schools, as well as driving conditions. Every road in Sydney has a signposted speed limit and in every case you will need to read the signs, as you cannot tell the speed limit just by looking at the road. The speed limit is usually 50km/h on residential streets, 60km/h or 70km/h on main roads and 80km/h and above on freeways or freeway sections. Some speed limits vary throughout the day so keep a check. Some police will randomly stop vehicles and accuse the driver of speeding and hence give them a lecture on road safety. Most of the time they are not sure if the driver was actually speeding. If you are certain that you had not been driving over the speed limit, challenge the police by asking for a radar reading. Usually, if they were bluffing, they will let you go after a breath test (provided you have not been drinking over the limit of course). But other ruthless police may still issue a fine regardless of having no radar reading. Locals who have taken the case to court generally lose because the judges are confident that police have the expertise of judging speed with their naked eyes.
By Taxi Taxis are a convenient way to get around Sydney. They can also be the only transport option available to some locations late at night when the trains and regular buses stop. It is usually easy enough to flag a taxi down at the kerb in the CBD, or catch one at taxi ranks located in most suburban centres. The availability of a taxi is indicated by an illuminated "taxi" sign positioned on top of the vehicle. If the light is on, it is available for hire; if the light is off, the cab is occupied. You can also book a taxi by calling one of the taxi companies or booking online. Beware the 3PM change over and the Friday evening rush. It can be almost impossible to get a taxi 2:30PM-3:15PM. It is just
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Sydney as difficult 2:30AM-3:30AM, as almost all of the drivers change over their shifts at the same time. They are similarly scarce on a Friday and Saturday evenings. Booking in advance is no guarantee, as these jobs are simply offered electronically to drivers, who may or may not accept the job. It is easily possible to wait an hour or more for a taxi booked 24 hours in advance on a Friday and Saturday evening. Ringing the taxi company back and complaining will often help (if the operators can relate to your problem, they have the ability to offer a taxi driver an incentive to take your fare). Cancelling your job and ringing another taxi company in frustration never helps as the taxi companies have handover systems that have seen your job handed over if another company had more capacity. You will just end up at the back of the queue again. Evenings other than Friday and Saturday are usually fine. There are two meter rates, a day rate (rate 1), a distance rate, a "waiting" rate and a booking fee; and a night rate (rate 2 - applicable to journeys commenced between 10PM-6AM), which adds a 20% surcharge to the distance rate. You can check the rate your taxi is using by looking for a 1 or a 2 next to the current charge: if it is set to 2, it is using the night rate. The so called "waiting" rate is charged whenever the speed drops below 25km/h. For trips in congested traffic, it is possible for large amounts of the trip to be charged at the "waiting" rate. All Sydney taxis are metered and taxi drivers will charge the metered rate, adding the charges for tolls manually. Silver Service taxis are more luxurious vehicles, but they are charged at the same rate as standard taxis. Taxis accept all major credit cards. They charge an extra 10% on top of the fare for this. Passengers are required to pay all tolls for their trip. In addition, passengers who are taken north over the Harbour Bridge, for which there is no toll, are required to pay the driver's southbound toll for the return into the city (Time of day tolling applies). Drivers will usually take the toll roads unless you ask them not to. If you are unsure why they are asking for an amount above that shown on the meter, just ask. Passengers have the right to control the air conditioning and the radio so ask the driver. Whilst most taxi drivers behave acceptably, there have been reported incidences of taxi drivers behaving inappropriately towards women: it is always safer to sit in the back of the car. Tipping is not required or generally expected. However, rounding up a taxi fare to the next dollar (or five or ten dollars, depending on the base fare) is fairly common. On the other hand, if the driver rounds the fare down to the nearest dollar, accept with grace.
By Bike If you are a fit and experienced urban cyclist, used to riding on multi-lane roads in heavy traffic, then just get on your bike. Cyclists are permitted just about everywhere on Sydney's roads,
Sydney · Get around except for of some freeway tunnels where bicycle signs will usually direct you to the alternative route. Kerbside lanes are often narrow, so ride assertively, be seen, and take the full lane when you know there is insufficient room to be passed. The city centre is not particularly cyclist friendly traffic-wise. It is not flat either - you can expect regular hills but no marathon uphill climbs. The weather is, however, usually good for cycling.
Old Meadowbank Rail Bridge, shared cycle and pedestrian path
If you are looking for a quieter ride, a number of quiet on-road and shared pedestrian/cycle paths are available, but can be hard to find. A good place to start is at Sydney Olympic Park where you can get your cycle legs on the extensive off-road trails; then, if you want to, you can follow off-road/quiet road trails out to Parramatta or following the Cooks River to Botany Bay in Southern Sydney. The Harbour Bridge has a dedicated cycle lane, suitable for all ages, but as soon as you get off the bridge you are back onto urban streets in Milsons Point. The Bourke St cycleway is a newly opened north-south route in the the City East and a cruisy place to cycle between Woolloomooloo, Darlinghurst and Surry Hills. Lots of shade and cafes to break the trip. Some other separated cycleways have opened in the City centre, but they are yet to form a cohesive network, and your trip may easily end up on a busy and unforgiving city road if you haven't planned well in advance. Other cycleways are often just converted footpaths, so be on the lookout for bollards, street signs, roots and branches strategically placed across cycle paths - as well as pedestrians. If cycling at night ensure you have lights bright enough to light your path. It is illegal to ride bicycles on footpaths unless cycling with children under 12. In reality this is fairly weakly enforced out in the suburbs, but it is common for people to be fined for cycling through pedestrian malls in the city like Pitt St Mall or Martin Place. Out in the suburbs you can often follow quiet streets, and hop onto the footpath for a short stretch if things get too hairy. Bicycle helmets are required by law, as are lights and reflectors at night.
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Bike hire is available in many locations in Sydney. Unfortunately, bike hire for two bikes for a day usually costs more than hiring a small car and petrol for the day. However, for shorter periods some places may be reasonably priced (for example Sydney Olympic Park). Also, you have to consider the additional cost if the bikes are stolen or damaged. However, they are much easier to park, are greener and can be more fun. If you just want to have a ride, most bicycle user groups around Sydney organise weekend rides for various levels of fitness. There is usually no charge to join in. Sydney Opera House
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Darling Harbour - A large tourist precinct and includes a range of activities, restaurants, museums and shopping facilities.
Landmarks
Sydney Olympic Park - Home of the 2000 Olympics and now parklands and sporting facilities. Luna Park - A large theme park situated near the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Its mouth-shaped entrance can be seen from many areas of Sydney as well as the large Ferris Wheel. Sydney Tower - Also called Centrepoint Tower or AMP Tower. The tallest structure in Sydney, the tower contains a buffet, cafe and a rather large restaurant and attracts many visitors a year. The tower is in the City Centre St Mary's Cathedral - Sydney's main catholic cathedral. Corner of St Mary's Road and College St. The cathedral is in the City Centre.
Part of the city as seen from North Sydney at night
The Sydney Harbour Bridge - Crosses the harbour from the The Rocks to North Sydney. There are many different experiences centred around the bridge. You can walk or cycle across, picnic under, or climb over the Harbour Bridge.
Royal Botanic Gardens - The Royal Botanic Gardens were first established in Sydney by Governor Bligh in 1816. The gardens cover 30 hectares and adjoin the 35 hectares making up the Domain, there are over 7500 species of plants represented here. The gardens are at the north eastern corner of the City Centre and overlook Sydney harbour.
Historical Areas
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Opera House - The Sydney Opera House is simply one of the most famous structures ever built. It is in the city centre.
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La Perouse
The Rocks has sites preserved from Sydney's early settlement. Parramatta to the west of Sydney is the site of many of Sydney's oldest buildings from colonial times. Macquarie Street in the City has a string of historical sites, from the first hospital in the colony, to the Mint to Hyde Park Barracks, to the Conservatorium which was the original government house stables. Sydney Hospital was first known as "The Rum Hospital", it was the first major building established in the colony. La Perouse, near Botany Bay, in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs contains the grave of an early French explorer, museum, and old fort. The walk from Manly to Middle Head passes many coastal artillery fortifications built into the cliffs of Sydney Harbour during the late nineteenth century. Mrs Macquarie's Chair and walk near the Botanical Gardens in the City Anzac War Memorial at the eastern end of Hyde Park in the City Centre. The memorial commemorates the memory of those Australians who lost their lives during war. It houses a small museum, an impressive statue and the Pool of Remembrance. Sydney's Anzac War Memorial was built in the 1930s.
Museums and Galleries Some of Sydney's museums are free to enter including the National Maratime Museum, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art. You may be charged to enter certain exhibitions. Sydney Museums generally do not have 'free days' that you can find in other parts of the world but some historic houses may be free on certain public holidays, though tend to attract large crowds. The Australian Museum is much the old style natural history museum. Usually a special exhibition on as well. The museum is near Hyde Park in City Centre.
The Australian Museum
The Australian National Maritime Museum has inside and outside exhibitions - much of the history of Australia is a maritime one, and much of it is in this museum in Darling Harbour. The Art Gallery of NSW has mostly classical, but some modern and Aboriginal art. Near the Botanical Gardens in the city centre. The Powerhouse Museum has some buttons to push, some technology, but some interesting displays of Sydney in the 1900s, in the City West in Ultimo, right on the boundary with Darling Harbour. Exhibits designed for children also. The Museum of Contemporary Art in the city centre, near Circular Quay. The Museum of Sydney in the city centre. Or see one of the smaller chic Art Galleries in East Sydney.
Wildlife In Captivity Taronga Zoo Large zoo whose animals have the best view in the world, a short ferry trip from the City on the North Shore. The Koala Park Sanctuary in the Outer West. Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour. Sydney Wildlife World' adjacent to the aquarium in Darling Harbour. Featherdale Wildlife Park in Western Sydney and just out of Sydney, the Australian Reptile Park, about an hour north of Sydney, has kangaroos, wallabies, dingos, and more. Symbio Park in Helensburg.
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In the Wild
Sydney Harbour
Whale Watching - See whales migrating the Pacific coast. There are boats from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. Bats (Flying foxes) nest next to the fernery in the Botanic Gardens in the city, and fly to feed over the city buildings and Harbour Bridge at dusk, you can see them on the eastern side of the Opera House at sunset. Rainbow Lorikeets swarm around the trees in many suburbs at dusk, making a tremendous chatter. Sulphur Crested Cockatoos are commonly seen in the leafier suburbs all day. Ibis are an unusual wader bird, that has made its home in the suburbs, especially in Hyde Park in the city Possums are a native marsupial at home in the urban environment. Look up carefully in tree lined streets, or in Hyde Park after dark. Kangaroos, Wallabies, and Rosellas - These can be spotted with patience in most of the Sydney National Parks, including the Royal National Park, ask the local rangers where they tend to be seen in the late afternoons. This is a great way to experience Australia’s native wildlife in their natural habitat compared to seeing these amazing animals confined in zoos, but requires considerably more time and patience.
Yachts in Sydney Harbour; business district in background
Sydney's large natural harbour was the reason that the original penal settlement was established in the area, near what is now known as Circular Quay. It is now well developed, with skyscrapers, highrises, and houses all around its shores, but it is still very beautiful. The harbour is served by ferry services that transport passengers around the harbour. An excellent way to see both the harbour and Sydney attractions is to take a ferry east from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo or Manly or west under the Harbour Bridge towards Parramatta. These are reasonably priced and a favourite for tourists. If time is short, for a shorter route, the ferry between Circular Quay and Darling Harbour will let you ride under the Harbour Bridge and see the central part of the harbour. Catch a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly. Before returning to the Sydney CBD, walk from the Manly ferry wharf along the Manly Corso to famous Manly Beach. A great day, afternoon or evening out at a fraction of the price of a commercial harbour cruise. You can take a cruise on Sydney Harbour. There are many cruises to choose from and they depart from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay. For a bigger adrenalin rush, try the jet boats that zip around the harbour at breakneck speeds. Sydney Harbour can be viewed from the city or from on of the many walks next to it, most of which are easily accessible by ferry or bus. Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race - The world famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race begins every year on Boxing Day, on Sydney Harbour. Thousands of spectator craft take to the water to farewell the yachts as they set off on their grueling journey to Hobart. Seaworthy craft can follow the yachts through the Sydney Heads into the open ocean. You can also see the race from a harbour vantage point like Watsons Bay. where you can see them sail towards you across the harbour, and then cross to the gap to see them sail down the coast.
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You can visit the Harbour Islands by ferry or water taxi. Swing by the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Art Gallery of New South Wales on the edge of the gardens. While you're in the area visit Mrs Macquarie's Chair for a picture postcard view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House in one picture. You may have to compete with the numerous wedding couples on weekends
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Scenic Flights - A fantastic way to see Sydney Harbour is from the air. Red Baron Adventures do scenic flights over Sydney Harbour and the Northern Beaches most days of the year (weather permitting) in an open cockpit Pitts Special biplane. They also have heart stopping Aerobatic Flights available for the more adventurous (note: these are not done over Sydney Harbour).
Aboriginal Sydney Far from being confined to the inland areas, Aboriginal people extensively occupied the Sydney area prior to the arrival of European settlers. Rock Carvings, can be seen in the Royal National Park Catch the train and ferry to Cronulla and Bundeena. There are extensive carvings in Kuringai National Park, near West Head that are accessible only by car. Closer to the city, there are examples at Balls Head and Berry Island, near to Wollstonecraft station. There is an interpretive walk at Berry Island. Meeting of Civilisations - Interpretive centre is at the site of the landing place of Captain Cook, at Kurnell. Bangarra Dance Theatre - A modern dance company, inspired by indigenous Australian themes. Aboriginal Art - A wander through The Rocks and you will find many places exhibiting and selling contemporary Aboriginal art. The Art Gallery of New South Wales the City Centre has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Gallery, which is free to visit.
Sydney's Luna Park
Swim Swim at one of Sydney's many surf beaches. Try Bondi, Manly, Coogee, Cronulla or Wattamolla, or get off the tourist trail at one of the other beaches in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs or Northern Beaches.
Cycle Cycle around Centennial Park in the Eastern Suburbs or Bicentennial Park at Sydney Olympic Park
Kayak and Canoe Sydney's Waterways offer great canoeing and kayaking and you can explore Sydney's bushland, history, and exclusive waterfront properties. There are lots of places to hire them from or to even go on a guided tour. Drive a dodgem car at Luna Park in North Sydney
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Sports Fixtures Winter: The winter football season generally begins with trial matches in February, before the season proper kicks off in March and runs to late September or early October. Sydney's most popular winter football code is rugby league (often just called 'football' or 'footy' by locals - although never just 'rugby', which refers to rugby union). Nine teams from the national competition are based in Sydney and the sport is an important part of the city's culture - many teams play at least some of their games at intimate grounds in their suburban heartlands and this can be a good way to experience the traditional heart of the sport. Other major sporting teams playing in Sydney over the winter are the Sydney Swans (AFL), the NSW Waratahs (rugby union) and the Sydney Swifts (Netball). Summer: Sydney's primary summer sport is cricket, which you'll find being played (in somewhat modified form) on beaches and in backyards across the city. The professional stuff is largely based at the Sydney Cricket Ground close to the CBD: the traditional New Year's Test, between the Australian team and whichever foreign team is touring at the time, commences around the 3rd of January and runs for four to five days. Later in the summer, international one-day and/or Twenty20 matches are held at the SCG.
its colonial heritage. The following are just a few of the better-known routes. Across the Harbour Bridge from The Rocks on the south side to Milsons Point on the north side (or vice versa). Coogee Beach to Bondi - Following the eastern coastline past several of Sydney's beautiful beaches - stop off for a swim if you get too hot. Manly to the Spit - Along the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. Bradleys Head - Take a ferry to Taronga Zoo wharf and then head to your right along the promontory. There's pristine bushland (almost unchanged from the time of European colonisation), quiet beaches and knockout views across the harbour and in the warmer months you'll spot plenty of Eastern Water Dragons, a type of large lizard. Once you reach the tip of the headland, you can either amble back to the wharf or - if you're feeling more ambitious - follow the track several more kilometres to Clifton Gardens, ogling the gigantic houses along the way. From there, you can either hike all the way back to Taronga or get a bus to a ferry wharf. Circular Quay and surrounds - Start underneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge, then walk past The Rocks, Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
The primary domestic tournaments, contested between Australian state teams, are the Sheffield Shield (first-class), Ford Ranger Cup (one-day) and KFC Big Bash (Twenty20): they are usually sparsely attended and so are much cheaper to attend than internationals. Some one-day and Twenty20 matches are played at ANZ Stadium at Olympic Park rather than at the SCG, but the cavernous stadium is far inferior to the grand old ground if you really want to get a feel for cricket culture. Australia's professional soccer tournament, the A-League, runs over the summer and struggles to attract a great deal of public enthusiasm; Sydney's team is Sydney FC, which plays out of the Sydney Football Stadium.
Walk Sydney has a huge amount of green space, much of it beside the sparkling harbour or ocean, so walking is a great way to experience the city's parks, reserves and remnant bushland. There are also great walks through the more built-up areas, allowing you to check out the city's modern architecture and
Bondi Beach
Skate Sydney has three indoor ice skating centres in the suburbs. The closest to the city centre is: Macquarie Ice Rink - Macquarie Ice Rink is in the vast expanse of Macquarie Shopping Centre in North Ryde. Activities include training sessions, birthday parties and casual visits. Skates are available for hire (usually a bit worn and not necessarily sharp) or bring your own. Phone to enquire about public session times as the ice is shared between many other users (like hockey teams) and may not be avail-
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able for the whole day. It is located within a 2 minute walk from Macquarie University railway station.
Performance Art Sydney has three theatres which show major international productions, the Capitol Theatre in Haymarket, the Theatre Royal under the MLC Centre in the CBD and the Lyric Theatre in Star City in Pyrmont Bay. Usually one of the latest theatre blockbusters will be on show at these theatres. Slightly more on the cutting edge, with more locally produced drama can be found at the Sydney Theatre Company, in Walsh Bay in The Rocks or occasionally at the Opera House Drama Theatre. Similar productions are often on at the Seymour Centre next to Sydney University just off Broadway on City Road. Smaller theatres, some with lesser known performers, featuring new and local writers can be harder to find. Try the Belvoir St Theatre in Surry Hills in City East or the Newtown Theatre in the Inner West. Amateur theatre, especially musical theatre, proliferates in Sydney, with over 30 amateur musical theatre companies. Check the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta, the Zenith Theatre in Chatswood on the Lower North Shore, or the Sutherland Entertainment Centre in Sutherland. For classical music fans, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra plays at the Opera House and at Angel Place Recital Hall. If the Sydney Symphony aren't playing, the Recital Hall may have other performances of interest. Conservatorium of Music often hosts performances on a smaller scale. Opera Australia perform at the Opera House in the City Centre. A handy guide for performing arts in Sydney is the Spectrum liftout, which you'll find in the Sydney Morning Herald's voluminous Saturday edition. It contains reviews and features on all things cultural, as well as fairly comprehensive listings towards the back.
Cinema Sydney has mainstream movies showing on multi-screen cinema complexes all around Sydney, including the City Centre and Moore Park. For arthouse, or more obscure movies, try the Chauvel, Verona and Academy Twin cinemas on Oxford Street in the City East, or the Dendy near the Opera House in the City Centre or in Newtown, or Cinema Paris at the Entertainment Quarter at Fox Studios at Moore Park in the City East. Many of the larger cinema complexes offer premium seating and services for a premium price. There is one drive-in movie left open in Sydney, at Blacktown in the Outer West. The IMAX Theatre, which provides a movie experience with the largest cinema screens in the southern hemisphere in Darling Harbour.
Learn You can take language classes, join a cafe book group, learn to draw, sign up for historical or foodie walks, or take computer or business classes at City of Sydney Library, where you can sign up to borrow books or just read magazines in their café as well.
Buy Most stores will accept VISA/Mastercard credit cards and only a few take only cash. American Express is generally accepted only at larger stores.
Currency Exchange As with the rest of Australia, currency exchange offices operate in a free market and the small convenient exchange booth you pass on George Street, by the Opera House or at the airport can charge 15% or more over the best rate you can obtain elsewhere. As always, check rates and commission carefully. Know today's rate and be prepared to walk away if the amount of money they calculate isn't what you would expect. Banks typically offer much better rates, but are only open business hours on weekdays. You may find it better to pay by credit card and use ATM withdrawals and have the certainty of getting the rate and fees provided by your bank.
Opening Hours Main department stores and speciality stores open around 9am and close around 6pm, staying open until 9pm on Thursday. On Sunday expect them to open around 10am in the suburbs and around 11am in the city centre and to close at 5pm. There are a few locations where you will find shops opening a little later, such as Darling Harbour which is open until 9pm every weeknight. Large supermarkets will be open from 6am until midnight. Many convenience stores, fast-food restaurants and petrol stations within the Sydney metro area are open 24 hours a day. Banks will usually only open weekdays, with only an occasional branch opening Saturday morning. Travel agents (not including booking agents in tourist areas) close on Sundays.
Souvenirs Those quintessential Aussie souvenirs - stuffed koalas and kangaroos, various "Australiana" knick-knacks - can be found in any souvenir store around the city, as well as in airport shops. Authentic Aboriginal/indigenous arts and crafts, such as tradition-
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al paintings, hand-made didgeridoos, are expensive and the range in Sydney is much smaller than in Alice Springs. For those who only wish to take home a replica, as a memento of their trip to Australia, head to Paddy's Markets in the Haymarket area of the southern end of the city. The markets also sell a huge range of souvenirs at much better prices than regular souvenir stores. Dollar shops also sell souvenirs at bargain-basement prices, albeit at a much reduced quality.
Fashion Australia's unique style and creativity means Sydney is developing on the international fashion circuit, as designs from Australians such as Wayne Cooper, Collette Dinnigan, Akira Isogawa, Lisa Ho and Easton Pearson are seen around the globe. In fact, around 60 Australian labels are currently exporting their designs to boutiques and department stores in Asia, Europe and the United States. The greatest concentration of clothing and accessories stores are to be found in the northern half of the CBD, starting from the Town Hall precinct, neat the Queen Victoria Building. Queen Victoria Building in the City Centre is a renowned, beautifully maintained, 19th century sandstone building, home to over 400 stores. The stores in the building are laid out in a hierachial style- literally. The basement level has cheap, casual-fashion stores with a food court, the street level mid-range brand-name chains and level 3 is where various Australian designers, some European labels and Italian shoe stores are located. It is one of Sydney's more photogenic pieces of architecture. Located on George St adjacent to Town Hall.
above-ground covered pedestrian walkway. Both offer your standard department-store range of goods. Pitt Street Mall is a pedestrian mall in the City Centre. It is one block long between Market Street and King Street and is one of Australia's busiest and most cosmopolitan shopping precincts. Despite the areas small size, it is home to many flagship chain stores. Oxford Street just east of the city is lined with shops, bars and nightclubs. The section between Taylor Square and Queen St, Woollahra is particularly good for mid-high end Australian fashion designers and boutiques. Some of these boutiques and other fashion retailers sell at Paddington Markets. Queen Street in Woollahra also east of the city is an upmarket shopping destination with high-end boutiques, food and homewares stores. Westfield Shopping Centres - Large shopping malls at Bondi Junction, Chatswood and Parramatta. The Bondi Westfield offers the most upmarket experience, with many European fashion labels available. All are easily accessible by car and public transport. Birkenhead Point - A multi-story factory outlet in Sydney's Inner West. Short bus ride from the City Centre. Also accessible from the city centre by ferry from Circular Quay, though the usual trip time is far greater than the equivalent bus trip. DFO is a place to shop for brand name fashions at discount prices. It is located near Sydney Olympic Park at the corner of Homebush Bay Drive and Underwood Road. By public transport, take the 525 bus from Strathfield Station to the last bus stop on Underwood Road. Warringah Mall is a large cheerful mall on the Nothern Beaches on a sprawling complex that includes dolphin-featured waterfalls and sunny courtyards
Food and Essentials Prices are inflated in convenience stores and in tourist areas, and it is worth seeking out the supermarkets - even in the city centre. The main Supermaket Chains in Sydney are Woolworths, Coles, Franklins and Aldi.
Postcards Queen Victoria Building
Castlereagh Street in the City Centre is lined by many of Sydney's most expensive European-label boutiques and jewellery stores.
Sydney postcards are least expensive at post offices (AUD 0.75), where you can buy stamps from as well. Convenience and souvenir stores may sell a wider range of (more expensive) postcards, but generally they do not sell stamps.
Department stores - There are only two of these in the City Centre, Myer and David Jones, located practically next door to each other near the Pitt Street Mall and joined by an
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Eat Streets
Prices
Just about every suburb of Sydney will have a restaurant or two, a cafe or coffee shop and a place that sells takeaway food.
Prices in Sydney's restaurants vary. A main meal in a midrange restaurant is around $25 - $35. Upper mid-range averages around $35 - $45. At the real top-end places a dinner for two with wine can run up to $400-500 and beyond. For the more budget-conscious, Sydney's multicultural demography means plenty of quality ethnic cuisine for cheap prices, particular Asian restaurants. Many restaurants particularly in the city will also offer "lunch specials". Newtown in Sydney's inner-west (approx 4km from the CBD) is renowned for its inexpensive cafes and restaurants on King St, in particular Thai food. It is highly popular among students from the nearby Sydney University. For an Asian bent, head to Chinatown for authentic Asian cheap eats. As well as restaurants, there are numerous food courts scattered throughout Chinatown packed with Asian eateries where the rock bottom priced food (but no less tasty) can be found. Plonk down at a laminate table shoulder to shoulder with hungry locals for some bubble tea and a sizzing plate of delicious Asian food. If you have a little money to spend, yum cha (dim sum) for lunch at one of the many Cantonese restaurants around Sydney is a regular ritual for many Sydney siders. Yum cha can be had in Chinatown (avoid the touristy al fresco places on Dixon St, go to East Ocean or Marigold instead), the city (Zilver, Sky Phoenix and others) and most urban centres around Sydney. Expect queues on weekends and brusque service all days - it's all part of the charm of yum cha. Some yum cha restaurants have now abandoned the trolleys, and instead give you a menu to tick your items which will be brought to your table. Some only have trolleys for specials or on weekends.
However, there are are a number of places in Sydney where you can window shop through many restaurants, and take your choice. All of Darling Harbour is like this, there are restaurants of every variety all along the waterfront. East Circular Quay in the City Centre is similar, along with the International Passenger Terminal on the west of Circular Quay. In the east of the city, Victoria St in Darlinghurst and Crown St in Surry Hills (between Oxford and Cleveland Sts) have a large range of restaurants ranging from cheap Asian take-aways to mid-high end restaurants. King Street, Newtown, centred on the railway station, has a constantly changing selection of good value restaurants, cafes and bars. Not at all touristy. On the Lower North Shore Willoughby Road at Crows Nest, has honest and consistently good Indian, Thai, and other choices. Parramatta has a eating strip, many with alfresco options.
Eating Times Cafés serving breakfast start opening at 6AM and breakfast is usually served until 11AM, or occasionally all day. Orders for lunch start at about noon and continue until about 3PM. Many cafes will start closing late afternoon, although a few may remain open for dinner. Restaurants usually open for dinner around 5PM-6PM and while there are exceptions (usually concentrated in areas with active nightlife), last orders for dinner are typically taken around 10PM. Restaurants in business areas open for lunch as well. It is common for restaurants in suburban locations to sometimes be closed on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday nights. It is more expensive to get a sit down meal in the evening, than it is for lunch.
Sydney Rock Oyster
Splurge Sydney is also home to some of the world's best restaurants. If you are wanting to try Sydney's finest rated restaurants during your visit, make a booking in advance at Quay in the The Rocks; Tetsuya’s, Bilsons, or Est in the City Centre; Marque in the City East or Pier in the Eastern Suburbs. Neil Perry is one of Sydney's celebrity chefs and runs Rockpool at The Rocks. He also has the Rockpool Bar and Grill in the city, not far from Circular Quay, with Spice Temple downstairs. If you want to have fine dining, away from the central Sydney, try Jonah's in the far Northern Beaches - go for lunch, the view is stunning.
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Modern Australian Thanks to Sydney's (or rather, Australia's) multicultural mix, "modern Australian" is usually characterised by a fusion of cuisines. Think entrees spiced with a Thai-inspired chilli dressing, mains with a hint of a Chinese-style ginger-based marinade or sunny Tuscan flavours - all in the same menu. Many of Australia's celebrity chefs are of ethnic backgrounds and many have trained overseas, bringing with them a world of experience back home. Visit the Sydney Fish Markets in Pyrmont (within walking distance of Darling Harbour) for a lunch of fresh seafood of almost any description. Hit a steakhouse and try Australia's world-famous prime Angus beef. Easily accessible upmarket Sydney city steakhouses include I'm Angus at Darling Harbour and Kingsley's in Woolloomoolloo in the City East.
every Friday. Many Chinatown restaurants hold open-air stalls, selling everything from finger food, to stir-fry noodles, to Chinese-style desserts. For more northern Chinese flavours, including Shanghainese and Pekingnese, head to Ashfield and Strathfield in the Sydney/Inner West- both easily accessible via public transport. Some outer suburbs are particularly known for their Chinese restaurants - recommended examples are Eastwood (north-west), Parramatta (west) and Hurstville in Sydney's southern suburbs which all have a number of restaurants offering more home-style Chinese food. They are all accessible by public transport. Eat Uyghur on Dixon Street, Haymarket (Chinatown)- fiery, flavour-bursting food originating from the Turkic regions of Central Asia. Eat Thai in one of the many low priced Thai outlets in Newtown's King Street in the Inner West. Eat Italian in one of the restaurants in Leichhardt's Norton Street, or nearby Ramsay Street, Haberfield in the Inner West. Or in Stanley St in East Sydney - a walk from the CBD. Eat Spanish in Liverpool Street in the city. Eat Portuguese in Petersham in the Inner West. Eat Indian in one of the many restaurants in the Outer West with all types of Indian cuisine (North Indian, South Indian, Vegetarian, meat, etc.) Eat Korean in Liverpool & Pitt St in City, Strathfield, Eastwood and Campsie. Eat Japanese in Neutral Bay or Crows Nest.
Sydney Fish Market
Alternatively, many CBD pubs offer steak "meal deals", provided that you also order a particular alcoholic drink at the same time. You can also go to Phillip's Foote at The Rocks to cook your own steak on a BBQ.
Multicultural For those who are after authentic multicultural culinary experiences, there are unique "food districts" scattered around the greater city. The range of food available is huge and isn't necessarily expensive. It is usually possible to find a restaurant of any nationality, specialising in almost any cuisine. Yum cha in Chinatown is very good, arguably even better than Hong Kong since many of their best chefs moved to Sydney in the 1990s. Yum Cha is an entire meal comprising many small dishes called "dim sum" (Mandarin: dian xin). It's similar to Spanish tapas in serving style- but the food moves in roving, heated trolleys around the restaurant.
Eat Nepalese in Glebe Point Road, Glebe, in the Inner West. Eat Turkish in Auburn (Outer West). Closer to the city, there try Enmore Rd Enmore / South King St Newtown in the Inner West. Get your Sucuklu and Pastirmali here. Eat Lebanese in Cleveland Street. Baba Ghanouj, Lahem Begin and Baclawa here. Salam Alaikum. Eat Vietnamese. The most authentic Vietnamese can be experienced in Cabramatta. Eat Kosher in Bondi. Many great restaurants throughout the area. Eat Indonesian in Anzac Parade, Kingsford & Maroubra. Many of the areas mentioned above also sell produce related to the original nationality of the locals. CityRail also has a section for eating your way round Sydney by train. Organised by each train line, you will find a range of places to eat out often within easy walking distance of stations .
Eat Chinese (Cantonese) in Chinatown Chatswood on the North Shore. "Noodle markets" are also held in Chinatown
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Take away food in Sydney can be as cheap as buying the ingredients and making it yourself and many stores specialise in take-away food. There will usually be a picnic table, park or beach nearby to eat whatever you can select. Quintessential Aussie takeaways include the meat pie (minced beef with gravy sauce in a crusty pastry shell) and sausage roll (sausage mince in a puff pastry casing), usually topped generously with tomato sauce/ketchup.
Sydney has an enormous number of places to drink and party. A limited number of venues have 24-hour licenses, however the majority close before 3AM and some as early as 11PM, particularly if there are nearby residents.
Most restaurants will do take-away food as well, but almost certainly at a premium to the cost of buying food from a takeaway.
Vegetarian and Special Diets Vegetarians are well catered for. Every restaurant will usually have at least one vegetarian dish. Indian retaurants can be relied upon to provide a wider selection. Maya Sweets on Cleveland St is a must visit for vegetarians and Wafu does Japanese with lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The trendy East Sydney and Inner West suburbs have many choices, Cabramatta in the western suburbs have many Asian Buddhist cuisine resturants that are vegan and vegetarian. There is an awareness of gluten-free and dairy-free diets in Sydney and again the more trendier inner city suburbs are more likely to cater for these diets.
Food Festivals It seems every weekend, there is a food festival on in one of the suburbs of Sydney. Usually the idea is that restaurants take part, providing smaller portions of their signature dishes. The largest good festival, the Sydney International Food Festival, which showcases Sydney's food culture is in October, which includes the night noodle markets operating in Hyde Park in the City Centre
Tipping The general rule on tipping in Australia is that it is not compulsory and generally not expected. This remains true for most cafes, and for counter service in Sydney. However for a full service restaurant in a tourist areas and mid to higher end restaurants a tip would be expected by the waitstaff. However, most Australians will still not tip, and you should feel free to follow their lead should you wish to. Nobody will follow you or give you a hard time. Otherwise a 10% tip added to the bill or rounding the bill up to the nearest $10, $20 or $50 to a maximum of 10% (depending on the size of the bill!) will usually meet their expectations. They may be expecting a little more if you have an American accent, as they are well aware of what Americans tip at home.
Busy venues will have door staff checking photo identification to determine that you are over 18. Admission is also commonly refused to those who seem visibly drunk. More popular venues have discriminatory door practices, the most common of which is refusing entry to groups of men who are not accompanied by women. Some pubs and most clubs will admit children accompanied by adults as long as they don't approach the bar or enter an area where there is gambling. Check with staff at the venue. Some pubs don't provide a nice environment for children some nights. Many places have at least a basic dress code, enforced all hours in the city, and usually after 7pm in the suburbs. For most generic pubs, men should wear closed toe shoes (not running sneakers), full-length pants and a shirt with sleeves (not a singlet). For clubs, men should wear neat business-style shoes. In almost all cases, women can dress more freely, but a small number of places require closed shoes or dressy sandals or high heels. Many pubs are called hotels, but only very few can ever offer you a place to sleep. Hotel pubs are usually found on a street corner with at least one ground-floor bar and are usually a few floors high (though not all floors may be open to the public). There is a taxi shift change at 3AM, and it is notoriously difficult to catch a taxi anywhere between 2:30AM and 3:30AM. Also beware that there is currently a government enforced lockout at many establishments between 2 and 5AM - which means that you need to stay inside or you won't be able to get back in even if you go out for a cigarette (smoking is illegal inside). Ask the bouncers or some locals if you're unsure and they will tell you which places are affected by the lockout and which aren't. Some types of nightlife are concentrated in particular areas: Backpackers drink near the hostels and will find a lot of fellow budget travellers in pubs in the Eastern Suburbs Beaches like Bondi Beach and Kings Cross in the City East In some ways Irish pubs are a global phenomenon, but they've certainly taken Sydney by storm. Irish pubs are concentrated in both The Rocks area and the southern area of
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the city. They are outrageously popular on the 17th March for St Patrick's Day. Business pubs also cater to the city crowd: lawyers, financiers and brokers and are very busy Friday nights when the city workers are let loose for the week. Large nightclubs are concentrated in the Darling Harbour area. Sydney's large gay scene is concentrated on Oxford Street in City East although it still has a large range of pubs and clubs for all ranges of sexuality and is a prominent nightspot for many party-goers. Sydney's queer community also can often be found on King Street in Newtown which offers a more relaxed place to gather and far less yobs. Sydney's students drink in the Inner West. Try student bars Manning at Sydney Uni, the Roundhouse at UNSW and the Loft at UTS which all offer pleasant, hassle free environments and noone checks if you're a student. The Clare opposite UTS on Broadway, though very ratty looking, is a similarly popular place for students. Some nightclubs and Sydney's younger party-goers are found in North Sydney. Sydney's microbreweries are in the Rocks and the City Centre. There are many great nightclubs in Sydney, unfortunately they are very spread out so it would be a good idea to get an idea of were you want to go. Check guides in Friday's newspapers, or the free guides available in music stores and youth clothing stores.
Tipping Most bars and clubs in Sydney will simply return your change and no tip is expected. Some more upmarket bars will return your change on a tray. Most Sydneysiders will simply collect the change from the tray, however feel free to leave the coins on the tray if you would like to tip. Working out a percentage of the drink cost or tip per drink is never required.
Sleep Sydney has hundreds of accommodation options in the central sydney area to consider, from backpackers hotels to five star hotels with harbour and Opera House views. However, there are options out of the city centre too. If you are travelling on business, there may be business style accommodation near to where you are working and there is usually no need to stay in the city. There are options around the commercial areas at the airport in Southern Sydney, around Macquarie Park in the North West and at Parramatta.
If you are travelling with a car, then finding a place to park and getting into and out of the city can be a hassle. The Hume Highway in Sydney's South West has the standard roadside motels where you can park by your room, with the service station or fast food outlet next door. If you are into camping, the closest camping to the city centre is on the Cockatoo Island in the harbour. You can pitch a tent in Lane Cove National Park, less than 10km from the city centre, and a train station around 750m from the closest train station. If you are into the beach, the Manly and Bondi are the two obvious places to consider.
Budget Sydney has a wide range of backpackers' hostels - popular districts for these include the southern half of the CBD and Haymarket, Glebe and Kings Cross, the Eastern Suburbs (Bondi, Coogee) and the Northern Beaches (Manly).
Mid-Range You find many mid-range accommodation providers within the CBD (mostly in the southern Haymarket end), and within a short distance of the city by public transport, including in North Sydney, the Inner West and the North Shore. Sometimes a cheaper motel style accommodation can be obtained on the roads leading into Sydney, particular in South Western Sydney
Splurge There are luxurious hotels that can be found all over Sydney. The most expensive hotels are generally located in the CBD and the Rocks district, near the business hub of Sydney, close to many restaurants, often featuring spectacular harbour views. Some other high quality hotels are located in Darling Harbour.
Serviced Apartments Serviced, short-term apartments are widely available throughout Sydney and are available for stays as short as one night. Amenities typically include kitchen, washer and dryer and separate bedrooms. A range of properties exist from budget to five-star.
Stay safe The Australia-wide emergency number is 000, with the ambulance service, fire department and police being available through this number.
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Sydney has similar crime issues to most large western cities. Be on the lookout for the usual big city petty crime problems.
After 9PM, smaller outer suburban stations can be very quiet and many are totally unstaffed after this time. The trains can also be empty when they get towards the end of the line at this time. Don't expect a taxi to be waiting at every station--only the major ones will harive a well patronised taxi rank.
Sydney has a large number of beggars, even for a city so large. You should keep your wits about you at all times day and night. People begging may ask for money or cigarettes, but they are generally harmless. They will often make up elaborate stories about needing a train fare etc. Simply say "Sorry, no" and they will usually leave you alone. More persistent beggars may swear at you, harass you or otherwise continue to both you, but usually this will not escalate if, after a 'no sorry' you do not engage with them in any way. Many smokers do not smoke in the street to avoid being asked for cigarettes (it's almost guaranteed in some parts of Sydney, especially around Central Station or in parks). If you don't feel comfortable with this it is better to smoke down side streets.
Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Take care walking around George Street, The Rocks or Oxford Street especially on Friday and Saturday nights as there are many drunk people around who can get into fights. Usually fights with drunks are not completely random and start with some sort of engagement. Avoid trouble and don't hesitate to call police if you feel threatened.
Travel in the carriage closest to the guard's compartment, which is marked with a blue light on the outside of the train. Drunk people are common on trains late at night, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. If you ever feel concerned for your safety on any Cityrail train, you can call 1800 657 926 to speak with Cityrail security, then can sometimes arrange for a transit patrol to board the train and provide assistance. It is generally more advisable to seek assistance from the guard however as Transit Officers are few and far between. In more modern trains, you can press the button in the entry area to speak with the guard. Every train station has an orange emergency help point monitored by CCTV that connects to Cityrail security, usually towards the centre of the platform. Nightride buses, which replace trains after midnight, can arrange for a taxi to meet you when you get off. Ask the driver.
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Other Violent Crime There are few complete no-go areas in Sydney. The Block on Eveleigh Street in Redfern, directly opposite Redfern station, is still to a certain extent an area demonstrating urban Aboriginal disadvantage. It is slowly being redeveloped and the murals, vandalism, drugs and hopelessness being bulldozed. Common sense would tell you to avoid this area, unless you have a desire to see this side of Sydney, in which case take extra care. Some areas of South Western Sydney, like Cabramatta, Lakemba, Liverpool, Hoxton Park have a reputation. The reality is that the risk of violent crime to travellers is no greater here than in the city, especially during the day, when they are busy, vibrant centres. However, avoid going to these areas at night, as the risk of violent crime increases considerably. Be careful in the red light area of Kings Cross at night. Although the main street in this area has been cleaned up immeasurably by the police, crime does still occur and pickpocketing or mugging can happen to the unwary, especially in quiet laneways. Women should take extra care at bars and keep an alert companion at hand, especially in the central hostel area, and take precautions against spiked drinks.
Bondi Beach - Australia's most iconic beach
If you are going to the beach, take the same precautions as you do anywhere in Australia. Sydney has no really dangerous jellyfish. Bluebottles (Portugese Man-Of-War) are blueish-purple stingers that hit the Sydney beaches a couple of days every summer, when the wind direction is right. They have an air-bladder that floats on the water and stinging tenticles. Often the air-bladder can be no bigger than a coin. You will see the evidence of them with their air-bags washed up on the beach if they are present. They can give a painful sting - even when on the beach - but it won't keep everyone out of the water. Apply a heat pack if you can, or ice, or salt water. The best way to remove the pain is to run the affected area under the hottest water you can stand. Vinegar is useless. Sometimes small transparent jellyfish appear in the harbour and estuaries. You can usually avoid any groups of
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them, but they are mostly harmless. More rarely larger purple jellyfish are in the harbour and other estuaries. If you see these in the estuaries, best to stay out of their way. Probably more of an issue to water skiers than to swimmers. Sydney ocean beaches all have shark mesh nets around 100 metres out to sea and are regularly patrolled by air for sharks. A shark alarm will sound if any are sighted and you should get out of the water. The risk of shark attack swimming on a patrolled beach between the flags is virtually nil. Shark attacks are rare on Sydney beaches, but they have occurred, although there have been no fatal attacks for 45 years. Advice is to avoid swimming in murky water after storms, or at dusk or at dawn and to swim in the netted enclosures within the harbour and other estuaries.
Stay healthy If you need an ambulance, call 000. Medical centres with general practicioners are available for minor ailments without an appointment around the city and suburbs. Expect to wait around an hour or so to see a doctor. Upfront charges are usually around $50 for a standard consultation and most centres accept credit cards. Many medical centres remain open until 10PM or so, and a few remain open 24hours. Those with an Australian Medicare card will find many medical centres in Sydney that "bulk-bill". Most hospitals in Sydney have emergency departments, but check before attending as some do not. Those emergency departments are open 24-hours. Many pharmacies stay open after normal business hours, often in proximity to medical centres, and there are a few that stay open 24-hours.
Get out There are a number of good one or two day trips from Sydney: Drive across the Bell's Line of Road over the Blue Mountains to the Western Plains. Buy produce (apples, pears, chestnuts and berries) from the orchard vendors at the side of the road if driving over in autumn. A few of these orchards also offer pick-your-own. Towns to stop by include Lithgow, which is at the foot of the mountains; Bathurst, home to the Mount Panorama motor racetrack, and Orange (3 hours from Sydney), a beautiful rustic town with a great (cold climate) wine district and several fantastic restaurants by eminent chefs and which is fast becoming a wine-and-foodie region of New South Wales to upstage the Hunter Valley. Travel up into the wilderness area of the Blue Mountains. There are a number of good day walks in the Katoomba area,
or you could tour Jenolan Caves. These are easily accessible on the Cityrail network to Katoomba. Royal National Park, in the south of Sydney and accessible by train has nice 1 to 2 day walks. Newnes Glen in Wollemi National Park. Kanangra Boyd National Park. Take a tour of the Hunter Valley wineries. Wollongong is a lovely small city south of Sydney, accessible by driving down the F6 freeway or taking an hourly Cityrail train. Head up to Gosford or Woy Woy for some quieter, but picturesque beaches. Both of these towns are accessible by the Central Coast and Newcastle Cityrail lines. Head up to the regional city of Newcastle by Cityrail train and take in some of the Victorian architecture and fantastic city beaches. Or if you are moving on: Travel to Melbourne, Australia's second city. Its 1000km closer and often cheaper to get to Auckland than it is to get to Perth. 3000km drive to Alice Springs. At least a 3 night trip, stopping at Hay, Adelaide & Coober Pedy.
History Artwork depicting the first contact between the Gweagal Aborigines and Captain James Cook on the shores of the Kurnell Peninsula
Radio carbon dating suggests that the Sydney region has been inhabited by indigenous Australians for at least 30,000 years.The traditional Indigenous inhabitants of Sydney Cove are the Cadigal people, whose land once stretched from south of Port Jackson to Petersham. While estimates of the population numbers prior to the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 remains contentious, approximately 4,000–8,000 Aboriginal people lived in the Sydney region prior to contact with British settlers. The British called the Indigenous people the "Eora", because being asked where they came from, these people would answer: "Eora", meaning "here", or "from this place" in their language. There were three language groups in the Sydney region, which were divided into dialects spoken by smaller clans. The principal languages were Darug (the Cadigal, original inhabitants of the City of Sydney, spoke a coastal dialect of Darug), Dharawal and Guringai. Each clan had a territory, the location of said territory determined the resources available. Although urbanisation has destroyed much evidence of these settlements (such as shell middens), a number of Sydney rock
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engravings, carvings and rock art remain visible in the Hawkesbury sandstone of the Sydney basin.
A Direct North General View of Sydney Cove, painted by convict and artist Thomas Watling in 1794
In 1770, British sea Captain Lieutenant James Cook landed in Botany Bay on the Kurnell Peninsula. It is here that Cook made first contact with an Aboriginal community known as the Gweagal. Under instruction from the British government, a convict settlement was founded by Arthur Phillip, who arrived at Botany Bay with a fleet of 11 ships on 18 January 1788. This site was soon determined to be unsuitable for habitation, owing to poor soil and a lack of reliable fresh water. Phillip subsequently founded the colony one inlet further up the coast, at Sydney Cove on Port Jackson on 26 January 1788. He named it after the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney, in recognition of Sydney's role in issuing the charter authorising Phillip to establish a colony. The original name was intended to be Albion until Phillip decided upon Sydney.
are primary sources about the early years of the colony, suggested that the epidemic may have been caused by Aborigines disturbing the grave of a French sailor who died shortly after arrival in Australia (supposedly of smallpox) and had been buried at Botany Bay. In April 1789 a disease, thought to be smallpox, killed an estimated 500 to 1000 Aboriginal people between Broken Bay and Botany Bay. There was violent resistance to British settlement, notably by the warrior Pemulwuy in the area around Botany Bay and conflicts were common in the area surrounding the Hawkesbury River. By 1820 there were only a few hundred Aborigines and Governor Macquarie had begun initiatives to 'civilise, Christianise and educate' the Aborigines by removing them from their clans. Macquarie's tenure as Governor of New South Wales was a period when Sydney was improved from its basic beginnings. Roads, bridges, wharves and public buildings were constructed by British and Irish convicts and by 1822 the town had banks, markets, well-established thoroughfares and an organised constabulary.
Sydney harbour in 1932
The 1830s and 1840s were periods of urban development, including the development of the first suburbs, as the town grew rapidly when ships began arriving from Britain and Ireland with immigrants looking to start a new life in a new country. On 20 July 1842 the municipal council of Sydney was incorporated and the town was declared the first city in Australia, with John Hosking the first elected mayor. The first of several Australian gold rushes started in 1851, and the port of Sydney has since seen many waves of people arriving from around the world.
The International Exhibition of 1879 at the Garden Palace
However in 1789, shortly after the arrival in Botany Bay of the French expedition led by La Perouse, a catastrophic epidemic disease—smallpox or possibly chicken pox—spread through the Eora people and surrounding groups, with the result that local Aborigines died in their thousands and bodies could often be seen bobbing in the water in Sydney Harbour. Colonial historian and First Fleet officer Watkin Tench, whose accounts
Rapid suburban development began in the last quarter of the 19th century with the advent of steam powered tramways and railways. With industrialisation Sydney expanded rapidly and by the early 20th century it had a population of more than a million. In 1929, the novelist Arthur Henry Adams called it the "Siren City of the South" and the "Athens of Australia". The Great Depression hit Sydney badly. One of the highlights of the Depression era, however, was the completion of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. There has traditionally been a rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne since the gold rushes of the 1850s made the capital of Victoria, Australia's largest and rich-
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Sydney est city. Sydney overtook Melbourne in population in the early years of the 20th century, and has remained the largest city in Australia since this time. During the 1970s and 1980s Sydney's CBD with a great number of financial institutions including the headquarters of the Reserve Bank surpassed Melbourne as the nation's financial capital. Throughout the 20th century, especially in the decades immediately following World War II, Sydney continued to expand as large numbers of European and later Asian immigrants populated the metropolitan area.
Sydney · Culture Entertainment and Performing Arts
Culture As a dynamic cultural hub, Sydney has many fine and internationally known museums, galleries and art spaces, such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the White Rabbit Gallery, CarriageWorks, Brett Whiteley Studio, Museum of Sydney and the Powerhouse Museum, in addition to a thriving commercial gallery scene of contemporary art, mainly in the inner-city areas of Waterloo, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Paddington, Chippendale, Newtown and Woollahra Sydney hosts many different festivals and some of Australia's largest social and cultural events. These include the Sydney Festival, Australia's largest arts festival which is a celebration involving both indoor and free outdoor performances throughout January; the Biennale of Sydney, established in 1973; the Big Day Out, a travelling rock-music festival which originated in Sydney; the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras along Oxford Street; the Sydney Film Festival and many other smaller film festivals such as the short film Tropfest and Flickerfest. Sculpture by the Sea, Australia's largest outdoor sculpture exhibit, began in Bondi Beach in 1996. Australia's premier prize for portraiture, the Archibald Prize is organised by the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The Sydney Royal Easter Show is held every year at Sydney Olympic Park, the final of Australian Idol takes place on the steps of the Opera House and Australian Fashion Week takes place in April/May and September. Sydney's New Year's Eve and Australia Day celebrations are the largest in Australia. A survey based on tracking the frequency of words and phrases in the media, cited Sydney as number 9 on a list of the world's top fashion cities in 2009. The city is the site of the world renowned Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, which occurs biannually and is home to many of Australia's premier fashion houses. Most international designers have a major presence in Sydney and Australia's Next Top Model is one of the most watched shows on national television.
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is one of the oldest and most prestigious music schools in Australia
Sydney's cultural institutions include the Sydney's Opera House. It has five halls, including a large concert hall and opera and drama theatres; it is the home of Opera Australia—the third-busiest opera company in the world, and the Sydney Symphony. Other venues include the Sydney Town Hall, City Recital Hall, the State Theatre, the Theatre Royal, Sydney, the Sydney Theatre and the Wharf Theatre, the Capitol Theatre and the Lyric and Star Theatres, Star City. The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is located adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens and serves the Australian music community through music education and biannual Australian Music Examination Board exams. The Sydney Dance Company was under the leadership of Graeme Murphy during the late 20th century. The Sydney Theatre Company has a regular roster of local plays, such as noted playwright David Williamson, classics and international playwrights. In 2007, The New Theatre celebrated 75 years of continuous production in Sydney. Other important theatre companies in Sydney include Company B and Griffin Theatre Company. From the 1940s through to the 1970s the Sydney Push, a group of authors and political activists whose members included Germaine Greer, influenced the city's cultural life. The National Institute of Dramatic Art, based in Kensington, boasts internationally famous alumni such as Mel Gibson, Judy Davis, Baz Luhrmann and Cate Blanchett. Sydney's role in the film industry has increased since the opening of Fox Studios Australia in 1998. Prominent films which have been filmed in the city include Moulin Rouge!, Mission: Impossible II, Star Wars episodes II and III, Superman Returns, Dark City, Son of the Mask, Stealth, Dil Chahta Hai, Happy Feet, Australia and The Matrix. Films using Sydney as a setting include Finding Nemo, Strictly Ballroom, Muriel's Wedding, Our Lips Are Sealed, and Dirty Deeds. Many Bollywood movies have also been filmed in Sydney including Singh Is Kinng, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Chak De India, Heyy Babyy. As of 2006, over 229 films have been set in, or featured Sydney. Sydney's most popular nightspots include Kings Cross, Oxford Street, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and The Rocks, which all contain various bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Star City Casi-
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no, is Sydney's only casino and is situated around Darling Harbour. There are many traditional pubs, cafes and restaurants in inner-city areas such as Newtown, Balmain, Leichhardt and Surry Hills. Sydney's main live music hubs include areas such as Newtown and Annandale, which nurtured acts such as AC/ DC, Bliss n Eso, Sparkadia, Midnight Oil and INXS. Other popular nightspots tend to be spread throughout the city in areas such as Bondi, Manly, Cronulla and Parramatta.
are going on to accommodate ANZ Stadium as an international cricket venue for Australia.
Tourism
The 2006 NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium
Sydney Opera House with the Harbour Bridge in the background. Both are significant tourist attractions in Sydney.
Main article: Tourism in Sydney
Sydney also has several popular museums, such as the Australian Museum (natural history and anthropology), the Powerhouse Museum (science, technology and design), the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Sport and Outdoor Activities Sydney Cricket Ground
Sport is an important part of Sydney's culture. The most popular sport in Sydney is rugby league. The NSWRFL (today known as the NRL) began in Sydney in the 1908 season and is the largest and most prestigious domestic rugby league competition in the Southern Hemisphere.The city is home to nine of the sixteen teams currently in the National Rugby League competition: the Canterbury Bulldogs, Cronulla Sharks, Manly Sea Eagles, Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs, St George Illawarra Dragons, Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers. Cricket is the most popular summer sport in Sydney. The Ashes Series between Australia and England is widely popular among the people. As the state capital, Sydney is also the home of the NSW Blues cricket team in the Sheffield Shield cricket competition. Sydney Cricket Ground and ANZ Stadium here host cricket matches. This city has also hosted 1992 Cricket World Cup and will also host the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Sydney Cricket Ground is at present the only test venue in the city. Plans
Sydney is the only city other than Brisbane and Melbourne to have an elite presence in the 4 major football codes of Australia – rugby league, soccer, rugby union and Australian rules football. Soccer is represented by Sydney FC in the A-League, whilst the second tier competitions NSWPL and NSW Super League provide many players to the A-League. Sydney also hosts major soccer events of the national team, the Socceroos, most notably the World Cup Qualifier against Uruguay in 2005. Rugby Union is represented by the NSW Waratahs in the elite Southern Hemisphere Super 15 competition. The Suburban rugby competition is the Shute Shield which provides many Super 15 players. High profile Wallabies games are held in Sydney such as the Bledisloe Cup, Tri Nations matches, British and Irish Lions games and most notably the final of the 2003 Rugby World Cup against England. Sydney also has an Australian Football League (AFL) team called the Sydney Swans, with a second team Greater Western Sydney forming to enter the AFL in 2012, a woman's netball team (Swifts), a baseball team (Patriots), a field hockey team (Waratahs), two ice hockey teams (Penrith Bears & Sydney Ice Dogs) and a WNBL team (Sydney Uni Flames). The Sydney Kings will be re-entering the NBL competition at the end of 2010. The NSW Blues rugby league team contests the annual Rugby League State of Origin series against the Queensland Maroons. Large sporting events such as the NRL Grand Final and Bledisloe Cup games are regularly held at the ANZ Stadium, the main stadium for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Other events in Sydney include the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the Golden Slipper horse race and the City to Surf race. Prominent sporting venues in Sydney include the Sydney Cricket Ground or SCG, ANZ Stadium, The Sydney Football Stadium, Eastern Creek Raceway, Royal Randwick and Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.
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Media ABC building in Ultimo
Sydney has two main daily newspapers. The Sydney Morning Herald is the oldest extant newspaper in Australia, having been published regularly since 1831. The Herald's competitor, The Daily Telegraph, is a News Corporation-owned tabloid. Both papers have tabloid counterparts published on Sunday, The SunHerald and the Sunday Telegraph, respectively. The three commercial television networks (Seven, Nine, Ten), as well as the government national broadcast services (ABC and SBS) are headquartered in Sydney. Also a community television station, TVS, broadcasts in the Sydney area. Historically, the networks have been based in the northern suburbs, but the last decade has seen several move to the inner city. Nine has kept its headquarters north of the harbour, in Willoughby. Ten has its studios in a redeveloped section of the inner-city suburb of Pyrmont, and Seven also has headquarters in Pyrmont, production studios at Epping as well as a purpose-built news studio in Martin Place in the CBD. The ABC has a large headquarters and production facility in the inner-city suburb of Ultimo and SBS has its studios at Artarmon. Foxtel and Optus both supply pay-TV over their cable services to most parts of the urban area and both have their national headquarters in the Northern suburb of North Ryde. The five free-to-air networks have provided digital television transmissions in Sydney since January 2000. There are also nine additional Freeview Digital Services. These include ABC2, ABC3, ABC News 24, SBS Two, 7Two, 7mate, GO!, GEM HD, ONE HD, Eleven and TVS. Many AM and FM government, commercial and community radio services broadcast in the Sydney area. The local ABC radio station is 702 ABC Sydney (formerly 2BL). The talkback radio genre is dominated by the perennial rivals 2GB and 2UE. Popular Music radio stations include Triple M, 2Day FM and Nova 96.9, which generally target people under 40. In the older end of the music radio market, Mix 106.5 target the 25–54 age group, Smooth 95.3 targets the 35–54 age group and WSFM targets the 40–54 age group with their Classic Hits format mostly focusing on the 70s and 80s. Triple J (ABC), 2SER and FBi Radio provide a more independent, local and alternative sound. There are also a number of community stations broadcasting to a particular language group or local area. On 1 July 2009, DAB+ Digital Radio officially started. ABC and commercial radios provide full programming.
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Nominations for the World Environment Day Awards 2014 place Crystal Ballroom, Milsons Point, Luna Park. Sydney start Monday February 3 end Thursday April 17
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RUBBER MASKS 101 Learn to make cast rubber by Lewis Morley place Sydney. STEM Learning Virtual Lesson, Sydney start Monday February 10, 14:30h end Thursday April 17, 15:30h description RUBBER MASKS 101 Basic techniques to sculpt, mould and cast rubber masks(based on UWS short course)With Lewis Morley, propmaker on Star Wars Eps 2&3VENUE: My secret garage workshop.BASIC OUTLINEDiscussion of masks and what we want to achieve. (Demonstration of finished mask). * Types of moulds we can produce, half ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2Ruy
One Year Intention Program - Breathwork and more place Bondi Pavilion Gallery. Queen Elizabeth Drive, Sydney start Monday February 17, 10:00h end Sunday December 21, 17:00h description This program is designed for people serious about wanting to make a significant difference in their lives over a one year period. We'll be exploring body/ character structures and how they change over the year, Breathwork, Family constellations, different styles of meditations and group sharing. . It is the consistency of work over this period of time ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2RuV
IIBA BABOK STUDY GROUP: Sydney Clicks IT Study Group (Feb-Jul 2014) place Clicks IT. 55 Clarence St, Sydney start Tuesday February 18, 17:30h end Tuesday July 8, 19:30h
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Events description The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) Australia Chapter Ltd in Sydney offers you an opportunity to participate in a BABOK® study group. Target Audience event url www.trvl.es/e/2WzX
Connect “Spirit to Success (S2S)” Day place Suite 703, Level 7,. 31 Market Street, Sydney start Saturday February 22, 09:00h end Sunday March 9, 17:00h description Connect “Spirit to Success (S2S)” Day| 3 weekends on February to March Are you a Passionate Developer or Business Analyst who is looking for solid IT development project experience before you graduate? Are you seeing yourself as a future Technology guru but not sure ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDm
Move, Play & Learn: Active Fun - Monday 10:00am place Parramatta Town Hall. 182 Church Street, Sydney start Monday February 24, 10:00h end Monday April 7, 10:45h description Want your child to be active and healthy? Join us for Move, Play & Learn. We are inviting children aged 18 months to 4 years to participate in our program, encouraging active play and educating you and your child on how important physical activity is at an early age. Did you know that current ..
Ultimo Science Festival place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Monday March 3 description EXPLORE THE AMAZING WONDERS OF SCIENCE - Serious science fun for all ages - Intrigued by the amazing world of science? Want to know the answers to some everyday questions? The hugely popular Ultimo Science Festival is back! Come and celebrate the wonders of science from 12 – 22 September. With a jam-packed program suited for all ages, the Ultimo Science Festival offers hands-on activities, ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDc
Tabcorp Inter Dominion Championship Final Meeting place Racecourse Avenue. Sydney start Monday March 3 end Monday March 3 description *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Inter Dominion is harness racing's pinnacle event in the southern hemisphere, The Melbourne Cup of Harness Racing and traditionally held on an annual rotation between Australia and New Zealand. The new concept will see the Tabcorp Inter Dominion Grand Final held at Tabcorp Park Menangle from 2013-2015. The Grand Final forms part of .. event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDn
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The Village Organic Cafe
distance 19.7 km. approximate from city center
place The Village Potts Point. 1 Kellett Way, Sydney start Monday March 3, 08:00h description Potts Points much loved bistro/bar/ restaurant, The Village, has planted more roots with their newest venture, The Village Organic Cafe. Opening last weekend, this latest addition to Potts Point is already getting as much namesake as its brother, only for its coffees and juices. Organic coffees, juices and food are what The Village Organic Cafe specialises in, and is the perfect place to grab a ...
Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival place 41 Deakin Avenue. Sydney start Saturday March 1 end Monday March 17 description One of Australia's leading regional arts festivals, the Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival offers a rich and vibrant program of visual and performing arts, workshops, theatre, outdoor cinema, music, exhibitions, parades and comedy - all in a diverse range of venues showcasing the unique landscapes, natural beauty and rich heritage of the area. This year will include a Mardi Gras walk on ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2RuD
Sweet Charity place Hayes Theatre Co. 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point, Sydney start Monday March 3 description The first show at the Hayes Theatre Co is an up-close and personal production of the classic musical Sweet Charity, produced by Luckiest Productions and Neil Gooding Productions. Sweet Charity will play at the Hayes Theatre Co from 7 February - 9 March 2014 If you believe in something hard enough, then eventually it has to come true, right? Charity Hope Valentine is the eternal optimist - a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDj
Events · Monday March 3
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Free Privacy CPD Seminar place Deloitte Sydney Offices. Level 9, 225 George St, Sydney start Monday March 3, 08:00h end Monday March 3, 09:00h description Please join us for a breakfast seminar to get some pragmatic advice on what organisations should do to prepare for the new privacy laws. Nick Abrahams, Leader of Norton Rose Fulbright’s APAC Technology Group will discuss how to deal with major challenges faced by organisations trying to comply with the new Privacy laws.Nick has advised over 50 organisations on how to get ready ... event url www.trvl.es/e/3bWc
Child Online Safety and Protection Conference
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Events place Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. 30 Pitt Street, Sydney start Monday March 3, 09:00h end Tuesday March 4, 17:00h description The Inaugural Child Online Safety & Protection Conference will focus on policies, programs and practices for protecting childrens privacy rights and ensuring their safety online. Cyber-bullying is an issue of increasing concern and educational institutions must implement prevention strategies and policies to safeguard against it. Featured Topics: Child protection & privacy Laws Developing a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/3dK0
FREE Fitness Activities (dance fitness, bootcamp, circuit, ab class, etc.)! place Five Dock Park. Corner of Ingham ave and Howley st, Sydney start Monday March 3, 09:00h end Monday March 3, 10:30h description What to get into the best shape of your life? 24FitClub can help you transform your life and achieve your goals through nutrition and fitness! We believe it is 80% Nutrition and 20% Fitness and we are here to help =) After an amazing workout we head back to the club for post recovery nutritional shakes and do a short piece on how to optimize your nutrition! Every Sunday 24 Fit Club runs Free Fit .. event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDd
Direct Action Policy Conference place Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. 30 Pitt Street, Sydney start Monday March 3, 09:00h end Tuesday March 4, 17:00h description Informa Australia is pleased to announce the first and only Direct Action Policy Conference to be held on the 3-4 March 2014 at the Sydney Harbour Marriott. The conference will examine the climate change initiatives developed under the new Coalition Government. Speakers confirmed to date include: David Green, CEO, Clean Energy Council Steve Davy, CEO, HydroTasmania Karen Durand, Corporate ... event url www.trvl.es/e/3bWa
Certified ScrumMaster Training (CSM) - Sydney, 3-4 March 2014 place Cliftons Training Centre. 190 & 200 George St, Sydney start Monday March 3, 09:00h end Tuesday March 4, 17:00h description To view and book another date, go to AxisAgile's Events PageTo find out more about our company, view AxisAgile's Web Page Get your Certified ScrumMaster training with a globally acclaimed author and ... event url www.trvl.es/e/3bWb distance 14.4 km. approximate from city center
Events · Monday March 3 The School Holiday Tour place Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Macqaurie Street , Bennelong Point, Sydney start Monday March 3, 09:00h end Monday March 3, 17:00h description THE SCHOOL HOLIDAY TOUR 27 Dec – 31 Jan Bring the family on this fun and educational adventure and journey under the sails of the Opera House these school holidays. On your one hour guided voyage, fill in your quiz booklets as we share with you the secrets behind the heritage building and reveal the magic behind our world class performing arts theatres. Plus receive a bonus kids bag these ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDi
Royal Couple, William And Catherine To Touch Down In Sydney For The First Time place Sydney Aquarium / WILD LIFE Sydney / Madame Tussauds / Sydney Tower Eye / Oceanworld Manly. Sydney start Monday March 3, 09:00h end Monday March 3, 19:00h description Madame Tussauds Sydney is set to experience a truly noble event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine wax figures will touch down in Sydney for the first time as husband and wife on Thursday 19 December. After they get settled in, William and Catherine will join Her Majesty, the Queen in a Christmas-theme surrounding at Madame Tussauds Sydney where they will spend their first ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WD9
A Queer Aesthetic – Mardi Gras place Pine Street Gallery. 64 Pine Street, Chippendale, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Sydney start Monday March 3, 09:30h end Monday March 3, 17:30h description Although the ABC have labelled him ‘promising’ and ‘collectible’ Guy James Whitworth, the poster-boy for Sydney’s Queer arts scene is certainly not resting on his reputation for his new exhibition ‘A Queer Aesthetic.’ Citing influences as wide ranging as 80s poprock androgyny to medieval heraldry, Whitworth is not an artist scared to take risks or challenge the viewer. With his ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDg
Oxygen Bar, a Breath of Fresh Air for Sydney place Oxygen Bar. - Shop FF08, Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Monday March 3, 10:00h end Monday March 3, 21:00h description Sydneysiders can now smell the Lavender, Eucalyptus or Jasmine, not at one of the city’s many florists, but at Australia’s first ready-to-breathe oxygen bar, recently opened at Darling Harbour. The O2 Bar Oxygen Station has over 15 exciting scents to be breathed for up to 15 minutes at a time for maximum
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Oopsatoreum place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Monday March 3, 10:00h end Monday March 3, 17:00h description Powerhouse Museum presents a new exhibition The Oopsatoreum: a fiction by Shaun Tan and friends Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum which tells the fictional tale of a strikingly original but ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDf
Christian Boltanski: Chance place CarriageWorks. 245 Wilson Street, Sydney start Monday March 3, 10:00h end Monday March 3, 18:00h description Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. As the ‘poet advocate for the dispossessed’, Boltanski is known for his highly personal body of work exploring memory, loss, birth and death. The presentation of CHANCE at Carriageworks, marks the first time a major work by Boltanski has been presented in Australia. Responding to the ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDk
Snow White place Marian Street Theatre. 2 Marian Street, Sydney start Monday March 3, 10:30h end Monday March 3, 12:00h description Marian Street Theatre for Young People presents Snow White Adapted by Helen Martin Suitable for 3 to 10 year olds “Mirror mirror on the wall………….” Well known children’s author Helen Martin has adapted SNOW WHITE one of the Brothers Grimm’s most ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDl distance 12.0 km. approximate from city center
Kids Lunch at the House place Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Macqaurie Street , Bennelong Point, Sydney start Monday March 3, 12:00h end Monday March 3, 15:00h description At the Opera House we are on a mission to educate and refine young palates and inspire culinary discovery. Bring the kids for lunch at one of our family friendly restaurants for a very special kids tasting plate curated carefully by our chefs for your future chefs. Each item on the menu will assist the kids to recognise and combine new flavours whilst being healthy, fresh and filling for little ... event url www.trvl.es/e/3bW9
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Events · Tuesday March 4 place Capitol Theatre. 13 Campbell St Haymarket (between George and Pitt Streets), Sydney start Monday March 3, 19:30h description Producer TIM LAWSON and acclaimed Director ROGER HODGMAN today announced the star studded cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG who are all set to fly into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012. Playing the role of Caractacus Potts will be one of Australia’s best-known singers and recording artists, tenor DAVID HOBSON; the role of Truly Scrumptious will be played by one of Australia’s ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WD7 distance 14.2 km. approximate from city center
ZumbaFit Factorie, Leumeah place Wests Leagues Club, LEUMEAH. 10 Old Leumeah Rd, Sydney start Monday March 3, 19:30h end Monday March 3, 20:30h description Don't be afraid to come along to your first class. There is no right or wrong, just sweat and have FUN! Karli is an internationally qualified instructor who is passionate about delivering authentic Zumba flavour with high energy to every one of her classes. She has made several appearances on The Circle, The Morning Show and Sunrise representing Zumba Fitness. Karli's classes are ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2WDa distance 40.1 km. approximate from city center
Tuesday March 4 Ultimo Science Festival place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Tuesday March 4 description EXPLORE THE AMAZING WONDERS OF SCIENCE - Serious science fun for all ages - Intrigued by the amazing world of science? Want to know the answers to some everyday questions? The hugely popular Ultimo Science Festival is back! Come and celebrate the wonders of science from 12 – 22 September. With a jam-packed program suited for all ages, the Ultimo Science Festival offers hands-on activities, ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYn
Sweet Charity place Hayes Theatre Co. 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point, Sydney start Tuesday March 4 description The first show at the Hayes Theatre Co is an up-close and personal production of the classic musical Sweet Charity, produced by Luckiest Productions and Neil Gooding Productions. Sweet Charity will play at the Hayes Theatre Co from 7 February - 9 March 2014 If you believe in something hard enough, then eventually it has
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to come true, right? Charity Hope Valentine is the eternal optimist - a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYt
The Village Organic Cafe place The Village Potts Point. 1 Kellett Way, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 08:00h description Potts Points much loved bistro/bar/ restaurant, The Village, has planted more roots with their newest venture, The Village Organic Cafe. Opening last weekend, this latest addition to Potts Point is already getting as much namesake as its brother, only for its coffees and juices. Organic coffees, juices and food are what The Village Organic Cafe specialises in, and is the perfect place to grab a ...
place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 10:00h end Tuesday March 4, 17:00h description Powerhouse Museum presents a new exhibition The Oopsatoreum: a fiction by Shaun Tan and friends Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum which tells the fictional tale of a strikingly original but ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYp
Oxygen Bar, a Breath of Fresh Air for Sydney
place AWS Sydney Office. Level 12, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 09:00h end Tuesday March 4, 17:00h description AWS EssentialsThe AWS Essentials Instructor-Led Training course introduces AWS products, services, and common solutions with videos, demos, and hands-on lab activities. It provides learners with the basic fundamentals to become more proficient in AWS and empowers them to make informed decisions about IT solutions based on business requirements. Bring Your ...
place Oxygen Bar. - Shop FF08, Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 10:00h end Tuesday March 4, 21:00h description Sydneysiders can now smell the Lavender, Eucalyptus or Jasmine, not at one of the city’s many florists, but at Australia’s first ready-to-breathe oxygen bar, recently opened at Darling Harbour. The O2 Bar Oxygen Station has over 15 exciting scents to be breathed for up to 15 minutes at a time for maximum effect. Coffee lovers can grab an airborne cappuccino, or follow their nose to the fresh ...
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Royal Couple, William And Catherine To Touch Down In Sydney For The First Time
Christian Boltanski: Chance
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AWS Essentials - Sydney
place Sydney Aquarium / WILD LIFE Sydney / Madame Tussauds / Sydney Tower Eye / Oceanworld Manly. Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 09:00h end Tuesday March 4, 19:00h description Madame Tussauds Sydney is set to experience a truly noble event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine wax figures will touch down in Sydney for the first time as husband and wife on Thursday 19 December. After they get settled in, William and Catherine will join Her Majesty, the Queen in a Christmas-theme surrounding at Madame Tussauds Sydney where they will spend their first ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYo
Zumba with Jade in harrington park 2567 place Harrington Park Community Centre. Fairwater Drive Harrington Park, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 09:30h end Tuesday March 4, 10:30h description Come and Zumba with me Tuesday and Thursday Mornings at 9:30am at Harrington Park Community Centre. Classes from $8 event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYg distance 47.1 km. approximate from city center
Oopsatoreum
place CarriageWorks. 245 Wilson Street, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 10:00h end Tuesday March 4, 18:00h description Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. As the ‘poet advocate for the dispossessed’, Boltanski is known for his highly personal body of work exploring memory, loss, birth and death. The presentation of CHANCE at Carriageworks, marks the first time a major work by Boltanski has been presented in Australia. Responding to the ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYs
Visit the Tom Keneally Centre — Everyone Welcome! place Sydney Mechanics' School Of Arts. 280 Pitt St, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 10:30h end Tuesday March 4, 14:30h description Featured in SMH’s sydney(magazine) as one of the top 20 most peaceful places in Sydney, the Tom Keneally Centre is a delightfully cosy retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle. Read a book, do some research, sign up for a writing class or book in to hear your favourite authors speak. Our helpful volunteers will assist you with your needs as you browse the collection. Visit the Tom Keneally .. event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYj
Snow White
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Events place Marian Street Theatre. 2 Marian Street, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 10:30h end Tuesday March 4, 12:00h description Marian Street Theatre for Young People presents Snow White Adapted by Helen Martin Suitable for 3 to 10 year olds “Mirror mirror on the wall………….” Well known children’s author Helen Martin has adapted SNOW WHITE one of the Brothers Grimm’s most ...
Events · Wednesday March 5 studded cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG who are all set to fly into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012. Playing the role of Caractacus Potts will be one of Australia’s best-known singers and recording artists, tenor DAVID HOBSON; the role of Truly Scrumptious will be played by one of Australia’s ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYe distance 14.2 km. approximate from city center
event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYr distance 12.0 km. approximate from city center
Kids Lunch at the House place Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Macqaurie Street , Bennelong Point, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 12:00h end Tuesday March 4, 15:00h description At the Opera House we are on a mission to educate and refine young palates and inspire culinary discovery. Bring the kids for lunch at one of our family friendly restaurants for a very special kids tasting plate curated carefully by our chefs for your future chefs. Each item on the menu will assist the kids to recognise and combine new flavours whilst being healthy, fresh and filling for little ... event url www.trvl.es/e/37ea
New Special Education Teachers Workshop place Board of Studies. 117 Clarence St, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 12:00h end Tuesday March 4, 15:30h description New Special Education Teachers Workshop This workshop is targeting teachers K–12 who are new to the role of special education or special education leadership. It will highlight advice, processes and policies provided by BOSTES in relation to curriculum options, assessment experiences and reporting and credentialing for students with special education needs.... event url www.trvl.es/e/3dK1
Screen Acting Intermediate - Short Course place Screenwise Studios. 84-86 Mary St, Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 18:30h end Tuesday March 4, 21:30h description Already know the screen acting basics? Hone and develop your skills with Screen Acting Intermediate at Screenwise – Australia’s Leading Film & TV School for Actors. Covering choices and stakes, understanding a scene through listening to the author, super fast line learning techniques, monologue as a personal story, simple skills to take direction, and basic overview of on set craft. The ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2YYk
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang place Capitol Theatre. 13 Campbell St Haymarket (between George and Pitt Streets), Sydney start Tuesday March 4, 19:30h description Producer TIM LAWSON and acclaimed Director ROGER HODGMAN today announced the star
Wednesday March 5 Sweet Charity place Hayes Theatre Co. 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point, Sydney start Wednesday March 5 description The first show at the Hayes Theatre Co is an up-close and personal production of the classic musical Sweet Charity, produced by Luckiest Productions and Neil Gooding Productions. Sweet Charity will play at the Hayes Theatre Co from 7 February - 9 March 2014 If you believe in something hard enough, then eventually it has to come true, right? Charity Hope Valentine is the eternal optimist - a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/30wi
Ultimo Science Festival place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Wednesday March 5 description EXPLORE THE AMAZING WONDERS OF SCIENCE - Serious science fun for all ages - Intrigued by the amazing world of science? Want to know the answers to some everyday questions? The hugely popular Ultimo Science Festival is back! Come and celebrate the wonders of science from 12 – 22 September. With a jam-packed program suited for all ages, the Ultimo Science Festival offers hands-on activities, ... event url www.trvl.es/e/30wb
The Village Organic Cafe place The Village Potts Point. 1 Kellett Way, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 08:00h description Potts Points much loved bistro/bar/ restaurant, The Village, has planted more roots with their newest venture, The Village Organic Cafe. Opening last weekend, this latest addition to Potts Point is already getting as much namesake as its brother, only for its coffees and juices. Organic coffees, juices and food are what The Village Organic Cafe specialises in, and is the perfect place to grab a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/30wa
Royal Couple, William And Catherine To Touch Down In Sydney For The First Time place Sydney Aquarium / WILD LIFE Sydney / Madame Tussauds / Sydney Tower Eye / Oceanworld Manly. Sydney
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Events start Wednesday March 5, 09:00h end Wednesday March 5, 19:00h description Madame Tussauds Sydney is set to experience a truly noble event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine wax figures will touch down in Sydney for the first time as husband and wife on Thursday 19 December. After they get settled in, William and Catherine will join Her Majesty, the Queen in a Christmas-theme surrounding at Madame Tussauds Sydney where they will spend their first ...
description Sydneysiders can now smell the Lavender, Eucalyptus or Jasmine, not at one of the city’s many florists, but at Australia’s first ready-to-breathe oxygen bar, recently opened at Darling Harbour. The O2 Bar Oxygen Station has over 15 exciting scents to be breathed for up to 15 minutes at a time for maximum effect. Coffee lovers can grab an airborne cappuccino, or follow their nose to the fresh ...
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place CarriageWorks. 245 Wilson Street, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 10:00h end Wednesday March 5, 18:00h description Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. As the ‘poet advocate for the dispossessed’, Boltanski is known for his highly personal body of work exploring memory, loss, birth and death. The presentation of CHANCE at Carriageworks, marks the first time a major work by Boltanski has been presented in Australia. Responding to the ...
Architecting on AWS - Sydney place AWS Sydney Office. Level 12, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 09:00h end Friday March 7, 17:00h description Architecting on AWS. The Architecting on AWS course will enable you to design scalable, elastic, secure, and highly available applications on AWS. In this course, we cover architecture patterns for common solutions running on AWS, including Web Applications, Batch Processing, and hosting internal IT Applications.Bring Your Own DevicePlease note ...
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Christian Boltanski: Chance
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Snow White
Walk Through Time
place Marian Street Theatre. 2 Marian Street, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 10:30h end Wednesday March 5, 12:00h description Marian Street Theatre for Young People presents Snow White Adapted by Helen Martin Suitable for 3 to 10 year olds “Mirror mirror on the wall………….” Well known children’s author Helen Martin has adapted SNOW WHITE one of the Brothers Grimm’s most ...
place Edmund Barton Room. College Street, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 10:00h end Wednesday March 5, 12:00h description DescriptionBeing a relatively young city it is possible to take a walk through 200 years of Sydney’s architectural history in a two hour tour of the central business district.A leisurely morning walk, starting at the Hyde Park Barracks, one of Sydney’s oldest pieces of architecture by convict architect Francis Greenway, the journey looks at buildings that replaced brick with grander ... event url www.trvl.es/e/30w7 distance 46.8 km. approximate from city center
Oopsatoreum place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 10:00h end Wednesday March 5, 17:00h description Powerhouse Museum presents a new exhibition The Oopsatoreum: a fiction by Shaun Tan and friends Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum which tells the fictional tale of a strikingly original but ... event url www.trvl.es/e/30wd
Oxygen Bar, a Breath of Fresh Air for Sydney place Oxygen Bar. - Shop FF08, Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 10:00h end Wednesday March 5, 21:00h
Events · Wednesday March 5
event url www.trvl.es/e/30wg distance 12.0 km. approximate from city center
Kids Lunch at the House place Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Macqaurie Street , Bennelong Point, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 12:00h end Wednesday March 5, 15:00h description At the Opera House we are on a mission to educate and refine young palates and inspire culinary discovery. Bring the kids for lunch at one of our family friendly restaurants for a very special kids tasting plate curated carefully by our chefs for your future chefs. Each item on the menu will assist the kids to recognise and combine new flavours whilst being healthy, fresh and filling for little ... event url www.trvl.es/e/37ec
Twilight Walk place Customs House Library. 31 Alfred St, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 18:00h end Wednesday March 5, 19:30h description DescriptionEnjoy a leisurely stroll through the harbour city in beautiful twilight during daylight saving months with our well-trained tour leaders!This 90minute walk examines and traces the development of Sydney and the evolution of skyscrapers which define
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Events our skyline.We examine many of the buildings in the Central Business District and trace the development of modernism and the high .. event url www.trvl.es/e/30wf
Business in Heels (Sydney CBD) place The Arthouse Hotel. 275 Pitt Street, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 18:30h end Wednesday March 5, 20:30h description Business in Heels is not your typical networking event. Imagine a room full of savvy, sassy businesswomen and an event with VA VA VOOM!We put ladies together in a room to inspire, connect, find a way of working together - and hopefully make life long friends too! We get together every 1-2 months, over bubbles, canapes and fab conversation. You'll also get to hear from an inspiring ... event url www.trvl.es/e/3dK2
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang place Capitol Theatre. 13 Campbell St Haymarket (between George and Pitt Streets), Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 19:30h description Producer TIM LAWSON and acclaimed Director ROGER HODGMAN today announced the star studded cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG who are all set to fly into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012. Playing the role of Caractacus Potts will be one of Australia’s best-known singers and recording artists, tenor DAVID HOBSON; the role of Truly Scrumptious will be played by one of Australia’s ... event url www.trvl.es/e/30w4 distance 14.2 km. approximate from city center
ZumbaFit Factorie, Harrington Park place Harrington Park Community Centre. Fairwater Drive Harrington Park, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 19:30h end Wednesday March 5, 20:30h description Don't be afraid to come along to your first class. There is no right or wrong, just sweat and have FUN! Karli is an internationally qualified instructor who is passionate about delivering authentic Zumba flavour with high energy to every one of her classes. She has made several appearances on The Circle, The Morning Show and Sunrise representing Zumba Fitness. Karli's classes are ... event url www.trvl.es/e/30w8 distance 47.1 km. approximate from city center
Phoenix place Hordern Pavilion. 1 Driver Ave, Sydney start Wednesday March 5, 19:00h event url www.trvl.es/e/30w6 distance 52.2 km. approximate from city center
Events · Thursday March 6
Thursday March 6 Sweet Charity place Hayes Theatre Co. 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point, Sydney start Thursday March 6 description The first show at the Hayes Theatre Co is an up-close and personal production of the classic musical Sweet Charity, produced by Luckiest Productions and Neil Gooding Productions. Sweet Charity will play at the Hayes Theatre Co from 7 February - 9 March 2014 If you believe in something hard enough, then eventually it has to come true, right? Charity Hope Valentine is the eternal optimist - a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/31nw
Sydney International Endoscopy Symposium place The Hilton Sydney. 488 George Street, Sydney start Thursday March 6 end Friday March 7 description Sydney International Endoscopy Symposium will complete its 6 anniversary this year. The conference will take place in the Hilton Sydney, in the city of Sydney Australia for two days. This year, the conference is expected to be attended by a number of delegates from Europe, Asia and North America. It will give the participants a nice chance to have details discussions to clear their doubts and ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBu
Ultimo Science Festival place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Thursday March 6 description EXPLORE THE AMAZING WONDERS OF SCIENCE - Serious science fun for all ages - Intrigued by the amazing world of science? Want to know the answers to some everyday questions? The hugely popular Ultimo Science Festival is back! Come and celebrate the wonders of science from 12 – 22 September. With a jam-packed program suited for all ages, the Ultimo Science Festival offers hands-on activities, ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBl
The Village Organic Cafe place The Village Potts Point. 1 Kellett Way, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 08:00h description Potts Points much loved bistro/bar/ restaurant, The Village, has planted more roots with their newest venture, The Village Organic Cafe. Opening last weekend, this latest addition to Potts Point is already getting as much namesake as its brother, only for its coffees and juices. Organic coffees, juices and food are what The Village Organic Cafe specialises in, and is the perfect place to grab a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBk
Double Bay Organic Food & Farmers Markets place Guilfoyle Park. Bay & Guilfoyle Streets, Sydney
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Events · Thursday March 6
start Thursday March 6, 08:30h end Thursday March 6, 14:00h description Double Bay Organic and Food Markets is open every Thursday in the beautiful surrounds of Guilfoyle Park. Pick up your weekly supplies, a yummy treat for dinner, or simply a lovely lunch in the park. There is an incredible range of organic and conventional fruit or veg, some seriously scrummy condiments (meet the Chef!), lunchtime queues for Gozleme and pulled pork rolls literally go around the ...
description Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. As the ‘poet advocate for the dispossessed’, Boltanski is known for his highly personal body of work exploring memory, loss, birth and death. The presentation of CHANCE at Carriageworks, marks the first time a major work by Boltanski has been presented in Australia. Responding to the ...
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBi
place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 10:00h end Thursday March 6, 17:00h description Powerhouse Museum presents a new exhibition The Oopsatoreum: a fiction by Shaun Tan and friends Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum which tells the fictional tale of a strikingly original but ...
Royal Couple, William And Catherine To Touch Down In Sydney For The First Time place Sydney Aquarium / WILD LIFE Sydney / Madame Tussauds / Sydney Tower Eye / Oceanworld Manly. Sydney start Thursday March 6, 09:00h end Thursday March 6, 19:00h description Madame Tussauds Sydney is set to experience a truly noble event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine wax figures will touch down in Sydney for the first time as husband and wife on Thursday 19 December. After they get settled in, William and Catherine will join Her Majesty, the Queen in a Christmas-theme surrounding at Madame Tussauds Sydney where they will spend their first ...
Oopsatoreum
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBm
Visit the Tom Keneally Centre — Everyone Welcome!
distance 47.1 km. approximate from city center
place Sydney Mechanics' School Of Arts. 280 Pitt St, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 10:30h end Thursday March 6, 14:30h description Featured in SMH’s sydney(magazine) as one of the top 20 most peaceful places in Sydney, the Tom Keneally Centre is a delightfully cosy retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle. Read a book, do some research, sign up for a writing class or book in to hear your favourite authors speak. Our helpful volunteers will assist you with your needs as you browse the collection. Visit the Tom Keneally ..
Oxygen Bar, a Breath of Fresh Air for Sydney
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBo
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBj
Zumba with Jade in harrington park 2567 place Harrington Park Community Centre. Fairwater Drive Harrington Park, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 09:30h end Thursday March 6, 10:30h description Come and Zumba with me Tuesday and Thursday Mornings at 9:30am at Harrington Park Community Centre. Classes from $8 event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBh
place Oxygen Bar. - Shop FF08, Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 10:00h end Thursday March 6, 21:00h description Sydneysiders can now smell the Lavender, Eucalyptus or Jasmine, not at one of the city’s many florists, but at Australia’s first ready-to-breathe oxygen bar, recently opened at Darling Harbour. The O2 Bar Oxygen Station has over 15 exciting scents to be breathed for up to 15 minutes at a time for maximum effect. Coffee lovers can grab an airborne cappuccino, or follow their nose to the fresh ...
Snow White
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBe
place Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Macqaurie Street , Bennelong Point, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 12:00h end Thursday March 6, 15:00h description At the Opera House we are on a mission to educate and refine young palates and inspire culinary
Christian Boltanski: Chance place CarriageWorks. 245 Wilson Street, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 10:00h end Thursday March 6, 18:00h
event url www.trvl.es/e/31nv
place Marian Street Theatre. 2 Marian Street, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 10:30h end Thursday March 6, 12:00h description Marian Street Theatre for Young People presents Snow White Adapted by Helen Martin Suitable for 3 to 10 year olds “Mirror mirror on the wall………….” Well known children’s author Helen Martin has adapted SNOW WHITE one of the Brothers Grimm’s most ... event url www.trvl.es/e/31nu distance 12.0 km. approximate from city center
Kids Lunch at the House
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Events · Friday March 7
discovery. Bring the kids for lunch at one of our family friendly restaurants for a very special kids tasting plate curated carefully by our chefs for your future chefs. Each item on the menu will assist the kids to recognise and combine new flavours whilst being healthy, fresh and filling for little ...
the amazing world of science? Want to know the answers to some everyday questions? The hugely popular Ultimo Science Festival is back! Come and celebrate the wonders of science from 12 – 22 September. With a jam-packed program suited for all ages, the Ultimo Science Festival offers hands-on activities, ...
event url www.trvl.es/e/38hm
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBC
Queens Of The Stone Age and Nine Inch Nails
Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival
place Sydney Entertainment Centre. 25 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 19:00h description The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to announce that two of the world’s most influential bands of the last decade, Nine Inch Nails and Queens Of The Stone Age, will join forces for a massive double headline tour. In what could arguably be described as one of the biggest double bills to ever reach our shores, QOTSA and NIN, joined by special guest Brody Dalle, will kick off this ...
place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 37 Reservoir St, Sydney start Friday March 7 end Sunday March 9 description The Kiama Jazz Club presents the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival that takes place over 3 nights and 2 days. The annual events feature approximately 50 FREE gigs throughout Kiama at around 20 diffe ..
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBr
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang place Capitol Theatre. 13 Campbell St Haymarket (between George and Pitt Streets), Sydney start Thursday March 6, 19:30h description Producer TIM LAWSON and acclaimed Director ROGER HODGMAN today announced the star studded cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG who are all set to fly into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012. Playing the role of Caractacus Potts will be one of Australia’s best-known singers and recording artists, tenor DAVID HOBSON; the role of Truly Scrumptious will be played by one of Australia’s ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBg distance 14.2 km. approximate from city center
Singles Events Sydney Wide place Various Venues (Sydney). Various, Sydney start Thursday March 6, 19:30h description Hi all! This group is for people based Sydney Wide. We have members from The South, the North, the East & West. I want to get single people together to make friends & go out together to have fun. I will try to organise very varied events including dinners, Gigs, BBQ's, Beach Trips, Weekends Away, Activities such as bowling, mini golf, festivals, Sport & outdoor recreation, Outings to all ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBf
Friday March 7 Ultimo Science Festival place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Friday March 7 description EXPLORE THE AMAZING WONDERS OF SCIENCE - Serious science fun for all ages - Intrigued by
event url www.trvl.es/e/31ny
Sweet Charity place Hayes Theatre Co. 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point, Sydney start Friday March 7 description The first show at the Hayes Theatre Co is an up-close and personal production of the classic musical Sweet Charity, produced by Luckiest Productions and Neil Gooding Productions. Sweet Charity will play at the Hayes Theatre Co from 7 February - 9 March 2014 If you believe in something hard enough, then eventually it has to come true, right? Charity Hope Valentine is the eternal optimist - a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/31nC
Queens Of The Stone Age and Nine Inch Nails place Sydney Entertainment Centre. 25 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Friday March 7, 08:00h description The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to announce that two of the world’s most influential bands of the last decade, Nine Inch Nails and Queens Of The Stone Age, will join forces for a massive double headline tour. In what could arguably be described as one of the biggest double bills to ever reach our shores, QOTSA and NIN, joined by special guest Brody Dalle, will kick off this ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBG
The Village Organic Cafe place The Village Potts Point. 1 Kellett Way, Sydney start Friday March 7, 08:00h description Potts Points much loved bistro/bar/ restaurant, The Village, has planted more roots with their newest venture, The Village Organic Cafe. Opening last weekend, this latest addition to Potts Point is already getting as much namesake as its brother, only for its coffees and juices. Organic coffees, juices and food are what The Village Organic Cafe specialises in, and is the perfect place to grab a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBB
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Events · Friday March 7
Royal Couple, William And Catherine To Touch Down In Sydney For The First Time place Sydney Aquarium / WILD LIFE Sydney / Madame Tussauds / Sydney Tower Eye / Oceanworld Manly. Sydney start Friday March 7, 09:00h end Friday March 7, 19:00h description Madame Tussauds Sydney is set to experience a truly noble event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine wax figures will touch down in Sydney for the first time as husband and wife on Thursday 19 December. After they get settled in, William and Catherine will join Her Majesty, the Queen in a Christmas-theme surrounding at Madame Tussauds Sydney where they will spend their first ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBA
Christian Boltanski: Chance place CarriageWorks. 245 Wilson Street, Sydney start Friday March 7, 10:00h end Friday March 7, 18:00h description Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. As the ‘poet advocate for the dispossessed’, Boltanski is known for his highly personal body of work exploring memory, loss, birth and death. The presentation of CHANCE at Carriageworks, marks the first time a major work by Boltanski has been presented in Australia. Responding to the ... event url www.trvl.es/e/31nB
Oopsatoreum place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Friday March 7, 10:00h end Friday March 7, 17:00h description Powerhouse Museum presents a new exhibition The Oopsatoreum: a fiction by Shaun Tan and friends Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum which tells the fictional tale of a strikingly original but ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBD
Oxygen Bar, a Breath of Fresh Air for Sydney place Oxygen Bar. - Shop FF08, Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Friday March 7, 10:00h end Friday March 7, 21:00h description Sydneysiders can now smell the Lavender, Eucalyptus or Jasmine, not at one of the city’s many florists, but at Australia’s first ready-to-breathe oxygen bar, recently opened at Darling Harbour. The O2 Bar Oxygen Station has over 15 exciting scents to be breathed for up to 15 minutes at a time for maximum effect. Coffee lovers can grab an airborne cappuccino, or follow their nose to the fresh ...
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBx
Snow White place Marian Street Theatre. 2 Marian Street, Sydney start Friday March 7, 10:30h end Friday March 7, 12:00h description Marian Street Theatre for Young People presents Snow White Adapted by Helen Martin Suitable for 3 to 10 year olds “Mirror mirror on the wall………….” Well known children’s author Helen Martin has adapted SNOW WHITE one of the Brothers Grimm’s most ... event url www.trvl.es/e/31nA distance 12.0 km. approximate from city center
Kids Lunch at the House place Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Macqaurie Street , Bennelong Point, Sydney start Friday March 7, 12:00h end Friday March 7, 15:00h description At the Opera House we are on a mission to educate and refine young palates and inspire culinary discovery. Bring the kids for lunch at one of our family friendly restaurants for a very special kids tasting plate curated carefully by our chefs for your future chefs. Each item on the menu will assist the kids to recognise and combine new flavours whilst being healthy, fresh and filling for little ... event url www.trvl.es/e/38ho
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang place Capitol Theatre. 13 Campbell St Haymarket (between George and Pitt Streets), Sydney start Friday March 7, 19:30h description Producer TIM LAWSON and acclaimed Director ROGER HODGMAN today announced the star studded cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG who are all set to fly into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012. Playing the role of Caractacus Potts will be one of Australia’s best-known singers and recording artists, tenor DAVID HOBSON; the role of Truly Scrumptious will be played by one of Australia’s ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBz distance 14.2 km. approximate from city center
Singles Events Sydney Wide place Various Venues (Sydney). Various, Sydney start Friday March 7, 19:30h description Hi all! This group is for people based Sydney Wide. We have members from The South, the North, the East & West. I want to get single people together to make friends & go out together to have fun. I will try to organise very varied events including dinners, Gigs, BBQ's, Beach Trips, Weekends Away, Activities such as bowling, mini golf, festivals, Sport & outdoor recreation, Outings to all ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBy
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Saturday March 8 Sweet Charity place Hayes Theatre Co. 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point, Sydney start Saturday March 8 description The first show at the Hayes Theatre Co is an up-close and personal production of the classic musical Sweet Charity, produced by Luckiest Productions and Neil Gooding Productions. Sweet Charity will play at the Hayes Theatre Co from 7 February - 9 March 2014 If you believe in something hard enough, then eventually it has to come true, right? Charity Hope Valentine is the eternal optimist - a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/38hs
Future Music Festival place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. 37 Reservoir St, Sydney start Saturday March 8 end Saturday March 8 description The Future Music Festival features an international line-up of electronic musicians with stellar artists taking the stages by storm. The festival takes place in major cities throughout Australia .. event url www.trvl.es/e/31nE
Ultimo Science Festival place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Saturday March 8 description EXPLORE THE AMAZING WONDERS OF SCIENCE - Serious science fun for all ages - Intrigued by the amazing world of science? Want to know the answers to some everyday questions? The hugely popular Ultimo Science Festival is back! Come and celebrate the wonders of science from 12 – 22 September. With a jam-packed program suited for all ages, the Ultimo Science Festival offers hands-on activities, ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBW
Rouse Hill Organic Food Markets Saturdays place Market Square Rouse Hill. Tempus Street, Off Hart Lane, Rouse Hill, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 08:00h end Saturday March 8, 13:00h description The latest addition to the Organic Food Markets family is fantastically located at Rouse Hill Town Centre just near the carpark, is covered so it can trade rain hail or shine, has on offer certified and conventional fruit & veg, grass fed beef, along with a variety of fair trade and gluten free goodies, soy candles, plants and specialised gourmet yummies (stuffed olives, artisan breads just to ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBP
Orange Grove Organic Food & Farmers Markets (Cnr Balmain Rd & Perry St Lilyfield) place Leichhardt. Sydney start Saturday March 8, 08:00h
Events · Saturday March 8 end Saturday March 8, 13:00h description Inner Westies love their organic fare and fortunately for them Organic Food Markets Orange Grove are more than able to not only deliver but sate the appetite. Along with the usual range of organic and conventional foods, there are gourmet goodies from areas such as France, Argentina and the like. An excellent venue also to meet the Producers who supply many of Sydney's leading eateries.... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBS
Kings Cross Organic Food Markets place Fitzroy Gardens. Macleay Street, Potts Point , NSW, 2111, Sydney, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 08:00h end Saturday March 8, 14:00h description Having the iconic El Alamein Fountain as its backdrop, Organic Food Markets are now an established and much loved favourite amongst colourful locals and travellers alike. And is it any wonder with offerings such as organic and conventional fruit and veg, homebaked yummies from Birgitta, Savoury Jems, French Bread, Tarte aux Fraises, Saucisson, Joy Oi, flowers, plants..you get the drift Grab a .. event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBQ
Chatswood Organic Food & Farmers Markets place Chatswood Public School. Pacific Highway, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 08:00h end Saturday March 8, 13:00h description In a quiet little spot is the organic nirvana. Operating on Saturdays Organic Food Markets offers organic fruit & veg, artisan breads, some of the best coffee to be found which accompanies the yummiest bacon & egg rolls whilst you have chat with friends and simply enjoy life as it should be: organic and uncluttered! Under cover means that you can get your goodies rain hail or shine and that is ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBX distance 31.0 km. approximate from city center
The Village Organic Cafe place The Village Potts Point. 1 Kellett Way, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 08:00h description Potts Points much loved bistro/bar/ restaurant, The Village, has planted more roots with their newest venture, The Village Organic Cafe. Opening last weekend, this latest addition to Potts Point is already getting as much namesake as its brother, only for its coffees and juices. Organic coffees, juices and food are what The Village Organic Cafe specialises in, and is the perfect place to grab a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBV
Royal Couple, William And Catherine To Touch Down In Sydney For The First Time place Sydney Aquarium / WILD LIFE Sydney / Madame Tussauds / Sydney Tower Eye / Oceanworld Manly. Sydney
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Events · Saturday March 8
start Saturday March 8, 09:00h end Saturday March 8, 19:00h description Madame Tussauds Sydney is set to experience a truly noble event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine wax figures will touch down in Sydney for the first time as husband and wife on Thursday 19 December. After they get settled in, William and Catherine will join Her Majesty, the Queen in a Christmas-theme surrounding at Madame Tussauds Sydney where they will spend their first ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBT
Christian Boltanski: Chance place CarriageWorks. 245 Wilson Street, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 10:00h end Saturday March 8, 18:00h description Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. As the ‘poet advocate for the dispossessed’, Boltanski is known for his highly personal body of work exploring memory, loss, birth and death. The presentation of CHANCE at Carriageworks, marks the first time a major work by Boltanski has been presented in Australia. Responding to the ... event url www.trvl.es/e/38hr
Oxygen Bar, a Breath of Fresh Air for Sydney place Oxygen Bar. - Shop FF08, Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 10:00h end Saturday March 8, 21:00h description Sydneysiders can now smell the Lavender, Eucalyptus or Jasmine, not at one of the city’s many florists, but at Australia’s first ready-to-breathe oxygen bar, recently opened at Darling Harbour. The O2 Bar Oxygen Station has over 15 exciting scents to be breathed for up to 15 minutes at a time for maximum effect. Coffee lovers can grab an airborne cappuccino, or follow their nose to the fresh ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBL
Oopsatoreum place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 10:00h end Saturday March 8, 17:00h description Powerhouse Museum presents a new exhibition The Oopsatoreum: a fiction by Shaun Tan and friends Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum which tells the fictional tale of a strikingly original but ...
description Marian Street Theatre for Young People presents Snow White Adapted by Helen Martin Suitable for 3 to 10 year olds “Mirror mirror on the wall………….” Well known children’s author Helen Martin has adapted SNOW WHITE one of the Brothers Grimm’s most ... event url www.trvl.es/e/38hq distance 12.0 km. approximate from city center
Kids Lunch at the House place Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Macqaurie Street , Bennelong Point, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 12:00h end Saturday March 8, 15:00h description At the Opera House we are on a mission to educate and refine young palates and inspire culinary discovery. Bring the kids for lunch at one of our family friendly restaurants for a very special kids tasting plate curated carefully by our chefs for your future chefs. Each item on the menu will assist the kids to recognise and combine new flavours whilst being healthy, fresh and filling for little ... event url www.trvl.es/e/3eVV
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang place Capitol Theatre. 13 Campbell St Haymarket (between George and Pitt Streets), Sydney start Saturday March 8, 19:30h description Producer TIM LAWSON and acclaimed Director ROGER HODGMAN today announced the star studded cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG who are all set to fly into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012. Playing the role of Caractacus Potts will be one of Australia’s best-known singers and recording artists, tenor DAVID HOBSON; the role of Truly Scrumptious will be played by one of Australia’s ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBN distance 14.2 km. approximate from city center
Singles Events Sydney Wide place Various Venues (Sydney). Various, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 19:30h description Hi all! This group is for people based Sydney Wide. We have members from The South, the North, the East & West. I want to get single people together to make friends & go out together to have fun. I will try to organise very varied events including dinners, Gigs, BBQ's, Beach Trips, Weekends Away, Activities such as bowling, mini golf, festivals, Sport & outdoor recreation, Outings to all ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBM
Bruno Mars place Sydney Entertainment Centre. 25 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 19:30h event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBO
event url www.trvl.es/e/2SBY
Snow White place Marian Street Theatre. 2 Marian Street, Sydney start Saturday March 8, 10:30h end Saturday March 8, 12:00h
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Events · Sunday March 9
Sunday March 9
Royal Couple, William And Catherine To Touch Down In Sydney For The First Time
Sweet Charity
place Sydney Aquarium / WILD LIFE Sydney / Madame Tussauds / Sydney Tower Eye / Oceanworld Manly. Sydney start Sunday March 9, 09:00h end Sunday March 9, 19:00h description Madame Tussauds Sydney is set to experience a truly noble event. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Catherine wax figures will touch down in Sydney for the first time as husband and wife on Thursday 19 December. After they get settled in, William and Catherine will join Her Majesty, the Queen in a Christmas-theme surrounding at Madame Tussauds Sydney where they will spend their first ...
place Hayes Theatre Co. 19 Greenknowe Ave Potts Point, Sydney start Sunday March 9 description The first show at the Hayes Theatre Co is an up-close and personal production of the classic musical Sweet Charity, produced by Luckiest Productions and Neil Gooding Productions. Sweet Charity will play at the Hayes Theatre Co from 7 February - 9 March 2014 If you believe in something hard enough, then eventually it has to come true, right? Charity Hope Valentine is the eternal optimist - a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/32pk
Ultimo Science Festival place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Sunday March 9 description EXPLORE THE AMAZING WONDERS OF SCIENCE - Serious science fun for all ages - Intrigued by the amazing world of science? Want to know the answers to some everyday questions? The hugely popular Ultimo Science Festival is back! Come and celebrate the wonders of science from 12 – 22 September. With a jam-packed program suited for all ages, the Ultimo Science Festival offers hands-on activities, ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFH
Frenchs Forest Organic Food & Farmers Markets place Parkway Hotel Frenchs Forest. 5 Frenchs Forest Road Frenchs Forest, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 08:00h end Sunday March 9, 13:00h description Every Sunday morning the Parkway Hotel comes alive with some of Sydney's best seasonal produce and quite a few other surprises. The range on offer is expansive: organic to conventional fruit & veg, seasonal produce such as garlic and feijoa, free range eggs (word to the wise: get in early as these are sold out quicker than a blink of the eye..literally), grass fed beef, hide to find ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFE
The Village Organic Cafe place The Village Potts Point. 1 Kellett Way, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 08:00h description Potts Points much loved bistro/bar/ restaurant, The Village, has planted more roots with their newest venture, The Village Organic Cafe. Opening last weekend, this latest addition to Potts Point is already getting as much namesake as its brother, only for its coffees and juices. Organic coffees, juices and food are what The Village Organic Cafe specialises in, and is the perfect place to grab a ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFG
event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFF
Christian Boltanski: Chance place CarriageWorks. 245 Wilson Street, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 10:00h end Sunday March 9, 18:00h description Christian Boltanski is acknowledged worldwide as one of the most influential artists of his generation. As the ‘poet advocate for the dispossessed’, Boltanski is known for his highly personal body of work exploring memory, loss, birth and death. The presentation of CHANCE at Carriageworks, marks the first time a major work by Boltanski has been presented in Australia. Responding to the ... event url www.trvl.es/e/32pj
Oopsatoreum place Powerhouse Museum. 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 10:00h end Sunday March 9, 17:00h description Powerhouse Museum presents a new exhibition The Oopsatoreum: a fiction by Shaun Tan and friends Behind every enduring innovation lies a vast cemetery of achievement: the world of failed inventions. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan explores this forgotten world in The Oopsatoreum, a collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum which tells the fictional tale of a strikingly original but ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFI
Oxygen Bar, a Breath of Fresh Air for Sydney place Oxygen Bar. - Shop FF08, Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 10:00h end Sunday March 9, 21:00h description Sydneysiders can now smell the Lavender, Eucalyptus or Jasmine, not at one of the city’s many florists, but at Australia’s first ready-to-breathe oxygen bar, recently opened at Darling Harbour. The O2 Bar Oxygen Station has over 15 exciting scents to be breathed for up to 15 minutes at a time for maximum effect. Coffee lovers can grab an airborne cappuccino, or follow their nose to the fresh ...
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Events · Sunday March 9
event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFB
Snow White place Marian Street Theatre. 2 Marian Street, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 10:30h end Sunday March 9, 12:00h description Marian Street Theatre for Young People presents Snow White Adapted by Helen Martin Suitable for 3 to 10 year olds “Mirror mirror on the wall………….” Well known children’s author Helen Martin has adapted SNOW WHITE one of the Brothers Grimm’s most ... event url www.trvl.es/e/32pi distance 12.0 km. approximate from city center
Kids Lunch at the House place Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. Macqaurie Street , Bennelong Point, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 12:00h end Sunday March 9, 15:00h description At the Opera House we are on a mission to educate and refine young palates and inspire culinary discovery. Bring the kids for lunch at one of our family friendly restaurants for a very special kids tasting plate curated carefully by our chefs for your future chefs. Each item on the menu will assist the kids to recognise and combine new flavours whilst being healthy, fresh and filling for little ...
description Producer TIM LAWSON and acclaimed Director ROGER HODGMAN today announced the star studded cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG who are all set to fly into Sydney’s Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012. Playing the role of Caractacus Potts will be one of Australia’s best-known singers and recording artists, tenor DAVID HOBSON; the role of Truly Scrumptious will be played by one of Australia’s ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFD distance 14.2 km. approximate from city center
Dan Sultan place Metro Theatre. 624-628 George Street, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 19:30h description Price $41.90. Bookings (02) 9550 3666. Tickets On sale now @ The Metro Theatre & TicketekAfter erupting back onto the scene with bold soul-rock shot ‘Under Your Skin’ — his first release in over four years, which was promptly added to high rotation on triple j — Dan Sultan and band are thrilled to announce their return to Sydney in March 2014. His league of dedicated fans have .. event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFN
event url www.trvl.es/e/392r
Indian Property Bonanza Event 2014 place Novotel Parramatta, Sydney, Australia. Novotel Parramatta, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 15:30h end Sunday March 9, 17:30h description RRJ Estates presents in association with Godrej Properties : Indian Property Bonanza Event At Novotel Parramatta (Free Event Parking) Date & Time: 9th March 2014 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Never before Offers - Pay 25% & Nothing to Pay till Possession for properties in prime cities of India. Plus Free ‘SMSF For Overseas Property Investment’. Seminar addressed by a leading industry ... event url www.trvl.es/e/392q
Singles Events Sydney Wide place Various Venues (Sydney). Various, Sydney start Sunday March 9, 19:30h description Hi all! This group is for people based Sydney Wide. We have members from The South, the North, the East & West. I want to get single people together to make friends & go out together to have fun. I will try to organise very varied events including dinners, Gigs, BBQ's, Beach Trips, Weekends Away, Activities such as bowling, mini golf, festivals, Sport & outdoor recreation, Outings to all ... event url www.trvl.es/e/2TFC
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang place Capitol Theatre. 13 Campbell St Haymarket (between George and Pitt Streets), Sydney start Sunday March 9, 19:30h
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Restaurants Restaurants
Restaurants
Top Best Restaurants Becasse Restaurant
price $26 - $101 place Level 5/Westfield Sydney Cnr of Pitt St Mall and Market St, Sydney 2000, Australia
Cottage Point Inn
place 2 Anderson Place | Cottage Point, Sydney 2084, Australia
Fish At The Rocks
cuisine Seafood, Australian place 29 Kent St, Sydney 2000, Australia
Longrain
cuisine Thai, Asian place 85 Commonwealth St., Sydney 2010, Australia
Lucetta
cuisine Italian price $15 - $25 place 127 Kent Street, Sydney 2000, Australia
place Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West, The Rocks, Sydney 2000, Australia
Top Italian Pendolino
price $25 - $56 place Shop 100-1-2, Level 2, 412-414 George St, Sydney 2000, Australia
Lucetta
price $13 - $25 place 127 Kent Street, Sydney 2000, Australia
Otto Ristorante Italiano
price $57 place 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Sydney 2011, Australia
Fratelli Fresh
place 81 Macleay Street | Potts Point, Sydney, Australia
Pizza e Birra
price $38 place Shop 1, 500 Crown St, Sydney 2010, Australia
Sake
Mamma's Pizza Pasta Bar
Medusa GreekTaverna
Cafe Sopra
cuisine Japanese place 12 Argyle Street | The Rocks, Sydney, Australia price $15 - $99 place 2 Market Street, Sydney 2000, Australia
Cafe Sydney
price $52 place 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney 2000, Australia
Zaaffran BBQ & Fine Indian
cuisine Barbecue, Indian price $21 - $51 place 10 Darling Drive | Darling Harbour, Sydney 2000, Australia
China Doll
cuisine Asian, Asian fusion, Chinese, Malaysian price $76 place 4/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo, Sydney 2011, Australia
Flying Fish
cuisine Australian place 19-21 Pirrama Road Pier 21, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney 2009, Australia
Universal
place Republic 2 Courtyard, Palmer St, Sydney 2010, Australia
Bodega Restaurant Pty Ltd
cuisine Spanish place Shop 1, 216 Commonwealth St, Sydney 2010, Australia
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cuisine Australian
Quay Restaurant
cuisine Australian, Contemporary, Eclectic, Fusion price $24 - $101
Restaurants · Top Best Restaurants
price $9 - $25 place 57 Liverpool St, Sydney 2000, Australia place 7 Danks St, Sydney, Australia
Bar Reggio
place 135 Crown St, Sydney 2010, Australia
Hugos Manly, Sydney
place Shop 1, Manly Wharf, East Esplanade | Manly NSW 2095, Sydney, Australia
Made in Italy
place 104 Miller St, Sydney 2009, Australia
Top Asian Sake
cuisine Japanese place 12 Argyle Street | The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Longrain
cuisine Thai, Asian place 85 Commonwealth St., Sydney 2010, Australia
China Doll
cuisine Asian, Asian fusion, Chinese, Malaysian price $76 place 4/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo, Sydney 2011, Australia
Phamish Asian Cuisine
cuisine Vietnamese place Palmer St., Sydney 2010, Australia
Chat Thai
cuisine Thai price $10 - $18 place 20 Campbell Street, Sydney, Australia
The Establishment
cuisine Australian, Bar, Thai, Wine Bar
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Restaurants · Top Vegetarian
price $64 place 252 George St, Sydney 2000, Australia
Spice Temple
cuisine Chinese place 10 Bligh St., Sydney 2000, Australia
Busshari Japanese Restaurant
cuisine Japanese place 119 Macleay Street | Potts Point, Sydney 2011, Australia
Billy Kwong
cuisine Chinese place 3/355 Crown Street, Sydney 2010, Australia
Pink Peppercorn
cuisine Asian price $19 - $44 place 122 Oxford St, Sydney 2010, Australia
Top Vegetarian Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen place 367 Pitt St, Sydney 2000, Australia
Green Gourmet
price $14 - $19 place 115-117 King St, Sydney 2042, Australia
Marigold Citymark
place Level 4&5, 683 George St, Sydney 2000, Australia
Harvest Vegetarian Restaurant place 71 Evans St, Sydney 2039, Australia
Yummba
place 500 Oxford Street, Sydney, Australia
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Sunrise/Sunset Sun will rise at 06:44:15 and will set at 19:29:33 in local time.
Currency The currency from Australia is the Australian Dollar (AUD). 1 AUD costs: Euro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.65 EUR United States Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.90 USD Yen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.24 JPY Pound Sterling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.54 GBP Czech Koruna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.74 CZK Danish Krone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.84 DKK Forint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201.41 HUF Litas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24 LTL New Zloty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 PLN Swedish Krona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.74 SEK Swiss Franc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.79 CHF Norwegian Krone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37 NOK Croatian Kuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96 HRK Australian Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 AUD Canadian Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 CAD Yuan Renminbi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.51 CNY Hong Kong Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 HKD Rupiah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,405.38 IDR Republic of Korean Won . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 955.80 KRW Ringgit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94 MYR New Zealand Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.06 NZD Philippines Peso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.01 PHP Singapore Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13 SGD Baht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.24 THB Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.57 ZAR
Passport and Visa
Passport required
Return ticket required
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N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Passports: To enter Australia, a valid passport is required by the nationals referred to in chart above. Visas:
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Visas for Australia are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except those continuing their journey to a third country (who hold confirmation of booking and documentation to enter country) within eight hours of arriving in Australia. All other nationals must obtain a transit visa before travel if intending to remain in Australia no longer than 72 hours and a stopover is intended; transit visas are free of charge. Note 1: Not all airports remain open all night; travellers should check with the airline. Note 2: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the Department of Immigration at the high commission to check visa requirements for Australia. Visa note: Australian visa regulations (including visa application charges) change from time to time. The information provided here is valid at the time of publication, but visitors should check that this information is still current by visiting the Department of Immigration online (www.immi.gov.au) or by calling the Australian Immigration and Citizenship London Contact Centre (tel: 0906 550 8900, in the UK; calls cost £1 per minute; lines open 0900-1600.) Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visas The ETA is an electronically stored authority for travel to Australia for tourism, short-term business or elective study purposes, that allows multiple entries for stays of up to three months for people from certain countries (see below). The ETA is valid for 12 months from date of issue, or for the life of the passport if it is less than 12 months. An ETA is invisible and therefore will not show up in your passport. All nationals referred to in the chart above are eligible for an ETA, except: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. Other types of visa Visitors not eligible for an ETA, or seeking a longer stay than an ETA offers, may apply for eVisitor, Tourist (Non ETA) and Business Shortstay (Non ETA) visas. There are also student visas, employers' visas for overseas workers and sponsored family visitor visas available; enquire at the Australian high commission. Types and cost: ETAs: Visitor/Short Validity Business: Free of charge. Business Visitor (Long Validity): A$90. A Working Holiday Visa costs $235. Note: A service fee of A$20 is charged when applying for an ETA online through the DIMIA ETA website. Some travel agents and airlines issuing ETAs also charge a processing fee. Non-ETAs: Tourist and Business Short-stay visas: A$105. eVisitor visas: Free of charge. Visa fees are generally adjusted on 1 July each year. Validity: Visitor ETAs are valid for 12 months from date of issue (or until the passport expires, whichever comes first) and permit multiple entries into Australia for a stay of up to three months on each visit. Short Validity Business ETAs are valid for 12 months from date of issue (or until the passport expires, whichever comes first) with stays of up to three months on each visit and can be used for single or multiple entry travel. Business Visitor (Long Validity) ETAs are valid for 10 years (or the life of the passport) and permit multiple entries for a stay of up to three months for each visit. Working Holiday Visa is valid for 12 months. For non-ETA visas, the validity varies according to the type of visa, the purpose of the trip and the validity of the passport. Visas are usually valid from three to 12 months. The validity will be stated on the visa label in your passport. Application to: ETA: Authorised travel agents or airlines; by telephone; some nationals may apply online through the main Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) (www.eta.immi.gov.au) (Visitor and Short Validity Business ETAs only). Non-ETA: Australian embassies, high commissions and consulates. There is a Tourist Short-Stay visa available online (www.eta.immi.gov.au) for all nationals referred to in chart above.
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Working days: ETA: When issued through DIMIA's ETA website, or through travel agents or airline offices, usually processed and valid immediately, or, in a few cases, within three working days. Non-ETA: 10-15 working days.
Emergency numbers Police: 000 Medical: 000 Fire: 000 Notes: From a mobile phone – 112 or 000. No other emergency numbers, such as 999 or 911, are redirected. State Emergency Service – 132 500; SES – 1300 130 039; From a Textphone/TTY call the National Relay Service on 106; Non Emergency – Police Assistance Line – 131 444; Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000; Threats to national security – 1800 123 400.
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Reasonable care has been taken in creating this personalized travel guide by combining information from the sources identified under the section 'references'. However, the information is provided 'as is' and there is no warranty about the information in the guide being accurate, complete or up to date. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, all liability arising from the use of this guide will be denied. Verifying critical information (like visas, health and safety) before you travel is recommended. References
References
Sydney data is from Wikitravel, urls: – http://www.wikitravel.com This page was last edited at 14:21, on 8 July 2011 by Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel. Based on work by Wikitravel user(s) Zepppep, Ascough, JRG and Ikan Kekek, Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel and others. City info data is from Wikipedia, urls: – http://www.wikipedia.com Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. See Terms of use for details. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. Events data is from Eventful, urls: – www.eventful.com Weather data is from Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation yr.no, urls: – http://www.yr.no/place/Australia/New_South_Wales/Sydney/ Sunset data is from Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation yr.no, urls: – http://www.yr.no/place/Australia/New_South_Wales/Sydney/ Currency data is from Xavier Finance Api, urls: – http://finance.xaviermedia.com/ Maps data is from Yahoo Local Maps, OpenStreetMap, Qype, urls: – http://maps.yahoo.com – http://www.openstreetmap.org – http://www.qype.com
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