LetsGoKids 2016 Sydney Edition

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The No.1 Fam

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Out & About in Sydney CBD Darling Harbour Inner West Manly & Nth Beaches Penrith & Blue Mountains Southern Suburbs Wollongong

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Help Me, Help Me - I’m a parent?!?!?!?

You’ve run out of ideas, the weekend is coming up and you’ve got that birthday to plan. OMG! The holidays are next week and they’ll be home for a fortnight.

Aaargh! Don’t worry you’ve come to the right place!

At LetsGoKids we’ve done the hard yards, kicked the tyres, found the best spots to eat and play, where to shop, what to see and even where to stay!

We’ll let you know what’s on and where, how much it is and try to help the budget with some special deals and vouchers! There are also puzzles, games, competitions and birthday party ideas to keep the kids entertained.

We’ve got that covered too! Check www.letsgokids.com.au to find out all the things for families in WA, VIC, NT, TAS, Sydney, NZ & QLD (Out Mar 16).

Order the books online or check the distribution list to see where to get one!

Check us out online with updated events, deals and specials.

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Advertiser’s Index

Check out these areas of Sydney that are loaded with things to for families:

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Manly & North Beaches

Manly Sealife Sanctuary Hello Manly Info Centre New Leaf Nursery Sydney CBD Flip Out Brookvale Best of Australia Travel Centre 3 Pittwater Mini Golf The Sydney Tower Eye 4,5,Front Cover Pittwater Golf Centre Sydney Cricket Ground 7 Wanna Bees Sydney Trapeze School

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Darling Harbour National Maritime Museum

Wildlife Sydney Zoo

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10,13 Mercure Penrith Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Observatory 11 The Climbing Centre Hardrock Café 12 Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler Harbourside Shopping Centre 12 Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural & Education Centre 9D Action Cinemas 12 Trees Adventure Wildlife Sydney Zoo 10,13 Blue Mountains Council Madame Tussauds 13,15 Scenic World Sydney Sea Life Aquarium 13, Back Cover Blue Mountain Explorer Bus

Inner West AttracTivity Entertainment Auburn Botanic Gardens Sydney Trapeze School Tennis Australia Flip Out Trampoline Castle Hill

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Southern Suburbs Sutherland Shire Council Symbio Wildlife Park Sydney Tramway Museum Flip Out Trampoline Caringbah

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Lagoon Restaurant 38,39 Novotel Wollongong 38 Illawarra Museum 39 Illawarra Fly 40,41 Sage Hotels Wollongong 41 Flip Out Warrawong 42 WIN Sports & Entertainment Centre 43 Shellharbour City Council 44,45 The Shell Harbour Club 45 Shellharbour Bowl 45

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31 Sydney Sixers Sydney Thunder New South Wales Waratahs Rugby 34,35 South Sydney Rabbitohs 36 Sydney Swans 36 AFL NSW/ACT 37 GWS Giants Football Club

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Tourist Information Centres

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Bankstown 66 Rickard Road Ph: (02) 9707 9228 Blacktown Flushcombe Road Ph: 1300 302 858 Bundeena 69 Loftus Street Ph: (02) 9523 2115 Camden John Oxley Cottage Ph: (02) 4658 1370 Campbelltown 15 Old Menangle Road Ph: (02) 4645 4921 Circular Quay Pitt and Alfred Street Cronulla 11/38-60 Croydon St Ph: (02) 9527 2100 Dural 656a Old Northern Rd Ph: (02) 9651 4411 Hawkesbury Hawkesbury Valley Way Ph (02) 4560 4655

Haymarket Dixon Street Ph: (02) 4578 0233 Manly Manly Wharf Forecourt Ph: (02) 9976 1430 Kings Cross Cnr Darlinghurst Rd & Springfield Avenue Parramatta 346a Church Street Ph (02) 8839 3311 Sydney Airport Airport Dr Ph: 1300 402 060 Darling Harbour 33 Wheat Road Ph 1800 067 676 The Rocks Cnr Argyle & Playfair St Ph: 1800 067 676 Town Hall 483 George Street Wollondilly 22-26 Menangle St Ph: (02) 4677 8313

Hospitals Balmain Hospital 29 Booth St, Balmain ....................................... .(02) 9395 2111 Canterbury Hospital 575 Canterbury Rd, Campsie ........................ .(02) 9787 0000 Concord Repatriation General Hospital Hospital Rd, Concord ....................................... (02) 9767 5000 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Missenden Rd, Camperdown .......................... (02) 9515 6111 Bankstown Hospital 68 Eldridge Rd, Bankstown .............................. (02) 9722 8000 Bowral Hospital Mona Rd, Bowral ............................................... (02) 4861 0200 Camden Hospital Menangle Rd, Camden .................................... (02) 4634 3000.

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Campbelltown Hospital Therry Rd, Campbelltown ............................... (02) 4634 3000 Fairfield Hospital Poldin St, Prairiewood ...................................... (02) 9616 8111 Liverpool Hospital Elizabeth St, Liverpool ...................................... (02) 9828 3000 Auburn Hospital Hargrave Rd, Auburn......................................... (02) 8759 3000 Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital 18 Blacktown Rd, Mt Druitt ............................ (02) 9881 8000 Westmead Hospital Cnr Hawkesbury & Darcy Rds, Westmead ..(02) 9845 5555 Nepean Hospital Derby St, Kingswood ........................................ (02) 4734 2000

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The Rocks The Rocks Centre, cnr Argyle and Playfair streets

Darling Harbour Palm Grove, near Imax Theatre

Book your tours and accommodation with our in-store travel agent, Best of New South Wales. bestof.com.au/nsw/ 1800 067 676

Open daily 9.30am – 5.30pm Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday

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Sydney CBD So much of Sydney is set up for the outdoor lifestyle, especially with all the gardens, parks, harbour and beaches being so close to the CBD!

Photo Courtesy of Destination NSW

From the city to the beach and the harbour, to the nearby hills or just at the local park, there is plenty of open space to run, play, swim, boat or picnic!

From organised activities and events, to being active, to watching exciting sports action, to finding a new place to visit, Sydney is there for you and your family to go out and explore.

We’ve gone and found the activities, the events, the deals and the specials, as well as those parks and attractions you didn’t know about.

So get off the couch, ring a friend, grab the kids, take advantage of our vouchers and offers in the book and online, sign up for our e newsletter, download the app to “stay in the know” ..... and just get out there and DO IT! Have fun - The LetsGoKids Team

Sydney Checklist

Don’t leave Sydney without having...

- Visited Centennial Park on a weekend to see the place buzzing with joggers, dog-walkers and cyclists.

- Taken a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly for killer views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Take your bathers & make it a beach day too.

- Climbed the Southern Pylon of the Harbour Bridge - Walked down the Manly corso, spent a few hours at Manly beach and eaten an ice cream.

- Walked across the Harbour Bridge for one of the world’s great views - Ascended to the top of the Sydney Tower (voucher See Below) for a birds eye view over the CBD & suburbs - Visited the outstanding Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour (voucher P.13) - Examined who is who at Madame Tussauds (voucher P.13) Can you tell who is who?

- Taken a ride around the underground train network on the neat double decker trains - Checked out the picturesque and world renowned Taronga Zoo - Jumped on the train and travelled up to the nearby Blue Mountains (P.31) - Taken a tour of the hallowed SCG or even seen a game live (p.6) - Visited the Opera House and marvelled at the design and construction - Stepped back in time to the days when travel was by water at the National Maritime Museum - Spent an evening or a day in the world class Darling Harbour precinct - Had a meal and a drink at the Bondi Icebergs, overlooking Bondi beach - the view is spectacular!

- Walked the crooked cobblestoned back alleys & laneways of The Rocks, and imagined days gone by.

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FREE??- who says there is no such thing as a free lunch?

LetsGoKids will show you where to go and what to do for a day or maybe a week for next to nothing,nix,nada! (Or maybe just a little) So what are you waiting for?

Pack some lunch and get going!!!

1.Why not start your visit to Sydney with a free walking tour with a knowledgable local guide? Rain, hail or shine the guys from I’m Free Walking Tours walk everyday at 10.30am and 2.30pm - The 3 hours easy walking tours will show you the sights and give you your bearings so you can then go it alone.

2. Walk around Bennelong Point to the Opera House. Climb the steps and look back at the city. Maybe take the tour?

5. Go to The Art Gallery of NSW where kids can have fun at free performances on Sundays, exploring art through drama, storytelling, music and mime.

6. Visit the SCG and take a tour of the grand old stadium and learn its history (costs a little) - (See Opposite) 7. Get out and about with your family on any Sydney public transport on Sundays every weekend for only $2.50 per person. Just pack a lunch and go exploring.You never know what you might find.

8. Walk across the Harbour Bridge – The view is amazing. If a ship happens to be passing at the same time, it looks spectacular. Walk back again or catch the train from Milson’s Point.

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3. Check out the early history of Sydney at The Rocks Discovery Museum. Lots of indigenous displays too – FREE

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11. The National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour has fascinating displays of dugout canoes, jet-powered hydrofoils and an historic collection of naval vessels.You can take the kids free on select days.

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4. Head to the Royal Botanic Gardens, a 30-hectare oasis of tropical plants, green lawns, ponds and shady trees overlooking the harbour. Join the free guided walk that departs daily from the Visitor Centre, or follow a self-guided themed tour.

9. Climb the 200 stairs to the Harbour Bridge South Pylon Lookout at 87m above sea level.

The views are spectacular (costs a little) 10. Take a leisurely weekend stroll around “The Rocks” or Circular Quay and be entertained by the variety of street performers (donations gratefully accepted).

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16. Check out the kids activities at the State Library of NSW. Always changing – always interesting.

Photo Courtesy of Destination NSW

17. Walk the coastal path from Coogee to Bondi.

Spectacular beachside scenery. In spring, the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition is scattered along the path.

18. Sydney Olympic Park has many great attractions for the whole family and most of them are free. Walk through rejuvenated wetlands or take your bike for a spin along the cycle tracks.

The parks “BirdLife Discovery Centre” is open every weekend and admission is free.

12. On a warm day, cool off with a dip at the world famous Bondi Beach. Go people watching, as visitors from all over the world congregate on the sand.

Stroll over to the equally famous headquarters of the Bondi Icebergs and check out their ocean pool.

13. Head down to Darling Harbour on a Saturday night and witness the spectacular fireworks display 14. Catch the Manly ferry (costs a little) for a cheap cruise on one of the world’s great harbours. They depart from Circular Quay.

15. Get lost in the Royal National Park, The second-oldest national park in the world, the Royal is home to over 100km of walking tracks through rainforest gullies, over dramatic windswept cliffs and down to pristine beaches. (www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/Royal-National-Park).

19. Soak up the sun at Centennial Park, where unemployed men were enlisted to turn this marshy catchment area into a huge English-style park, which opened in 1901 – the birthday of Australia’s federation – for the enjoyment of all Sydneysiders. (www.centennialparklands.com.au).

20. There’s a dearth of free wi-fi in Sydney, so try McDonalds, Starbucks, Sydney Airport, public libraries and the Customs House at Circular Quay.

Handy Hint

Take advantage of the free 555 shuttle bus in the city centre and admire Sydney’s buildings and streetscapes from a different angle. The service operates in both directions on a loop from Central Station to Circular Quay via George St. It operates 9am to 3.30pm weekdays, Thursday until 9pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 9.30am to 6pm.

SCG EXPERIENCE

Behind-the-scenes at the SCG and Allianz Stadium.

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TOURS OPERATE MONDAY TO SATURDAY tours@scgt.nsw.gov.au | 1300 724 737

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For parties, excursions or our children’s holiday tour program, contact our tour coordinator at grouptours@scgt.nsw.gov.au.

Tour itinerary subject to change without notice (causes include: events and inclement weather).

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Sydney is a destination you can enjoy all-year-round.

There’s always something going on and it doesn’t get too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter with rainfall spread throughout the year.

You can’t beat the serenity and harbour views from the Botanical Gardens. A great free way to spend a few hours in Sydney. Walk from the Opera House to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for one of the best vantage points in Sydney. Take a picnic lunch. For a bird’s-eye view of Sydney, head to the summit of Sydney Tower Eye. From here, enjoy views stretching across the city to the Pacific Ocean and the Blue Mountains to the west.

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The CBD and Harbour were the original area settled when Arthur Phillip established an English penal colony in the “Rocks” in 1788.

The rough countryside resulted in a confusing collection of streets and laneways, rather than a neat grid of roads and avenues. Today the area is a tourist mecca with visitors rubbing shoulders with Sydneysiders commuting to work via the extensive ferry system. Nothing beats seeing the harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House with your own eyes. Take a stroll along Circular Quay and soak up the atmosphere, or catch a ferry to Cockatoo Island or Watsons Bay and enjoy the beauty of the harbour and its surroundings.

Worth A Look In the heart of Sydney’s CBD is the Queen Victoria Building, another must-see attraction. Dating back to the 1890s, this grand and beautiful building is one of the city’s premier shopping destinations.

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Darling Harbour Only a 10-minute stroll from the Sydney Town Hall, Darling Harbour is the perfect place to entertain the whole family, enjoy a delicious harbourside meal or experience Sydney’s energetic night-life.

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One of Sydney’s largest dining, shopping and entertainment precincts, it has a full calendar of outdoor events as well as one of the city’s most restful spots, the Chinese Gardens of Friendship.

Darling Harbour was reopened by Queen Elizabeth 11 as a tourist area in 1988 after it was transformed from disused railway yards and port facilities into the dazzling array of restaurants, bars, shopping precincts and tourist attractions that it houses today.

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At Darling Quarter Kid’s Playground, there’s a gigantic circular swing, a tangle of wobbly balance ropes, giant steel slides and a super-long flying fox. The centrepiece is the Octanet: cotton-wool kids need not venture up the ten-metre-tall contraption – even to us, this thing is high!

The Powerhouse Museum is nearby and it has constantly changing (family themed) exhibitions.

From November 21st to May 1st, they have Art of the Brick.- DC Comics exhibition on display, it features more than 120 artworks based on comic book characters including Batman, the Joker, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern.

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The precinct has a huge number of formal and casual eateries on both sides of the water, but Pontoon Bar cater for kids and has a relaxed vibe that makes families feel comfortable. Hard Rock cafe on the other side of the harbour in Harbourside shopping centre, welcome kids too!

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A mecca for city workers and visitors alike, it has something for all ages. It is home to the National Maritime Museum (Inside front cover), The Sydney Aquarium (Voucher p.13), Madame Tussaud’ss (Voucher p.13), Wild Life Sydney Zoo (Voucher p.13), a range of cruise companies, IMAX Theatre and children’s Theatre Company Monkey Baa, as well as the great Tumbalong Park and Playground.

The maritime museum regularly undertakes voyages around the Australian coast on the HMB Endeavour giving Australians and school children all over the country direct access to this important vessel. The Endeavour has visited many remote and regional ports across Australia, even completing a 13-month circumnavigation of the country in 2012.

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Darling Harbour Out & About -- Harbourside Located right on the water’s edge of Sydney’s stunning Darling Harbour, getting to Harbourside couldn’t be easier, or more varied.

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You can get here by water from Circular Quay onboard Sydney Ferries, Captain Cook’s Harbour Express, on the tracks with the light rail tram or via a leisurely walk over Pyrmont Bridge.

Harbourside is a diverse shopping centre offering over 25 mouthwatering restaurants, cafés and bars, over 40 fashion and accessories stores and plenty of entertainment, so it’s easy to see why Harbourside is a destination in itself.

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Harbourside is home to the Hard Rock Café Sydney. Feast on their legendary burgers, smoked barbeque ribs and divine desserts.

Olivo, Hurricane’s Grill, Thai Foon, Crinti’s, Zaaffran and Dragon Boat offer unique and delicious cuisine from around the world.

Burn off some energy at Harbourside Kingpin Bowling, a bowling experience like no other.

If you need a little more excitement M9 Laser Skirmish is an action packed indoor laser adventure game without the pain of paintball. If you have always wanted to be a pilot then Flight Experience gives you the unique opportunity of flying a commercial grade jet simulator based on the Boeing 737.

Harbourside is open 10am to 9pm daily.

Worth A Look Have your senses overwhelmed at 9D Action Cinemas with the stimulating and exciting 3D movies with surround sound, coupled with ‘active motion’ luxury seats and dramatic effects such as rain, fog, lightning, wind, snow, touch, feel and more.

THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE IT!

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Inner West The Inner West of Sydney started life as a series of working class suburbs inhabited by blue collar workers involved in the ship building industry around Balmain and in agriculture in places like Enfield and Erskineville.

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Each suburb has its own character and charm, with ethnic groups prominent in many.

Balmain has a very interesting history. One of Sydney’s oldest suburbs, it started life as a ship building town where many of Sydney’s iconic green and yellow ferries were built. It has extensive parklands including Hogan Park connecting to Bicentennial Park, Hinsby Park and Cohen Park. Bicentennial Park is a diverse natural park combining the Badu Mangroves wetlands, with 40 hectares of beautiful parklands featuring gentle hills, lakeside meadows and soothing green vistas. This park features playgrounds, picnic shelters, barbecues, toilets and several car parks.

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In 1901 Haberfield was set up as a ‘garden suburb’ as a tonic to Sydney’s then rampant bubonic plague. These days it’s foodie heaven.

Walk down Ramsay St on a Saturday morning and you’ll feel you’ve gone through a time warp and entered 1950’s Italy. There are traditional Italian bakeries, cake shops, modern cafe, pizzerias, a butcher and supermarkets that have endless supplies of all things Italian.

For Italian culture as well - Leichhardt - Si Si!! Norton St is full of Italian cafes and restaurants and is always lively. There’s also The Forum which is meant to resemble an Italian square, but more often acts as a navigational tool for planes flying to Sydney airport!!

Did You Know

Canada Bay takes its name from prisoners of the 1837 rebellion in the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

The rebellion was quashed by British troops and many of those imprisoned were subsequently sentenced to transportation to Australia.

Rozelle is a leafy village on the Balmain Peninsula with a quirky mix of art galleries, flea markets and some of Sydney’s best cafes and pubs with homes tucked away in narrow back streets typical of the 1800s and early 1900s.

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- Inner West It is a popular destination on weekends for brunches and coffee dates that lead into an afternoon of meandering through the Saturday and Sunday markets at the Rozelle Primary School or the speciality stores along Darling St.

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Each Thursday at Burwood Park, families are welcome at the PlayVan, which is a free council run initiative and is a great socialising opportunity for mums, dads and kids.

Local residents flock to ‘foodie heaven’ each Saturday at the Orange Grove Primary School where all sorts of culinary delights await. Families select their organic groceries for the week and children love to line up for a pony ride. More adventures can be had outdoors visiting the extensive parklands, particularly Leichhardt Park, Whites Creek Valley Park and William Stuart Playground beside the historic Aquaduct.

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Manly & North Beaches Manly is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations.

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Considered the gateway to Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, it offers a wide variety of unique attractions and activities for people of all ages.

Manly is just fifteen minutes from Sydney CBD by ferry, (but much longer by car!) making it the perfect place to visit for a day, or to use as your place to stay whilst in Sydney! Nowhere in the world is quite like Manly.

On its own small peninsula, it’s bound by Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Harbour National Park, and the Pacific Ocean. All of this natural beauty is complimented by 200 retail stores, 130 cafes restaurants, bars and eateries, 30 outdoor activities, plus 40 beaches and nature walks!

It has a permanent community of 40,000 residents but according to a survey conducted, Manly has an influx of 7 million visitors each year, 25% of which come for surfing only!!!

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Expert advice on things to do for families. Free bookings for tours, attractions & accommodation. Bike and walking guides, maps & souvenirs

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As the birthplace of Australian surfing and one of the world’s five surfing reserves, Manly and Manly beach have a surf culture and lifestyle that people from all over Sydney and the world are drawn to and seek to surf!

Manly Art Gallery and Museum, located on Harbourside, on the hill opposite the ferry dock, showcases the history of the area combined with local art and images.

Entry is FREE. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm

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- Manly & North Beaches Every weekend, people from all over Sydney make the pilgrimage to Manly for a great day out.

The Manly ferries from Circular Quay bring thousands of tourists to the Manly Wharf all day long with Ferries leaving every hour from the city and back again.

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The Corso Manly’s main street, was named after the Via Del Corso in Rome, and was originally a water inlet flowing from harbour to ocean.

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Did you know that in one year, the Manly ferry travels a distance equivalent to travelling twice around the world? Manly was designed after the city of Brighton in England by Henry Gilbert Smith.

The streets mimic the lanes of Brighton, which lead from the city centre to the sea.

It is famous for its promenade of pine trees, which were first planted by the early English settlers.

The pines trees could then be cut down and used to build ships and masts if settlers decided they wanted to sail home. Manly’s North Head nature walk passes by natural bush, aboriginal landmarks, and wildlife. The entire city of Sydney can be seen at the top of the trail!

Originally, Manly had a pier/boardwalk that ran from the Manly Wharf across the Manly cove, which held the first Ferris wheel in Australia. Due to a storm in 1974, the pier/boardwalk was completely destroyed.

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Shelly Beach is the only west-facing beach on the eastern coast of Australia and is perched at the southern tip of the famous Manly Beach.

Shelly Beach is a protected marine reserve since it is part of Cabbage Tree Bay, making it quite the aquatic wonderland - full of enchanting marine life, perfect for the snorkelling and diving enthusiast.

Go snorkelling in this beautiful marine area, where you can learn about the diverse wildlife of the Cabbage Tree Aquatic Reserve search for the endangered species like famous Blue Gropers in their natural habitat.

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Manly plays home to one of the last colonies in Australia of little fairy penguins! Some of these little penguins live under the Manly Wharf and on occasion can be seen swimming around Manly Cove!

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The Belrose Hotel is a family friendly hotel & home to Australia’s largest indoor soft-play playground with FREE entry. Kids can play, you can enjoy a drink and bite to eat at their bistro whilst you catch up with family & friends.

Since 1880 the Newport Arms on Pittwater has been a Sydney pub icon and home to Australia’s largest waterfront beergarden. Enjoy 3 food outlets, 3 kids playgrounds, outdoor cinema, all weather dining, a mini games arcade, function facilities and accommodation. It is a well known family favourite. There is something to keep little ones entertained while you enjoy the views, the sports on the big screen, the live entertainment or catch up with friends for a meal or drink.

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Head north from Manly and you will find a collection of some of the world’s great suburban beaches.

Collaroy has some excellent cafes, restaurants and a pub overlooking a patrolled surf beach.

An excellent playground is nearby.

Dee Why has a quaint little main street with bars, restaurants and take aways that feature all cuisines. There are children’s playgrounds, a patrolled beach and plenty of shady grass areas for a picnic.

Palm Beach sits on the end of peninsula, with lush evergreen bushland and sandwiched between the Pittwater and the Pacific Ocean.

It is also where “Home and Away” is filmed!

Palm Beach wharf is a great fishing spot for kids, or take a ferry across to Ettalonog, the popular picnic and camping spot.

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There’s family-friendly fun to be had in Penrith “Children won’t remember a day in front of the TV, give them an experience they’ll never forget with a visit to Penrith.”

With summer season fast approaching- now is the time to plan holiday experiences the kids will enjoy, learn from and talk about for years to come. Families can experience the great outdoors by kayaking, canoeing or fishing along the Nepean River.

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There are also a number of easy bushwalking tracks, which people of all ages can enjoy. Summer is going to be hot but that doesn’t mean you need to head to the beach or to a pool to stay cool. There are a number of fun aquatic experiences in Penrith including white-water rafting, wakeboarding and an inflatable Aqua Park. Penrith is also a great place for kids to continue learning throughout the summer break.

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- Penrith & Blue Mountains There’s an observatory for those with a keen interest in astronomy, the Museum of Fire where kids can learn about firefighting and a world-class performing arts centre which runs drama, dance and music workshops.

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Penrith is an aquatic playground. It is home to the only man-made white-water rafting stadium in the Southern Hemisphere? Other water activities include wakeboarding and an inflatable Aqua Park.

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Come and enjoy the great outdoors. Situated at the foot of the Blue Mountains, Penrith is the perfect place to go for a bushwalk. The bushwalk to the famous Rock Lookout is approx. 2.5km. Kids can also explore the Nepean River by boat, canoe or jet ski and observe the wildlife along the way.

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Penrith & Blue Mountains Penrith will give them adrenaline rush. They can try indoor skydiving, wakeboarding or experience the thrill of flying a 737 Jet Simulator and put their pedal to the metal go-karting.

With such a large number of adrenaline charged attractions, it’s no wonder Penrith is known as the Adventure Capital of NSW. Penrith hosts a number of events and is a popular choice for music, sport, culture and community events and many of these are for kids. Check out the What’s On Calendar on the website to see what’s on and when, and sign up to the newsletter to be the first to find out what’s happening! visitpenrith.com.au

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The Blue Mountains are part of the Great Dividing Range, which stretches from the Gippsland region of Victoria in the south to the tropical rainforests of north Queensland. The foothills are only 60 kms from the Sydney CBD. They are clad in vast forests of eucalypts (commonly called gum trees), which in the hot sun discharge a fine mist of eucalyptus oil from their leaves. The mist refracts light, which makes the haze look blue at a distance - hence the name.

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Accessing all the famous sites and sights of Leura and Katoomba including the Echo Point Lookout and Three Sisters is easy on a hop-on/ hop-off Explorer Bus or Trolley Tours. (p.xx) Experience the thrill of the world’s steepest railway at Scenic World, Katoomba.

Be suspended 270m above the valley looking through partially-glassed floor in the Scenic Skyway;

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There’s So Much More To Penrith!

Kick back and relax on the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler. Cruise gently up the Nepean River into the Nepean Gorge, one of the last unspoilt waterways in Sydney, and marvel at the breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

Listen to the interesting and informative commentary. Devonshire Tea, High Tea, Lunch and Dinner Cruises are great value and fun for the whole family. Book online at www. nepeanbelle.com.au

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Penrith & Blue Mountains wander the 2.4km easy grade Scenic Walkway through pristine rainforest; and glide between the cliff top and the forest floor in the Scenic Cableway.

Meet the ``dinosaur tree’’, the prehistoric Wollemi pine, and stroll among one of the world’s finest collections of cool climate plants from around the world in a beautiful mountainside setting at Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah.

Fast Fact Grose River Trees Adventure Park at Yarramundi (p.xx), has challenging courses in the tree canopy that will have the kids swinging, leaping, climbing and flying through the bush. There’s even a section for tiny tots.

A fantastic all-weather activity, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre at Katoomba features the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and interactive World Heritage Exhibition where the whole family can learn about the wonders of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area in marvellous hands-on detail.

Australia’s most magnificent caves system, Jenolan Caves, offers a range of special activities for small people especially during school holidays. Of course families can also go on the usual tours of spectacular show caves, adventure tours, night tours and the new Fossils Unearthed tour.

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6. What unique city is located 80kms south of Sydney?

10. Where in Sydney can you see celebrity sculptures?

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17. What musical Sydney landmark was completed in 1973?

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4. What Disney movie features a lot of its plot around getting to Sydney?

5. What Sydney beach has its own TV show?

7. What is New South Wales’ floral emblem?

8. Which travelling rock music festival 12 originated in Sydney?

9. Name the largest Buddhist temple in NSW and the entire southern 13 14 Hemisphere 11. Someone who resides in Sydney is colloquially known as a what?

12. What is the name of Greater Western Sydney’s AFL team?

13. What city of NSW has the highest population?

14. Which nationality of people colonized at Sydney in 1788?

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Southern Suburbs Sutherland Shire has a great collection of beaches, 11 kms of them in fact with close access to four National Parks, including the Royal National Park - the oldest in Australia.

Cronulla is at the centrepiece and is home to Sydney’s longest and southernmost beach with 6 km of sand and stunning surf. The area’s original Aboriginal name of Gunnamatta – “beach and sandhills” – aptly describes what has become a surfers’ haven.

Today it has an outdoor cafe scene that offers a great vantage point where you may be able to spot dolphins popping up in the adjoining waters.

With a beach vibe and an outdoor lifestyle, Cronulla is a laid back area with plenty of things to do. There’s fishing off the coast, hiking one of the area’s picturesque trails, whale watching or just lazing on one of the uncrowded beaches.

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Sutherland Shire Events Calendar

- ACTIVITIES IN THE SHIRE FROM SUMMER TO AUTUMN - Make the most of the holidays. Just visit www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au to find out about the best sports, classes and programs Sutherland Shire Council has to offer.

- GET CREATIVE @ HAZELHURST Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre’s Summer Holiday Program is on from Monday 4 January to Friday15 January 2016.

- SUTHERLAND SHIRE LEISURE CENTRES SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM - Make a splash these school holidays at your local Leisure Centre with learn to swim Intensives, fun and fitness camp and our giant water inflatable! Check out our website www.sslc. com.au/whatson for more info.

- MENAI SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMenai Indoor Sports Centre has a bumper program these school holidays. As well as the ever popular Learn to Play activities we have introduced Bubble Soccer the latest crazy not to be missed. For more information contact Menai Indoor Sports Centre 9532 0444 or check out our website www.sslc.com.au/whatson - CRONULLA EASTER SHOW - Friday 25 March to Monday 28 March, 10am to 4pm daily- Make your littlies super happy with a trip to the Cronulla Easter Show. Entry is free and they’ll discover plenty of activities that won’t break your budget!

With rides, show bags, farm animals, face painting, entertainment, market stalls and lots more, it’s a fun day out without the crowds of the bigger Easter Show. For program information visit www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au, find us on facebook/cronullabeachcbdevents or ph: 9545 7777

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Cronulla is the only Sydney beach that can be reached by train, meaning you can visit without the headache of finding a carpark.

Just south of Cronulla lies the peaceful village of Bundeena, accessible via a ferry ride across Port Hacking River from Cronulla Wharf.

Just a short walk from Bundeena wharf you can drop by the local Bundeena Markets featuring products from several local artists and natural product suppliers. And for the foodie there’s fresh baked bread, specialty cheeses, and home made jams and chutneys.

Nearby, at Loftus, you can find the Sydney Tramway Museum. They have over 80 trams from different parts of the world and you can ride one of the original Bondi Trams. Open on Wednesdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as well as school holidays.

Whilst in the area you must do:

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- Enjoy a walk through the Royal National Park - Hire a kayak or water bike at Audley Boatshed - Play in the sun at Cronulla Beach - Take the Hacking River on the Bundeena Ferry - Visit the EG Waterhouse National Camellia Garden - Take the ferry from Cronulla to Bundeena - Visit Wattamolla Beach Kayak in Bundeena

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- Wollongong Located just 80 kilometres south of Sydney, Wollongong is a stunning coastal destination nestled between the escarpment and the sea.

Whether you prefer hotel accommodation, tourist parks or holiday rentals, there is an option to suit every taste and budget.

The Novotel Wollongong Northbeach (see below) is, as it suggests, right across from the patrolled beach and has an awesome family getaway deal - Kids stay and eat free!

For the water babies and beach lovers alike, the allure of Wollongong’s 17 patrolled beaches is hard to resist. Learn to surf or paddleboard with one of the surfing schools located along the coast. Or, simply bring your shovel, bucket or body board and create your own fun.

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With over 60 kilometres of cycle ways in and around Wollongong, cycling is an excellent way to explore the city and all that it has to offer. Alternatively, you can stroll the beautiful Blue Mile and take in Wollongong’s stunning harbour and ocean front cafes.

Whilst you’re strolling the harbour, take note of Wollongong’s rich history as you explore the preserved forts and cannons that dot the Blue Mile. These were built in the late 1800’s to provide a deterrent to a possible Russian attack on Wollongong Harbour. The historic Illawarra Museum is worth a visit, as it traces the history of the area with fascinating exhibits and artefacts.

Located just a short walk from the Harbour is Wollongong’s City Centre – a bustling retail, dining and entertainment hub.

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Don’t leave Wollongong without: • Going bouncing at Flip-Out in Warrawong.

• Enjoyed a drink or a meal at the Towradgi Beach Hotel Activities for kids in a great setting.

• Played a round of mini golf at the Illawarra Golf Complex

• Visited the serene and picturesque Nan Tien Temple and had a quiet cafe lunch • Gone for a walk down around the harbour (known as the Blue Mile).

• Had a swim at fabulous North Wollongong beach.

• Visited the Science Centre at the Innovation Campus for some hands on, interactive fun.

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Boasting an array of shops and eateries, the City Centre provides families with plenty of food options from cute cafes to popular restaurants and delicious dessert options for those with a sweet tooth.

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Wollongong also boasts a plethora of family friendly attractions including the Science Centre and Planetarium, Symbio Zoo, Jamberoo Action Park, The Illawarra Museum, The Australia Motorlife Museum and the Nan Tien Temple – the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere!

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Zoom Wollongong in the heart of town, is a great place to escape the elements and enjoy a coffee whilst the kids run off some energy.

For a challenging game of minigolf, the Illawarra Golf complex is on the road to Shellharbour, where you’ll also be able to take advantage of Shellharbour Tenpin’s unbelievable bowling discounts. (p.44) Moving a few kilometres inland you’ll find yourself at the base of the Illawarra escarpment with an abundance of walking tracks at your feet and some stunning lookouts overhead.

Alternatively, if you’d prefer to head straight to the top to take in the scenery, the lookouts can be access by car. Sublime Point, Bald Hill, Mt Keira, Mt Kembla and Hill 60 Lookouts are some of the favourites loved by both locals and visitors for their sweeping views of Wollongong and beyond.

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Wollongong Events Calendar 15-16 - for more info go to visitwollongong.com.au • 23rd Dec – 2nd Jan: Cirque Du Soliel QUIDAM (WIN Entertainment Centre) • 7th Jan – 9th Jan: Storytime Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty (Illawarra Performing Arts Centre) • 8th Jan – 10th Jan: Honk Oz Street Music Festival • 11th Jan – 20th Jan: The Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience • 14th – 17th Jan: Illawarra Folk Festival • 26th Jan: Australia Day Festivities & the Australia Day Aquathon (Wollongong Harbour) • 6th Mar: Thirlmere Festival of Steam • 11th Mar – 13th Mar: Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival • 6th May – 7th May: The 52-Storey Treehouse (Illawarra Performing Arts Centre) • 16th – 19th June: Disney on Ice Magical Ice Festival (WIN Entertainment Centre)

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- Shellharbour

Shellharbour…. a beautiful seaside location just 90 minutes south of Sydney on the South Coast of NSW. Whether you’re seeking a seaside escape, an adventure or a great value family holiday, you’ll be delighted with Shellharbour.

Shellharbour offers five stunning beaches including ‘The Farm’, a National Surfing Reserve located within Killalea State Park, where the little and big kids can learn to surf by taking a lesson with a surfing school.

Lake Illawarra is a fabulous spot for a family picnic where the children can splash about on the shallow water’s edge or try their hand at stand up paddle boarding. You can drop a line at any of our exceptional fishing spots around Shellharbour or have fun snorkelling in the protected waters of Bushrangers Bay - the region’s only Aquatic Reserve at Bass Point.

Shellharbour Events Calendar 2016 JANUARY - Albion Park Show, Albion Park Showground - Shellharbour Australia Day Celebrations Breakfast by the Lake /AMP It Up. Reddall Reserve - Australia Day Fireworks, The Shellharbour Club FEBRUARY - Annual Shellharbour Game Fishing Tournament Shellharbour Boat Harbour, Shellharbour MARCH - Shell Cove Shellharbour City Festival of Sport Dragon Boat Challenge – Skiway Park, Oak Flats Walk or Run for Fun – Shell Cove - Relay for Life, Albion Park Showground - Great Illawarra Walk, Shellharbour to Stanwell Park APRIL - Annual Shellharbour SLSC Ocean Swim Shellharbour Boat Harbour, Shellharbour MAY - Wings over Illawarra, Illawarra Regional Airport - KidsFest Shellharbour, Various locations - Ride Around the Lake, Lake Illawarra SEPTEMBER - Shellharbour Bike About, Lake Illawarra PCYC For more upcoming events and full details go to: www.visitshellharbour.com.au or contact the Shellharbour Visitors Centre on 02 4221 6169

Take to the sky for a family scenic flight or enjoy some aviation history at the HARS Aircraft Museum, where you can go on board the “Connie”, the Super Constellation, the airline of the 1950’s. You can also visit the record breaking Qantas Boeing 747 400 or sit in the cockpit of an F1-11 bomber jet.

Tee off at one of our golf courses or enjoy some mini golf with the littlies. Bring the bikes and enjoy a ride along the waters edge on the extensive cycleways in the area.

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Experience the speed of indoor or outdoor go karting, have some old time rollerskating fun or take a miniature steam or diesel train ride at the Illawarra Light Railway Museum.

Right here in Shellharbour we have the only beach Segway tours in NSW, what a fabulous way to see the picturesque Killalea State Park.

The Illawarra Treetop Walk offers some fabulous views while overlooking the rainforest below or better still - the zipline will be sure to thrill!

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With festivals and events and monthly markets during the year – there is always something on offer.

Shellharbour provides a summer holiday lifestyle - a beautiful, calming countryside, lots of high quality shopping, splendid wining and dining in a relaxed family atmosphere, great sporting facilities and a vast range of activities and events – and you get laid back that’s well and truly laid on!!

Contact our professional and friendly staff at the award winning Shellharbour Visitors Centre to assist in your visit or take a browse on our website www.visitshellharbour.com.au.

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Did You Know The European name Shellharbour refers to the large quantities of shells found in Aboriginal middens along the foreshore in the early to mid 19th Century. Due to the mining of shells in this period for the production of lime these vast middens no longer remain.

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Play/Party Kids of all ages love to play!

Sydney has plenty of parks and gardens where the whole family can enjoy our temperate climate.

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SYDNEY NATIONAL PARKS Royal National Park The second-oldest national park in the world, “The Royal” is home to over 100km of walking tracks through rainforest gullies, over dramatic windswept cliffs and down to pristine beaches.

Georges River National Park A river habitat for native animals with picnic areas, walking tracks and great views.

SYDNEY PLAYGROUNDS Newington Armoury - Sydney Olympic Park The area has heritage train rides, a clue trail (a la the Amazing Race), music and arts workshops, and school holidays activities.

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The city is blessed with a multitude of suburban parks and playgrounds, larger regional parks and even a series of National Parks located right on its doorstep. Here is a selection of our favourites:

Pirrama Park – Pyrmont – Once little eyeballs see this Pyrmont park’s giant sandpit, they won’t be leaving. Under a big yellow umbrella, it is like a mini fossil-excavation site. Nearby, a giant tangle net sits among slides and swings, and you’ll find plenty of those spinning-gravitational-rotators to get on. Plus there are cafés close by for parents, and food trucks often stop by on weekdays.

Holroyd Gardens – Holroyd - Large playground area and a purpose built “road” for the youngsters to start to learn the traffic signs and road rules on.

Putney Park - Putney - It combines water activities with old-school play equipment. Kids will love splashing around the landscaped paddle pools, which are shaded, shallow and safe. A giant tube slide winds its way down the scrub-filled hillside, and over by the lakeside there’s a big climb net. There are barbecue facilities, picnic shelters and walking and cycle tracks, too.

Steel Park - Marrickville - The Park includes an interesting series of waterplay features including a ‘source’ feature representing the water flowing from the mountains, a ‘rills’ section representing water flowing in a river across plains, and an ‘estuary’ feature which includes a collection of jets and sprays.

The Waterplay Park was designed to encapsulate the total water cycle. It is fed into play features such as interactive fountains, sprinklers and misty spray elements before being treated onsite and recycled.

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Play/Party Regional Parks Rouse Hill Regional Park - Rouse Hill A dedicated toddler play area, swings, cubby house, a maze, climbing nets and slides. There is a flying fox for the older kids and bike tracks for riding.

Pimelea Picnic Grounds – Abbotsbury - Natural playground, flying foxes, climbing walls, water play areas, tyre swings, BBQ’s and plenty of space to move.

New playground opens in Parramatta Park!

Blaxland Riverside Park - Sydney Olympic Park This designer playground is a seriously cool outdoor adventure. Plan your attack from above after ascending the 12-metre-high tree house then race back down to scale rubber-mounded rock-climbing walls and tiptoe across a giant web. There are loads of swings, flying foxes and slides. Parents will also enjoy the lakeside vista.

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Parramatta Park Trust has announced that the second stage of works in the Trust’s $8.7 million investment into ‘The Paddocks Precinct’ is now open for the community to enjoy.

Parramatta Park Trust Director Suellen Fitzgerald said: “It is great news that the next stage of the works at the playground has now been completed and I invite everyone to come out to the park and enjoy the significant improvements in amenities for the local community.”

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Hunts Creek Reserve - Carlingford The Hunts Creek Reserve is a designated “Wildlife Sanctuary” located in north western Sydney between the suburbs of Carlingford and North Rocks. The bushwalk in the reserve is an easy one and can be enjoyed by the whole family. It has many shady spots, and being a wildlife sanctuary, you would also be able to spot many interesting birds including kookaburras and the colourful and fast-moving wrens. The best (and surprising) discovery on this walk is that you can also view a very beautiful waterfall along the journey!

The Trust is undertaking a major upgrade of this area as part of a $21.7 million capital works program across the Park. This includes new picnic shelters, barbecue facilities, public amenities, the restoration of the Queens Road Gatehouse, a pedestrian bridge over Domain Creek and pathways to enhance the visitor experience.

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“Nestled amongst native trees providing shade, the new playground offers a nature-focused play experience in the heart of urban Parramatta.”

The NEW Playground features:

An over sized , three-metre high ‘elephant‘ slide A water play area with a ‘rain wheel’ A huge net suspended above the ground, built- in trampolines A double flying fox, fully accessible for wheelchairs A teeter tunnel An elevated ‘A deck’ integrated into the tree-lined creek.

“This is an exciting time for users of Parramatta Park and I am pleased that these works will contribute to creating world-class facilities for Parramatta’s world heritage setting, serving Park users well into the future,” said Ms Fitzgerald.

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The major upgrade is nearing completion with the final stage of works to be completed in 2016.

For more information visit: facebook.com/parrapark

On yer bike!

Get fit, healthy and have fun with an exhilarating bike ride through beautiful Parramatta Park and Parramatta City!

Sydney Bicycle Hire at Parramatta Park is open every weekend until the end of January 2016.

More information at: www.sydneybicyclehire.com.au or call (02) 9746 1572.

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Shirt #21 D.O.B: 01-02-1987 Height: 189cm Weight: 95kg Position: All-rounder Batting Style: Right-hand Bowling Style: Right-arm Fast Bat Used: Kookaburra Fav Shot: Back Foot Punch Grade Club: St George A destructive allrounder who can turn a game with the bat or ball, Moises Henriques will pull on the magenta for his fifth season with the Sixers in BBL|05.

Captain and a standout performer in BBL|04, he scored 245 runs and collected five wickets with the ball. He’ll be hoping to impress again when the Sixers set foot on the SCG in the tournaments fifth season. The man known affectionately as ‘Moey’ by friends and fans has represented Australia in all three forms of the game, making his Test debut in February 2013.

Moises nominates NBA player LeBron James as the person he’d like to be for a day, although his cricket heroes are the Waugh brothers, especially Steve, whose 150 on a ‘dodgy calf’ in England in 2001 remains his favourite memory.

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After winning the Steve Waugh Medal in his debut season in 2012-13, the ‘G-Man’ had a few big years with the Thunder, with his impressive performances in BBL04 leading to an international debut earlier in 2015.

A style icon who dresses well and is happy to show a touch of bling, Gurinder is of Indian heritage and speaks Punjabi and a little bit of Hindi. He still travels back to India every three or four years to visit family, and it was family that introduced him to the game, with his dad throwing balls to him in the back yard aged five!

The tall fast bowler will again be one of the frontline pacemen for the Thunder in BBL05, but may try his hand at some spin bowling which served him well on the Australia A tour of India earlier this year.

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Height: 182cm Weight: 101kg Date Of Birth: 29/10/1991 Place of Birth: Sydney Senior Club: Manly Michael Hooper’s meteoric rise through the rugby ranks continued in 2014, named as both the NSW Waratahs and Wallabies captain following injuries to David Dennis and Stephen Moore respectively.

He became the youngest Wallabies captain since 1947, serving as skipper in the second and third Tests in the home series against France.

Hooper was named the joint winner of Super Rugby Player of the year alongside teammate Israel Folau at the 2014 John Eales Medal awards night, and was named NSW Waratahs Players’ Player for the second consecutive year. He played every game in the NSW Waratahs title winning season and was named in the run-on side on every occasion.

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