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elcome to Sydney! Our beautiful city boasts a vast array of experiences and attractions for everyone. In the cooler months, the city transforms into a cultural and sporting hub and the surrounding regions of our State of New South Wales offer great opportunities for day trips and longer escapes. This Guide provides advice on how to get the most out of your time in Sydney by equipping you with all the information you need about our attractions, events, entertainment, shopping and world-class dining scene. Sydney is home to restaurants with internationally acclaimed chefs, bountiful fresh produce and awardwinning wines. Sydney and NSW offer a fantastic calendar of major events that cater for all tastes and interests.This year’s highlights include Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Turandot, the spectacular Vivid Sydney – the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Games 1 and 3 of Rugby League’s State of Origin Series, the Australian premiere of Disney’s musical Aladdin and the NCAA College Football Sydney Cup match between the University of California and the University of Hawaii. Getting around the city is easier and more affordable than ever with the Opal Card, which provides access to ferries, buses, light rail and trains. Sydney never fails to impress and whether you are here for a short visit or extended stay, you will find plenty to see and do. Enjoy your time in Sydney and we invite you to return again soon. Stuart Ayres MP Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Minister for Sport

From the Publisher Welcome to our beautiful city. Autumn is a fabulous time to be in Sydney. Experience the varied program of events and exciting range of experiences throughout the city. Explore our scenic coastline and walk in our beautiful parks, or explore this incredible city with its diversity of cultures. We strive to capture the essence of Sydney in our pages and give you a snapshot look at the best of what is available. We LOVE Sydney and enjoy sharing it with you. Gary Israelsohn & the Team at What’s On in Sydney. 3 in 1 BEST VALUE SIGHT SEEING. Experience more of Sydney with the 24hr EcoHopper hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass, the only sightseeing pass which includes travel on Manly Fast Ferry and the EcoHopper hop on hop off boats. EcoHopper ComboPass provides even greater savings and includes entrance to attractions, 24hr EcoHopper and the Manly Fast Ferry. Family tickets also available. For more info go to sydneyharbourecohopper.com.au or call 9583 1199 (More info page 62)

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VIVID SYDNEY NOW IN it’s eighth amazing year, Vivid Sydney has become one of the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, attracting a record 1.7 million visitors last year. This year the festival has been extended and runs from 27 May to 18 June, giving visitors even more time to experience

the spectacular lights, music and ideas event that illuminates our fabulous Harbour City, and brings the world’s greatest minds, innovators and industry leaders to Sydney with a focus on the intersection of art, technology and commerce. More info at vividsydney.com

WHALE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD THOUSANDS OF whales pass through Sydney’s waters each year making Sydney one of the Whale capitals of the world. The best time to see these magnificent whales is from May

to November and you’ll see them up close and personal on a Whale Watching Cruise. You can hop on one of the Whale Watching Sydney boats, which depart daily from

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Here are some of the best new attractions for you to visit around the city. this guided tour takes you underneath the world famous sails and the tour finishes on the Opera House forecourt in the glow of the Vividly lighted sails the perfect start to your evening at Vivid. Now with extended hours (full story see page 46) or visit sydneyoperahouse.com

Circular Quay and Darling Harbor. Trips range from 2 to 3 hours on a modern, safe, comfortable purpose built whale watching boat with viewing decks and expert commentary. More info go to whalewatchingsydney.net If you are in town during VIVID Sydney hitch a ride on a Bass

and Flinders VIVID cruise and see the spectacular lights from the best seat in the house! Watch the beautiful lights reflect off the water and catch the Sydney Opera Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular light show. More info bassflinders.com.au or call 9583 1199. See the full story on page 62 & 63.

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BE THE LIGHT FOR THE WILD VIVID SYDNEY has come to Taronga Zoo as part of an exciting Taronga Zoo Centenary program presented by ANZ. To celebrate its 100 years Taronga is encouraging visitors to ‘Be the Light for the Wild’, launching a legacy for the future of wildlife conservation. The experience includes ten giant animal light sculptures, representing ten critical species from

Australia and Sumatra that Taronga is committed to protecting. Open every night from 27 May to 18 June. More information at taronga.org.au/100-years

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Vivid lights before dancing under the stars on the multi-coloured flashing dance floor. Only available this Vivid Sydney 27 May to 18 June. Read more about BridgeClimb on page 48. For bookings call 8274 7777 or visit bridgeclimb.com/vivid

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MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AUSTRALIA The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting and interpreting the work of today’s artists. Located on one of the world’s most spectacular sites, the MCA presents vibrant and popular exhibitions and learning programs that continually inspire. Experience the MCA Collection and an additional two floors featuring changing exhibitions showcasing Australian and international artists.The Museum offers a major national resource for

education and interpretative programs. The National Centre for Creative Learning including a library, digital and multimedia studios, a seminar room and lecture theatre, provides physical and virtual spaces for people of all ages across Australia to create and connect with art and artists. Site-specific commissions take art outside the galleries, and the MCA continues to engage with audiences beyond its harbourside home through a

TRAILBLAZERS AUSTRALIAN EXPLORERS

UNLEASH THE inner adventurer at the new interactive exhibition at the Australian Museum, Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers. Tap into their sense of adventure and get the adrenaline pumping, while discovering stories about the incredible pioneers

who pushed the boundaries and changed the way we see the world. Featuring a climbing wall for kids and over 360 objects from historic explorers. Trailblazers lets visitors explore through time and across the globe. More info on page 44, or visit australianmuseum.net.au

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program of touring exhibitions and C3West, a collaboration with galleries and non-arts partners in Western Sydney. Entry is Free. Hours are 10am

to 5pm Daily, 10am to 9pm Thursdays. Located at 140 George Street The Rocks. For more information call 9245 2400 or visit mca.com.au

59TH WORLD PRESS PHOTO CONTEST entered by 5,775 press photographers, photojournalists, and documentary photographers from 128 countries. On show from 21 May to 19 June. For more information see page 43 or visit sl.nsw.gov.au

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CHECK OUT the world’s best photojournalism from 2015, including Photo of the Year by Australian photographer Warren Richardson.The winners of the 59th World Press Photo Contest were selected from 82,951 images

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FABULOUS LITTLE AUSSIE FIVE EVER HEARD of the Big Five in Africa? Well Australia has the Fabulous Little Aussie Five They are koalas, wombats, echidna, quolls and quokkas, although other Aussie favourites include kangaroos, emus, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and a slithery sampling of snakes. You can see the lot at Featherdale Wildlife Park, home to the largest collection of Australian native animals with over 2,200 animals from more than 260 different species. Interacting with these feathery, furry and scaly creatures will

touch your life in a truly unforgettable Aussie way. See page 88 for the full story, Visit featherdale.com.au or call 02 9622 1644 for more info.

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NOTORIOUS CRIMINALS: A SNAPSHOT OF SINISTER SYDNEY

SYDNEY’S FIRST European settlers were criminals and city had a reputation for breeding some of the world’s hardest, most malevolent and cunning crooks. Sydney has seen them all.The Justice & Police Museum’s latest exhibition tells the story of nine of the cities most notorious criminals. Stretching from the 1860s -1990s

featuring gangsters like sly-grogger Kate Leigh. See previously unpublished crime scene images of a cold-blooded murder committed by gangster John ‘Chow’ Hayes along with death masks, cut-throat razors and a poison bottle.Visitors can explore the courtrooms and cells where many of the featured criminals spent time. Justice & Police Museum is only open Saturdays & Sundays, and Entry is Adults $10, Kids $5 (or FREE with Sydney Museums Pass see page 2 for more details). Go to sydneylivingmuseums.com.au or call 9252 1144.

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IN APRIL, Christoph von Dohnányi, one of the world’s most distinguished conductors makes his long-awaited Australian debut. At the heart of his two concerts - Romantic Memories (6-9 Apr) and Dohnányi Conducts Brahms (14-16 Apr) - is the late romantic music of some of Europe’s great composers! Then we’re off to the movies. Enjoy one of our popular ‘Film with Live WHILE YOU are in Sydney, it’s essential to visit the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden, an oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the city. Explore the heritage and plant diversity of the Garden, established in 1816. Take a free guided tour daily at 10.30am and weekdays at 1pm. Book a fascinating and educational

Orchestra’ screenings of the academy award winner Babe (28-30 Apr).Then in June, we turn to the golden age of Hollywood in Hollywood Rhapsody (16-18 June) featuring highlights from Psycho, Citizen Kane, Ben Hur and many more great films. But wait, there’s more.The Leningrad Symphony (4-7 May) featuring music by Russian greats Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky; Haydn’s Creation (11-16 May) a glorious choral masterpiece, and Channel Crossings (23-25 Jun) with French and English classics by Ravel and Vaughan Williams. For more information on the Sydney Symphony go to sydneysymphony.com Aboriginal Heritage Tour every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 10 am (fee applies). An Aboriginal Guide will lead you on a 90-minute sensory tour of the Garden. You’ll be amazed by the rich history, culture and food sources of the Cadigal - the local Sydney Aboriginal people. There is always something new to see at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and the site provides some of the best photo opportunities in Sydney! More info rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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Museum tells the story of their crimes, the punishments they endured and the contributions many of them went on to make in Australian society. The magnificent World Heritage listed building is the only convict barracks from Governor Macquarie’s era to have survived. You’ll find the barracks at the southern end of Macquarie Street, near Hyde Park. It’s open from 10am each day. Entry is Adults $10, Kids $5 (or FREE with a Sydney Museums Pass see page 2 for more details). Call 8239 2211 or visit sydneylivingmuseums.com.au Photo collection of the Anne Frank Stichting Amsterdam

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ANNE FRANK A HISTORY FOR TODAY ON HER thirteenth birthday, Anne Frank was given the diary she wrote in, little knowing she would become a household name and inspire so many. Explore the life and times of the young girl whose voice survived the Holocaust. Visit The Sydney Jewish Museum and view original diary extracts, mementos and images which offer insights into the day to

day frustrations, horrors and unshakable faith of a Jewish girl coming of age while in hiding in Nazi occupied Amsterdam. Also on show is the Signs of Life Exhibition, which offers poignant and powerful insights into the wide ranging experiences of European Jews who were caught up during the Holocaust. More info visit sjm.com.au

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THE STATE LIBRARY OF NSW PRESENTS

See the world’s best photojournalism from 2015 – 21 May to 19 June

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Galleries open until 5 pm every day, 8 pm on Thursdays. Special extended hours: 13, 14, 15 and 16 June open until 8 pm Also on show: Imagine a City: 200 years of public architecture until 8 May Celebration: Jewish Community Photographs until 5 June STATE LIBRARY OF NSW MACQUARIE ST SYDNEY 2000 Galleries, Cafe Trim & Library Shop open daily (02) 9273 1414 WWW.SL.NSW.GOV.AU Find us on P&D-4688-2/2016

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THEATRE THRIVES Sydney is haven for the creative performing arts. When you are visiting Sydney be sure to catch one of the fantastic productions presented live by the exciting Sydney Theatre Company. A major force in Australian drama, the Company presents an annual season of diverse productions and audiences are treated to an eclectic program of Australian plays, interpretations of the classic repertoire and the best of new international writing. Enjoy the theatre season with Sydney Theatre Company. Machu Picchu 3 March to 9 April Lisa McCune is back at STC for the first time in almost a decade in this moving new play. From acclaimed Australian writer Sue Smith. Machu Picchu explores love, loyalty and healing – both physical and spiritual – in a delicate but unflinching way.

King Charles III 31 March to 30 April Sometime in the not too distant future, the Queen is dead. Having waited a lifetime to fulfil his destiny, Prince Charles ascends the throne with

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Hay Fever 11 April to 21 May Nôel Coward’s comedy of manners, set in an English country manor, centres on the eccentric Bliss family and their outlandish behavior when they each invite a guest to spend the weekend. Packed with wit, precision and sheer outrageousness, Hay Fever is not to be missed.

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DISCOVER THE LATEST IN CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN ART AND ARTISTS MCA.COM.AU 10am–5pm Daily 10am–9pm Thursdays

Brook Andrew, Loop. A Model of how the world operates, 2008, wall painting, animated neon, electrical components, installation view, MCA Collection, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, purchased with funds provided by the Coe and Mordant families, 2008, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Maja Baska

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SYDNEY HARBOUR ICONS WITH LEGO® BRICKS

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VISIT THE Museum of Sydney to see this stunning handson exhibition. Australia’s only certified LEGO® professional Ryan McNaught

has incorporated world-first fireworks, lights, movement and

almost 1000 LEGO minifigs to bring a scale Sydney Harbour to life! Before you try your own hand at building a harbour scene, get your imagination fired up marvelling at the giant model of the Sydney Harbour Bridge – made from over 130,000 LEGO® bricks. There is also a flotilla of harbour ships, as well as cross-sections of the Opera House, a P&O cruise ship and much more. LEGO lovers of all ages can also create their own LEGO masterpiece with over 500,000 loose LEGO® bricks on hand. Exhibition runs until 31 July. Bookings recommended. For more information go to slm.is/harbouricons

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Darling Harbour Autumn events The heart of Sydney harbour is the world famous Darling harbour. There are lots of colourful and entertaining events all year around at Darling Harbour. For a detailed events listing of Autumn at Darling Harbour see page 64 in this magazine. Darling Harbour darlingharbour.com

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The Rocks is happening! The Rocks is one of Sydney’s foremost cultural precincts, framed by the Sydney Harbour bridge and the Sydney Opera House and adjacent to the Barangaroo reserve. – For a detailed event listing of What’s on at the Rocks visit page 74 of this magazine. The Rocks therocks.com

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Centennial Parklands Events Centennial Parklands is one of the best parks in the world. Located just minutes from Sydney CBD it is a must visit. There are lots of exciting and fun activities to enjoy at the Parklands. For a full listing of What’s On at the park go to: Centennial Parklands centennialparklands.com.au Ongoing

Free Guided Walks

Explore the incredible heritage and plant diversity of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with a knowledgeable Volunteer Guide. Tours depart from the Information Booth outside the Garden Shop. Cost: Free. For organised groups, bookings are essential and fees apply. Please phone (02) 9231 8134. Royal Botanical Gardens rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera A rare chance to see works by the two leading figures of Mexican 20th century art. This exhibition presents 40 artworks from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman collection, along with 50 photographs, providing insights into the artists’ worlds and their intriguing relationship. Art Gallery of NSW artgallery.nsw.gov.au

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Year-round dining, entertainment, festivals and fun. Check out darlingharbour.com for more details.

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Jurassic Seas Dive into the depths of Jurassic Seas at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and meet the weird and wonderful creatures that have outlasted the dinosaurs in this brand new zone and even feed a plesiosaurus using state-of-the-art interactive technology.

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20th Biennale of Sydney at Cockatoo Island Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest contemporary visual arts event is showcased throughout the former convict settlement and shipyard. Listen to artist talks, take a tour, and enjoy the pop-up food outlets - all just a short ferry ride from the city. Cockatoo Island cockatooisland.gov.au

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House – Babe: Pig at the Symphony

The little pig who wanted to be a sheepdog makes his way to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall! Enjoy a screening of the family favourite Babe with Nigel Westlake’s score played live by the SSO. For bookings, phone 8215 4600 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or visit sydneysymphony.com and quote 10835 for What’s On in Sydney special pricing.

Every Wednesday 11am to 12.30pm

200th Birthday celebrations

200th Birthday History & Heritage Walk. Join staff and passionate volunteer guides on a journey through the first 200 years of the Garden’s colourful history. Learn about the people and plants that have contributed to the unique garden and Australia’s oldest scientific institution. Meet at the Garden Shop. Call 02 9231 8317 The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au Ongoing

Maritime Museum exhibitions

Rough Medicine Exhibition – until 5 May. The fascinating history of how illness shaped early sea voyages. Classic Wooden Boat Festival – 15 to 17 April A showcase of over 100 classic vintage boats from around Australia. Ships, Clocks & Stars – 5 May to 30 October The search for better ways of navigating by finding longitude – distance east and west.

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Family fragments: photographic etchings by Sally McInerney An intimate and compelling

family history wrapped into 37 prints! The unfolding personal history of her late father Ross and the McInerney family offers a rare insight into a part of Australia’s artistic past. State Library of NSW sl.nsw.gov.au

The official HOME AND AWAY TOUR to Summer Bay

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Flamin’ Galah Sydney Tours bring you the only official “Home and Away Tour to Summer Bay”.Visit the stunning location of Palm Beach, accompanied by your expert tour guides. Soak up the Summer Bay lifestyle, while you re-live your favourite scenes and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Operating Mon to Wed, 1.15pm to 5pm.

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Head On Photo Festival Portrait Prize

See Australia’s most acclaimed photographic portrait competition for a limited time at the Museum of Sydney. Museum of Sydney sydneylivingmuseums.com.au

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Art Express

The annual ARTEXPRESS exhibition is one of the most dynamic and popular at the Gallery. Featuring a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the art-making component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts 2015, ARTEXPRESS 2016 provides insight into students’ creativity and the issues important to them. Art Gallery of NSW artgallery.nsw.gov.au 2 June to 9 October

Telling Tales: Excursions in Narrative Form

Telling Tales explores the varied approaches taken by leading Australian and international artists to narrative form. Using diverse materials including light, fog and hand-typed text, their works pick apart conventional story-telling approaches to reconsider ideas around structure, duration, repetition and fragmentation. Museum of Contemporary Art mca.com.au

Si Yuan Gu What happened to I? Tempe High School.

On Until 10 July Tang 唐 treasures from the Silk Road capital Archaeological findings of gold, silver, glass, ceramics, sculptures and mural paintings from the Golden Age of China. Never before seen in Australia, this exhibition showcases some 130 spectacular objects from the Chinese province of Shaanxi, demonstrating the high artistic achievements of the Tang dynasty. Art Gallery of NSW artgallerynsw.gov.au

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AUTUMN AT THE HOUSE The Sydney Opera House is the beating heart of Sydney and home to the very best of entertainment and events that the world has to offer. We recommend you visit one of the many harbour-side restaurants where you can enjoy the best views in Sydney as well as Autumn seasonal menus while soaking up the great ambiance. Not to be missed is the special Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour that give you a unique insight in to the Sydney Opera House, taking you in to the depths of the incredible world heritage listed building. More info on page 46 and 47. Get the full diary of events and happenings at the incredible and much loved Sydney Opera House call 9250 7777 or visit sydneyoperahouse.com Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – Turandot

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24 March to 24 April It’s the best of Sydney in a single evening: singing, sunsets, spectacle and sparkling wine in a magnificent pop-up open air opera house. In 2016, opera’s most famous aria, ‘Nessun dorma’, rings out across Sydney Harbour, and spectacular fireworks light up the night sky, as Turandot’s story of true love and sacrifice is told on the astonishing floating stage. Turandot on Sydney Harbour: a story of a death-marked love told with salt in the air, light on the sails and the city skyline reflected in your glass. Join us at the water’s edge in a pop-up opera house with purpose-built bars, restaurants and a grandstand under the stars. Chinese director Chen Shi-Zheng’s take on this Chinese fable will be one for the history books. Turandot is sung in English, with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles.

Carmen at Sydney Opera House 16 June to 12 August Prepare for the most impressive night you’ve ever had—this is opera at the Sydney Opera House. Carmen is a gritty new take on opera’s favourite femme fatale.This lust-driven drama follows the ravishing gypsy Carmen and the men that fall under her spell. More info opera.org.au The Love for Three Oranges

22 June to 9 July The Love for Three Oranges is a surreal, wacky fairytale for adults filled with colourful characters and hummable tunes. Eye-popping costumes, physical comedy and sets of acid colour combine with the composer’s bright melodies in an opera that never takes itself too seriously. More info opera.org.au

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A VISIT to Sydney is not complete without a visit to The Star, Sydney’s biggest leisure and entertainment destination.Tantalise your taste buds with signature dining restaurants in BLACK by ezard (steak/seafood grill), Balla (modern Italian) and Sokyo (Japanese), as well as the only Momofuku offering outside of the US from internationally renowned chef, David Chang. If you’re looking for luxury then check in at The Star’s five-star boutique lifestyle hotel in The Darling, a 16-room day spa, a high-end retail collection and world-class casino.

The Star’s iconic Event Centre is a multi-purpose venue, having played host to A-list artists such as Alicia Keys, Ricky Martin, Coldplay, Seal, Jessica Mauboy and OneRepublic. Boasting cutting-edge audio-visual technology and lighting, the $100-million-dollar state-ofthe-art facilities is the ultimate entertainment experience.The Star by night offers something for everyone to enjoy including a live music bar - Rock Lily, an international nightclub Marquee Sydney, a deluxe cocktail lounge - Cherry and the huge 24/7 Sports Bar. More info head to star.com.au or call 1800 700 700.

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Get your bearings WHATEVER YOU decide to do in Sydney, the easiest way to get to all the city’s main attractions is undoubtedly via the Sydney Explorer Bus. These convenient hop-on hop-off buses are bright red, open-topped double-deckers which run on a continuous loop every 15 to 20 minutes, all day. The first Sydney tour bus leaves Circular Quay at 8.30am every morning and the last tour finishes around 7.30pm. There are 24 stops

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commentary is available in English or, on select buses, in 7 languages plus a kids’ channel.

You can buy tickets on the bus, online or at the Sydney Visitor Centres and selected hotels and at the new City Explorer Sydney shop located at Circular Quay (facing Alfred St). Also offering tourist Information, self service booking of Sydney tours and attractions or assisted booking The shop is open every day of the year from 9 am until 9pm. For more info call 9252 4959 or go to travellerscompanion.com.au

operated, see how the convicts actually lived and discover how they physically built the colony. You can wander the streets of 1820s Sydney on a giant 11 map, try on a set of leg-irons and lie in a convict hammock. Now you can save 50% on entry by using the new Sydney Museums Pass. For more information go to the add on page 2 or visit sydneylivingmuseums.com.au

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Get your bearings THE ICONIC PUBLIC PARK IN SYDNEY

Centennial Parklands is the birthplace of modern Australia and one of the finest parklands in the world. Enjoy the park where the people of Sydney come out to relax, play and enjoy the outdoors. The Parklands are made up of 3 adjoining parks: including Moore Park; home to sport fields and the Entertainment

Quarter’s shops and markets. Queens Park; a sports and dog walking park and the gorgeous Centennial Park which, with over 15 000 trees, is fondly known as ‘the green lungs of Sydney’. Hire a bike, go horse riding, explore stunning landscapes, find the famous bat colony. Visit the Federation Pavilion and go back in time to

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where Australia was founded as a nation! The Parklands is also home to Moore Park Golf, which features one of the largest golf driving ranges in the southern hemisphere (mooreparkgolf.com.au). A must do is the Wildlife and Heritage Walk which is a free one hour self guided wildlife and heritage walk.

Don’t miss graceful black swans, vibrant lorikeets, Australian kookaburras, and the world famous bat colony. Plan your visit by downloading the My Parklands app and the Centennial Park History Walk app, a self-guided tour with audio commentary and historic footage visit centennialparklands.com.au or call 9339 6699.

A TRIP to Sydney is not selection of fresh seafood complete without a visit to the caught daily, savour the best of Sydney Fish Market, Australia’s Sydney’s fresh seafood at the Home of Seafood and the range of restaurants serving largest working seafood market local favourites like rock lobster, in the Southern Hemisphere. oysters and sashimi. Sydney The gorgeous aromas of fresh Fish Market is a great one-stopseafood combined with the shop with a gourmet butcher, hustle and bustle of a working deli, bakery, greengrocer, bottle market, make this an Stop 14 shop and kitchenware experience to remember. store complementing the HOP Check out the huge many seafood retailers ON HOP within the market. If OFF you are feeling a little adventurous, check out the famous Sydney Seafood School, which runs hands-on seafood cooking classes or book in for a spot on a Behind the Scenes Tour. For more info call 9004 1100 or visit sydneyfishmarket.com.au

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TOP OF THE WORLD – SYDNEY TOWER EYE THE BEST way to get a birds purchase your ticket and check eye view of Sydney is to through the new 4D start at the top of the Stop 2 cinema. The screening of city – That’s the top of a unique film is included HOP ON Sydney’s highest building in the ticket price and HOP –The Sydney Tower which OFF it unveils a whole new has been an integral dimension to Sydney feature of the Sydney skyline showing spectacular footage for over 30 years. Measuring which transports you along the 309 meters at its highest point, beaches, around the harbour it is one of the tallest structures and through the landmarks and in the southern hemisphere events that are such an integral and by far the tallest building part of the city. The experience in Sydney. The viewing deck at is taken to the 4th dimension the top is now known as the Sydney Tower Eye. You can access the tower’s entrance on the 5th Level of the Westfield shopping centre on the corner of Pitt, and Market Streets, the experience is memorable you’ll

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viewing platform for a bird’s-eye perspective of the bustling city below, as part of a 45 minute guided tour around the outside of the iconic golden turret of Sydney Tower. At twice the height of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, there really is no other experience in Sydney that comes close to SKYWALK. For more information call 1-800-258-693 or visit sydneytowereye.com.au

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Get your bearings The Museum of Sydney is located on the corner of Phillip and Bridge Streets and is built on the site of Australia’s first Government House. Here you can learn all about Sydney’s first people, the Gadigal, see superb models of the First Fleet ships and the archaeological remains of the first Government House. Fast forward 200 years and you will learn about the distinctiveness

of Sydney; its harbour, transport and it’s people. Visit some great exhibitions at Museum of Sydney: Sydney Harbour Icons With Lego® Bricks (until 31 July). And enjoy Australia’s most acclaimed photographic portraits in Head on Photo Festival Portrait prize 30 April to 6 June. Another exciting exhibition is Sydney Visionaries, a permanent display that recounts the stories and legacy of ten individuals who had a dramatic influence on Sydney’s natural and built environment. You can save 50% off admissions when you buy the new Sydney Museums Pass. To find out more head to sydneylivingmuseums.com.au

The Hop on Hop off Buses, great maritime run by Sydney Explorer, will adventures, deliver you right to the door Captain Cook’s THE BIG TICKET of the Australian National epic 1768-71 Maritime Museum located in world voyage. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. Darling Harbour. Here OFFER EXPIRES 31.7.16 Stop 16 you’ll find some original and stimulating exhibitions. Enjoy HOP ON the unique opportunity to HOP OFF explore one of history’s great adventuring ships. In April 1770, James Cook’s HMB Endeavour became the first European vessel to reach the east coast of Australia. Step on board the beautifully crafted ship, regarded as one of the world’s most accurate replica maritime vessels, and catch a glimpse into a More info call 9298 3777 or visit sailor’s life during one of history’s anmm.gov.au

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A FEW blocks up Macquarie including Photo of the Year by Street will find you at Australian photographer Warren the State Library of NSW Richardson.The winners of which is so much more Stop 10 the 59th World Press than a book lover’s dream. Photo Contest were HOP The State Library hosts selected from 82,951 ON HOP world-class exhibitions, a images entered by 5,775 OFF modern café, a bookshop press photographers, and a dynamic events program. photojournalists, and Get free Wi-Fi and more than documentary photographers 2,500 free eBooks to download. from 128 countries. While at the library, check out (21 May to 19 June). AMAZE Gallery, a permanent Imagine a city: 200 years of ever changing gallery exhibiting public architecture in NSW. iconic, beautiful and quirky Featuring a rich and rarely seen artifacts from the library’s collection of original drawings, extraordinary collections and photographs, plans, paintings and download the free Curio app models from both historic and to discover surprising and contemporary times. little known stories about the (20 February to 8 May).These objects on show.Visit the latest fascinating exhibitions are a exhibitions; Family fragments: must see. Go to sl.nsw.gov.au photographic etchings by or call 9273 1414. Sally McInerney An intimate and compelling family history wrapped into 37 prints! Offering a rare insight into a part of Australia’s artistic past, all beautifully told through an extensive artist’s book. (Until 8 May). World Press Photo: Check out the world’s best photojournalism from 2015,

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A VISIT to the legendary Australian Museum is must do and the Hop on Hop Off bus will deliver you right to the door.The Museum’s extensive collections cover natural history and anthropology, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, mineralogy and palaeontology. Home to literally millions of items including the extensive, six million specimen insect collection.There’s an eclectic mix of permanent and temporary exhibitions designed to educate and entertain everyone. FIRST AUSTRALIANS GALLERY A celebration of Indigenous Australians: See the contemporary Indigenous Gallery featuring two exhibitions:

Bayala Nura (Yarning Country) and Garrigarrang (Sea Country). Drawing upon the shared diversity of Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders, the exhibitions explore the spiritual, cultural and ecological relationships the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders have with the land and sea. WILD PLANET An amazing parade of more than 400 mounted animal specimens, including many signature collection pieces of high importance and great scientific value. Wild Planet introduces the theme that life is all around us highlighting the relationship between people, culture and the natural environment.

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PACIFIC SPIRIT GALLERY Be amazed by the colour, culture and artistry of one of the world’s most diverse regions: the Pacific. Many of the objects on display are extremely rare dating from the 18th and 19th centuries when Pacific and European communities first came together. TRAILBLAZERS: Australia’s 50 greatest explorers Visit this exceptional ongoing exhibition and unleash your inner adventurer.This new interactive exhibition, features the key exploits of Australia’s top 50 adventurers and explorers. Discover stories about the incredible pioneers who pushed the boundaries and changed the way we see the world.

SURVIVING AUSTRALIA GALLERY The beautiful and bizarre animals that call Australia home are featured in the Surviving Australia gallery. Learn to recognise a blue-ringed octopus, see an Irukandji jellyfish,name the ten most venomous snakes in the

world and discover a wealth of information about sharks. DINOSAURS GALLERY Experience the wonders of the Meseozoic world! using digital age technology to bring a 230 million year old story to life, visitors can see, hear, touch and, even smell the world of dinosaurs. With 10 complete skeletons, eight life-sized models and high tech interactive displays.

BIRDS AND INSECTS GALLERY The Birds Gallery looks at the birds and insects evolutionary success. The Australian Museum is home to over 6 million insect specimens. Entry is free after general admission, and the Australian Museum is open every day. The Australian Museum is on the corner of College and William Streets. And don’t forget What’s On in Sydney readers enjoy a 20% discount on adult general admission tickets. More info 9320 6000 or visit australianmuseum.net.au

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Get your bearings YOU CAN’T visit Sydney the creation of this iconic Stop 8 World Heritage site. Tours without experiencing the Sydney Opera House, in English depart every HOP ON the world-famous 30 minutes daily from HOP OFF landmark and the 9am to 5pm. Tours are centre for creativity and also available in French, entertainment in Sydney. You German, Spanish, Mandarin, can choose between a range of Korean and Japanese on select days, for more info and to book, visit sydneyoperahouse.com/ tours. The only tour that grants you VIP backstage access to the Sydney Opera House is the Backstage Tour. Explore the inside the Sydney Opera House before the stages come to life for Vivid Live, the highlight of Sydney Opera House’s yearround contemporary music program. Complete the two different tours when you visit the Opera House. The Sydney Opera House Tour is just one of the popular tours, which takes you beneath the famous sails right into the theatres, venues and hallways where magic happens. Follow your guide on a one-hour journey and discover the stories behind

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Tour - a uniquely special way to experience Vivid and the Opera House. The Backstage Tour will be running every evening throughout Vivid, in addition to the morning Backstage Tours that include Breakfast. The Backstage Tour - Vivid Live departs at 5.45pm and runs for two hours. After your tour, you can re-live the moment by taking home an official photo souvenir or

find the perfect gift; a quirky one-off piece, or inspiring show memorabilia from the Opera House’s own gift shop. There are many great shows on at The Opera House. When you’re booking show tickets, the helpful folk at the Sydney Opera House box office will do all they can to find the perfect show and the best seat for you. For more information call 9250 7777 or visit sydneyoperahouse.com

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Get your bearings The Vivid Climb – Dance Floor in the Sky

Break out your best moves on an illuminated dance floor like no other, high on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Climb the Bridge above the bright, bold and beautiful Vivid lights before dancing under the stars on BridgeClimb’s multicoloured flashing dance floor. Only available this Vivid Sydney (27 May to 18 June). Book now call 8274 7777 or bridgeclimb.com/vivid.

BRIDGECLIMB is a unique Sydney experience not to be missed.Take a guided climb up the catwalks, ladders and arches that lead to the very top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Nicole Kidman, Justin Timberlake, Ben Stiller, Cate Blanchett and Pierce Brosnan are just a few of the more than 3 million people who have made ‘the climb of their life’. It’s absolutely safe, incredibly thrilling and uniquely ‘Sydney’. Operating for over 17 years, climbs range from 1½ hours for the BridgeClimb Sampler to 3½ hours for the full experience.

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The BridgeClimb Sampler is a shorter and more economical ‘taste’ of the iconic BridgeClimb that will broaden access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.The one and a half hour introduction to the renowned BridgeClimb experience takes Climbers half way to the top of the Bridge. Latching onto the BridgeClimb safety line, you will be guided along catwalks and walkways, before ascending the inner arch to a spectacular vantage point halfway to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. When you are half way to the top, you will cross to the western side of the Bridge, taking a photo en route and then descend back to the Climb Base.

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SYDNEY IS built around a beautiful natural harbour, with much of the foreshore dedicated as National Park. Easy walking trails abound, and some of the best views of the city can be had

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UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cockatoo Island is open every day and free to explore. Right in the heart of Sydney Harbour, you can visit for an hour, or the day, or even stay overnight – there’s so much to see and do. During autumn, Cockatoo Island is hosting the 20th Biennale of Sydney, Australia’s largest contemporary visual arts event, displaying innovative and thought-provoking works from all over the world. From 18 March to 5 June, the large spaces inside and around the former convict settlement and

shipyard will showcase breathtaking installations, multimedia works and live performances. Artist talks, tours, family activities, and pop-up food outlets add to the fun and funky vibe. All year round you can discover the island’s indigenous, convict, industrial and maritime past on a self-guided journey or audio tour. Stay in a heritage apartment or camp – Cockatoo is the only harbour island where you can sleep over. Open daily and it’s free to wander around. cockatooisland.gov.au

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SYDNEY HARBOUR SIGHTSEEING Experience the best of Sydney Harbour with the Eco Hopper 24 hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass. Stopping at popular harbour locations; Manly, Darling Harbour, Watsons Bay,Taronga Zoo, Fort Denison, Quarantine Station, North Sydney, Pyrmont Bay and Circular Quay.You choose where you wish to visit and how long you wish to stay. Eco Hopper has the most inclusions, highest service frequency and longest operating hours and is the only ticket to

VIVID CRUISES During VIVID Sydney - enjoy a 1 hour Vivid cruise loop service, departing Darling Harbour cruising under the Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House, Fort Denison, Luna Park, Pyrmont Bay and return.

include unlimited travel on Manly Fast Ferry. Commentary and alcoholic refreshments are available on-board. Zoo and Aquarium entry is also available with the Combo Pass. Purchase tickets online or from ticket offices at Circular Quay Wharf 6, Manly Wharf, Darling Harbour Pier 26 - shop 2B. At just $45 it is an economical way to spend a day exploring the most picturesque harbour in the world. More info ecohopper.com.au

Sundays to Thursdays depart Darling Harbour at 6pm and 7pm. and on Friday and Saturday depart Darling Harbour at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Tickets: Adult $25, Child $10, Family $70 (2 adults, 3 children). More info bassandflinders.com.au

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MORE THAN 26 million visitors flock to Darling Harbour every year, home to some of Australia’s biggest festivals and cultural events, world-class waterfront restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and attractions–it’s a must-do for every visitor to Sydney! Get up close with Aussie animals at the exciting WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and creatures of the deep at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, climb aboard submarines and destroyers at the Australian National Maritime Museum, catch a 3D movie on the world’s biggest cinema screen at IMAX Theatre Sydney, or get your photo taken with a waxwork movie star at Madame Tussauds Sydney. The kids will love The

Darling Harbour Children’s Playground, one of the biggest in Australia, packed with fun and imaginative activities to keep them entertained all day. Choose from a huge selection of restaurants, bars and cafes at Cockle Bay Wharf, the scenic and exciting Harbourside Shopping Centre and the buzzing Darling Quarter to enjoy a quick bite, long lunch or elegant dinner and drinks. Drop into Harbourside Shopping Centre for two levels of fashion, shoes, lingerie, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, Australian-made art and craft, photography and delicious treats to take home. See the spectacular array of familyfriendly festivals that Darling Harbour hosts throughout the year, visit darlingharbour.com

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Darling Harbour Cool Yule In July Darling Harbour will transform into a winter wonderland during the school holidays. Come along and celebrate Cool Yule. There’ll be many chilly delights, including ice-skating, a Snow Pit, an Ice Slide and a Frozen Forest. (Sat 2 – Sun 17 July) More information at darlingharbour.com

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MUST SEE: MADAME TUSSAUDS SYDNEY Say G’day to Australia’s biggest stars and world famous celebrities at Madame Tussauds Sydney. Join us on a journey along our celebrityfilled red carpet and revel in the unique atmosphere of glamour, fame and history. Come face-toface with your sporting heroes in the ‘all new’ interactive Sports Zone, featuring 20 figures including

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