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Contents What’s On in Sydney informing visitors to Sydney since 1969. Available throughout Sydney and beyond, the magazine has helped over 90 million people discover and enjoy the best that Sydney has to offer. Please use the discount coupons, on page 50, to enjoy the best of Sydney for less. Please like us on Facebook, download our App and visit whatsoninsydney.com.au
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From the Minister What’s new What’s on Publisher: G ary Israelsohn Contributing editor: Belinda Israelsohn Art/Design: Millington Design Printed by: Offset Alpine Printing Distributed by: The Informed Tourist & The What’s On in Sydney distribution department. To order more Free copies email orders@whatsoninsydney.com.au
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elcome to Sydney! This is a wonderful time of year to explore our beautiful city, with so much on offer for every visitor. With our spectacular harbour, beaches and national parks, this city has a variety of experiences suited for everyone. It is also a great time of the year to explore the regions of New South Wales, which offer spectacular scenery, wineries, adventure trails, unique attractions and festivals. Sydney is home to world-class shopping, restaurants, internationally acclaimed chefs, bountiful fresh produce, award winning local wine and boutique beers and ciders. It is also home to an array of wonderful events. This year’s calendar highlights include the Sydney International Art Series, HSBC Sydney Sevens, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Australian Open of Surfing, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Royal Easter Show, to name just a few. 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. I hope you enjoy your stay in NSW and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Stuart Ayres MP Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Minister for Sport
From the Publisher Welcome to our beautiful city, which truly shines all year round. Summer in Sydney is absolutely fantastic and you can enjoy a wide and diverse range of experiences throughout the city. Enjoy the best beaches in the world, walks on our scenic coastline and in our beautiful parks, or explore our incredible city with its diversity of cultures. We strive to capture the best of Sydney in our pages and give you a snapshot look at the best of what is available to you in Sydney and surroundings. “We Love Sydney and think it is the best city in the world.” Gary Israelsohn & the team at What’s On in Sydney 4 in 1 BEST VALUE SIGHTSEEING. 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 66)
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AUSTRALIA’S 50 GREATEST EXPLORERS WHAT MAKES Australia great? The answer is simple, It is the extraordinary and tenacious spirit of its people.The wonderful Australian Museum presents
Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers; featuring the key exploits of our top 50 adventurers and explorers – those who explored Australia
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discovering stories about these incredible pioneers who pushed the boundaries and changed the way we see the world. For more info call 9320 6000 or visit australianmuseum.net.au
THIS SUMMER, dive into the depths of Jurassic Seas and meet the weird and wonderful creatures that have outlasted dinosaurs. This fantastic new experience presented by SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium will take you on an evolutionary journey, where you can explore a world filled with mysterious mudskippers, lungfish and other unusual creatures that lived in pre-historic times. Meet the mysterious and ancient nautilus, which has evolved over a staggering 500 million years and even feed a deadly Plesiosaurus using a-state-of-the-art technology-based interactive game. Take the exciting
Jurassic World-themed adventure trail through SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and pick up the complimentary Jurassic World activity pack, strap on your underwater explorer boots and embark on a hunt to spot the fun dinosaur facts hidden throughout the attraction’s 14-themed zones. Colour in a Mosasaurus and watch it swim at Art Aquarium or have your photo taken with the velociraptors! Keep an eye out for the Jurassic World gates and special behind-the-scenes footage. For more information call 1-800-199-657 or visit sydneyaquarium.com.au
Tim_Cope_ riding across steppes of Mongolia
and those Australians who ventured abroad. Unleash your inner adventurer at the new interactive exhibition where visitors can tap into their sense of adventure and get the adrenaline pumping, while
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NEW HARBOUR BEACHES SIGHTSEEING FERRY
SYDNEY FROM the water is glorious, and this summer you can enjoy a new ferry service. sailing the scenic Manly, Watsons Bay and Rose Bay. The Harbour Beaches Sightseeing ferry ticket is well priced at $15 per adult and just $7.50 for a child. It operates on weekends until 3
April 16 and the ticket also includes travel between Manly & Watsons Bay on the EcoHopper vessel. Tickets are available from Manly Fast Ferry ticket offices and onboard the vessels. See page 66 or visit manlyfastferry.com.au or ecohopper.com.au
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BLUE MOUNTAINS EXPERIENCE ENJOY THE harmonious songs of the iconic laughing kookaburras and magpies or be dazzled by the plumage of the yellow tailed cockatoo and crimson rosella to name a few of the beautiful birds on show in the new Blue Mountains experience at Featherdale Wildlife Park, located on the way to the scenic Blue Mountains. Featherdale is featured in a number of Blue Mountains day tours and can be reached by public transport or self drive and is only 45 minutes from Sydney.They also have one
of the largest collections of nearly 2000 native animals; including koalas, kangaroos, wombats and Tasmanian devils. Check out page 94/95 or call 9622 1644.Visit featherdale.com.au
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN 200TH BIRTHDAY The Royal Botanic Garden is so much more than a garden. A rich tapestry of the intriguing and colorful history of Sydney combined with the gorgeous gardens and some of the best views in Sydney.The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is celebrating its 200th Birthday in 2016 and to celebrate this milestone, the garden has a jam-packed calendar of visually stunning and inspirational events
planned throughout the entire year. Building on its interesting history, the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney is also growing a new world-class attraction. The Calyx, opening in June, is an enchanting and magical experience where plants take you on a journey of discovery and tell a story.Think of it as both a living gallery and a theatrical experience.You are invited to join in the celebrations. More info visit rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
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IMAGINE A CITY: 200 YEARS OF PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE IN NSW FOR 200 years the NSW Government Architect’s Office (GAO) has been the driving force behind many of our most celebrated buildings, as well as some of our most controversial; from the Sydney Opera House and Taronga Zoo’s elephant house to Darlinghurst’s Gaol and the lunatic asylum at Parramatta. The State Library of NSW presents a new exhibition featuring a rich and rarely seen collection of original drawings, photographs, plans, paintings and models from both historic and contemporary times which
includes works by iconic artists and photographers, such as Max Dupain, Loyd Rees and Harold Cazneaux. (On from 20 February to 6 May 16). More info go to sl.nsw.gov.au
LEGO® SYDNEY HARBOUR
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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. Open until 19 July 2016. Bookings recommended: More info go to slm.is/harbouricons
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MASTERPIECES FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND information visit artgallery.nsw.gov.au
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Celebrating 200 Years Experience the beauty of Sydney’s Garden • Aboriginal Heritage Tours (Wed, Fri, Sat 10am) • Tomato Festival Sydney (20 & 21 Feb) • Daily free guided walk (excluding Good Friday) • Summer Holiday Program + So much more! Visit rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au #Garden200
Sandro Botticelli The Virgin adoring the sleeping Christ child (‘The Wemyss Madonna’) c1485 © Trustees of the National Galleries of Scotland
THIS SUMMER the fantastic Art Gallery of NSW presents an extraordinary showcase of masterpieces by some of the greatest names in European art including Botticelli, Leonardo, Gauguin, Cézanne and Monet. Part of the Sydney International Art Series, the exhibition is drawn from the prestigious collection of the National Galleries of Scotland. On now until the 14 February 2016. The Gallery is open late in January until 10pm Wed - Fri (except 1 Jan). More
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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. 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.
A coastal journey with Australia’s Indigenous peoples
EXHIBITION ON NOW AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM 1 William Street, Sydney Daily 9.30am – 5pm australianmuseum.net.au Dwayne Bannon-Harrison preparing for a smoking ceremony, Callala Bay, 2014. Photo by James Horan
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Year-round dining, entertainment, festivals and fun. Check out darlingharbour.com for more details.
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This February Vladimir Ashkenazy returns to Sydney to celebrate Beethoven’s contribution to the world of classical music.Three varied concerts, titled Beethoven Alive (4-8 Feb), Beethoven Triumphant (10-13 Feb) and Beethoven Ascendant (17-19 Feb) will be performed. Ashkenazy will be joined by pianist Garrick Ohlsson for the mighty Emperor Concerto and by James Ehnes for the Violin 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 10.30 am. Book a fascinating and educational
Concerto. Later in the month (26 & 27 Feb) Wynton Marsalis and his acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) team up with the SSO in Swing Symphony, A simply unmissable delight for jazz fans and lovers of a smoking hot trumpet. In March, Chief Conductor David Roberson conducts two awe-inspiring programs. Enjoy a much-loved classic of the concert hall with a powerful new violin concerto in Cheherazade: Her Story Continues (2 to 4 Mar).Then experience From the Canyons to the Stars (9 to 12 Mar) with virtuoso piano and spectacular photographic imagery. More info 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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Hyde Park Barracks was HOP once the nerve centre for ON HOP the world’s largest system OFF of convict transportation. Over 50,000 of the colony’s 80,000 convicts passed through its gates between 1819 and 1848. A fascinating exhibition at the Hyde Park Barracks
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
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LET ME BE MYSELF – THE LIFE STORY OF ANNE FRANK This is an important exhibition exploring the life and times of a young girl whose voice survived the Holocaust. Returning to the Sydney Jewish Museum by popular demand. You will be able to view original diary extracts, mementos and images which offer insights into the day to day frustrations and unshakable faith of a Jewish girl coming of age while
in hiding in Nazi occupied Amsterdam. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to tour the Signs of Life Exhibition, which offers poignant and powerful insights into the wide ranging experiences of European Jews caught up during the Holocaust. Anne Frank opens at the Sydney Jewish Museum on the 15 February 2016. More info visit sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au
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AT THE STATE LIBRARY OF NSW UNTIL 7 FEBRUARY 2016 #RockMoments ALSO ON SHOW: Earth Platinum, world’s largest atlas, Mitchell Library Reading Room, until 31 January 2016 Imagine a City: 200 Years of Public Architecture in NSW, 20 February – 8 May 2016 MACQUARIE ST SYDNEY 2000 (02) 9273 1414 WWW.SL.NSW.GOV.AU Find us on IMAGE: KISS, 2013, TONY MOTT P&D-4535-11/2015
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Sydney is a multicultural city packed with exciting and interesting experiences. Check out some of the marvellous things you can do in our great city this summer.
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Darling Harbour Summer 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 Summer at Darling Harbour see page 68 in this magazine.
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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 78 of this magazine.
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Centennial Parklands Events Centennial Parklands is one of the finest parks in the world. Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD it is a must visit. There are lots of exciting and fun activities within the park. For a full event listing go to page 44/45 of this magazine centennialparklands.com.au Ongoing
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Ongoing - 10.30 am daily 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 at the Palm Grove Centre Cost: Free. For organised groups, bookings are essential and fees apply. Please phone (02) 9231 8134. Royal Botanic Gardens rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Free Guided Walks
On until 31 January 2016
Earth Platinum - World’s largest Atlas Australia’s only copy of the world’s largest atlas – measuring a mammoth 1.8 x 2.7 metres open – is on public display in the State Library’s Mitchell Library Reading Room for the month of January. Weighing in at 150 kilo, the limited edition Earth Platinum atlas is listed in the Guinness World Records! State Library of NSW sl.gov.au On until 7 Feb 2016
What a Life! Rock Photography by Tony Mott This major retrospective showcases rock n’ roll life – on stage and behind the scenes – captured by Australia’s premiere rock photographer Tony Mott over 30 extraordinary years behind the lens. The exhibition also tracks the enormous changes in the music industry in Australia over the last 20 years. State Library of NSW sl.nsw.gov.au
On until 23 March This dazzling story of friendship and first love is still one of the most popular operas in the world. First time at the opera? This one’s for you. Joan Sutherland Theatre at Sydney Opera house. Sydney Opera House opera.org.au
La Bohème
On until 23 March
Shackleton: Escape from Antarctica A survival story for the ages, shows how Anglo-Irish adventurer Sir Ernest Shackleton saved all 28 of the men aboard the doomed ship Endurance, described as ‘the greatest survival story ever undertaken’.
Australian National Maritime Museum anmm.gov.au
On until 21 May 2016
THE ART OF THE BRICK: DC COMICS Legendary LEGO® Brick Artist Nathan Sawaya In Conjunction With Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment Presents More Than 100 Works of DC Comics-inspired LEGO Artwork. Powerhouse Museum, Sydney maas.museum
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SUMMER ON THE HARBOUR Celebrate summer on Sydney Harbour. Australia Day Cruise. The 26 January is a celebration featuring an amazing line up of events including ferry races, tall ships, sailing regattas, fly-overs, fireworks and so much more.Take in all the action aboard an Australia Day lunch or dinner cruise on MV Sydney 2000, or take the kids out on a fun family cruise. Valentine’s Cruise Sydney Harbour by day or night is simply spectacular and the most romantic way to experience Valentines Day is on a Captain Cook Valentine’s Cruise. Choose from a great range of cruise and dining options over Valentine’s weekend (13-14 Feb). Seniors Week Cruises Captain Cook Cruises are proud to be a part of the largest celebration for people over 60 in the southern hemisphere. Join a special Seniors Week “Live Life” option of lunch, high tea or morning or afternoon tea cruises. For more info call 9206 1111 or visit captaincook.com.au
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Modernists: highlights from the European collection Modernists places major European paintings from the Gallery’s collection in dialogue with a changing selection of artworks from their rich holdings of modern prints, drawings and photographs. Art Gallery of NSW artgallery.nsw.gov.au
Throughout January
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE TOURS Summer at the House is a month long celebration with extended hours tours and brunch across all of Sydney Opera House’s bars and restaurants. The 1 hour English Tour has been extended until 6pm. Perfect for if you want to go straight on to dinner at one of the Summer pop up restaurants and bars. More events page 33. Save 15% with Promo code SOH15WHATSON Sydneyoperahouse.com/tours
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Horrible Histories - Pirates: the exhibition A gruesome band of horrible pirates will be taking over Sydney this summer with Australia’s first interactive, hands-on exhibition based on the bestselling Horrible Histories books: Horrible Histories – Pirates: the exhibition. Maritime Museum anmm.gov.au
4 to 24 January
Explorer Backpacks and Adventure Gear Be inspired by the new exhibition Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers and make your own ‘explorer’ backpack full of essential adventure gear. It’s up to you to choose your adventure! Australian Museum australianmuseum.net.au
7 to 26 January
40 Years of Sydney Festival An incredible program of around 370 performances and around 100 events performed by 700 artists in more than 30 venues, takes place throughout the city featuring a kaleidoscope of activities from Burlesque circus to Chicago rap to Dutch theatre. sydneyfestival.org.au
8 January to 19 February
St George Open Air Cinema A celebration of Sydney’s amazing open air lifestyle. St George Open Air is the world’s most beautiful cinema set against the stunning Sydney backdrop that spans the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and city skyline. stgeorgeopenair.com.au
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Strange and spectacular stories from a most peculiar past! A theatrical adventure with an extraordinary collection of explorers and adventurers, including Captain Matthew Flinders, Sir Douglas Mawson, Sir Isaac Newton and Professor Flint. (Sat - Wed, 11am & 1pm) Australian Museum australianmuseum.net.au
7 to 26 January
Barangaroo Reserve and Sydney Festival The Cutaway venue at Barangaroo,” hosts Sydney Festival from 7 to 26 January. including Olivier Grosstete’s Ephemeral City, and Shaun Gladwell’s latest work “Skateboarders vs Minimalism”. Enjoy a flying fox through the cutaway and creative workshops with Boxwars. barangaroo.sydney
26 January
Australia Day A celebration of everything that’s great about being Australian. Around Sydney Harbour see ferry races, The harbour concert, and the Darling harbour spectacular. Light music and fireworks are the order of the day. australiaday.com.au
28 January to 12 March
Twilight at Taronga A major celebration of Taronga Zoo’s centennial year. Sydney’s most spectacular concert series, staged against the picturesque backdrop of 180 degree harbour views, presents its most spectacular line up ever. For the full line up visit. twilightattaronga.com.au
On until 14 February
The Greats: masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland An extraordinary and richly presented showcase, spanning 400 years, of some the world’s most revered old master paintings and drawings by many of the greatest names in European art. Art Gallery of NSW artgallery.nsw.gov.au
On until 20 March
Other Places (Fri-Sun 10am-4pm)
Brett Whiteley travelled extensively throughout his life, setting down his experiences in charcoal, photographs and paint – a visual diary of Paris, New York, Tokyo and Tangier. This exhibition includes his early works of Paris.
Brett Whiteley Studio, 2 Raper St. Surry Hills
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SYDNEY JEWISH MUSEUM
Photo collection of the AnneFrank Stichting (Amsterdam).
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Harbour Bridge The Rocks Opera House
Kings Cross
Darling Harbour Bondi Beach
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Professional commentary is available in English or, on select buses, in 7 languages plus a children’s channel.
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On now until 10 April
Lloyd Rees: Painting with Pencil 1930-36
An enchanting journey to a Sydney of quiet waters, rocky shorelines, gentle skylines and muscular fig trees. More than ninety works from this distinct drawing period in Lloyd Rees’ illustrious career, this intimate exhibition reveals a timeless and romanticised vision of Sydney. Museum of Sydney slm.is/lloydrees
Until 14th February
Destination Sydney
A unique collaboration by three major Sydney galleries present the works of nine major artists, to celebrate the important influence Sydney has had on some of Australia’s greatest painters.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
artgallery@manly.nsw.gov.au 20 to 21 February
Tomato Festival Sydney Turn up the heat with a hint of chilli this year and add a bit of spice to a jam-packed weekend filled with exciting, fun and delicious activities for the whole family. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
A 3-week long festival featuring more than 100 events including the iconic Mardi Gras parade and party on the first Saturday of March Including: Mardi Gras Party, Harbour Party, Parade, Side Show and Fair Day. mardigras.org.au 26 to 27 February
Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House – Wynton Marsalis and the SSO Two ‘big bands’ come together in the one concert hall when the SSO meets the famous jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra! For bookings, phone 8215 4600 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or visit sydneysymphony.com and quote 10835 for What’s On in Sydney special pricing.
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Official Home and Away Tour
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 Mondays to Wednesdays, 1.15pm to 5pm.
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Australian open Surfing Championships 2016
The world’s best surfers combined with action sports, music, art, fashion, skateboarding and the incredible Manly beach and you have the ingredients for one of the best surfing competitions in the world. Manly Beach Australia australianopenofsurfing.com Tuesday 19 February to Wednesday 6 March
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition The world’s premier garden photography
exhibition returns with a series of stunning images from the 8th International Garden Photographer of the Year competition showcasing photographs from around the world. A gorgeous celebration, not to be missed.
Palm House, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au 2 to 4 March
Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House – Scheherazade: Her Story Continues The violin is the ‘heroine’ in this rich and
colourful program of music inspired by the legend of Scheherazade, Rimsky-Korsakov’s much-loved classic of the concert hall. For bookings, phone 8215 4600 (MonFri 9am-5pm) or visit sydneysymphony.com and quote 10835 for What’s On in Sydney special pricing. 9 to12 March
Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera Experience From the Canyons to the Stars,
Messiaen’s monumental creation for orchestra and virtuoso piano, with spectacular photographic imagery. Not just a concert, an event. For bookings, phone 8215 4600 or visit sydneysymphony.com and quote 10835 for What’s On in Sydney special pricing. 16 March to 15 May 2016
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 artmaking 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 24 March to 24 April
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - Turandot
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour has become the undisputed cultural event of the year. 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.Turandot on Sydney Harbour: a story of a deathmarked 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. Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point. opera.org.au open until 21 February
Being Tiwi
An exhibition of new works and recent acquisitions that highlight the dynamic work of nine contemporary artists from the Tiwi Islands, revealing how the expressive and experimental work being produced on the Islands continues to realise in different forms the Tiwi traditions of life and culture. Museum of Contemporary Art mca.com.au
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BRIDGECLIMB EVENTS THIS SUMMER
The Karaoke Climb Sing atop Sydney Harbour Bridge. Celebrate Chinese New Year with your friends and family by singing karaoke at the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, commentated in Mandarin and following the BridgeClimb Express route to the summit. Once you reach the top, choose from a selection of popular Chinese and K-Pop songs to sing along to solo or in a group – your performance will be yours to keep forever as an 8 second video. (1 to 21 February)
The Mardi Gras Climb Exclusively for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival, BridgeClimb is bringing the eclectic eighties with a retro track list sounding through your headphones, follow your Climb Leader step-by-step as you climb our Aussie icon. Cut shapes at the summit whilst belting out your favourite track on our karaoke machine, adorned in goodies from our novelty song prop box. Only for Mardi Gras (25 Feb to 9 Mar) Call 8274 7777 or visit bridgeclimb.com
Ride a horse in the heart of Sydney Horse riding is an exciting and truly memorable way to discover Centennial Park. Just minutes from the CBD, our riding schools skills cater to all ability levels! Book now: www.horseriding.sydney
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SUMMER 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. Not to be missed is the special Opera House Backstage Tour that gives you a unique insight in to the Sydney Opera House, taking you in to the depths of the incredible world heritage listed building. More information on page 50. For more info call 9250 7777 or visit sydneyoperahouse.com
SUMMER AT THE HOUSE
LA BOHÈME
01 to 31 JAN The Opera House comes alive throughout January with a variety of pop up bars and restaurants, serving brunch daily, and a host of exciting summer shows both inside and outside the Sydney Opera House.
02 JAN to 23 MAR The bohemian streets of 1930s Berlin, in the colour and chaos of street fairs and burlesque bars, fairylights and fishnet stockings. Venue: Joan Sutherland Theatre
BLANC DE BLANC
15 JAN to 12 MAR Bizet’s exotic picture of a romantic Ceylon has a new, sharp edge. Venue: Joan Sutherland Theatre
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TURANDOT ON SYDNEY HARBOUR
07 JAN to 28 FEB Blanc de Blanc serves up a refined blend of vintage glamour, high-end spectacle, tantalising acts which will infatuate, illuminate and delight. It brings the finest cabaret, acrobatic talent and eccentrics from around the world into a single, shimmering night. Venue: Studio
24 MAR to 24 APR Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour presents Turandot. Singing, sunsets and sparkling wine, all in perfect harmony. Join us at the water’s edge in a pop-up opera house with purpose-built bars, restaurants and a grandstand under the stars. Venue: Fleet Steps
GET GRUBBY: DIRTGIRL’S ECO MUSICAL
19 to 26 JAN This brand new show is guaranteed to be a wheelbarrow-load of fun for all the family. Venue: Playhouse
GREAT OPERA HITS
26 DEC 2015 to 20 MAR These relaxed concerts make for a perfect evening as the sun sets across Sydney Harbour; performed by some of Opera Australia’s finest opera singers. Venue: Joan Sutherland Theatre
VITESSE
26 APR to 16 MAY Faster, louder, deeper – in this stirring triple bill, three of the world’s greatest contemporary choreographers take you on a visceral ride. Venue: Joan Sutherland Theatre
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EVER WANTED to try skydiving, but the thought of jumping out of a plane is just a bit too much to handle? Well, now you can give your entire family the experience of a lifetime. iFLY Indoor Skydiving recreates the thrill of jumping out of a plane but minus the gut wrenching fear. Located in
Penrith, with a second facility set to open in the Gold Coast late 2015, iFLY is home to one of the biggest and most powerful wind tunnels in the southern hemisphere and employs a team of friendly world class instructors. Perfect for anyone aged 3 and up, Indoor Skydiving at iFLY will leave Mum, Dad and the kids begging for more! There’s no restriction on skill level and it’s done in a safe and controlled environment! Suit up for the ride of a lifetime. Call 1300 366 364 or visit ifly.com.au for more information!
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AN ALL NEW $12 million experience has been brought to life at The Australian National Maritime Museum. Action Stations brings destroyer HMAS Vampire and submarine HMAS Onslow to life like never before. Experience a dramatic and thrilling immersive cinematic experience in a new discovery and exploration space which includes audio-visual
encounters that recall sailors’ memories on board the vessels. Action Stations gives visitors new insights into the inner workings of navy life at sea. Walking through a submarine or manning the big guns on a destroyer will change your perspective and respect for Navy life. To find out more about this exciting interactive exhibition call 9298 3777 or visit actionstations.sydney
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LOVE SYDNEY LOVE THE STAR
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
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SYDNEY IS a sprawling city of more than four million people, spread over a vast coastal basin with Sydney Harbour as its centrepiece. To the north lies another beautiful waterway – Pittwater and the Hawkesbury – and beyond that the scenic Central Coast and the Hunter Valley winegrowing region. To the west the city is backed by a section of the Great Dividing Range which
runs all the way down the east coast of Australia. The part of the range behind Sydney is called the Blue Mountains – now designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage area for its stunning natural beauty. South of the city you’ll find the Southern Highlands, Wollongong and the South Coast – home to some of the most beautiful beaches and coastal towns in Australia. So there’s a lot to see and do around Sydney other than the city itself. Like most world cities Sydney is served by an excellent public transport system, made up of fast electric trains, clean air-conditioned buses and a hard-working fleet of harbour and river ferries. The system is reliable and easy to use, and extremely costeffective If you intend to travel on buses, ferries, light rail as well as trains, a MyMulti 1, 2 or
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3 could be just the ticket. Just choose your MyMulti zone to get travel by train or bus within that zone. Plus you can get State Transit ferry travel throughout greater Sydney and extending up to the Hunter Valley, out to Katoomba and the Blue Mountains in the west and south to Wollongong and Kiama. It also covers all public transport in and around the city and suburbs, with the exception of the hop-on hop-off tourist buses, a couple of non-government ferries and the station access charges to the Domestic and International airport stations on the AirportLink rail line. For instance, as well as getting in and out of the city you can use it to go to Manly by ferry, to Palm Beach on the bus, to Sydney Olympic Park on the rivercat, to Bondi Beach on the Bondi Bendy, to the Blue
Mountains by train and all around town on one of the red Metrobus services. There are a number of different Metrobus routes criss-crossing the city – from places like Leichhardt to Maroubra Junction, Chatswood to Bondi Junction or Mosman to Newtown and Sydenham – so wherever you are they’ll have you into town fast. They often link with train stations and are high-frequency, running regularly throughout the city. Please check routes and
timetables before making your journey. You can purchase MyMulti tickets at any train station or from Sydney Buses TransitShops at Circular Quay, Carrington Street at Wynyard, in York Street outside the QVB and at Railway Square. They are also available at all Sydney Ferries ticket offices and from most newsagents and post offices and many convenience stores in the city and suburbs. For more information on MyMulti and the Metrobus network go to 131500.com.au or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.
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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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the fish markets, half a dozen attractions around Darling Harbour, and of course The Rocks and Circular Quay. The 24 hour ticket is also valid on their sister service, the Bondi and Bays Explorer. This bus starts at Central Station from 9.30am daily and heads on out to Bondi Beach through Kings Cross and Paddington, returning via some of Sydney’s most exclusive homes in Vaucluse, Rose Bay and Double Bay. You can switch between the City and Bondi services and you can hop-on and hopoff as many times as you like throughout the day. The tickets are reasonably priced and offer tremendous value. This is an easy and convenient way to get around the city. Full professional A POPULAR stop at the southern end of Macquarie Street is the magnificent Hyde Park Barracks Museum. This elegant Georgian building is part of Stop the earliest group of public buildings still HOP ON surviving in Australia HOP OFF today and has recently been granted World Heritage listing. The essential focus of the Hyde Park Barracks is convict life. The latest exhibition, Convict Sydney, tells the story of Australia’s earliest convict history and details the valuable contribution many of these men and women made to Australian society. You’ll learn how the transportation system
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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 Page 2 or visit sydneylivingmuseums.com.au
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Get your bearings
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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by evocative in-theatre effects like wind, water and fire bringing the whole scenario to life. Once you’ve experienced the film you’ll be whisked by a lift up to the Observation Deck, 250 metres above street level. Sweeping views of the Sydney metropolis stretch out as far as the eye can see - And the whole experience is made even more interesting with the new high-powered binoculars which allow you to see farther and the multi-lingual touch screens to give you an array of facts about the spectacular Sydney views you are seeing. For an unforgettable Sydney experience, step out onto SKYWALK! You’ll be walking on air 268 metres above stunning Sydney, with the city streets directly beneath your feet. Look down through the glass floor
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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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, and visit the Federation Pavilion and go back in time to 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 or visit centennialparklands.com.au or call 9339 6699. Visit Centennial Parklands this summer for a range of fun activities.
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Pony rides for children aged 2-11 every weekend, or horse riding for the more adventurous (horseriding.sydney). Indulge your senses at EQ Village Markets, every Wednesday & Saturday. Bring the family to The Great Big Story Book (18-22 Jan). Meet the greyheaded flying foxes at Bat Chat (Sat 12 Dec, Sat 9 Jan, Fri 22 Jan, Sat 6 Feb). Join a Parklands Ranger for a Spotlight Prowl when the sun goes down. (11 Dec, 8, 13, 21 Jan, 12 Feb). Learn to take wildlife photos with Tamron Birdlife Photography (6 Feb), Enjoy Circus Oz under the Big
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Top at the Entertainment Quarter (until 24 Jan). Slip and slide at Slide the City (15-16 Jan). Hear Fatboy Slim at Electric Gardens. (23 January). Don’t miss Centennial Parklands Dining Australia Day Lawn Party (26 Jan). And for some romance visit Love on the Lawn (28 Feb) with over 100 of Sydney’s best wedding industry suppliers. More info at centennialparklands.com.au
Centennial Parklands Wildlife and Heritage Walk
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Get your bearings 20% OFF
The Hop on Hop off Buses, life during one run by Sydney Explorer, will of history’s THE BIG TICKET deliver you right to the door great maritime NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. of the Australian National adventures, OFFER EXPIRES 30.4.16 Maritime Museum located in Captain Cook’s Darling Harbour. Here Stop 16 you’ll find some original and HOP stimulating exhibitions. Enjoy ON HOP the unique opportunity to 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 epic 1768-71 world voyage. most accurate maritime vessels, More info call 9298 3777 or visit and catch a glimpse into a sailor’s anmm.gov.au 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 this great
city; its harbour, transport, the people and Sydney’s particular personality via a changing exhibition program. While you’re there check out the new exhibitions: Sydney Harbour Icons With Lego® Bricks (until 31 July 2016). Lloyd Rees: Painting with Pencil 1930-36 (until 10 April 2016) and do not miss 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. Remember you can save 50% off admissions when you buy the Sydney Museums Pass. To find out more head to sydneylivingmuseums.com.au
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A FEW blocks up Macquarie towns without public buildings. Street you will find It also seeks to refresh our the State Library of NSW which is so much more than a book lover’s dream. You will discover that the State Library hosts world-class exhibitions, a modern café, a bookshop and a dynamic events program. Here you’ll get free Wi-Fi and more than 2,500 free eBooks to download. Check out AMAZE Gallery, a permanent ever changing gallery exhibiting iconic, beautiful and quirky memories of life at school, artifacts from the library’s work and leisure in Stop 10 extraordinary collections. and around public Download the free Curio HOP architecture. Featuring ON app to discover surprising HOP a rich and rarely seen OFF and little known stories collection of original about the objects on show. Be drawings, photographs, plans, sure to visit the new exhibitions paintings and models from both which include; What a Life: historic and contemporary Rock Photography by Tony times. (20 February to 8 May) Mott, a major retrospective Family fragments: exhibition showcasing rock photographic etchings by n’ roll life – on stage and Sally McInerney (13 February behind the scenes – captured to 8 May) is an intimate and by Australia’s premiere rock compelling family history photographer Tony Mott. (Until wrapped into 37 extraordinary 7 Feb). Imagine a city: 200 prints. These fascinating years of public architecture exhibitions are a must see. Go in NSW challenges visitors to to sl.nsw.gov.au or call imagine our cities, suburbs or 9273 1414.
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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 new 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. 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
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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 brids and insects evolutionary success.The Australian Museum is home to over 6 million insect specimens. The Australian Museum has fascinating Behind the Scenes Tours which take you to restricted back-of-house areas where scientists are conducting research into life on planet Earth. Bookings are essential. 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. For more information call 9320 6000 or visit australianmuseum.net.au
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World Heritage site. Tours in English depart every 30 minutes daily from 9am to 5pm, (From the 2 – 31 January the 1 hour English Tour has been extended until 6pm. Perfect for if you want to go straight on to dinner at one of our summer pop up restaurants and bars.) Tours are also available in French, German,
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 the creation of this iconic
Spanish, Mandarin, 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. This once-in-
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personal guide will raise the curtain on what really goes on beyond the spotlight and will reveal industry secrets you won’t hear anywhere else. Walk in the footsteps of legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Pavarotti and Cate Blanchett, then finish with a full cooked breakfast in the Green Room of the Opera House. After your tour, you can re-live the moment by taking home an official photo souvenir or
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Get your bearings Mardi Gras Climb
Karaoke Climb
The Mardi Gras Climb Exclusively for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival, Only for Mardi Gras (Available 25 Feb to 9 Mar) More info on page 30.
Celebrate Chinese New Year by singing karaoke at the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge! (Available from 1 – 21 Feb). More info on page 30.
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, Robert De Niro, 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.
This includes pre-climb preparations and de-briefing. Your climb starts at the Climb Base and Visitor Centre at the southern end of the Bridge in Cumberland Street in The Rocks. BridgeClimb offers various climb experiences. BridgeClimb Express takes just over two hours – perfect if you’re on a tight schedule. Whichever length you choose, both climbs take you to the very top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and all are available at dawn (limited departures) during the day, at twilight and at night. But they’re all very popular so early booking is advisable to
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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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VISIT TARONGA ZOO ‘THE ZOO WITH A VIEW’ SITUATED RIGHT on the shores of Sydney Harbour is Taronga Zoo. Its beautifully manicured grounds offer breathtaking harbour panoramas as well as the largest collection of native and exotic animals in Sydney with over 4000 species of Australian and exotic wildlife, including a growing family of man’s closest relative, the chimpanzee.You’ll see koalas, kangaroos, platypus, echidnas and a seal show – plus an amazing free-flight bird show where the birds swoop way out over the famous Sydney Harbour and find their way back. Taronga Zoo is also very proud of its herd of Asian elephants, another highly endangered species.You can enjoy 20 keeper talks and shows daily or for a closer encounter, choose from the Nura Diya Aboriginal discovery tour, or the behindthe-scenes Taronga Wild
Australia Experience. New to the Zoo is Wild Ropes, Sydney’s ultimate outdoor adventure! This new high ropes course offers breathtaking Sydney views from the tree tops above iconic Taronga Zoo. With 4 exhilarating courses and over 60 high ropes challenges, eagle-eyed adventures may even spot a wallaby or
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your session today! Taronga Zoo is only 12 minutes from the city by ferry and is open from 9.30am daily.These days you can even stay overnight on the Zoo’s very popular ‘Roar and Snore’ program. For more information on the animals, and to plan your day out visit taronga.org.au
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Sydney and its surrounding areas are full of fun and vibrant places to check out on your travels. Here’s your guide to what’s best on the water.
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harbour 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 from the heights around Vaucluse (on the route of the Bondi Explorer bus) or from Bradley’s Head near Taronga Zoo. But you don’t have to just look at the harbour from the shore, because Sydney is well-served by a wide variety of excellent harbour cruises and ferry services. Most cruises depart from Circular Quay or from the eastern side of Darling Harbour near the Sydney Aquarium wharf. The
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choice ranges from short jaunts of about one hour to cruises lasting a whole day or evening, from simple cross-harbour ferry-boat rides to luxury excursions on milliondollar yachts. Or the thrill of seeing giant whales up close. We’ve listed a selection of the best we could find on the next few pages. Enjoy!
‘Sydney 2000’ the flagship of Captain Cook Cruises’ fleet glides gracefully past the Sydney Opera House
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AROUND THE HARBOUR CITY SIGHTS, whales, harbour hopping and spectacular sunsets, Sydney Harbour comes alive in summer onboard Captain Cook Cruises. Sydney’s largest fleet of cruise boats and rocket ferries offers a choice of more than 20 cruises daily from No.6 Jetty Circular Quay and Pier 26 Darling Harbour. The new Harbour Story cruise combines premium sightseeing with the stories of Sydney’s most fascinating characters every day at 10am and 2.30pm
from Circular Quay. Upgrade to the premium package and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, a delicious tea plate and coffee to order. If you are after an absolute bargain, purchase your tickets to the Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary entry from $28 from Captain Cook Cruises and receive a free return ferry to Manly from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Captain Cook Cruises Dining Cruises operate daily aboard flagships Sydney 2000 and
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John Cadman 2 and include breakfast with the lot, High Tea at Sea for the ladies, seafood lunch with million dollar views, plus cocktails, sunset or evening dinner cruises for the starry eyed romantics. For bookings phone 9206 1111 or visit captaincook.com.au Why not take a spin around the harbour on Captain Cook Cruises’ new red rocket Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer service! You can’t miss these shiny new rockets as they zoom between Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo,
Watson’s Bay, Fort Denison, Shark Island, Garden Island, Luna Park, Manly and Darling Harbour. The rockets leave every 30-45 minutes from Jetty 6, Circular Quay and Pier 26, Darling Harbour. Twentyfour hour tickets are available from $40-$46 for adults or combine with Taronga Zoo entry for only $53.50. Visit captaincook.com.au
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COCKATOO ISLAND
UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cockatoo Island is right in the heart of Sydney Harbour and is just waiting for you to explore. Catch a ferry to Cockatoo and visit for the day or stay overnight. Discover the island’s indigenous, convict, industrial and maritime past on a self-guided journey or audio tour. Visit the Shipyard Stories exhibition in historic Biloela House. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at Societé Overboard Café or the Cockatoo Island Marine Centre, where you
can also hire a boat to explore magnificent Sydney Harbour. Visit the Restoration Workshop to watch our volunteers bring the island’s machinery back to life. Play tennis or basketball with stunning courtside water views. Stay overnight in a harbour view apartment or a heritage house, or bring your sense of adventure and “glamp” or camp beside the water in our campground. Cockatoo Island is open every day and it’s free to explore. cockatooisland.gov.au
DINING ON SYDNEY HARBOUR
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THESE DAYS you’re able to get to Manly by Fast Ferry from Circular Quay in about 18 minutes, or from Darling Harbour on the Eco Hopper in about 45 minutes. It’s a comfortable journey in these modern air-conditioned vessels. Many Sydney siders commute daily using the Manly Fast Ferry
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as their preferred means of transport. It is a must do while you are in Sydney. Oh by the way you can enjoy light refreshments, and a licensed bar on board. Save with the New Eco Hopper Passes specials. See page 66, for more details and timetables call 9583 1199 or go to manlyfastferry.com.au
Manly Fast Ferries is the quickest way to travel between Circular Quay and Manly.
IF YOU DO nothing else while you’re in Sydney you must dine at least once on Sydney Harbour. Captain Cook Cruises’ flagship MV Sydney 2000 is the most prestigious vessel on the harbour and is synonymous with luxury dining afloat. The 5pm Sunset Dinner is perfect
for pre-theatre dining while at 7pm you can choose between the Captains Dinner featuring live entertainment or the Gold Dinner – truly one of Sydney’s most memorable gastronomic experiences. For bookings phone 9206 1111 or visit captaincook.com.au
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A POPULAR and affordable way to enjoy Sydney from the water is to make use of the various ferry services provided by Bass and Flinders Cruises who operate the Sydney Harbour EcoHopper, the Manly Fast Ferry and the New Harbour Beaches Sightseeing Ferry.
MANLY FAST FERRY Departing from Circular Quay Wharf 6, the ferries have both enclosed and open upper deck spaces providing panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and great opportunities to capture postcard quality photos of beautiful Sydney Harbour along the way.
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The journey takes approximately 18 minutes and operates 7 days a week. fares are reasonable and vary depending on when you are traveling or if you are using a Manly Fast Ferry smart card. Passengers can enjoy cool refreshments as there is even a bar onboard.
THE SYDNEY HARBOUR ECO HOPPER This ferry runs 7 days a week, stopping at popular locations including - Manly, Q Station, Watsons Bay,Taronga Zoo, North Sydney, Fort Denison, Circular Quay & Darling Harbour. Get a 24hr ticket that includes travel on Manly Fast
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Ferry, Harbour Beaches Ferry and Manly-Darling Harbour Ferry.This is the only ticket to incorporate 4 different timetable services and include travel on Manly Fast Ferry giving you more for less.
Ticket prices: 24 hr hop on hop off tickets: Adult 24hr ticket $40, child $25, senior $30, student $35, family fare $105. 2 hour sightseeing ticket Family fare $71 which includes 2 adults, 2 children or Adult $28. Child $15. Regular routes: Return fares between Manly and Q Station: adult $10, child $5. Single fares Manly to Darling Harbour $14.50 per adult and $7.50 for a child.
New Harbour Beaches Sightseeing ticket This summer do yourself a favour and experience Manly, Watsons Bay and Rose Bay with a Harbour Beaches Sightseeing ticket, operating weekends & Public Holidays only. Rates: Adult $15 & child $7.50. The ticket also includes travel between Manly Watsons Bay on the EcoHopper
ZOO COMBO PASS: Includes entrance to Taronga Zoo and harbour sightseeing pass which includes travel on 4 time-tabled services including Manly Fast Ferry. Adults only $55, (Save $63), and Children only pay $30 (save $37.50).
Sydney SEALIFE Aquarium ComboPass Includes aquarium entry & 24 hour EcoHopper Pass. Adults pay $55 (Save $57) Kids pay $30 (save $39.50).
Tickets available from Manly Fast Ferry ticket offices located at Manly Wharf, Circular Quay - Wharf 6, Darling Harbour - Pier 26 and onboard the vessel or online.
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Must see 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 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, 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, Harbourside and 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. Don’t miss out on the spectacular array of familyfriendly festivals that Darling Harbour hosts throughout the year - for more information visit darlingharbour.com
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Darling Harbour Events This summer, celebrate Australia Day (Tue 26 Jan) with a free program of the best in homegrown music, dance and entertainment! Experience live world music
and bump into bouncing ‘roos, roving brass bands, blossoms on stilts and Bollywood dancers. Catch a live DJ set by Sneaky Sound System before being wowed by the Australia Day Spectacular pyrotechnic display.
Fall head over heels, let your heart skip a beat, and feel the luuuurve at Month of Love (Fri 5 Feb - Sat 5 Mar). Get ready to smooch, snuggle, swoon and sigh with free outdoor movies, romantic picnics, date night deals, and rowboats on the bay.
Chinese New Year at the Chinese Garden of Friendship.
Let the playful Yang energy of the monkey inspire happiness and imagination, as you usher in the Year of the Monkey with three exciting weekends of performances, demonstrations, workshops and tours. (Sat 6 - Sun 21 Feb. Gold coin donation for garden entry). Darling Harbour Culture Beats,
Darling Harbour’s free cultural festivals proudly celebrate Australia’s diversity throughout the year. From music, dance and culture to distinct arts and cuisines, every festival is colourful, steeped in tradition and a whole lot of fun! Serbian Festival (6 - 7 Feb), Greek Festival of Sydney (27 - 28 Feb), Thai Grand Festival (12 - 13 Mar) and Holi Mahostav Festival (19 - 20 Mar). More info at darlingharbour.com
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THE TUNNELS of dugongs on display in the world! With the launch of the new SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Shark Reef Snorkel, you’ll get offer a fascinating oasis right the opportunity to experience in the heart of Darling Harbour. Exploring 14 Stop 19 the Great Barrier Reef without leaving the city. themed zones featuring HOP over 13,000 amazing This unique 1½ hour ON marine creatures spanning HOP adventure requires no OFF 700 species, you will be previous diving experience and will fascinate both adults and amazed by the range of animals. Get up close to huge Grey children alike.There’s a range of hands-on fun as well. Come Nurse Sharks in Shark Valley, closer to the animals than ever spot the shy and mysterious before with the popular platypus amongst the mangroves and come face to fin with Behind-the-Scenes Tour or sawfish, Leopard Sharks and feed the fish and sharks with a colourful fish in the world’s Glass Bottom Boat ride. largest Great Barrier Reef oceanarium. Also, don’t miss the Visit sydneyaquarium.com.au all new Dugong Island, featuring or call 1-800-199-657. For the Pig and Wuru the only pair of best price book online.
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is the place to get up close to Australia’s most loved and feared animals. Meet Ringo the wombat, Davey the quokka, Daphne the kangaroo, Rex the enormous crocodile and Banjo the koala joey as you travel through Australia’s iconic habitats. Get up close to koalas at Koala Encounters, bravely hold a python in Kangaroo Walk-About and zoom across the zoo with new WILD Flight – a self-propelled treetop adventure. Enjoy authentic Aussie cuisine at Outback Adventurers Café and
while you’re there learn about our weird and deadly creepy crawlies. There is so much to see and do, and for those wanting a more intimate VIP experience, behind-the-scenes tours run twice per day. With interactive displays, captivating daily feeding sessions and enhanced walk-through habitats, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is a fun day out for the whole family.
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THE CHANCE to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef has arrived, and you won’t even need to leave Sydney! SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s brand new, oneof-a-kind experience, Shark Reef Snorkel, will bring guests face-to-fin with some of the ocean’s most amazing creatures in their Great Barrier Reef exhibit, the largest in the world. This 1½ hour experience brings the tranquility and beauty of the heritage-listed landmark to life. Safely protected by a see-through enclosure, this is the ideal way to witness the stunning array of
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tropical creatures that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef. Guests will receive a full instructional briefing and orientation from a trained expert. With absolutely no diving experience required this unique opportunity is suitable for ages 5 and above. Shark Reef Snorkel is an exhilarating adventure that can be enjoyed individually or with the whole family! The experience also includes priority admission to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. More info is available at sydneyaquarium.com.au/sharkreef-snorkel or call 1-800-199-657.
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MUST SEE: MADAME TUSSAUDS SYDNEY Say G’day to Australia’s biggest stars and world famous celebrities at the Madame Tussauds Sydney. Join us on a journey along our celebrity-filled red carpet and revel in the unique atmosphere of glamour, fame and history. Come face-to-face with your sporting heroes in the new interactive sports zone, featuring 20 figures including Olympian Sally Pearson, cricket icon Donald
Bradman and football legends Lionel Messi and David Beckham. Have a smooch with one of your favourite
celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Ryan Gosling, Johnny Depp to name just a few. No visit is complete without a selfie with iconic conservationist and TV personality Steve Irwin – don his famous khaki outfit and have a photo with the Aussie legend against a backdrop of the great Australian outback. Learn about the history of Madame Tussauds as well as the art of working with wax figures and create your own Wax Hand to take home. Located in Darling Harbour, there are 10 zones to explore at Madame Tussauds Sydney which offers a great experience for everyone. More info at madametussauds.com.au or call 1-800-205-851. Book online and save.
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Madame Tussauds Sydney madametussauds.com.au Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary manlysealifesanctuary.com.au A TRIP to Sydney is not complete without a visit to the Sydney Fish Market, Australia’s Home of Seafood and the largest working seafood market in the Southern Hemisphere. The gorgeous aromas of fresh seafood combined with the hustle and bustle of a working market, make this an experience to remember. Check out the huge selection
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A combinations pass is a great way to experience more attractions while saving money. You can now choose from any combination of three attractions from the list on the left, and visit all three for only $65 - a saving of 45%. Tickets are valid for 30 days – so no need to visit them all on one day. You can save even more if you buy a pass to see all five attractions for just $70. Tickets can be purchased at any of the attractions or online. of fresh seafood caught daily, savour the best of Sydney’s fresh seafood at the range of restaurants serving local favourites like rock lobster, oysters and sashimi. Sydney Fish Market is a great one-stopshop with a gourmet butcher, deli, bakery, greengrocer, bottle shop and kitchenware store complementing the many seafood retailers within the market. If 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 information call 9004 1100 or visit sydneyfishmarket.com.au
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Must see EXPLORE THE ROCKS ALONG UNEVEN cobblestones, through sunny market stalls, up and down interesting alleys. Explore the unique traditional lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. History and culture thrive in exciting places, from the iconic Museum of Contemporary Art, to intimate artists’ studios and galleries, to historic pubs and sandstone houses, museums and hidden convict courtyards. Enjoy delicious flavours, locally-sourced produce and spectacular harbour views in over 50 restaurants, cafes
and bars. Catch up, unwind, and savour every minute and every morsel. Peruse a range of specialty stores, boutiques, and the exceptional Rocks Markets for the perfect gift, souvenir, accessories and art or new piece for your home. Find unique hand made fashion, and designer jewellery. Take in stunning views of the iconic Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Sydney Harbour as you shop, dine and wander around The Rocks. Visit therocks.com for more information.
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where Triple J’s Hottest 100 is counting down. Peruse The Rocks Markets stalls for locally-designed fashion, jewellery and art. Feast on mouth-watering flavours from around the
world or pop into your favourite local. This is the essential summer street festival, made for you this Australia Day. The Rocks Australia Day 26 January, 12.30pm – 6.30pm More info at therocks.com
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from 1844 to 1990. A short walk along you will find Kendall Lane, where you can visit The Rocks Discovery Museum, bringing the history of The Rocks, its people and their stories to life. Learn about The Rocks from preEuropean time to the present day through interactive displays and a unique collection of archaeological artefacts. Entry is Free and it is open 10am to 5pm.
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Place, Another fine market is The Rocks Friday Foodie Market that is a favorite with locals who eat, wander, sample and shop for fresh produce, crusty bread, chocolate, gelato, olive oils, condiments and crafts. Operating weekly on Fridays from 9am to 3pm corner Jack Mundey Place and Playfair Street (cnr Argyle and George streets). More at therocks.com
Explore The Rocks Nestled on the edge of Sydney Harbour, The Rocks offers an unrivalled blend of the old and new. From heritage architecture and cobblestoned laneways, to stylish modern bars, the famous Rocks Markets, some of Sydney’s finest restaurants, curious places to shop and explore and the renowned Museum of Contemporary Art. The Rocks: a perfect blend of experiences worth savouring.
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Shopping & Dining Sydney TAKE A STROLL through the historic Queen Victoria Building. Immersed in the culture of Sydney, the QVB delivers old world tradition with a stylish edge that makes the shopping experience unforgettable. One of Sydney’s most valued heritage landmarks, the QVB is renowned for its mix of iconic local and international brands. From delightful cafes to curious collectables and unique gifts for little ones, discover the unrivalled splendor of this landmark building that is now and forever in style. LOVE TO SHOP? You’ve come to the right place! Sydney is thriving with department stores, beautiful boutiques, home grown fashion, bustling markets and luxe labels! Take a stroll through the historic Queen Victoria Building then head to the famous Pitt Street pedestrian mall which will lead you to the Westfield Shopping Centre and Strand Arcade. It’s worth the scenic walk across Darling Harbour to the Harbourside centre. Innercity boutique shopping precincts abound and include stylish Surry Hills, Paddington, Woollahra,
Darlinghurst and Balmain. In the Eastern suburbs a visit to Double Bay is essential, and a wander around Bondi or Manly is bound to turn up some great shopping experiences. Sydney has great bargain shopping as well. For fantastic designer labels at up to 70 per cent off regular retail prices, make your way over to DFO (Direct Factory Outlet) located in Homebush or Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre in Drummoyne. Markets abound in Sydney. We recommend you stop in at Paddy’s Markets, one of Sydney’s major suppliers to tourists with souvenirs and Australiana. Browse Sydney’s many outdoor markets any time of the year. Paddington Market, held every Saturday, is one of Sydney’s most popular markets. Other great markets include Balmain, Rozelle, Surry Hills, Kirribilli and The Rocks. A trip into China Town in central Sydney area of Haymarket is an essential part of your Sydney experience.
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Quality Australian Opals and Pearls are a great Aussie souvenir Receive a FREE pair of Pearl earrings to the value of $90 no strings attached simply mention What’s On in Sydney when you visit Sydney Opal Cutters. HOLD A RAINBOW IN YOUR HANDS, Opals are known as the King of Gems. Now you can get a free Opal lesson and learn more about Australia’s National Gemstone. Discover one of Sydney’s best kept secrets. At Australian Opal Cutters you will be thrilled with the incredible range and unbeatable prices. Shop with confidence knowing that every item is covered by an international warranty and lifetime quality service guarantee. Drop in at Australian opal Cutters Stop 2 today for genuine Australian Opals and Natural HOP South Sea Pearls. ON HOP We offer up OFF to 50% off the ticketed price and TAX FREE SHOPPING. Located on the 3rd Floor of Park House, 295-301 Pitt Street (diagonally opposite McDonalds). For more info call (02) 9021 8000 or visit australianopalcutters.com.au or australianpearldivers.com.au
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THE NEW six hectare Harbour foreshore park called Barangaroo Park offers spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, featuring lookouts, extensive walking and cycling trails, idyllic coves, picnic spots and places for quiet contemplation. The park also glories in unique rock pools created from the 10,000 blocks of honey-colored sandstone excavated directly from the site
during the project. Named after Barangaroo, a Cammeraygal woman who was a powerful voice in the early days of colonial Sydney, the reserve is rich in Indigenous and cultural history and remains an area of great significance for Australians across all cultures in our multi-cultural society. Entry is free and visitors can enjoy free wifi in the park. More information at barangaroo.sydney
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DISCOVER THE MAGIC - Manly Beach WIDE COASTAL beaches on one side and serene sandy coves and inlets on the other make Manly one of the most beautiful places in Sydney and a must see for all visitors to Sydney. Named by Captain Arthur Phillip in 1788, Manly is located seven Nautical miles North East of Sydney. A scenic 30 minute ride by regular ferry or just 15 minutes by Manly Fast Ferry from Circular Quay will get you there. Explore its 200 retail stores, 130 cafes, restaurants, bars and eateries and enjoy numerous outdoor activities. Swim, surf or soak up the sun and scenery on one of the 40 gorgeous beaches. Or for the more active and adventurous you can: enjoy many scenic nature walks, learn to surf, hire rollerblades or a bike, take to the sky parasailing, take to the water in a kayak or even explore underwater with excellent snorkelling and scuba diving.Visit the Hello Manly Information Centre on the Wharf forecourt on arrival for help, resources, bookings and information from their friendly staff.
Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary is home to over 75 sharks, including Murdoch the Great Nurse Shark who was born in the sanctuary. As you explore the sanctuary, learn about how they help breed, rescue and protect local marine life such as Manly Cove’s endangered Little Penguin colony. You will meet Wolverine, Charles Xavier, and Magneto, the newest Little Penguins born as part of the breeding program in Penguin Cove.Thrill seekers will love Shark Dive Xtreme where you get face-to-fin with their 3 metre Grey Nurse Sharks, cheeky sea turtles and massive rays – without the safety of a cage! For more information call 8251 7878 or visit manlysealifesanctuary.com.au
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SITUATED JUST north of the city and south of scenic Manly is the unique neighbourhood of Mosman. Boasting a dramatic and extensive shoreline, the natural environment of Mosman is truly unique. A stylish village, with some of the best harbour beaches and featuring some great shopping and dining experiences, Mosman is an ideal spot to relax.Visit Military Road where you will enjoy stylish designer boutiques and cafes. Head to the promenade at Balmoral Beach, which has protected harbour bathing, beachside shopping and wonderful picnic spots. It is also well known for walking, jogging, kayaking or enjoying the beautiful ocean views. Mosman is also home to Taronga Zoo (find more
info on Page 56).To the south is Chowder Bay, a great spot for snorkelling and diving in Sydney Harbour. Chinaman’s Beach, a 250-metre stretch of sand to Balmoral’s North, is secluded, calm and waveless, making it a great place for a relaxed swim, picnic and a paddle with the kids. There’s also Cobblers Beach, a peaceful cove ideal for swimming. A suburb of extraordinary natural beauty and visual contrast, Mosman offers excellent walks. Try the Taronga to Balmoral walk with its winding beachside promenade. Headland Park offers spectacular harbour views, walking trails, cafes and so much more across Middle Head, Georges Heights and Chowder Bay.The views are truly stunning.
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paddleboards. Grab a FREE kayaking lesson on Saturday mornings, which is the perfect way to get into the sport, or brush up on your skills. (Booking is essential). You can find Sydney Harbour Kayaks by car or public transport: regular buses run from Wynyard or North Sydney station to the location at the Spit Bridge in Mosman. More info call 9969 4590 or visit sydneyharbourkayaks.com.au WHAT’S ON IN MANLY & THE NORTHERN BEACHES. The Official Manly Guide is the best Manly resource in Sydney. It is packed with What’s On in Manly, where to eat, where to stay and coupons for Manly. Find useful info: Maps, Walks and Rides and the best beaches in Sydney. Grab a free copy anywhere in Manly, when you jump on the Manly Fast Ferry, at Sydney visitor centres, Hello Manly visitors Centre and in select hotels. november 2015 – april 2016
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BABY ANIMALS are the star attraction during Summer at Featherdale Wildlife Park with the breeding season well under way. Baby Koalas (joeys) will be seen coming out of their mums’ pouches, riding on her
back and exploring the koala nursery, while kangaroo and wallaby mums are also proudly showing off their young joeys. At Featherdale visitors are able to meet koalas face to face throughout the day in the Koala Sanctuary and yes, you can cuddle up to them and take photos for FREE. There are also a number of areas around the park where you can hand feed kangaroos, wallabies & emus.
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