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AMP Tower Centrepoint | View the city - from the harbour to the Blue Mountains in the west, the ocean in the east and Botany Bay in the south. Dining available in two revolving restaurants. No link found. | 100 Market Street NSW | |
Bondi Beach | World famous Bondi Beach, another icon of Sydney Australia. Surf, swim (between the red/yellow flags on the beach!). Myriad of restaurants and cafes catering to most, if not all, tastes. There is a Bondi to Coogee walk, mostly level or mild slopes, offering great coastal views and more beaches and cafes. No link found. | 8 kms from the City Centre to Bondi beach! Take the train to Bondi Junction then bus to the beach, or take the Bondi and Beach Explorer bus from Circular Quay or along the route. | Bondi NSW |
Botany Bay National Park | Botany Bay National Park has a rich history and was the initial meeting place between Aboriginal and European culture in 1770. At Kurnell check out the Discovery Centre for good historical displays of the meeting between the Endeavour crew of Captain Cook and the local Aborigines. At La Perouse there is the Bare Island Fort and at Cape Solander there is a chance to see whales in their seasonal migrations north or south. Link - Botany Bay National Park | Phone 9311 3379. |
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Bridgeclimb | Reach the summit of The Sydney Harbour Bridge! Offering spectacular 360 degree views of Sydney, the Bridgeclimb is a lifelong memorable experience. Small groups of 12 are taken up the top with professional guides every 10 minutes. Tours are available at Day, Twilight and Night. Link - Bridgeclimb | Bookings are neccesary - Phone 8274 7777. | 5 Cumberland St NSW |
Centennial Park | Used by Sydneysiders as a recreational park for a long time, Centennial Park was created in 1886 to celebrate the landing of the First Fleet in 1786. Besides picnic and BBQ areas, there is bird watching, roller-blading, golf, tennis, even horse riding. Horses and bicycles can be hired there. In November through to February, there is the outdoor Moonlight Cinema. Link - Centennial Park | Take the train to Bondi Junction, then bus X39 or the Bondi and Bay Explorer Bus, stop 14. | Main Entrance Oxford St. NSW |
Circular Quay | Nestled between the City Business District, the Rocks, the Opera House and the Royal Botanical Gardens, it is a main transport terminus for Sydney ferries, trains, buses and taxis. From here you can visit historical Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo by ferry via the ever beautiful Sydney Harbour. Multitude of Harbour Cruises available. No link found. | Northern end of the Sydney Central Business District. |
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Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve | Blue gum high forest as well as majestic blackbutt trees. Beautifully coloured birdlife including king parrots, rosellas and lorikeets. Link - Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve | Access from Mona Vale Road, Rosedale Rd or Vista Street. | Mona Vale Road NSW |
Darling Harbour | Caters to all ages with its many attractions, food, and shopping. Link - Darling Harbour | Darling Harbour Visitor Centre NSW | |
Featherdale Wildlife Park | Featherdale Wildlife Park offers one of Australia's largest native wildlife collections, over 2000 animals. Visitors are encouraged to get up close and personal with Australia's native heritage. Cuddle a koala, hand feed kangaroos, wallabies and emus. Link - Featherdale Wildlife Park | 217-229 Kildare Rd NSW | |
Fort Denison | Situated strategically in the middle of Sydney Harbour, this fort was a key part of the 1800s defense network of Sydney. Originally known as Pinchgut Island, this was the punishment place for recalcitrant convicts who misbehaved during the very early days of the colony. Link - Fort Denison | Bookings are essential, tours can be booked at Cadmans Cottage located at The Rocks, Circular Quay. | 110 George St for bookings NSW |
Historic Mamre Homestead | Relax with us in the peaceful country atmosphere of our fully restored 1820's tearooms and restuarant. Home cooking, log fires and the aroma of bygone times. Link - Historic Mamre Homestead | Phone 02 9670 6178 | Lot 1 Mamre Rd. Turn off the M4 at Mamre Rd. NSW |
Imax Theatre Sydney | The largest cinema screen in the World! With an 8 storey high screen, Imax Threatre has 2D and 3D films from around the world showing crystal clear images, wrapped in digital surround sound. Link - Imax Theatre Sydney | Phone 9281 3300. | 31 Wheat Road. NSW |
Kuringai Chase National Park | Rugged scenery with pristine beaches, wildflowers, birdlife and native fauna. There is Aboriginal rock art on several of the trails with tours available. Link - Kuringai Chase National Park | Access western side of the park at Bobbin Head Rd off the Pacific Highway. The eastern side can be accessed from Mona Vale Road. |
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Luna Park | On Sydney Harbour, this 1930s amusement park has a long history of Sydney Fun. With rides, entertainment, games and food. Link - Luna Park | Open 365 Days a year. Information Line 02 9033 7676 . | 1 Olympic Drive NSW |
Manly | The first of a long pearl string of surfing and swimming beaches stretching from Manly to Palm Beach. The ferry ride to Manly from Circular Quay is still the preferred local's way of seeing Sydney's beautiful harbour. Link - Manly |
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Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural Cenre | Cultural Museum, Boomerang throwing, Didjeridoo Presentations, Native Plant walk and Retail Gallery. | 1951 Castlereagh Rd, Penrith NSW | |
Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler | Cruise the spectacular Nepean Gorge in the Blue Mountains National Park for Morning or Afternoon Tea, Lunch or Dinner. Link - Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler | Tench Ave. (via Jamison Rd.) NSW | |
Oceanworld Manly | Watch the huge sharks, giant stingrays, turtles and shoals of fish in our 4 million litre Oceanarium being hand- fed. The Shark Dive Xtreme is offered with dives suitable even for first-timers! Link - Oceanworld Manly | Phone 61 2 8251 7877. Open every day except Christmas Day. | West Esplanade NSW |
Panthers World of Entertainment | Aqua Golf, video games and live entertainment, restaurants and cafe, shows at the Evan Theatre. | Mulgoa Rd NSW | |
Penrith Lakes | Where the rowing and canoeing events were held at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, including the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Muru Mittigar Aboriginal and Education Centre and the Penrith Lakes Environmental Centre. Link - Penrith Lakes | Castlereagh Rd NSW | |
Penrith Valley | Penrith Valley is the location of the world renowned Sydney International Regatta Centre - with picnic and BBQ facilities, rowing, canoeing, dragon boats, club fishing, and sailing. Muru Mittigar, the Aboriginal Culture and Education Centre is well worth visiting. Link - Penrith Valley | Penrith is at the base of the Blue Mountains. NSW | |
Royal Botanical Gardens | Over 30 hectares with more than 7500 trees from all over the world. Located on the harbour, it was established in 1816 to help the settlers and farmers understand their new environment. Rose gardens, a tropical glasshouse pyramid and rare threatened plant species. Link - Royal Botanical Gardens | Mrs. Macquarie Road NSW | |
Royal National Park | The first National Park and second in the world after Yellowstone in the USA. Offers over 100 kms of walking tracks, with a 26km coastal walk with stunning headland views, beautiful beaches and rainforest valleys. Link - Royal National Park | Access is 32km south of Sydney via the Princes Highway. |
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St. Mary's Cathedral | Building commenced in 1868 (the first burnt down) with its spires completed in 2000. There is a beautiful Melloco Brothers mosaic floor in the crypt, inspired in part by the book of Kells depicting the story of Creation. Link - St. Mary's Cathedral | College St, opposite Hyde Park. NSW | |
Sun Masamune Sake Brewery | Australia's one and only Sake Brewery. Visit the factory and Visitors Centre to learn about the tradition, culture and production process of this 2000 year old drink. Taste and buy sake products made here in Penrith from Australian rice. Link - Sun Masamune Sake Brewery | 29 Cassola Place NSW | |
Sydney Aquarium | Complete with glass tunnels, living coral, brilliantly coloured tropical fish and of course Sharks. Link - Sydney Aquarium | Aquarium Pier, East side of Darling Harbour. NSW | |
Sydney Cricket Ground | The SCG has Test and State Cricket matches in summer and in winter is the home ground of the Sydney Swans. At the Football Stadium next door, there are Rugby League, Rugby Union and the evergrowing in popularity Soccer matches. Link - Sydney Cricket Ground | Bondi Bay Explorer Bus stop 16. Phone 02 9380 0383. |
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Sydney International Regatta Centre | 2000 Oympics Site - Rowing, Canoeing, Dragon Boats, Sailing, Triathlon and Tandem Skydiving at the beautiful Penrith Lakes. There are Picnic and BBQ Facilities as well as walking and cycling tracks. For the whole family to enjoy. | Castlereagh Rd NSW | |
Sydney Olympic Park | Sydney's greatest sporting venue, offering restaurants, cafes as well as being the venue for many of Australia's major sporting and special events. Link - Sydney Olympic Park | Homebush Bay Information Centre | 1 Herb Elliott Avenue NSW |
Sydney Opera House | World famous Sydney Opera House with a harbour backdrop features more than great photo opportunities. Plays, Operas, Orchestras, Jazz, or take a tour of the building's facilities. Link - Sydney Opera House | Bennelong Point - East side of Circular Quay NSW | |
Taronga Zoo | Koalas, kangaroos, wallabies - a large collection of Australian fauna as well as animals from around the world. On the harbour, if also offers great Sydney views. In summer, visit the night zoo. Take a ferry from Circular Quay. Link - Taronga Zoo | Bradley's Head Road NSW | |
The Harbour Bridge | With stunning Sydney Harbour and city views, the Harbour Bridge has a museum and also offers tours across the top of the Arch. Bookings are essential! Link - The Harbour Bridge | 5 Cumberland St. NSW | |
The Rocks | The Rocks is the original settlement area for the convicts and troops that were sent to Australia in 1788. Full of history and colourful stories, as well as everything from markets to fine dining. Link - The Rocks | Sydney Visitors Centre, 106 George St NSW | |
The Sydney Opera House | The Sydney Opera House, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. There are tours available, including a backstage one. Or try one of the Performance packages. Link - The Sydney Opera House | To Book, phone 61 2 9250 7777. | Bennelong Point, Circular Quay NSW |
Timbertown Wauchope | 100 Years Ago - All Welcome. Bullock Team Displays, Blacksmith, Shingle Splitter, Whipcracking, Steam Rides, Paddle Boats and Pony rides. A lotta fun for the whole family. Link - Timbertown Wauchope | 25 Mins from Port Macquarie. Phone 1300 303 155 | Oxley Highway NSW |
Vicary's Winery | Wine tastings - relaxing wine gardens - woolshed dances - Craft Markets 2nd Sunday every month. Link - Vicary's Winery | The Northern Rd NSW | |
Victoria Barracks | First home to the British, then NSW and now the Australian Army - this colonial Georgian complex is still very active today. Open Thursdays from 10am, it has a flag raising ceremony and marching band, followed by guided tours of both the museum and the barracks. No link found. | Oxford St. NSW | |
Watsons Bay | A popular waterside suburb that is known for its great seafood, particulary Doyle's Seafood Restaurant and assorted fish and chip shops, but also swimming, Vaucluse House and if your up for it, a 40 minute stroll will offer great views of the ocean and the harbour at South Head. No link found. | Watsons Bay via ferry from Circular Quay or the Bondi and Bay Explorer Bus. |
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