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Far above the maddening crowds, AMP Tower (or Centrepoint, as it is called by locals) has 360 degrees of Sydney's best views. It takes just 40 seconds for the double-decker lifts to reach the 304-meter summit, where you can tak... more
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Sydney Town Hall symbolically reflects the city's origins as Australia's oldest settlement. While the building was constructed in two stages between 1866-75 and 1883-88, the latter, with its Second Empire architecture and ornat... more
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Aside from the beautifully kept gardens, Hyde Park provides a tranquil haven to the thousands of daily urban commuters amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday Sydney. Not only a sanctuary to the overworked, it is a fitting hom... more
Real Travelers who've been here
GWiZ said
…. After Stu left I found myself wandering through the botanical gardens, Kings Cross, and Hyde Park… continue reading »
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Situated 15 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the city are the sandstone cliffs, shady walking tracks, beautiful secluded beaches, and heartland of Sydney Harbour National Park. Considered one of the city's finest achieveme... more
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Close to the inner city, Coogee Beach is becoming increasingly popular with backpackers and tourists as well as Sydneysiders. The surrounding area includes a promenade, barbecue facilities and outdoor showers. There are also tw... more
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April & Chris said
… number of other beaches. Probably lasted for about 2 hours or so and dropped us off at Coogee Beach… continue reading »
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Said to be the oldest surviving house in North Sydney and the only conserved cottage of its type, this vernacular timber cottage dates back to 1854. Surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens it was lived in until 1974. Now a m... more
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Flanked by suburbia and encroaching high-rise developments, this is a little gem. The site was originally occupied by former convict farmer, James Ruse who acquired the colony's first land grant in 1791. Two years later he sold... more
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Old Government House is the the oldest surviving public building in Australia and dates back to 1799 which was extended by Governor Macquarie between 1815 and 1816. Some of the original 18th century joinery, doors and other det... more
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Take a step back in time and follow Sussex Street towards the Rocks area where you will come across a charming area of Sydney that has all the beauty and history of the Rocks area but without a maddening big crowd. Infact, the... more
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Located on Sydney's historic Macquarie Street, Parliament House comprises a complex of buildings, which date from 1816 through to the mid-1980's. The guided tour is only available on Parliamentary non-sitting days and includes... more
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Turist said
…="font-size: small;">First Stop Parliament House (not called New… continue reading »
Lane Cove Travel Experiences
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Bats, bowls and the Blueys
But before we saw in 2009, we actually squeezed in quite a lot of day-trips and activities that are definitely worth a mention.For a... Continue reading »
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Picture Postcard Perfect Sydney - too good to be...
So after fighting off the flies in Newcastle we headed for quite possibly one of the most photographed and recognised city's in... Continue reading »
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On Our Own Again, Down Under
We arrived in Sydney without much trouble, so we went off to find the hotel I'd booked. Our Lonely Planet had it listed, and it wasn't fa... Continue reading »
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Surf Camp - catching barrels, going on death walk...
Here it is, officially the last adventure of my trip! And what a way to end, with a 5 day surf camp that goes from Byron to Sydney. After... Continue reading »
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Harbour Hopping
A lesson learned (but forgotten) when we arrived in NZ last month: When crossing borders with hiking and/or camping equipment, make sure... Continue reading »
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