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Darling Harbour is one big showcase of fun and entertainment. Once a thriving dockland, it was redeveloped in 1988 to coincide with the 200th anniversary of European settlement in Australia and began with the construction of a... more
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Manly is a popular beachside resort and a favourite with generations of families. In 1915, Aussie surfing was born here, when Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku rode a plank of shaped wood. There was also the one-man beach protest agains... more
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Beats working! said
… to Manly Beach and further up to Palm Beach (where 'Home and Away' is filmed) and stopped for an ice… continue reading »
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Opened in 1884, the Taronga Zoo is the first public zoo in New South Wales. The Zoo has gone through much renovation and redevelopment featuring updated exhibits and an Asian Rainforest, which provides a unique insight into the... more
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Johanna & Martin said
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Fourteen troubled years in the building, and AUD95 million over budget, the controversial sail-like roofs of Sydney's most recognizable icon glisten against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Danish architect Jorn Utzon has report... more
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rtwscottyg said
… outside the Modern Art Museum overlooking Syndey Harbor and the Sydney Opera house. They invited me… continue reading »
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Best known to most Australians as the drug and red light capital of Australia, the "Cross" is a sleazy collection of strip clubs, adult bookshops, and tacky nightclubs. Over the years many attempts have been made to transform t... more
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Barney & Teresa said
….On Saturday we checked out of the B&B and heading to our new Hostel in the Kings Cross area of Sydney… continue reading »
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This bit of adventure is a must for all visitors to Sydney. The Pylon lookout at the top Sydney Harbour Bridge is a harrowing 200 steps to the top. But those who brave vertigo and the often windy days are treated to the most am... more
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This was earlier a small waterhole but has now been converted into one of the most happening pubs in town. You have a choice of an outdoor courtyard or an open air bar upstairs. This place is very popular with the after-office... more
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Double Bay is Sydney's most up market shopping area; its village atmosphere is characterised by its close knit community of which the Golden Sheaf is a part. This pub has a big local following. Newly renovated it has a premium... more
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The Dolphin is a local landmark—a beautiful, traditional corner pub that is popular with locals, and heavily patronized by Rugby Union fans before and after games at the nearby Sydney Football Stadium. The classic pub decor (po... more
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Ocean Room is the place for all you fish-food connoisseurs out there - an upscale restaurant with much on its menu, it is possessed of a relaxed ambience regardless of the elegant interiors and the exclusive location. The focal... more
Five Dock Travel Experiences
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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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Strewth! Bonza! Shrimp!
Well, here I finally am, taking the first steps on this rather exciting journey!The flight from London to Hong Kong was, so I believe, un... Continue reading »
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Australia - Sydney Part 2
Hello again from Sydney! It's Teresa writing! We've been all over the city in the past couple of weeks and photographed the Opera Ho... Continue reading »
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A picture is worth a thousand words
This is basically a short little update as I have now worked out how to upload some photos. Unfortunately not all of my photos can... Continue reading »
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Sydney - Hunter Valley, New Years Eve & Bondi Beach
A month ago I was completely determined to return to Sydney for New Years Eve. I started searching for hotel rooms, but could only find h... Continue reading »
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