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| The view from Mrs. Macquaries Chair |
Autumn in Oz is just wonderful. It took us a few days to get used to the very cold weather but we managed and loved it.
First stop ---- SYDNEY
Day 1: After check-in, and armed with a map, we did our own "walking tour".
First stop was Darling Harbour. Sydney's major destination for leisure and entertainment with so many bars, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, museums and parks. I can stay here for days trying to check out its nooks and crannies.
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| Darling Harbour |
Next is SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour. 14 newly-themed zones that includes Dugong Island, the Shark Walk and the amazing new tunnel walk-through, Shark Valley.
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| Sydney Aquarium |
Then we walked back to Sydney Tower to marvel at the beauty of Sydney as far as the eyes can see. The East's version of The Space Needle.
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| Sydney Tower |
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| Yup! the highest Mailbox in this hemisphere |
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| The view from the tower |
And of course, we had to see the Sydney Opera House. THE venue for performing arts in Sydney, it's unique design has become Australia's icon. We toured the insides of the Sydney Opera House and learned about it's colorful and interesting history.
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| Sydney Opera House |
- Spectacular Darling Harbour
- Sydney Entertainment Centre
- Chinatown
- Sydney Aquarium and the Monorail
- Sydney Opera House
- The Rock's - Sydney's birthplace
- Conservatorium of Music
- Parliament House
- Hyde Park
- St James Cathedral
- St Mary's Cathedral
- Art Gallery and the Domain
- Visit Mrs Macquaries Chair - superb views of the harbour and city skyline
- Royal Australian Naval Base at Garden Island
- Kings Cross - Sydney's 'hot spot'
- Exclusive Double Bay and Vaucluse
- The Gap - stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Heads
- Visit Bondi Beach - Australia's most famous surf beach
- Historic and trendy Paddington
- Sydney Tower
- Sydney Town Hall
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| Grand Sydney Tour |
- Stunning views over Sydney Cove and Circular Quay
- Sydney Opera House
- Cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Milson's Point - panoramic views of the bridge and skyline
- Cross the Spit Bridge
- Magnificent views from Seaforth Lookout over Middle Head and Pearl Bay marinas
- Arabanoo Lookout - a superb panorama of the rugged Headlands and Manly
- Tour through the northern beaches of Freshwater Bay and Curl Curl
- Stop at the seaside resort of Manly, noted for its famous surf beach and Norfolk pines
