Sydney & Surrounds

A trip from March 16, 2007 to March 29, 2007, travelling to Sydney
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03/16/2007 to 03/29/2007
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Fri 03/16/07 (day 1) - Sydney

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City
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Fri Mar 16 12:00am - Thu Mar 22 10:00am
Notes
Arrived after a three hour flight to 32 degrees celcius and high humidity. Luckily it cooled to a great 26 degrees a couple of days after we arrvied.
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Hotel
Sydney
Fri Mar 16 5:00pm - Sun Mar 25 9:00am
Notes
OK transit hotel. Wouldnt want to spend more than a couple of nights though.
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Sat 03/17/07 (day 2) - Sydney

Why we came to Sydney.
Other
Sydney
Sat Mar 17 2:00pm - Sun Mar 18 2:00am
Notes
Congratulations Jinxiu and Mel. We had a great time at your wedding and loved meeting your families and friend. Best wishes for a long, lucky and happy future together.
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Sun 03/18/07 (day 3) - Sydney

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The Metro Hotel on Pitt is situated in the heart of Sydney CBD, approximately eight miles from Kingsford Smith …
Hotel
Metro Hotel on Pitt
300 Pitt St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
2-9283-8088
Sun Mar 18 9:00am - Thu Mar 22 10:00am
Notes
Great Location. Our room was brilliant, nice decor and a good size. Definitely value for money. The only downside was the room was on the 5th floor and miles from the lifts. Wouldnt worry most people but for smokers it was a long trip to get outside.
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The monorail is a high-tech train that whizzes around above the city on three and a half kilometres of track. Trains …
Thing to Do
Monorail - Metro Transport
190 Pyrmont Street
Sydney, NSW 2009
Australia
+61 2 8584 5250
Sun Mar 18 11:00am - Sun Mar 18 5:00pm
Notes
We bought an all day pass. This was excellent value as we hopped off and on all day. Missed our stops a couple of times! Luckily it only takes about 10 minutes to go right round again to the stop you want.
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455 George Street Sydney Phone 9264 9209.
Shopping
Sydney
Sun Mar 18 11:00am - Sun Mar 18 12:00pm
Notes
Amazing old mall built circa 1889. You can either just go for a wander like we did or take a tour.
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Haymarket
Shopping
Sydney
Sun Mar 18 1:00pm - Sun Mar 18 2:00pm
Notes
Massive market but not as cheap as we thought it would be.
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Aside from the beautifully kept gardens, Hyde Park provides a tranquil haven to the thousands of daily urban commute …
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Hyde Park
Elizabeth St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 9240 8788 (Tourist Information)
Sun Mar 18 6:00pm - Sun Mar 18 6:30pm
Notes
Great wee park in the CBD. We strolled through here most days getting to and from things. The fountain is absolutely magnificent.
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Celebration of 75 years existence for a Sydney Harbour Icon
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Sydney
Sun Mar 18 6:00pm - Sun Mar 18 9:00pm
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This was an added bonus as we didnt realise it was the 75th Birthday until we got here. All day 200,000 people walked the bridge. We werent able to as it was booked out way in advance. During the day all walkers wore yellow caps and at night they had orange ones with little lights on the front. We went down to the Opera House Quay at night to watch the light display on the bridge.
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Mon 03/19/07 (day 4) - Sydney

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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 be …
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AMP Tower (Centrepoint)
100 Market St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 9223 0933
Mon Mar 19 9:00am - Mon Mar 19 10:00am
Notes
We are both terrified of heights but went up the tower twice to have a look at the view. Once first thing in the morning and the second time on Tuesday evening to see all the lights. Well worth overcoming any fear of heights.
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An elegant, Georgian building designed by the convict architect, Francis Greenway, Hyde Park Barracks Museum is loca …
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Hyde Park Barracks Museum
MacQuarie St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 8239 2311
Mon Mar 19 11:00am - Mon Mar 19 12:00pm
Notes
This was really interesting. The museum has displays showing the different uses for the Barracks over the years and the conditions the inmates lived in. One room has been excavated out. What the rats got up to was really amazing.
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JetCruiser departs from Circulay Quay Jetty 6
Thing to Do
Mon Mar 19 1:00pm - Mon Mar 19 1:45pm
Notes
This was a 45 minute spin out past Fort Deniston to the heads of the harbour with an interesting commentary.
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Amusement Park
Thing to Do
Mon Mar 19 2:00pm - Mon Mar 19 3:00pm
Notes
A pity but I think Luna Park is past its use by date. The rides are a bit ho hum much what you can get at a fair ground. The loss of the roller coaster has probably sounded its death knell. We enjoyed the trip over on the ferry and back on the train though.
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Take a journey through Australia's rich and diverse marine ecosystems and discover the world's largest collection of …
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Sydney Aquarium
Pier St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+612 8251 7800
Mon Mar 19 6:00pm - Mon Mar 19 8:00pm
Notes
Loved the aquarium. The sharks were brilliant and the colours excellent.
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Tue 03/20/07 (day 5) - Sydney

Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour, (next door to Sydney Aquarium) Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: 02 9333 9288
Thing to Do
Sydney, Australia
Tue Mar 20 10:00am - Tue Mar 20 12:00pm
Notes
Spent an interesting morning wandering around looking at the variety in the Australian wildlife. Couldnt believe how many different snakes there were and how dangerous a lot of them are.
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2 Murray Street Darling Harbour Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Thing to Do
Sydney, Australia
Tue Mar 20 12:00pm - Tue Mar 20 3:00pm
Notes
Enjoyed wandering around the naval ship and the submarine was fascinating. Sat and had a beer at the harbourside cafe. This would be the most expensive beer we have ever purchased but it was so damn hot.
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Wed 03/21/07 (day 6) - Sydney

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The Royal Botanic Gardens a veritable oasis of greenery boasts breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and the city sky …
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Royal Botanic Gardens
Mrs MacQuaries Rd
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 9231 8111
Wed Mar 21 9:00am - Wed Mar 21 10:00am
Notes
Wandered down through the gardens on our way to the Opera House.
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Fourteen troubled years in the building, and AUD95 million over budget, the controversial sail-like roofs of Sydney' …
Thing to Do
Sydney Opera House
2 MacQuarie St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 9250 7111/+61 2 9250 7777(Reservations)
Wed Mar 21 10:00am - Wed Mar 21 11:00am
Notes
Joined a tour. Thought it might be a bit boring but it was one of the highlights of Sydney. The opera house is amazing and the history of the design competition and the controversy and cost overruns interesting. Definitely do the tour if you are ever in Sydney.
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This elegant building, located near Circular Quay , dates from 1865 and was formerly known as The Sailor's Home. It …
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Corner of Argyle & Playfair Streets
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 9240 8788
Wed Mar 21 12:00pm - Wed Mar 21 12:30pm
Notes
Dropped in for some information. Wherever we went in New South Wales we found the staff at the Information centres really helpful. Especially while we were travelling they were great at pulling free maps out and highlighting the roads so we could get to our next destination.
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This is the oldest and most historic area of Sydney. Named after its rough terrain, it survived for nearly two …
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Rocks (The)
George Street
Sydney, 2000
Australia
+61 (0)2 9240 8500
Wed Mar 21 12:00pm - Wed Mar 21 2:00pm
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This guided walk lasts 90 minutes and brings the Rocks story to life. It offers visitors a taste of Sydney's past, t …
Thing to Do
22 Playfair St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 9247 6678
Wed Mar 21 12:30pm - Wed Mar 21 3:00pm
Notes
This area is so old and soaked in history. Hopefully will get back to Sydney one day so we can spend some more time wandering around here.
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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 …
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout
Cumberland St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 9240 1100
Wed Mar 21 1:00pm - Wed Mar 21 2:00pm
Notes
A bit of a walk out on the bridge to the Pylon and then all those steps. Sweat was poring off us by the time we got to the top. Great view of all those brave souls doing the bridge walk.
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The Australian Hotel is a very stylish hotel, renowned for offering gourmet lagers and a huge selection of Australia …
Entertainment
100 Cumberland St
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
+61 2 9247 2229
Wed Mar 21 2:00pm - Wed Mar 21 3:00pm
Notes
Climbed down from the Pylon Lookout and then across the road to this amazing old pub. A couple of long tall G
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looks nice but then again. I probably never chance to see it.
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