Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FOUR GREAT DAYS IN SYDNEY
Planning a one-day itinerary
Sydney, all accessible by public
transport. They are designed to
be flexible - you might choose to
leave out some stops or include
other attractions that are nearby.
Prices show the cost for two
adults or for a family of two
adults and two children,
including food and drinks.
to take in the best that
Sydney has to offer need
not be a challenge. The magnifi-
cent harbour or beaches, as well as
cultural and architectural highlights,
would ideally be included. These
four itineraries offer a mix of
activities in different parts of
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fish and chips and eat them
on the beach, or try some
parasailing, boating or kayak-
ing on offer at the jetty. Treat
yourself to a beer at the
Manly Wharf Hotel
(see
p191)
where you can find a
window seat and watch the
sunset over the harbour.
End the day with the fast
ferry back to Circular Quay.
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, named after
Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
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the buildings he commis-
sioned here. Other architec-
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tours run every half hour. At
the
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mosaic replica of the Tasman
Map, illustrating 17th-century
voyages to Australia.
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Enjoy a classic ferry trip to
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. Once there,
stroll down the Corso to the
ocean beach or walk around
the headland
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Start early at an Australian
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, built in
1932. Cross on the pedestrian
walkway or, from $179 per
person, let BridgeClimb
guide you to the top of the
steel arch bridge (bookings
are essential). Climbs depart
every ten minutes, and take
3.5 hours including orienta-
tion. The view at the top is
well worth it. Recharge with
a pit stop at the Gumnut Café
(see p195),
where you can
choose from fresh fruit
juices, cakes and scones.
Explore the historic Rocks
area where you'll find the
convict-carved Argyle Cut and
the military
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