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modern Aboriginal art in the
Yiribana Gallery, the largest
space in the world devoted
to the art of Indigenous
Australians. Rest weary legs
with lunch in the gallery's
café
(see p195)
, then stroll
along to the scenic
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for a fine view across the
harbour before taking the
Fleet Steps down the hill into
the
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. Stop in at
the Opera Bar
(see p197),
then take a tour of the world-
famous building (booking is
recommended). If you want
to make an evening of it, for
an extra cost you can book
tickets for an opera, play or
concert. Last-minute tickets
are sometimes available.
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walk
(see pp144-5)
. When
you reach Bronte, order a
juice at Swell
(see p195)
then head to Oxford Street,
Paddington
,
to begin
browsing the glamorous
boutiques. The renowned
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are open every Saturday.
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Take lunch in the courtyard at
Sloane's
(see p195)
then, if
you wish, spend all your cash
at Collette Dinnigan's store
(see p205)
. Stop by the
London Tavern
(see p124),
the area's oldest pub, before
exploring the streets of ter-
raced houses near Five Ways.
Admire the art at Tim Olsen
Gallery (No. 72a Windsor
Street), Australian Galleries
Works On Paper (No. 24
Glenmore Road) and Hogarth
Galleries, (No. 7 Walker
Lane). Later, have a drink at
the Tilbury Hotel
(see p197)
in Woolloomooloo and cap
off the day with a pie from
Harry's Café De Wheels
(see
p195)
on the Finger Wharf.
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Start with a 12-minute loop
on the Monorail
(see pp232-
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, which offers good
views of Darling Harbour,
Chinatown and odd peeks
into office windows. Buy a
ZooPass from Circular Quay
then take a ferry to
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(see pp134-5)
. Once
there, your ZooPass includes
the Sky Safari cable car ride
to the main entrance. Here
you'll find information on
koala viewing and the daily
seal and bird shows. Spend
the morning exploring
the zoo, making sure you
stop by all of the native
Australian animals, including
monotremes, platypuses and
echidnas. Buy ice creams to
eat as you walk.
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Have breakfast at
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(see p137)
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Bistro at the legendary Bondi
Icebergs
,
where you can
admire the view and, no
matter how cold the weather,
watch the diehard swimmers
do laps. Then stretch your
legs with the Bondi-to-Bronte
section of the famous cliff
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Have lunch at one of the
many kiosks in the zoo,
before heading back to the
wharf for the return ferry.
Finish off the day at
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(see p83),
and ride the
lift to the Observation Deck
for a simulated tour of
Australia on the Oz-Trek ride.
Use a telescope to spot the
zoo and other landmarks, or
simply enjoy the sunset.
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