World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Sydney, New South Wales, Australia http://bit.ly/1dQC20q Sydney, Australia Attractions and Travel Guide Passes: The All Day Pass & Tower & Aquarium package from Captain Cook Cruises incorporates entry to Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower and a hop-on, hop-off harbour cruise departing from Circular Quay. Tickets are available from any of these attractions. The Darling Harbour Super Ticket, available at the Sydney Aquarium, includes entry to the Sydney Aquarium and the Chinese Garden, Matilda Rocket Harbour cruise, a monorail ride, a meal at the Aqua Bar and Grill, discount entry to the Powerhouse Museum and IMAX Theatre and discount travel on the People Mover train. Combined ferry and attraction admission passes are available from the Sydney Ferries ticket office at Circular Quay. For example, the Zoo Pass includes return ferry and bus transport to Taronga Zoo, entry to the zoo and an aerial cable ride. Art Gallery of New South Wales Featuring the Yiribana Gallery, the world's largest permanent exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia's foremost art museums. Among its most impressive exhibitions is its Australian art collection, extending from the early colonial period to the mid 20th century. The Asian Galleries showcase the gallery's significant Asian collection and touring exhibitions. Shortlisted portraits in the Archibald Prize (Australia's most prestigious and controversial art award) are exhibited here annually. Opening Times: Thurs-Tues 1000-1700, Wed 1000-2100. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia Bondi Beach Bondi is one of the world's most famous beaches, a crescent of sand strung between two rocky headlands, just 15 minutes from the city centre. During the summer visitors jostle for towel space on the beach while the promenade bustles with activity. Campbell Parade serves up a mixture of busy bars, seaside cafes, and the ever-popular Sunday market. Topless sunbathing is tolerated and swimmers should always swim within the patrolled areas marked by the red and yellow flags. The coastal walk, which starts at Bondi's southern end and runs along the coast to Coogee, is a must for any visitor. Opening Times: Daily 24 hours. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia Centennial Parklands A grand park in the European tradition, the Centennial Parklands features landscaped gardens, statues, historic monuments and houses, ponds, formal gardens, wildlife habitat areas and grand avenues. There is a restaurant, cafe and facilities for every active pursuit under the sun. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Southeast of the city, Moore Park and Bondi Junction, bordering Paddington, Sydney, NSW 2021, Australia Darling Harbour A former dockside area, this small harbour has been transformed into a major tourist site. The vast, paved and landscaped recreation ground is packed with restaurants and shops, as well as a number of tourist attractions. These include the Powerhouse Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Aquarium, IMAX Theatre and the Chinese Garden of Friendship, a gift to Sydney from its sister city of Guangdong in China. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: No Unesco: No Address: Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia Royal Botanic Gardens A short walk from the Opera House, the Royal Botanic Gardens sits on a slope overlooking the harbour and covers 30 hectares (74 acres) in the heart of the city. Established in 1816, it is Australia's oldest scientific institution and home to over one million specimens. Highlights include the Sydney Tropical Centre and the Rose Garden; there is a hop-on hop-off trackless train to get around them all. Opening Times: Daily 0700-2000 (Nov-Feb); 0700-1830 (Mar and Oct); 0700-1800 (Apr and Sep); 0700-1730 (May and Aug); 0700-1700 (Jun-Jul). Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Macquarie Street (main entrance), Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia ============================ Sydney Video, Sydney Tourism, Sydney vacation, Sydney travel guide, Sydney, Sydney Museums, Sydney Shopping, Sydney Tours, Sydney Transport, Sydney Attractions, Sydney Hotels, Sydney Introduction, Sydney Restaurants, Sydney Nightlife, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania, Australia Tourism, Australia vacation, Australia travel guide , Sydney - New South Wales - Australia Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation

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