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Theatre / Opera, Sydney Opera House

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The Sydney Opera House is considered to be one of the masterpieces of 20th century architecture and was inscribed in the World Heritage List by UNESCO in June 2007. The building was designed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who was awarded the 2003 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his masterpiece. The Sydney Opera House was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20th 1973. The multipurpose building is situated on the peninsula Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour and is overlooked by [more]

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales

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The Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia's most important art galleries and is the most significant art museum in both Sydney and New South Wales. The museum's collections include works by Aboriginal artists and other local Australian painters and sculptors as well as art from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The main gallery building was constructed between 1896 and 1909 to a design by the architect Walter Vernon although there are later additions. The gallery has both a fo [more]

Park / Botanical Gardens, The Royal Botanic Gardens

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The Royal Botanic Gardens are located south of the Sydney Harbour, just a short walk east from the Sydney Opera House. There are three major botanical gardens open to the public in Sydney of which the Royal Gardens are most centrally located. Australia’s oldest scientific institution was established in 1816 at the site of Australia’s first vegetable patch. It features over a million specimens, spread over more than 30 hectares in area, arranged in theme collections. Within the gardens visito [more]

Boardwalk / Promenade / Street, The Rocks

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The Rocks is the name given to the oldest area of Sydney which is located at the Sydney end of the Harbour Bridge between the bridge and Circular Quay. It was once the area inhabited by poor dock-workers and ex-convicts and has been transformed into an area filled with bars, restaurants, markets and shops and has become one of the most-visited parts of the city. It is considered to be Sydney's oldest preserved colonial district . In addition to the retail and dining options, attractions inclu [more]

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Australian National Maritime Museum

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Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Hyde Park Barracks Museum

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Hyde Park Barracks was built by convict labourers to designs by Francis Greenaway who also designed St James' Church nearby. The Barracks opened in 1819 as lodgings for up to 600 male convicts who previously had to find their own accommodation and tended to fall into bad ways. During its history the barracks was home to Irish orphans, then single female immigrants before it was converted to a court house. The museum shows how the building was used during each of the stages of its history and [more]

Zoo / Aquarium, Koala Park Sanctuary

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The Sydney Koala Park Sanctuary is located in West Pennant Hills, only 23 kilometers from the Sydney central business district. The park is spread over ten acres of verdant rain forest and native gardens. The Koala Park Sanctuary was created in the 1920's by Noel Burnet and officially opened to visitors in October of 1930. The main mission of the founder was to protect, research and create a safe environment in which wild koalas could live and breed in their natural environment .There are se [more]

Shopping, Queen Victoria Building

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Le styliste français Pierre Cardin a qualifié le Queen Victoria Building, appelé QVB, de "plus beau centre commercial du monde". Pourtant cet édifice victorien, au décor extérieur chargé, dominé par des coupoles en cuivre fut d'abord une halle aux produits agricoles. Achevé en 1898 sur les plans de l'architecte George McRae, il possède une grande verrière qui laisse entrer un flot de lumière à l'intérieur. La halle ferma à la fin de la Première Guerre mondiale et le bâtiment faillit [more]

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art

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The Museum of Contemporary Art is located on the waterfront at the west end of Circular Quay. It was opened in 1991 and was funded by a bequest by an expatriated artist, John Power. The building was originally the home of the Maritime Services Board. The museum offers a programme of temporary and permanent exhibitions which focus on both Australian and world contemporary art. Photography is not allowed inside the museum but sketching with pencils is permitted. The museum has a large gift a [more]

Boat Tour, Whale Watching Sydney

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Whale Watching Sydney offers cruises leaving from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay which last between two and four hours. There are two types of vessels available for tours a larger vessel with Active Ride Control to smooth out the bumps at sea and a smaller but faster boat for more adventurous trips. It takes approximately 20-minute to reach the waters where you can watch the Humpback whales and dolphins. Visitors on board are offered complementary tea, coffee and biscuits. There is a sn [more]

Zoo / Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife World

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Sydney Wildlife World is located at Darling Harbour in the heart of the city and is accessible by foot, car, bus, train, monorail, light railway or ferry. It is set between Cockle Bay and King Street Wharf and is next door to the Sydney Aquarium. There are 65 exhibits and 100 different all-Australian species to see. It is laid out over several different habitats which visitors can explore including Butterflies, Reptiles, Invertebrates, the Koala sanctuary, nocturnal rooftop encounters, Walla [more]

Restaurants, Glass Brasserie

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Airport / Train Station / Harbour, Sydney International Airport

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Zoo / Aquarium, Taronga Zoo

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Taronga Zoo is one of the most scenic zoos in the world - you can view the animals with a backdrop of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. It is just 12 minutes across the harbour from Circular Quay at Mosman and the ferries leave ever half hour. You can also get there by bus from Wynyard bus station or by car for which there is a A$10 charge. Admission costs Adults A$32 Children A$ 17.50 Under 4 Free Seniors and Students A$ 22.50 The zoo is open daily from 9h00 to 17h00. There [more]

Building, Harbour Bridge

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Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the world's most iconic bridges and a significant feat of engineering. It was opened in 1932 after more than 8 years of construction work although planning of the bridge had begun as early as 1912. The bridge is known locally by the affectionate nick-name of 'The Coathanger' due to its unusual shape. At it's tallest point, the bridge stands 134m high and has a total length of 503m. With a breadth of 49m, the bridge is the widest single-span bridge in the world [more]

Boardwalk / Promenade / Street, Darling Harbour

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Dieser lebendige und moderne Bezirk wurde in den 80-er Jahren aus einer heruntergekommenen Werft in eines der großartigsten Hafengebiete der Welt verwandelt und muss heute von jedem Besucher gesehen werden. Auch für die Einwohner Sydneys und ihre Gäste stellt er einen bevorzugten Ort zur Entspannung dar. Hier kann etwas für jeden Interessenbereich gefunden werden: Ausgezeichnete Attraktionen, Museen von Weltklasse, außerordentliche Einkaufsgebiete und kostenlose Veranstaltungen im Freien run [more]

Building, Sydney Tower - Centrepoint Tower

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Sydney Tower is the tallest free-standing structure in Sydney and the second tallest in Australia. It was opened to the public in 1981 at which time it was the fourth tallest building in the world. It is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers. It was originally called the Centrepoint Tower and many locals still call it by that name. The tower stands in Sydney's CBD (Central Business District) at 100 Market Street and is 305 m high. Members of the public can gain access to three diff [more]

Walking / Sightseeing Tour, Harbour Bridge Climb

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The Harbour Bridge Climb offers visitors an opportunity to get to know one of Sydney's most iconic constructions in greater depth than can be achieved by just walking across it. BridgeClimb is the company which offers guided bridge experiences and has already taken more than 2 million visitors on organised climbs. Tour options include two tours called the Bridge Climb or the Discovery Climb, each of which takes approximately 3.5 hours and go to the summit of the bridge at a height of 134m abo [more]

Zoo / Aquarium, Sydney Aquarium

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Das Sydney Aquarium hat täglich von 9.00 Uhr bis 22.00 Uhr geöffnet und der Eintritt kostet für Erwachsene um die 30 AUD, für Kinder 15 AUD. Das Aquarium ist eines der größten Meerwasseraquarien der Welt und führt die Besucher durch acht verschiedene Welten mit über 650 unterschiedlichen Lebewesen. Die einzelnen Welten zeigen den Murray Darling River, Mangroven, die Flüsse Nordaustraliens, den Sydney Harbour, das Great Australian Bight, die Felsküsten und Riffe, die Hohe See und das Great Ba [more]

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Elizabeth Bay House

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Elizabeth Bay House is one of the museums that is administered by the Historic Houses Trust and was once known as "the finest house in the colony". Unfortunately Alexander Macleay, the senior civil servant whose vision it was to create this house, couldn't afford the grand designs that he set in motion and he was declared bankrupt before his home was completed. The once grand and spectacular property with its extensive gardens fell into the hands of an artists colony and the land was carved up f [more]

Shopping, George Street

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Natural Heritage Site, Botany Bay National Park

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Lookout, Pylon Lookout

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The Pylon Lookout is considered to be one of the best ways to enjoy the panoramic views of the city of Sydney, while also learning about the history and construction of the Harbour Bridge. There are 200 stairs to the Pylon Lookout and it is 87 metres above sea level. The entrance to the lookout is located in the South East Pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This can be found by using the 'Bridge Stairs' in Cumberland Street, The Rocks or using the pedestrian pathway from the city side. Le [more]

Other Places of Interest, Pyrmont Bridge

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Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Australian Museum

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Fondé en 1827, le premier musée créé en Australie présente une riche collection sur l'histoire naturelle du continent. Le bâtiment principal, imposante construction en grès dotée d'un escalier en marbre, fait face au Hyde Park. Son premier architecte, Mortimer Lewis, dut démissionner quand le coût des travaux commença à dépasser largement le budget prévu. James Barnet acheva la construction dans les années 1860. L'exposition propose un voyage visuel et sonore à travers la géologie, la [more]

Attractions Sydney

Theatre / Opera, Sydney Opera House

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales

Park / Botanical Gardens, The Royal Botanic Gardens

Boardwalk / Promenade / Street, The Rocks

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Australian National Maritime Museum

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Hyde Park Barracks Museum

Zoo / Aquarium, Koala Park Sanctuary

Shopping, Queen Victoria Building

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art

Boat Tour, Whale Watching Sydney

Zoo / Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife World

Restaurants, Glass Brasserie

Airport / Train Station / Harbour, Sydney International Airport

Zoo / Aquarium, Taronga Zoo

Building, Harbour Bridge

Boardwalk / Promenade / Street, Darling Harbour

Building, Sydney Tower - Centrepoint Tower

Walking / Sightseeing Tour, Harbour Bridge Climb

Zoo / Aquarium, Sydney Aquarium

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Elizabeth Bay House

Shopping, George Street

Natural Heritage Site, Botany Bay National Park

Lookout, Pylon Lookout

Other Places of Interest, Pyrmont Bridge

Museum / Exhibition / Gallery, Australian Museum

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