Things
to do in Sydney............................
Botanic Gardens
An oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the
city. Wrapped around Farm Cove at the
edge of Sydney Harbour. An easy walk
from the Opera House
Features are many
1. Begonia Garden
2. Cadi Jam Ora: First Encounters
3.Government House Grounds
4. Herb Garden
5. HSBC Oriental Garden
6. Rainforest Walk
7. Mrs Macquaries Bushland Walk
8. Old Mill Garden & Greenway Terrace
9. Palm Grove
10. Pioneer Garden
11. Rare and Threatened Plants Garden
12. Australian Native Rockery
13. Palace Rose Garden
14. Succulent Garden
15. Sydney Fernery
16. Sydney Tropical Centre
Taronga Zoo
Divided into eight zoogeographic
regions, Taronga Zoo is home to
over 2,600 animals on 28.7 hectares,
making it one of the largest of its kind. How to get there.....
Ferry services are for many tourists,
the preferred mode of travel to the zoo.
Passengers disembarking at the ferry
wharf, can enter the zoo via a cable
car. Sydney Ferries offers combined
"Zoo Link" tickets covering ferry fares,
park entry and cable car ride.
Coffee Cruise
Sydney's No.1 sightseeing cruise.
The coffee cruise shows you all of best
of Sydney Harbour. A truly Australian
flavour is on offer with gourmet biscuits,
delicious muffins and the traditional
Australian favourite - Lamingtons.
An excellent view of the Sydney Harbour
Bridge and Sydney Opera House is yours
for the photo taking. A full commentary
with amazing views from every deck.
Day Trip to the Three Sisters
in the Blue Mountains
If you are in Sydney on a short stay, this
day trip will suit you. Please include Echo Point,
The Three Sisters, Scenic Railway, and Skyway.
City Rail offer an extremely efficient service to
the Blue Mountains. Most trains go through
to Mount Victoria. Some even go as far as
Lithgow. Trains generally run every hour and
even more frequently during peak commuter times.
The Powerhouse Museum
A major branch of the Museum of Applied
Arts and Sciences in Sydney, the other being
the historic Sydney Observatory. Although
often described as a science museum, the
Powerhouse has a diverse collection
encompassing all sorts of technology including
Decorative arts, Science, Communication,
Transport, Costume, Furniture, Media,
Computer technology, Space technology
and Steam engines
