The capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in all of Australia, Sydney is an iconic location known and recognized all over the world for its beauty and unique landmarks. Sydney is home to over 5.1 million people in total and stretches out to cover more than 4,700 square miles of land, featuring over 650 suburbs and 15 contiguous regions. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.
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More Ideas: Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour is located in Sydney, Australia. Visitors to the harbor enjoy the wide variety of things to do and the special events that take place. Darling Harbour takes its name from Lieutenant General Ralph Darling. He was the Governor of New South Wales in Australia during the years between 1825 and 1831.
History
Originally the harbor was named Long Cove but was mostly referred to by the name of Cockle Bay until 1826. The Governor renamed the harbor after himself.
The Great Depression saw the eastern portion of Darling Harbour as The Hungry Mile. This referenced the workers on the waterfront that were searching for jobs around the wharves.
Today Darling Harbour is Sydney’s celebration space. Events and cultural festivals are put on here. Visitors of all ages will find something of interest at Darling Harbor.
Things to Do
Darling Harbour boasts a variety of activities for visitors of all ages.
Chinese Garden of Friendship- The Chinese Garden is a recreation of a traditional garden in China with lakes, waterfalls, pavilions, hidden pathways and exotic plants. Koi carp can be found swimming in the lakes, while willows sways gently in the wind. The garden also contains a teahouse that serves Chinese tea and dim sum.
9D Action Cinemas- The 3D movies that are played in the theater are specially made for the 9D cinema. The movies features surround sound, “active motion” seats, and effects like rain, lightning, snow, wind, fog, feel, and touch. The 9D cinema provides the best sensory “action theater” experience. These movies usually last about eight minutes and are age appropriate for both adults and children.
All Occasion Cruises- This cruise line provides a diverse selection of cruise packages. With six private ships and very experienced teams for event planning, a package can be catered to an individual’s needs.
Australian National Maritime Museum- The entire family can find something to enjoy at this attraction. This museum features exhibits on naval battles, mutiny, ancient maritime traditions, modern culture at the beach, and water sporting achievements. Interactive exhibits such as the underwater submarine that simulates a wartime battle. Visitors can also get aboard a replica of Captain James Cook’s discovery vessel the HMB Endeavor. Visitors can also climb the Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse of 1874.
CNW Gallery- Visitors can sit and have their portraits and caricatures done by the John Chen Gallery team.
Darling Harbour Children’s Playground- This playground is one of the best in Australia. The Children’s Playground includes swings, ropes, flying foxes, and slides for children of all ages. The area surrounding the playground contains places to get food or coffee while watching the kids play.
Exitus- This attraction is full of real-time puzzle rooms. Each team gets put into a room with fifty minutes to solve the puzzle. The team will work together solve riddles, discover hidden objects, crack the clues, and beat the time clock to escape the puzzle room. These rooms include: Butcher’s Burrow, Forensic, and The Garden.
Kingpin Bowling- Kingpin Bowling is appropriate for all ages. It includes twenty bowling lanes, M9 Laser Skirmish, a full bar, and breathtaking views of the harbor.
M9 Laser Skirmish- This laser arena is perfect for visitors of all ages. This attraction comes directly from the United States. This laser game experience takes visitors to a new world where their mission is to shoot the bad guys and score the highest points.
Madame Tussauds Sydney- This wax museum includes seventy of the world’s most famous stars, Australia’s own stars, and fun interactive experiences.
Monkey Baa Theatre Company- This is the premier theater for the young people of Australia. It includes programming and high-quality professional shows and activities.
Powerhouse Museum- This museum has a collection of over three hundred and eighty thousand objects. These objects span the fields of technology, design, industry, science, history, and decorative arts. The exhibits of these objects tell their stories and the stories of the people that created, invented, and inspired them. The Powerhouse Museum hosts regular demonstrations, tours, workshops, performances, and other events throughout the year.
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium- This aquarium contains the biggest collection of aquatic life native to Australia in the world. Some of these sea animals include platypuses, dugongs, sharks, penguins, and rays. There are fourteen themed areas to explore. They include Discovery Rockpool, Bay or Rays, Great Barrier Reef, and Sydney Harbour.
Shopping
Darling Harbour includes several shopping opportunities. Some of them include the Harbourside Shopping Centre, Austral Stones, Best Real Australian, Between the Flags, Cotton On, and the Crocodile Shop.
Dining
Darling Harbour also includes a variety of dining options. These options include Abode Bistro, Adria Bar Restaurant, and the food vendors, restaurants, and stores in the Cockle Bay Wharf area.
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More Ideas: Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House, in Sydney, Australia, is an iconic and historical building that is open for tours as well as offering a variety of cultural experiences. Guests should make sure to take a picture with the sails in the background; it’s an essential part of any visit. Designed in the modern expressionist style by architect Jorn Utzon in 1973, the opera house has become one of the most recognizable buildings in the entire world (even winning a prestigious architecture award in 2003).
History
It continues to be the top tourist destination in Australia, welcoming more than 8 million visitors annually. It regularly hosts more than 2000 different shows in all different mediums (with over one million guests coming to see them). The opera house is also considered a world heritage site.
Permanent Attractions
Below is a recommendation of how visitors can make the best of any visit to the opera house, whether it's their first time or they are a long time returning guest. Make sure to make the best of any time spent at this cultural and historical icon!
Visitors, especially those here for the first time, should make sure to take that classic selfie of themselves and their family on the steps to the opera house. Take special care to include the sails in the background - that’s what makes it so iconic! It’s an essential part of remember a visit.
If there is extra time after that, make sure to head down to the Western Boardwalk and try to catch a seal out bathing in the sun. The seals, while noisy, are an iconic part of the opera house in their own right.
For guests who have longer to spend at the opera house and prefer a structured experience, the opera house offers guided tours. These tours are offered every day (with the exception of Christmas and Good Friday) between 9am and 5pm and, as they often sell out very quickly due to their popularity, it is strongly recommended that visitors who plan to go on one reserve as far in advance as possible. The tours leave from the opera house every 15 to 30 minutes, starting from the opera house welcome center and finishing up in the entry foyer.
All tours are given in English, but are also available on request in German, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, and Spanish. There is a cost required per person for the tour, but there is a discount for guests who book online. Guests should also be aware that this is a walking tour, although it is considered “low impact.” During the tour, guests will climb stairs (200). Visitors who will have problems with this due to disability can take the “access” tour, which is available at noon.
Visitors who are able to stay until nighttime should not miss the daily sail lighting, called Badu Gili which literally means “water light.” Offered both at sunset and again at 9pm, the sail lighting is a seven-minute experience which introduces guests to the history of the First Nations through projections on the Bennelong’s eastern sail. This experience is offered free of charge and is wheelchair accessible and perfect for even the youngest guests.
Educational Opportunities
The opera house offers a variety of educational programs for students in both primary and secondary school. Reservations are mandatory ahead of time and can be booked through the website. Full information about all available educational opportunities is available on the website as well, including cost, times, and lesson planning information. Teachers can also contact the opera house educational staff ahead of time with any questions or to discuss which program would be best for the age range of the class wanting to schedule a field trip.
Primary programs are meant to entertain while also teaching children in primary school about the history of the opera house. With plays, storytelling, and interactive learning, the education team at the opera house has designed each diverse program specifically with the youngest students in mind.
Secondary programs go more in-depth about the history of the area and the opera house. These field trips last slightly longer and are also more educationally rigorous, teaching in a more direct way while still being fun.
Dining and Shopping
There are multiple dining opportunities for guests visiting the opera house. From the formal dining restaurants like Bennelong, to the more casual like The Lounge, visitors from the slightly hungry to the absolutely starving will find something to calm their appetite. For shopping, guests should stop by the gift shop and pick up souvenirs like a Lego model of the opera house, stationery, jewelry, and more!
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, Phone: +61-2-92-50-71-11
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More Ideas: Taronga Zoo
The Taronga Zoo, in beautiful Sydney, Australia, is an educational and fun immersive zoo experience in the middle of the city. See the over 4,000 different animals, some up close and personal, and spend the day learning about wildlife of all types. The Taronga Zoo has been open since October of 1916. The zoo itself is divided into eight different zoogeographic areas to feature animals specific to each environment, and it occupies almost 70 acres of land.
History
The zoo current features more than 350 different species of animals, with a focus on preservation and conservation. It was the second zoo in the country to successfully breed a platypus, as well as facilitating the first elephant birth in Australia. Taronga means “beautiful zoo” in the aboriginal language.
Permanent Exhibits and Habitats
The Taronga Zoo is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm from May through April, from 9:30am to 5:00pm from September through April, and from 9:30am to 4:00pm on New Year’s Eve. It is open every day of the year, even on Christmas! Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online for a 20% discount. Adults pay full price with a discounted admission cost for children. Children under the age of 4 are free. Annual passes are also available for guests and families who intend to visit the zoo frequently.
The zoo features over 4,000 animals in different enclosures, as well as keeper talks, animal encounters, tours, and shows.
· Keeper talks- These talks are done throughout the day in different areas of the zoo. A full daily schedule is maintained on the website, including the location of each talk and what time it will be given. There is also an app that can be downloaded so that information can be accessed digitally while at the zoo.
· Animal Encounters- Get up close and personal with some of the coolest animals living in the zoo! Meet a koala, hold an owl, or even feed the giraffes! Each encounter comes with a photo to commemorate the experience.
· Tours- For visitors who are interested in getting behind the scenes at the zoo, Taronga offers tours led by experienced tour guides. There are a few different choices depending on the area of the zoo, cost, and time required. Choose from the “Wild” Australian experience, the “Gold” tour, the Aboriginal tour, the Walkabout tour, or the hospital tour. Comprehensive information about all available tours can be accessed on the zoo website, including when they are offered, and cost required. Reservations can be made in person at the zoo.
· Shows- Located in the Centenary Theater, the zoo features a variety of wildlife and zoo related films and shows for visitors to sit down and enjoy, especially on the hot days! This huge, immersive screen experience (the first of which was the Wild Squad movie - an adventure movie about a young female child who learns about a hidden area under the zoo and goes on an exploring mission) is great for the whole family! Shows last just over 10 minutes and are offered free of charge.
Educational Opportunities
Each year, over 150,000 students visit to zoo on field trips and other educational experiences. The zoo offers educator planned and curriculum-based field trips and programs, which run based on project style learning and interactive experiences. With a variety of workshops, tours, and guided walks that vary depending on the grade level of the class, students will enjoy a day full of out of the classroom learning that is catered to the way that children learn best. Reservations can be made online or by calling the education team at the zoo directly to schedule or ask additional questions.
For classrooms that can’t make the trip to the zoo, Taronga can bring the zoo to the classroom with their very own zoomobile, meant to allow similar educational experiences in a structured classroom environment. Some of the animals may even travel! Contact the educators for additional information about how to schedule a zoomobile visit.
Dining
Passes can be purchased that allow guests unlimited access to the concessions located at the zoo - they can be bought either at the gate or online (at a 20% discount). There are also a few choices for restaurants while visiting the zoo, like The View and Forage & Graze - each with their own spin and offerings. For guests who want to do a little shopping during their visit, check out one of the zoo’s gift shops and take home a stuffed animal, apparel, toy, or even pick up sunscreen if it got forgotten at home!
Taronga Zoo, Bradley’s Head Road, Mosman, NSW 2088 Australia, Phone: 029-969-2777
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