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There are so many things to do in Sydney! I would suggest a whole weekend, and even then, it would be packed with things to do. Hostels are relatively cheap, and as long as you are staying in a safer part of town (look for things close to town hall, cbd (central business district), the harbour you will be fine. For those inexperienced at travelling, stay away from Kings Cross, it is DEFINITELY not an area to take children or to stay in at night! Make it a point to go down to Sydney Harbour (you can easily get there by travelling the train system and purchasing a city loop ticket). Sydney Harbour will be on the Circular Quay stop and from there you can behold the Opera House and The Sydney Harbour Bridge. For those who are adventurous, try and schedule a Bridge Climb. It is pretty expensive, 185-300 AUD depending on when you go, but it is so worth the experience. (You must make a reservation beforehand.) Spend time looking through the shops and eat in a cafe in the harbour. Take a tour of the Opera house, it is breathatking. Town hall is a great area to shop, in and around Sydney. For a relaxing afternoon, why don't you spend some time down at the Harbour. There is plenty of shopping, outdoor venues, an IMAX, museums,a casino, the Sydney aquarium to keep you occupied for the entire day! It is a family friendly atmosphere and easy to get too from the Town Hall stop on the subway. If you are around the entire weekend, make sure you stop at Paddy's Market, which is down a bit from the Harbour. It is a gigantic market and the cheapest place around to get souveniers but is only open certain days. Follow the signs downtown and you will most certainly be able to find it and enjoy yourself...but bring cash, it's a Cash only market! If you are in need of a sporting event or have an interest to check out some of Sydneys awesome sporting venues, make your way to Sydney Olympic Park (purchase a ticket to get there, it isn't included in your city circle pass!) Lidcombe is the stop you'll need, and is a short little journey to Sydney Olympic Park home of the 2000 Olympic Games. It is an exciting place with plenty to see and lots of memories to relive. Most of the venues will require some sort of entrance fee for a tour, but it makes for a great day to just hang around the park or check out a footie game at night. (If you bring your swimmers, you can even swim in the olympic pools for a small fee!) All in all Sydney is an excellent place for dining, shopping, and sightseeing. I didn't even BEGIN to describe the clubs and nightlife, but take one look around the city at dusk, and you'll know where all the party places are :)

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Great for: Beaches, History/Culture, Theatre/Music, Nightlife, Family Holidays

Last Visit: December 2004

22 July 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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