The Sydney Traveler

Who needs Hollywood when you’ve got Sydney? New South Wales’ capital has become the coolest place to shoot a movie, with directors lured by our beautiful weather, stunning scenery and laidback attitude.
International blockbusters like The Matrix, Mission: Impossible II, and the new Star Wars movies were all filmed here, not to mention local classics like Babe: Pig in the City, Moulin Rouge, and Muriel’s Wedding.
Sydney Movie Tours operate a range of fun tours which will take you to some of the silver screen’s hottest spots.
The company’s walking tours set off from Martin Place. You might remember this area’s fountain from …read more

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It seems like only yesterday that I was the new kid in town, and now another three blogs have joined me in b5media’s Travel Channel. These latest blogs are definitely worth a look if you’re hoping to visit these far-flung locations, or you’re simply curious about other corners of the world. So why don’t you stop by and make our newest bloggers feel at home?
Firstly we’ve got Jed at The London Traveler. I’ve always thought of London as one of the great cultural hubs of the world, and this blog hasn’t proved me wrong. There’s information here about Sex Pistols …read more

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So you think you know Germans. They’re a race of fat, beer-swilling men and efficient, humourless women who love bratwurst and lederhosen, right? We all know the stereotypes, but how close to truth are they?
According to GerMANY FACES, not very. This enlightening cultural expo showcases the real Germany, a thriving hub of science, entertainment, and the arts.
GerMANY SHOWS features some of Germany’s most innovative visual art displays, with installations, photographic exhibitions, and paintings. Visiting writers, academics, artists, journalists, and performers will hold seminars as part of GerMANY TALKS. Acclaimed caberet star Meret Becker will bring her show to Sydney as …read more

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Sydney Wildlife World is celebrating its first birthday these school holidays with two new walk-through environments!
Now visitors can come face-to-face with wallabies in the Semi-Arid Grasslands, and get up close and personal with the colourful birds in Flight Canyon.
Sydney Wildlife World’s new friends, Yarra the Lizard and Karri the Koala, will also stop by every day during the holidays. Kids can meet these fun characters between 11 am and 3 pm.
Just by visiting Sydney Wildlife World these holidays, you could be a winner! They’re giving away prizes including Kinder Happy Hippo packs, Locally Wild books, and $1, 000 cash!
But no …read more

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This is a big weekend of sport, with grand finals scheduled for the AFL and NRL, not to mention all that World Cup rugby. It’s also the weekend that the Australian Unicycle Nationals (UniNats) come to Sydney.
Unicycles? It’s a bit crazy, but I almost promise you unicycle sports are like nothing you’ve ever seen before. The competition will feature unicyclists of all ages and abilities, from here and overseas, battling it out in a number of sports.
These athletes compete in hockey, basketball, track events, and even juggling, and all on one wheel. In one event, unicyclists will even ride for …read more

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Dive by name but not by nature, this funky beachside hotel is great for visitors after affordable accommodation outside the city.
Dive is located in Coogee, 20 minutes from the center of Sydney. This suburb is a favourite with backpackers for its beautiful beaches, diverse eateries, and laidback philosophy.
Dive’s location is ideal for water babies and sun seekers. Coogee Beach is just across the road. The famous Wylie’s Baths, with its dive-in cinema, is also close by. 
The hotel’s 14 rooms are all self-contained with a kitchenette, refrigerator, and microwave. With all these facilities you never have to leave your room, but …read more

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The Manly Jazz Festival is celebrating its 30th year this long weekend. The festival is the largest and longest running community-based jazz festival in the country, and this year is expected to be bigger than ever.
More than 70 jazz musos, including up-and-coming artists and some old favourites, will perform at five outdoor stages during the festival. Australian Idol personalities John Foreman and Erana Clark, Jeff Duff, Bernie McGann, and Doug Parkinson are just some of the big names scheduled to perform.
The festival will kick off on Saturday with a street parade beginning at Manly Wharf and ending at the Oceanfront …read more

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Sydney’s weather is starting to heat up and the locals are heading back to the beach. But with so many beaches in New South Wales’ capital, it can be difficult to decide where to go.
To make your choice a little easier, I’ve put together my top 10 places (in no particular order) to catch some rays.

Bondi Beach is Australia’s most famous. This means two things. It’s got fantastic waves, worthy of the accolade. It also gets very crowded. However, it’s a great place for a surf or a spot of people watching. There are also some fantastic eateries just across …read more

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To celebrate the release of the new kid’s flick Surf’s Up, Sydney Aquarium’s penguins will ride their own waves these school holidays.
Just like Cody Maverick, these fairy penguins love to surf. The swell in their wave pool mimics their natural environment. Just like they would in the wild, these penguins enjoy diving through the waves, and it’s very cute to watch!
Every child who visits the penguins before October 15 will receive a free Surf’s Up activity book. They can also have their face painted like a fairy penguin!
The penguins are the stars these holidays, but don’t forget to visit the …read more

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After a bumper year of rugby league we’re left with two teams standing and a grand final to play. The hopes of Sydney will rest squarely on the shoulders of the Manly Sea Eagles who will face the minor premiers, Melbourne Storm, on Sunday.
Manly go into the match as underdogs, but with the weight of Sydney’s support behind them anything can happen. Fans can still grab tickets for Sunday’s game through Ticketek. Season ticket holders can buy any remaining tickets today before they go up for grabs in the public sale tomorrow.
The grand battle will take place at Homebush’s Telstra Stadium. …read more

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