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Archive for the ‘Attractions’ Category

March 17th, 2008

Discover Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World

Animal lovers get a double treat with a Discovery Pass. This new card allows you to visit Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Wildlife World for a combined discounted price.
Adults, kids, families, and students can visit both of these amazing attractions for 20% less than the regular admission prices.
What I love most is that the card is […]

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March 14th, 2008

Dinosaurs Brought Back to Life at Australian Museum

They may have roamed the Earth hundreds of millions of years ago, but dinosaurs are still hot stuff. So it’s no surprise that The Australian Museum’s latest dinosaur exhibition is creating huge buzz even before it opens his doors.
It combines modern day technical wizardry with the large lizards old world appeal to create something which […]

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January 17th, 2008

Cuddly Koalas and More

As an Aussie I’ve seen plenty of koalas in my time. But the sight of these furry grey balls of fluff still makes me melt. That’s why I think a visit to the Koala Park Sanctuary is a must.
It was created way back in the 1920s, when founder Noel Burnet was concerned about the number […]

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December 25th, 2007

Dangerous Creatures at Sydney Aquarium

There are sixteen scary reasons to visit Sydney Aquarium these school holidays, thanks to the centers new Dangerous Marine Creatures exhibit.
The exhibition’s centerpiece is the beautiful but deadly blue-ringed octopus. They may be small, but they carry enough poison to kill up to 26 adults. The fatal cephalopod hasn’t been on show at the aquarium for […]

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December 22nd, 2007

More Than Star Gazing at the Observatory

The Sydney Observatory may not sound like the most exciting spot for a school holiday excursion, but this institution may surprise you. With their bumper children’s program, the Sydney Observatory offers plenty of fun and educational activities to entertain the kids.
You can take a journey around the galaxy, all from the comfort of your seat […]

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December 13th, 2007

Holiday Fun at Oceanworld

Little ones can have even more fun at Oceanworld Manly these school holidays, with the daytime kids club.
The sessions let kids become junior rangers, caring for the wildlife centre’s animals, including its friendly lizards. Kids can also participate in craft activities, and enjoy some yummy snacks.
Families can also enjoy some fun activities at Oceanworld these […]

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October 31st, 2007

Sky High at Sydney Tower

New York has the Empire State Building, and New South Wales’ capital has the Sydney Tower. Yesterday I told you about the tower’s restaurant, but that’s not the only way to enjoy Sydney Tower’s great views.
If you’re short on cash, or time, you can still take in this amazing 360-view from the Sydney Tower’s Observation […]

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October 28th, 2007

The Home of the Olympics

In 2000, Sydney was in the world’s spotlight as it hosted the Olympic Games. It was seven years ago, but few have forgotten the beautiful surrounds of this awesome sporting event.
Today you don’t have to be a world-class athlete to enjoy what Sydney Olympic Park has to offer. Anyone can swim a few laps at […]

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October 21st, 2007

Royal Botanic Gardens on Show

It’s spring: the birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, and the flowers are blooming. That makes it the perfect time to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, the largest public garden in Sydney.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are a little piece of paradise in the middle of the city. They’re located between the harbour and the […]

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October 13th, 2007

Dialling Up a Better Sydney

Make Sydney a better place just by picking up a telephone. Sound too good to be true? It’s not, with the Sustainable Sydney 2030 future phone!
The phone will be visiting a number of prominent spots about Sydney, and messages recorded by the phone will help make Sydney a better place. Whether you’re a student, worker, […]

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