Merry Christmas to all my Sydney Traveler readers! I hope you’re all having a wonderful day and that Santa was kind to you all! To celebrate the big day, here’s some footage of Taronga Zoo’s furry residents opening their presents. The meerkats are just priceless! Enjoy!
Remember to slow down and buckle up if you’re traveling around New South Wales roads over the holiday period. Double demerits for all speeding and seatbelt offences will be in force from midnight tonight.
The dual penalties apply until January 4 in an effort to curb the state’s Christmas road toll. Road deaths have dropped 28% since the initiative was introduced in 1997, so it looks like it’s working!
“Double demerits help deter motorists from breaking the law during what is an exceptionally busy time on the state’s roads,” said the state’s roads minister Michael Daley.
“Motorists be warned: watch your speed, wear …read more
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Have you seen the Christmas tree in Taylor Square yet? It’s very modern looking, with metallic coils replacing the traditional green foliage!
The 10-metre tree is adorned with red holographic stars representing the Southern Cross, eco-friendly LED baubles, and a gold star on top.
“Taylor Square’s new Christmas tree reflects the contemporary, creative and cultural life of the area,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said.
“We wanted something a little different for Taylor Square, a Christmas tree that represented the community – a tree with artistic flair.”
It’s certainly that! The tree complements the Christmas lights along Oxford Street and Darlinghurst Roads, and Star …read more
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Sydney City Council will create a 200 km cycling network, and we could see the new routes as early as next year.
“We have now moved from the planning phase into the reality of delivering safe, convenient and accessible cycling infrastructure to get more Sydneysiders on their bikes,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said today.
“Priority must be given to investing in green infrastructure – projects which will make our urban areas more sustainable and better equipped for the future – while providing health improvements, jobs for our community and benefits for the economy.”
It’s hoped that the new cycleways will relieve …read more
108 new free and untimed motorcycle parking spots will be created in The Rocks over the next few months. This brings the total number of free motorcycle and scooter parking spots in the city to more than 800!
“Motorcyclists no longer have to pay for street parking and can choose between thousands of timed parking spots and hundreds of untimed spots. Many parking stations also offer discounted all day parking for motorbikes including the Goulburn St and Domain parking stations where it costs $5 to park securely all day,” said the City of Sydney Director of City Services, Gary Harding.
“The city …read more
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If you haven’t climbed the Harbour Bridge or visited the Royal Easter Show, you’re missing out on some of the best attractions Sydney has to offer. They were recently named joint winners of The Sunday Telegraph People’s Choice award at the NSW Tourism Awards.
BridgeClimb chief Todd Coates told The Sunday Telegraph the award had extra significance for his company who is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary. BridgeClimb also won the gold award for the state’s leading attraction for the third year running, cementing its place in the Tourism Hall of Fame
The Royal Easter Show was also a dual winner, taking …read more
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Plans are underway for Sydney to become a fresh food city! The council plans to create more community gardens, employ a dedicated garden officer, and expand the Friday Farmers Market at Cook + Phillip Park.
Under the plan, new gardens will be built in Glebe and Ultimo, along with an exciting Kid’s Community Garden. There will also be more farmers markets in various locations around the city, helping us all enjoy fresher, better produce.
The proposal, which forms part of the City’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision, will be discussed at a council meeting tonight.
“Producing food locally and consuming local produce is an …read more
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The New South Wales government has just introduced toll increases that are set to slug tourists and Sydney residents alike.
From February it will cost $4, or one dollar more, to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge or Sydney Harbour Tunnel during peak times.
But it gets worse. Once you get into the CBD, parking fees are also going to go up.
Of course you can avoid some of the rate rises if you travel in off peak periods. But we’re all going to feel the pinch of those increased parking prices.
Public transport is looking better all the time! Oh except for the ferries. …read more
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Sydney’s kids will soon have a new place to play! The playground in Victoria Park, next to Sydney University in Camperdown, is getting a facelift!
It should definitely please the local community because they helped to plan it. The innovative playground was designed with the area’s heritage landscape in mind.
Currently the playground doesn’t have a lot of equipment, and there’s harsh gravel on the ground. The new facilities will include a new play area catering for children of all ages and abilities, from toddlers to teens.
There’ll be a special toddler area with a low barrier fence, so the littlest children can …read more
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With petrol prices sky-high, it’s little wonder that more people are ditching their cars for economical motorcycles and scooters. Now there’s even more reason to make the change, with news that Sydney Council is offering free parking for all two-wheelers.
“The Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy supports our commitment to sustainable transport options and the shift away from large, polluting vehicles to smaller vehicles to complement walking, cycling and public transport,” explained Lord Mayor, Clover Moore MP.
Riders no longer need to buy a ticket to park in metered zones in the CBD, Pyrmont, Redfern, Ultimo, Darlinghurst, Paddington, or Kings Cross. They’ll also …read more
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