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Archive for the ‘Tours - Guided or Self-Guided’ Category

October 27th, 2008

Tour Oxford Street’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Walk of Fame and Shame

Enjoy a tour with a difference and follow Oxford Street’s Rock’n’ Roll Walk of Fame and Shame!
The tour, which is part of the Art & About festival, brings to life the colourful music history of the Darlinghurst precinct. Forget crusty old tour guides. In true rock and roll style, all you need for this tour […]

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September 25th, 2008

Aboriginal Tours at the Gardens

Most people come to the Royal Botanic Gardens to admire the immaculately-kept blooms. Nowadays it’s hard to imagine the way things were when white settlers first arrived. But Cadi Jam Ora helps you do just that.
As it happens, this part of the Royal Botanic Gardens is where European settlers and the native Cadigal people had […]

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September 4th, 2008

Get Chic in the City

Did you think city tours were boring outings for old folks? Think again. Chic in the City shopping tours offers the perfect girls’ day out.
Siobhan Young, the tour’s creator will take you to all the city’s best shopping strips. You’ll visit the boutiques of some of Australia’s top designers including Lisa Ho, Leona Edmiston, and […]

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July 8th, 2008

See the Whales in Sydney

It’s whale watching season, and you can spot these majestic creatures in style with Obsession Cruises.
And I mean style. How does this sound? A 50′ fully-airconditioned catamaran designed with comfort in mind. You can bring your own lunch, or let the ship’s award-winning chef cook it for you. Of course that’s a little pricier, but […]

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July 1st, 2008

World Class Art at Gallery of New South Wales

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Australia’s finest art museums, making it a must see for any traveller.
The museum features five levels packed to the rafters with Australian and Aboriginal art, and world class collections of European, Asian, and contemporary works. The museum attracts some exciting travelling exhibitions, so there’s always […]

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June 9th, 2008

See Sydney By Bike

I’m not exactly the fittest girl in the world. I like to count a trip to the grocery store as exercise, and I tend to avoid breaking a sweat. Yet somehow I found myself sitting on a bicycle for the first time in at least a year on Saturday.
My husband Steve and I were signed […]

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June 3rd, 2008

Art All Around You in Sydney

Sydney is a real treat for art lovers. There are so many stunning galleries and beautiful architecture, but you might not realise that art is literally all around you. Take the Sydney Arts Discovery Trail to see some of the beautiful spots the tourists often miss.

Image source: Sachman75 @ Flickr
Naturally our walk starts at […]

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May 17th, 2008

Discover Cockatoo Island

Cockatoo Island may just be Sydney’s best kept secret. This heritage listed island is smack bang in the middle of stunning Sydney Harbour, and it’s just opened up for overnight camping.
This beautiful island used to be an imperial prison, industrial school, reformatory, and gaol. It was also the site of one of Australia’s biggest shipyards. […]

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May 9th, 2008

Spooky Sing-a-Long Sydney Tour

Tours have gotten a bad rap in the past. Most of us would prefer to explore on our own, with the freedom to skip the boring bits and stay as long as we like in the places we’re interested in. And who wants to sit on a bus with a bunch of fuddy-duddies anyway?
But I’ve […]

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April 5th, 2008

Walkabout Paddington

We all know Sydney offers some fantastic shopping opportunities. But where should tourists go to pick up the best buys?
Urban Walkabout Retail Tours take away the guesswork with their guided tours of Paddington’s best boutiques and designer stores. The tours can even show locals a few shops they’ve never seen before!
The tour visits the eclectic […]

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