The Sydney Traveler

There is a perception that you need to spend money to enjoy a day in Sydney. The reality is that it’s simply not true. If you know where you go, you can have a fun day out in the harbour city, and it won’t cost you a cent. With school holidays just around the corner, you’ll want to remember these ideas!

Walk across the Harbour Bridge. Soak up the glorious views and sunshine with a leisurely walk across Sydney’s iconic bridge. If you’re feeling extra energetic you can enjoy a stroll around Lavender Bay and through Luna Park.
Explore the Royal Botanic …read more

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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 will appeal to enthusiasts of all ages.
One of the exhibition’s major drawcards is a replica of the skeleton of a Jobaria tiguidensis. You may not have heard of this monster yet, but you definitely won’t forget him. The skeleton weighs 1.5 tonne and measures a …read more

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I’m a real sucker for animals, so I was thrilled to find that the world’s best wildlife photography is heading to our fair city. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition features 105 professional and amateur images show animals as we rarely see them.
The exquisite shots include everything from a hair-raising zebra stampede, to some peaceful resting butterflies, and a comical snorkeling elephant.
“Swimming underwater with such a massive land animal was one of those unforgettable experiences,” said American Jeff Yonover who captured the elephant photo.
The annual exhibition opens on Saturday at the Australian Museum.
“It’s one of the highlights on the …read more

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