The Sydney Traveler

AIDS Awareness Week will kick off in Sydney with the Walk for AIDS charity event.
The walk follows a two-kilometre course through the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens and ending at The Domain. The two kays will fly by when you’re looking at all those stunning spring blooms. Celebrity walkers getting in on the act include Ita Buttrose, Deborah Hutton, and Jackie Loeb, and they’d love for you to join them!
“We’re encouraging as many people to join us walking through Sydney’s iconic Gardens in celebration of life and as a precious reminder of the devastating impact that HIV has had on so …read more

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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 some of their earliest encounters. Today a dramatic 50-metre long “storyline” weaves its way through garden beds like an ancient serpent, reminding us of the early lives of the indigenous people who lived there.
Everyone can view this ancient site, but if you want to learn …read more

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Architecture enthusiasts and history buffs will relish a trip to Government House. This beautiful mansion was built between 1837 and 1845 for the Governor of New South Wales. But today you don’t have to be a VIP to step inside.
At the time it was built, Government House was considered the most sophisticated Gothic Revival building in the colony. And it’s not hard to see why.
The ground floor contains the dining room, drawing room, and ballroom. It’s not hard to imagine the hub of activity this floor would have been centuries ago. These rooms feature stunning 19th and 20th century furniture …read more

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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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Start your Australia Day bright and early with the Woggan ma gule Morning Ceremony.
This spiritual ceremony will take place in the Royal Botanic Gardens, the sacred site of the Gadigal people. The event honours the past and celebrates our nation’s future.
Through song and dance, the Gadigal community will awake, cleanse, and honour the spirits of past inhabits, ensuring they continue to protect and watch over Sydney.
The Queen’s Baton will also commence its Australia Day journey at this moving event.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy this spiritual celebration. 
Date: Saturday January 26
Time: 8 am to 8:30 am
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens
Address: Enter via the …read more

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Kenneth Grahame’s beloved novel The Wind in the Willows comes to life in a new stage show by The Australian Shakespeare Company.
All your favourite characters are there: Ratty, Mole, Badger, and of course Mr Toad. The magical performance is a real treat for little kids and big kids alike.
The Royal Botanic Gardens is the perfect setting for this tale of life on the riverbank. It’s also a great spot to enjoy a picnic as this beautiful play unfolds.
Dates: Tuesday to Saturday until January 26
Times: Performances at 11 am and 6 pm
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, harbour side of the main pond
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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 central business district, and are a haven for people looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
The gardens span 30 hectares and are home to more than one million plants. These include some massive trees that were planted over a century ago. As you can imagine, …read more

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The Dove Pink Star Walk is a fantastic way to get some exercise and help the National Breast Cancer Research at the same time.
Thousands will participate in the twilight event on October 6. Walkers will begin at the Royal Botanic Gardens and follow a 5 km scenic route past the Opera House, finishing at Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park.
Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, and entertainment throughout the evening will help keep everyone’s spirits up.
The event is open to women, men, and children, so the whole family can take part. 2, 500 Australian women die of breast cancer every …read more

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