Australian
Craftworks At The Old Police Station
Sydney's first general hospital was originally built on this site in
1788. The Police Station was built in 1882 and was used as such until
1974. It now housed Australian craftworks, a retail gallery for
contemporary Australian crafts. Representing more than 400 Australian
Artists, Australian craftworks offers a wide range of innovative hand
made designs, many with a strong Australian reference. Media covered
include ceramics, glass, wood, textiles, jewellery, leather, aboriginal
art, editions and prints.
Australian National
Maritime Museum
Devoted to Australia’s maritime history, the museum offers much
information about Australians’ history and love of the sea. Organised
tours of the galleries and current exhibitions are available.
Bondi
Beach
Bondi Beach is one of Australia's most famous beaches and among the
world's most well known beaches. It is located in the Municipality of
Waverley in east Sydney. The beach, roughly a kilometre long, is
enclosed at the north and south by headlands. Every day of the year
lifeguards patrol the beach between the yellow and red flags. Away from
the beach there are numerous cafes a restaurants, as well as hostels,
hotels, a great variety of shops, and even a small golf course.
Chinese Garden of Friendship
The garden was designed in China to celebrate the Australian
Bicentenary, and presented as a gift to Sydney. It is one of the largest
of its type outside Asia, with pavilions, lakes, waterfalls and a
Chinese teahouse. Running water, towering willow trees, cool lagoons
with lotus plants and large colourful fish make this an idyllic spot to
read a book or simply relax and enjoy the tranquil ambience.
Colonial House Museum
Colonial house museum is a restored colonial terrace house authentically
furnished in the style of the 1880's, with a vast photographic and
artefacts collection.
Customs
House
Customs House, built on the land of the traditional Indigenous owners
the Eora people, and site of the First Fleet landing, is one of the most
significant buildings in the history of European settlement in
Australia. The historically and architecturally significant building has
undergone a complete refurbishment is home to a collection of unique
exhibits. Customs Square, at the entrance to Customs House, is a piece
of Australian history. Paving in the square depicts the original tidal
zone as it was at the time of the First Fleet landing prior to the
construction of Circular Quay.
Darling Harbour
One of the world's most beautiful waterfront destinations, Darling
Harbour is situated just minutes away from Central Sydney. Darling
Harbour is a favourite entertainment area all year round and it does not
only attract tourists but locals as well. Habourside restaurants, cafes,
numerous stores and fine museums make it a not-to-miss attraction!
Elizabeth Bay House
Elizabeth Bay House is part of the Historic Houses Trust of NSW.
Elizabeth Bay House was known as 'The Finest House in the Colony' and is
a magnificent example of Early Australian Architecture. The house was
designed by John Verge for the Colonial Secretary, Alexander Macleay,
his wife and family. It is elegantly furnished in the period 1839-45.
The architectural design focuses on the symmetry of a central oval
saloon with a domed ceiling and grand winding staircase. Located close
to the Harbour, Elizabeth Bay House commands some of the best views in
Sydney.
Garrison Church
The Garrison Church was built in 1840's by Henry Ginn with later
additions by E. Blacket. Built of hand-hewn sandstone, this church still
serves the local community, the Royal NSW Regiment, other army units and
veteran organisations with regular services and is open during the day
to visitors. Old school museum is also open for inspection by
appointment.
IMAX
Theatre
IMAX Theatre is a giant movie screen, more than eight stories high, with
films shot in the ultra high-definition 75mm format. Brilliant IMAX
films such as a voyage around the earth on a Space Shuttle, a climb to
the top of Everest, and an excursion to Antarctica have been shown here.
Speakers placed at different parts of the theatre and behind the screen
create a sense of realism to the shows.
Justice and Police Museum
The Justice and Police Museum is part of the Historic Houses Trust of
NSW. Originally the Water Police Court (1856), Water Police Station
(1858) and Police Court (1886), the Museum offers a unique insight into
the fascinating world of law, policing and crime. It features a lavishly
restored 1899 courthouse and theatrical recreation of a
turn-of-the-century police station. An exciting slide show, together
with thematic exhibits, showcase an amazing array of objects and
artefacts, police memorabilia, relics of notorious crimes and
sensational trials, and much more. The museum provides education
services and interactive programs for legal studies, human society and
its environment and forensic science. It is also available for hire as a
venue for functions.
Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art is Australia's leading contemporary art
museum. It seeks to make contemporary art and visual culture engaging
for a broad spectrum of public audiences through a diverse range of
exhibitions incorporating new and more traditional media, stimulating
and hands-on educational programs and special events.
Paddy’s Market at Haymarket
Offering fashion and accessories, souvenirs, sporting apparel, jewellery
and watches, gifts, electrical and electronic products, leather goods,
arts and crafts, footwear, pets and supplies, fresh produce, seafood,
flowers and plants, homeware, and more.
Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens sit on a slope overlooking the harbour and
covering 30 hectares in the heart of the city. Home to an extensive
collection of some one million specimens, the garden was established in
1816 and is Australia's oldest scientific institution.
S H Ervin Gallery
Perched high on a hill overlooking The Rocks area of Sydney stands the
National Trust Centre. Formerly the famous Fort Street High School and
before that a Military hospital, the building today functions as a major
private art gallery the S. H. Ervin Gallery, a cheerful cafe and the
well stocked National Trust Shop. The site has one of the city's most
spectacular views of Sydney Harbour Parramatta River, Sydney Observatory
and Observatory Hill. The gallery showcases a lively program of changing
exhibitions, covering works from historical and contemporary Australian
art and culture. The shop features a range of Australian-made crafts,
unusual gifts and art, cookery and gardening books. The gallery is
available for function hire.
Santa’s Cottage
Modelled on a similar business in Finland, Santa’s Cottage features a
North Pole Post Office, a toyshop staffed by a team of "elves", Santa’s
Throne Room, Mrs Claus' Lolly Shop, tearooms and Christmas displays.
Santa is available for photo opportunities every weekend.
Susannah Place
Susannah Place is part of the Historic Houses Trust of NSW. Built in
1844, Susannah Place is a small terrace of four brick houses including a
corner grocer's shop, located in the heart of The Rocks. Susannah Place
has never been substantially remodelled; it has never been converted
into offices, factories or warehouses. Rare in the city of Sydney, it
has a continuous history of domestic occupancy by working class families
and demonstrates the way in which these homes were lived in from the mid
1840's to the late 20th Century. This is the Heritage significance of
Susannah Place. Each house was solidly built, with originally, six rooms
on three levels, including a basement kitchen. Each has fire isolation
and ventilation, water supply and sewerage arrangements. These challenge
popular ideas about the standards of housing in The Rocks in the mid
19th Century. Visitors will be exposed to a wide range of ideas about
Museums and their aims through guided tours, an introductory video,
recreated interiors from different periods including a working corner
shop.
Sydney
Aquarium
The Sydney Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world with
more than 5000 different Australian fish displayed in their natural
habitats. Visitors can "walk on the ocean floor" through 145 m of
acrylic underwater tunnels.
Sydney Harbour
Bridge Pylon Museum And Lookout
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout is open to the public daily.
There are 200 stairs to climb to the Pylon with rest stops on the way up
showing displays of the history of the construction of the Bridge. The
Pylon offers magnificent views of Sydney Harbour, Botanical Gardens and
the surrounding areas. On a clear day you can see are far as the Blue
Mountains. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is 134 m high, 502 m long, 48.8 m
wide and weighs 52 800 tonnes. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was constructed
between 1923 and 1932. Its nickname is "the coathanger".
Sydney Opera House
One of the great art centres of the world, Sydney Opera House is an
architectural masterpiece and Australia's foremost tourist attraction.
The roofs are the remaining legacy of Danish architect Jorn Utzon who
left the project halfway through and has never been able to see the
completed building. Subsequent architects took up the challenge of
designing the complex of some 1,000 auditoria, theatres, restaurants and
bars, which was finally opened in 1973. The four main auditoria - The
Concert Hall, the Playhouse, the Opera Theatre and the Drama Theatre
stage a total of 3,000 performances a year.
Sydney Visitor
Centre And Heritage Gallery
The Sydney Visitor Centre at The Rocks is Sydney's main tourist
information centre and is the first stop for any visitor to the city. It
is located at 106 George Street, The Rocks and is open 365 days of the
year. Services provided include information, brochures and maps on
Sydney and New South Wales as well as offering Booking Boards from which
you can book accommodation, day tours, restaurants, cruises and other
activities. Multi-lingual staff is available to assist with advice,
bookings and information. There are free permanent exhibition and video
screenings detailing the history of Sydney Cove from pre European
settlement to today.
The
Rocks
The Rocks is Australia's finest example of a restored colonial district.
Every weekend and on especially themed event days, free entertainment
fills this historic neighbourhood. Popular performers take you from rock
to classical, from Latin to jazz, from one era to the next, while the
outrageous antics of the street theatre characters capture your
imagination. The weekend street market is a great attraction by itself,
with more than 150 stalls offering creative crafts, art, antiques,
jewellery and handmade pottery. Considered Sydney's most sophisticated
street market, it is sure to delight all.
The
Rocks Centre
The Rocks Centre features an excellent and diverse range of shopping
outlets. The centre also incorporates 'The Rocks Square' which includes
a performance area and a large glass roofed portico and pergolas for
light rain protection. The centre has food shops, some centred on the
rocks square, and Playfair Street. These have external seating and
tables with umbrellas giving a cosmopolitan feeling and a pleasant place
to eat and drink. The Rocks Square features live entertainment daily.
The Rocks Market
Every weekend Sydneysiders and tourists flock to The Rocks to experience
the extraordinary atmosphere of Sydney's favourite street market.
Located at the northern end of George Street, in the shade of the
Harbour Bridge, this incredible undercover market is filled with around
145 stalls which display an amazing collection of arts and crafts, home
wares, jewellery and antiques, collectibles, toys, puzzles and tasty
aromatic food. The Rocks Market is more than just a stylish street
market. It is a fantastic place to enjoy the weekend and soak up the
atmosphere of quintessential Sydney.
Writers Walk On Circular Quay
Writers walk consists of 34 authors and quotes on the bronze plaques,
embedded along the walkway from the opera house on the eastern side of
circular quay to the museum of contemporary art on the western side.
Designed to commemorate and celebrate the lives of distinguished writers
from Australia and overseas who in some way identified with Sydney or
New South Wales. Writers represented are Miles Franklin, Eleanor Dark,
Charles Darwin, David Williamson, Banjo Paterson, C.J. Denis,
Christopher Brennan, Oogeroo Noonuccal, Kenneth Slessor, D.H. Lawrence,
Jack London, Henry Lawson Rudyard Kipling, Mark Twain, George Johnston,
Christina Stead, Peter Corris, Arthur Conan Doyle, and many more.
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