Archive for the 'Australian Culture' Category

A Walk in Hyde Park, and St Marys Cathedral

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Garry Searle
4 days, 2 hours ago in Australian Culture, Tourist Attractions and Sydney Australia. 0 Comments

Hyde Park is situated in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, and is a smaller version of New York’s Central Park in many ways.

It this episode of The Sydney Visitor, I take a walk through Hyde Park, and talk about some of the interesting things to see there, including the Anzac Memorial, the historic Archibald Fountain, and some very unusual oversize chess matches.

Check out my Hyde Park Video

Archibad Fountain

We also explore St Mary’s Cathedral, which is right next to Hyde Park, and so is well worth wandering across the road for.

If you are an independent traveller, make sure you check out The Indie Travel Podcast.

 
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Anzac Day in Sydney and the Parramatta River

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Garry Searle
2 months, 1 week ago in Anzac Day, Australian Culture, Sydney Australia and Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Anzac Day is one of the most uniquely Australian days of theYear. In this episode aI talk a little about the background and significance of Anzac day, including why it is such an important day for Australians.

The Anzac Site has a lot more detail onthe military campaign and it’s significance.

I also talk about the events that mark Anzac Day each year, including the memorial services, marches, and of course the tradiotional game of chance, “two up”!

Video Marching and Australian Two Up game on Anzac Day.

We also take a ride down the Parramatta River on the River Cat, and see the Opera House and Harbour bridge from another angle.

 
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Sydneys Open Air Cinemas

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Garry Searle
3 months, 2 weeks ago in Open Air Cinema, Australian Culture, Entertainment and Sydney Australia. 0 Comments

Open Air Cinema is just another example of Sydney residents wanting to do indoor activities whilst outdoors.  This can be witnessed every Spring without fail.  In this episode, we discuss open-air cinemas and entertainment, and how easy it is to be a part of it during the months October – April.

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Photograph courtesy of bondiopenair.com.au

In episode 4 of The Sydney Visitor, I talk about three of the most popular open-air events:

http://www.stgeorgeopenair.com.au

http://www.bondiopenair.com.au/

http://www.moonlight.com.au/

Shakespeare bythe sea is another uniquely Sydney event that is well worth the trek to the northern suburbs.  Every Friday and Saturday during summer, the Shakespeare by the sea company gather at Balmoral beach, to perform one of the two Shakespeare plays featured that season.

Surprisingly, there is no admission charge, no tickets and it is free to attend and watch, however the actors ask that you make a donation when they come around at the end of the show.

The Shakespeare By the Sea Website contains more details including seasons and show times.

 

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Photograph courtesy of http://www.shakespeare-by-the-sea.com/

 

More Beer Drinking Tips

One of the crucial pieces of knowledge in any new city, is of course how to order beer.

I discuss the difference between a “middy” and a “schooner” and how to mix and match beer names, glass sizes and quantities, so you’ll soon sound like a local when you slide up to order a drink.

 

It’s all in good fun, drink up.

 
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