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First day in Sydney

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3 weeks, 6 days ago in Entertainment, Tourist Attractions and Sydney Australia. 0 Comments

In episode 8, I talk about my recommendation on how to spend your first day in Sydney.

Although it is quite touristy, I recommend spending some time on a bus tour of Sydney. The Sydney Buses “Sydney Explorer” is a very convenient and cost effective tour. It’s easy to arrange, and a good way to get “oriented” to the layout of the city.
A pretty unique alternative is a “hop on, hop off” harbor cruise tour of the city and harbor.

We also talk about some of the options for getting to and from Sydney Airport when you first arrive. Although there are a few options, each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Episode 8 Featured Resources:

Sydney Explorer Brochure
The Double Decker Hop On Hop Off Tours
Hop On Hop Off Harbgour Cruise
To and From Airport - Sydney Airport

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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.

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.

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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Bondi Beach and the Bondi to Coogee Walk

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Garry Searle

3 months, 4 weeks ago in Bondi, Australian Beaches, Tourist Attractions and Sydney Australia. 4 Comments

Bondi Beach, Australia is perhaps the most photographed and celebrated beach in the world. In this episode of The Sydney Visitor we look at that sights, sounds and attractions that can’t be missed on your trip to Bondi.

The bondi icebergs started as a swimming club for devoted winter swimmers. From humble and eccentric beginnings, this club has grown to the largest licensed swimming club in the world. You can check out the views, the history and the menus at their website www.icebergs.com.au.

If you’re lucky enough to catch the “Sculpture by the Sea” exhibits, you’ll get a unique taste of the Sydney art and aculptural scene, as well as enjoying the natural beauty of the Bondi to Tamarama walk.We talk about the City to Surf Fun Run, and why this is a not-to-be-missed event for any visit to Sydney. Run details and entry forms (if you’re feeling keen) can be found here. The picture below shows the route taken every year.

The Bondi to Coogee walk is one of those lesser known parts of Sydney, where locals flock on a nice summer bay. We talk about the easiest and most enjoyable ways to experience the Bondi - Coogee walk. You can get a detailed map and description of the route here

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