Susannah Place

Posted on August 24, 2011 - Filed Under Historic Sites | 5 Comments

Tags: Susannah Place, Susannah Place Museum, Sydney Historic Sites, Sydney Museum, The Rocks, things to do in Sydney

Susannah Place is a museum comprising a small terrace of four brick houses, one of which includes a corner store, located in the historic area of Sydney known as The Rocks. Unlike other buildings in Sydney, it was continuously used as a home for working class families from the mid-1840s to the late 20th century. […]

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Chinese Garden Of Friendship

Posted on August 15, 2011 - Filed Under Sydney Gardens | 2 Comments

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Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of the only authentic Chinese gardens outside Asia and offers a calm and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of Sydney. It was opened at Darling Harbour, near Chinatown, in 1988 as part of Australia’s bicentennial celebrations. Sydney’s Chinese Population: Sydney’s local Chinese community were responsible for the […]

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Elizabeth Bay House

Posted on July 20, 2011 - Filed Under Historic Sites | 3 Comments

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Elizabeth Bay House overlooks Sydney Harbour and was once considered ‘the finest house in the colony.’ It was built between 1835 and 1839 and is a spectacular example of colonial architecture. It was once part of a 54 acre estate but now only a small portion of the gardens remain. The elegant interior is furnished […]

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What To Do In Sydney

Posted on June 27, 2011 - Filed Under Sydney Cruises, Wildlife Experiences | 28 Comments

Tags: Sydney Cruises, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Tower, Sydney Wildlife, things to do in Sydney, What To Do In Sydney

Are you wondering what to do in Sydney? There’s so much to see in this vibrant and exciting city that it’s hard to know where to start. Here are just a few of the many wonderful experiences on offer. 1. Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera House is by far one of this city’s most […]

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Hyde Park Barracks

Posted on June 11, 2011 - Filed Under Historic Sites | Leave a Comment

Tags: Hyde Park Barracks, Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Hyde Park Sydney, Sydney Historic Sites, things to do in Sydney

Hyde Park Barracks Museum is one of Sydney’s most important historic buildings as well as an impressive example of early Australian architecture. It is one of the few secular buildings that survive from Sydney’s early colonial past and was the first convict barrack in the colony. It has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage […]

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