Welcome to the City of Sydney
As the sun rises on this wonderful city, it invites you in to behold its history along with the blend of the new and innovative buildings, inspiring gardens, vivacious entertainment, extravagant shopping and lively nightlife. All this is sure to make you wish you had time for a longer stay.
Vivid – is always a fabulous time of year in Sydney. The light show is so creative and one that is some thing not to be missed. One of the best views is from Sydney Tower Eye. Visit before sunset to see 3 views in one visit. Sydney by day, Sydney sunset and the fabulous light show of VIVID over Sydney Opera House and the city.
Book Tickets to Sydney Tower Eye here! Attractions such as the Sydney Tower Eye and the new Skywalk take you right to the edge of this wonderful city, providing your nerve can take it, the views are spectacular.
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Dining Out:
Sydney is showing strong competition in being the best Australia has to offer with its restaurants adorning shining awards for their chefs creations and excellent dining experiences. For suggestions and award winning restaurants.
Be sure to book – some times there is a waiting list as these restaurants are so popular!
Some winners of Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide awards in Sydney City.
Awards are Presented with Chef Hats: 1, 2 & 3 Hats.
| Azuma Japanese Rest | 1 Hat | Japanese |
| Becasse Restaurant | 2 Hats | French |
| Bilson’s | 2 Hats | French |
| Bistro CBD | 1 Hat | Modern Australian |
| EST Restaurant | 3 Hats | Modern Australian |
| Forty One Restaurant | 2 Hats | Strong European |
| Tetsuya’s Restaurant | 3 Hats | Japanese/French |
| Guillaume at Bennelong | 2 Hats | Mod Aust/French Chef |
Many restaurants in Sydney are extremely busy, especially on the weekends. On deciding to book a special dining experience at one of Sydney’s stunning and award winning restaurants, it is recommended to book ahead as far as you can to avoid disappointment, some restaurants require you to book at least one month ahead.
Our Suggestions:
We know a place where you can go for history, fine food, fashion, health & beauty. No 1 Martin Place, the former GPO built in 1874, is now one of Sydney’s culinary hot spots with 15 bars and many restaurants plus cafes in one location. Make sure you experience the grandeur of this beautifully restored building on your visit to Sydney.
Chinatown is full of fine eateries – there are a couple that stand out and well worth a visit, you will be glad you did. Try the East Ocean Restaurant & the Dragon Star Seafood, they are both packed to the rafters so snap up a seat…Say Yum, for Yum Cha…
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Join a Cruise on Sydney Harbour – BOOK HERE
Cruising Sydney Harbour is one of the best days out you can have whilst in Sydney. Your choices for cruising on the harbour are many, you can choose to cruise with lunch for a full day cruises or morning tea cruises or dinner cruises, cabaret and party cruises you can even cruise on a yacht for the day, stay on board and incorporate your cruises with your accommodation. Don’t forget the pamper cruises that operate on Sydney Harbour, What a way to go!!
Shopping:
A quick guide to Sydney shopping. Start at the top end of town (Central Station end) with some high-class fashion in the Queen Victoria Building that houses over 150 specialty shops and the Galleries Victoria, shopping is also worth the walk, to get there, then to enhance even more shopping walk towards the Harbour and stop off at the elegant boutiques along Pitt Street and then onto Kings Street for the big fashion labels. Are you still shopping? Yes, you haven’t dropped yet!
So off we go to Pitt Street Mall this has eight different retail centres with more than 600 specialty shops to do your shopping within 2 blocks. Don’t forget the malls, arcades and underground network of shopping. After a full day on your feet you will need to look up the Day Spas in the City to relax those tired feet and muscles.
Nightlife – What’s hot!!
The nightlife in the city is bubbling hot with Live Theatre, Opera, Live Music, Bars and Funky Clubs to Nightly Cabaret Dinner Cruises. You will find some absolutely incredible bars and night clubs in and around the city for example try the 360 Degrees Bar & Dining and the Gas Night Club – it is home to hot dance beats and hosts a mind-boggling array of local and international DJ talent just to name two.
The many theatres that are dotted very close to the city provide many wonderful theatrical experiences. The Opera House is always a must see whilst you are in Sydney, wether you visit the Opera House and climb the steps, take in the opera inside the house or be entertained by one of many live theatre experiences that the wonderful Sydney Opera House hosts so well.
Live music is abundant still – yeah! Live Jazz music is in some of the coolest places in Sydney underground basements including the oldest bar at The Rocks. Sydney rocks for it’s live music of all genres. Check out the pubs and venues around the City, Darling Harbour, Live music is Kings Cross -goes without saying! The funky live music is excellent in the Newtown and Glebe venues. Live music is every where in Sydney.
Cinemas:
It is always great to catch a movie when you are in town, Sydney has all the latest releases and some spectacular red carpet events. Many premier movie nights attract the big movie stars to Sydney, keep an eye out for those events. The cinemas in town include: Harbour City Cinema, Hoyts Cinema in the Hoyts Entertainment Centre, Reading Cinema and the Sydney Movie Tours check out the Australian Actors way to fame.
Museums:
The Australian Museum is in the heart of the city and the Architecture walk, listed in the walking tours of Sydney, have you taking in what is considered the finest example of Hewn Architecture in the southern hemisphere.
For books on Australian Colonial History go to the Hyde Park Barracks bookshop.
Fort Denison, is the first place you will come to on any boat trip east of Circular Quay, also knownas “Pinchgut”, it is one of Sydney’s historic landmarks, located in the centre of Sydney Harbour. At the arrival of the First fleet in 1788, Fort Denison was a rocky island known to the Aboriginal people as Mat-te-wan-ye, and was a popular fishing place. It got the name “Pinchgut” as convicts who were charged, were confined on the island in leg irons and on rations of bread & water. Now operating as a Harbour Navigation Facility and a modern museum and cafe it is apart of Sydney Harbour National Park. Guided & self-guided tours with lunch are available or you can pack your own picnic.
Entry to Historic Houses Trust establishments:
Ticket Through Time provides unlimited entry for 3 months to 12 diverse museums of Historic Houses Trust in Sydney.
Tours in Sydney – there’s lots!
Sydney has many tours to choose from, starting with Walking tours, Whale Watching tours, Historical Tours, Adrenalin Tours, Cooking Classes, Harley Davidson “Fat Boy” Tours over the Harbour Bridge, Helicopter Tours, Blue Mountains Tours, Sydney Opera House Tours, Opera Centre Tours, Sydney Fish Market behind the scenes tours, The Rocks Pub Tours, Chocolate Espresso Tours, Gourmet Safari Tours founded by Maeve O’Meara, Wine Tours, MP3 Tours, Digital Tour Guide, 4wd Tours, Photographic Tours, National Park & Wildlife tours, Sydney Cricket Ground Tours “SCG” Tours, Surfing Tours –
OK I got a little carried away, however you certainly get the picture that there are many tours to do in Sydney and they are all great!
We can book any of these tours and add them to your itinerary. Contact us by phone Mobile 0403 993639 or email us: enquiries@sydneyharbourlive.com, we are here to help. Or Book Direct – check out the prices and availability HERE!
Hyde Park is a popular lunch time venue for Sydney siders to relax and enjoy some sunshine. The Archibald fountain is in the top centre of the park above St James Station. There is a large chess board that is located towards the city side of the park, providing you with some challenging or light entertainment. Above all it is an interesting place to people watch at lunch time and relax in the middle of this exciting city.
Sydney is so easy to get around, the public transport system is a breeze! You will need an OPAL CARD to gain access to the system.