Tuesday, August 13, 2013

The Star Casino

The Star Casino and Hotel (formerly Star City Casino and prior to that, Sydney Harbour Casino) in Pymont, Sydney, is the second largest casino in Australia after rival Melbourne’s Crown Casino. Its near Darling Harbour, The Star Sydney Casino have two gaming floors, eight bars, seven restaurants, 351 hotel rooms and 130 serviced and privately owned apartments. It also includes the 2,000 seat in Theatre. Its gaming operations are overseen and controlled by the New South Wales Casino Control Authority and is licensed to be the only legal casino in New South Wales. In 2008, it was granted a 12year extension of its exclusivity and licence.  
Now, the star is one of the famous palace in Sydney,And is because of gambling is one of irreplaceable entertainment in Australia
Tip: Near the casino will have ATM
Address:
80 Pymont Street (Darling Harbour)
Hours:
24 hours
Website:
Image taken from:  http://www.star.com.au/whats-on-sydney/Pages/unveiling-the-star.aspx
Text taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_(casino)

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Blue mountains



Blue mountains are famous in Sydney. People can experience fresh air in Blue Mountains region. The Blue Mountains is a beautiful place for exploring the NSW. There are many activities are interesting such as bushwalking, galleries, dining, and shopping. The Blue Mountains is the idea destination for that romantic getaway or family escape.

It easy to feel the nature circumstance, every village is unique offering a laid back welcoming atmosphere. The community volunteers and business provide many festivals and events.

The Blue Mountains is a magical place any time of the year. There are many oil bearing eucalyptus trees. The greater Blue Mountains was inscribed on the world heritage list in 2000 and was one of 15 would heritage places included in the national heritage list 21 May 2007.






Thursday, August 8, 2013

DARING HARBOUR BRIDGE!!!

 Contrasting with the Opera House's undulating sails is the dramatic steel of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Drive across it. climb it orsimply gaze at it from any angle.Accessible on foot from Watson Road and Cumberland Street in The Rocks, the Bridge offers a secnic walk for early morning jog if you feel so inclind=ed to Milsons Point across the harbour. Don't miss the spectacular Pylon Lookout, reached via pedestrian pathway on the eastern side of the Bridge, for one of teh best landscape views taht sydney has to offer

www.pylonlookout.com.au 

Tip: it opened 10am to 5pm.

you can take the bus or train to there.

BRIDGECLIMB
when it comes to awe-inspiring attractions, the sydney Harbour BridgeClimbing is up there with the best. It provides public access to the catwalks and ladders of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, taking you right over the top of that famous grey archway, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. follow in the steps of Nicole Kidman, Steve Irwin, Kylie Minogue and Oprah Winfrey - not to mention Mrs Chris Muller, who completed the climb at 100 years old! 

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Sydney Traveling of Opera House













The world famous "white sail" -like Sydney Opera House is the jewel of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jorn Ulzon surrounded on three sides by the harbour (Sydney Cove and Farm Cove) and inland bythe Royal Botanic Gardens.the Opera House is easily accessible through Circular Quay by ferries, trains or buses. The Sydney Opera House hosts more than 2000 operas, dances and performances throughout the year. It is also one of the most popular visitor attractions in Australia, with more than seven million people visiting each year, 300,000 of whom take a guided tour.Outside the Opera House, in every weekend there is a market housing 40 stalls featuring Australian arts and crafts, ornaments and souvenirs operates.
Address:
North of Circular Quay
Enquiry:
61-2-9250-7111
Hours:
The box office is open from 9.00am - 8.30pm on Monday to Saturday
Website:


Image taken from:http://www.micheledeangelis.com/10-posti-da-fotografare-prima-di-morire/
Text taken from:  http://www.sydney-travel-guide.org/The_Rocks.aspx#Circular_Quay

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

First post of Sydney Traveling - The Rocks

The Rocks



The Rocks locate between the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. There has a great view  of classical buildings which reflect Australian culture since the 18th century. The famous flea market operates here every weekend , featuring arts and crafts, glass items, ornaments, souvenirs and much more.

Info.

  • Transportation: By bus, train or ferry, get off at Circular Quay; or by foot from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, starting from North Sydney Milson's Point train station
  • Website: http://www.therocks.com/
  • Attraction: The Rocks Market
  • Opens from 10am to 5pm on every Saturday and Sunday
  • Address: Located next to the Circular Quay

Sydney-Travel-Guide.org. (2011)

Sydney Visitor Centre


Sydney Visitor Centre provides many resources of Sydney information such as maps, guides and  brochure. Centre also can provide accommodation and tours for visitors.

The Centre opens from 9.30am to 5.30pm daily. Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday, and closed at 4pm on New Year's Eve.

Info.


  • Address: Corner of Argyle and Playfair Streets, The Rocks; or 33 Wheat Road, Darling Harbour
  • Hours: 9.30am to 5.30pm daily. Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday, and closed at 4pm on New Year's Eve
  • Website: http://www.sydneyvisitorcentre.com/
Sydney-Travel-Guide.org. (2011)

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
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The Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum which dedicated to collecting and showing the contemporary arts forms of art from 1960s to today. Also exhibiting over 5000 collections from Australia and around the world. Museum organizes many cultural exhibitions and events time to time.

Info.
  • Address: Next to Circular Quay, at 140 George Street, The Rocks
  • Hours: 10.00am to 5.00pm daily, closed on Christmas Day
  • Fees: Free except special exhibitions
  • Website: http://www.mca.com.au/
Sydney-Travel-Guide.org. (2011)




Circular Quay

Circular Quay is Sydney's major ferries transport station in Sydney. Ferries depart here to all major ferry piers around Sydney river way, including Manly station in the north, Watson Bay station in the east, and Parramatta station in the west. The right side of Circular Quay is the famous Sydney Opera House, and  the left side are The Rocks and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Reference:
Sydney-Travel-Guide.org. (2011). Sydney Travel: The Rocks. Available: http://www.sydney-travel-guide.org/The_Rocks.aspx#Circular_Quay. Last accessed 06th Aug 2013.