Points of Interest & Landmarks in Sydney

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Points of Interest & Landmarks in Sydney

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  • ONomade
    Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An absolute must see, and if you can get performance tickets - an absolute must hear too. Even if it is the last row back in the far end corner of the concert hall, it’s totally worth it - the performances are top class and the acoustics is superb.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • Sunlily36
    Sydney, Australia92 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This building is a treasure trove of boutique shops, decadent eateries and Victoria’s Basement. The building itself is iconic, a must see if visiting Sydney CBD
    Written 6 March 2024
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  • oshooshoosho
    Bournemouth, UK174 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth the $12 entry fee to spend an hour away from the busy surrounding area when you can stroll around the delightful gardens, admire the plants and watch the colourful fish or sit and absorb the atmosphere.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • Geoffrey E
    London, UK500 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Imagine you are sentenced to death for stealing a purse in 1820 and your sentence is commuted to being shipped to an unknown land.

    Now visit the museum and find out what that was like and what Sydney was like.

    The superb commentary from the perspective of the convicts brings to life the exhibits, the wonderful scale models and images of the museum. It shines a light on the plight of these men and women.

    Equally or more important it is.deeply humbling to see what happened to the native Australians at the hand of the colonists.

    Please take 90 minutes or 2 hours out of your trip to learn this important history and hopefully give everyone resolve to understand others and live in harmony.

    For the record there is no charge to enter. Do not be fooled by that. This is a first class museum.

    Thank you.
    Written 16 March 2024
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  • Katie
    Melbourne, Australia12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was an awesome experience. My husband was nervous but Ian (our wonderful guide) put him at ease and he happily completed the walk/climb without issue. The safety precautions in place and the time taken to ensure that everyone understood what was happening made all of the difference.
    The views!! WOW!!!! We were lucky as it was a clear day. We could see to the Blue Mountains to the West and the sea line out East. It was an experience like no other.
    We were also with a 17 year old - who loved the experience as well. Whilst we are all fit, it was not overly difficult to navigate this climb. I would strongly recommend this activity.
    Written 29 February 2024
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  • Michael-4551
    Caloundra, Australia5,458 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited on Saturday 27th May. I walked over the bridge and then down to Milsons Point. You certainly get a different view of the CBD and harbour from that side.
    Written 21 June 2023
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  • Skeney57
    Sydney, Australia21,999 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Been 12 months between visits and the finish of the new station works is pretty good.
    New changes to get used too but that will come with time & use! A very noticeable melding of the old sections of the station with the new and I think they have done a great job? Good to see the old WW1 Honour Rolls back on display on the concourse as well, history needs to be retained as well as remembered! When next in the city have a stroll around a world class main station. I've been to dozens and can safely state that Central Railway Station is up with the best!
    Written 14 December 2023
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  • Alison S
    Sydney, Australia2,278 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful bells of the Cariilon ring out over the Quadrangle and grass courtyard.
    Wonderful setting in historic buildings of stature.
    Written 26 November 2022
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  • Tony P
    Brisbane, Australia3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time visiting the tram sheds with a group of eight friends. We enjoyed it so much that we went back a second time to try a different restaurant three nights later, and it was equally as much fun. Both the Japanese and Chinese restaurants were excellent and the staff were very competent. Oddly, we didn’t plan to go to Asian restaurants it was just at the other venues were either closed at 5:30 pm, or lacking in energy and life.
    Written 6 April 2023
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  • Gaylene C
    Tasmania, Australia88 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Christmas markets atmosphere and Christmas tree in Market place is a must place to go. The musician added so much to it, being a warm balmy night certainly helped as well. Oh and the Santa cottage for photos was amazing🎅🏼 🌲 Well done Martin place 10/10
    Written 9 December 2023
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  • Leonie D
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Vicky was a great guide, so knowledgeable about the history of the GPO’s inception and meaning behind the outside sandstone carvings. Beautiful inside decor and history of GPO.
    Written 18 August 2023
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  • MikeFo
    Brighton, UK1,083 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    You can cross by foot or bike or pass under by the same. A 100+ year old bridge that be admired for its construction or just used for its convenience
    Written 21 October 2023
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  • Travelove58
    11,338 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the many malls found along George Street . A mid size modern mall with a good mix of retail & dining. A decent size COLES supermarket adds to the attraction. Definitely one of the better mid range malls along George Street. Worth a visit
    Written 3 September 2023
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,563 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This evocatively named art installation can be found in the centre of Sydney’s CBD. It’s hidden away down one of the city’s narrow, dark laneways in Angel Place.
    What you see here are a collection of more than 100 empty birdcages, strung high overhead between the walls of the alley.
    The cages are pointedly empty. They represent the birds that once thrived in the area but were displaced after British settlement. Habitats were disturbed or destroyed, and over 50 species of birds were either forced out or became endangered.
    As I moved around beneath the cages, the installation came alive with birdsong - warbling, whistling, twittering and tweeting.
    It was not some sort of generic chirping. Each of the songs belonged to a specific species. It might be the Scarlet Honeyeater, the Golden Whistler, the Superb Lyrebird, an Emu-wren, the Leaden Flycatcher, or the Dollarbird.
    During the day, you hear songs from birds which were active in daylight and at night, the songs belong to those active after dark like the Tawny Frogmouth and the White-throated Nightjar.
    I almost didn’t notice, but underneath your feet the names of the different species are recorded on the pavement.
    It’s a throughly captivating and thought provoking artwork.
    Written 6 March 2024
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  • Tanz
    Christchurch, New Zealand4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit to The Calyx. I thought the gardens were very well designed and I loved the information areas around the garden
    Written 17 August 2023
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