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Contents What’s On in Sydney has been informing visitors to Sydney since 1969. Available throughout Sydney and beyond, the magazine has helped over 80 million people discover and enjoy the best Sydney has to offer. Please use the discount coupons to enjoy Sydney at better rates and save your Dollars for your own enjoyment. Please like us on Facebook, download our App and visit whatsoninsydney.com.au

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Celebrate VIVID this Autumn in Sydney.

Sydney lights up and leads the world during the Vivid festival of lights, music and ideas. There is a great program of events throughout the city, but the Sydney Opera House is the central attraction throughout the festival.

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elcome to Sydney! Our beautiful city boasts a vast array of experiences and attractions for everyone. In the cooler months, the city transforms into a cultural and sporting hub and the surrounding regions of New South Wales offer great opportunities for day trips and longer, exciting escapes.

Sydney is home to world-class restaurants, internationally acclaimed chefs, bountiful fresh produce and award-winning wines. Sydney and NSW offer a fantastic calendar of major events which cater for all tastes and interests.

This year’s highlights include Vivid Sydney – the outstanding 18 day festival of music, lights and ideas, The Championships horse racing event, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, Hunter Valley Food and Wine Month, Game 1 of Rugby League’s Holden State of Origin and the Australian premiere of Matilda the Musical.

Sydney never fails to impress and whether you are here for a short visit or extended stay, you will find plenty to see and do.

Enjoy your time in Sydney and we invite you to return again soon.

From the Publisher Welcome to our beautiful city, which truly shines all year round.

Sydney is beautiful in Autumn and you can enjoy a wide and diverse range of experiences throughout the city. Enjoy our scenic coastline and parks, or explore our incredible city with its diversity of cultures. We strive to capture the best of Sydney in our pages and give you a snapshot look at what’s available to you in the city and surroundings. Have a great time in Sydney, “We think it is the best city in the world and love sharing it with you.”

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What’s new Here are some of the best things to do and see around the city.

LIGHTS MUSIC AND IDEAS MUCH ANTICIPATED VIVID Sydney returns to our city from 22 May to 8 June. A world leading experience with more than 56 light installations brought to life by 140 artists from 15 countries who illuminate,

interpret and transform Sydney’s urban spaces through their creative vision. Including VIVID MUSIC, whose pulsing heart is VIVID LIVE a program of cutting edge music taking place

WHALE WATCHING SEASON OVER 6250 whales passed through Sydney’s waters last year! The best time to see these

magnificent whales is from May - November and you’ll see them up close and personal

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at the Sydney Opera House as well as at venues around the city.Vivid Ideas lights the path of the future providing a platform in a series of presentations and debates for global thinkers and innovators from Australia and the word. Enjoy Vivid from

the water with Captain Cook Cruises (see page 25 for details) or delve deeper in to the festival on a Sydney Opera House Tour or Backstage Tour celebrating Vivid Sydney. More info at vividsydney.com

on a Whale Watching Cruise.

You can hop on one of Whale Watching Sydney’s boats, which depart daily from Circular Quay and Darling harbor.Trips range from 2 to 4 hours on a safe, comfortable purpose built whale watching boat with viewing decks and expert commentary. If you are in town during VIVID Sydney hitch a ride on a Bass and Flinders VIVID cruise and see the spectacular lights from the best seat in the house! Watch the beautiful lights reflect off

the water and catch the Sydney Opera House’s spectacular light show. For more info head to whalewatchingsydney.net or call 9583 1199. See the full story on page 62

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Photographer of the Year is co-owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide. With over 42,000 entries, it is considered the most prestigious photography event of its kind in the world.

Special exhibition charges apply.

Open from 28 March to 5 October. More information australianmuseum.net.au

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WHILST IN Sydney you are going to LOVE the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the inspiring Australian Museum.

Featuring 100 striking and powerful photographs of wildlife and nature that showcase the diversity and wonder of the natural world.

Now in it’s 50th year, Wildlife

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Jérôme Sessini, France, Magnum Photos for De Standaard

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THE WORLD’S BEST PHOTOJOURNALISM FROM 2014 Photo Contest were selected from 97,912 images entered by 5,692 press photographers, photojournalists, and documentary photographers from 131 countries. From 23 May to 21 June, More information sl.nsw.gov.au

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THE WORLD’S best photojournalism from 2014 is on display at The State Library of NSW, including the award-winning portrait

by Australian photographer Raphaela Rosella.The winners of the 58th World Press

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What’s new Handa Opera lights up Sydney Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour has become a huge part of the cultural landscape, combining all of the things Sydney does best; worldclass opera, champagne fine dining and sunsets right on the harbour’s edge.

The fourth year of Opera on Sydney Harbour is set to be the biggest yet with the season running from March 27th to April 26th 2015. This year Opera Australia has outdone themselves with an epic performance of Verdi’s Aida. In Aida, Verdi masterfully puts the intimate affairs of the heart against the grandeur of the universe: where kingdoms rise and fall and the sands of time grind onwards. What grander setting

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could there be for such an opera than Sydney Harbour itself: awash with the light of the city and the Sydney Opera House silhouetted against the setting sun? Aida is the biggest opera ever performed on the opera stage. But amidst all of the spectacle, the famous ‘Triumphal March’, battle scenes and ancient temples, there’s an emotional heart. You will be able to enjoy the entire operathemed experience of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, with its comfortable harbourside seating, wide range of on-site dining and drinking options, magnificent harbour views and lavish, fully staged opera featuring nightly fireworks. For more information visit opera.org.au or call 9318 8200.

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THE WILDEST views of Sydney come to life on Taronga Zoo’s new sky high adventure, Wild Ropes. Challenge yourself as you take on obstacles, cross suspension bridges and soar through the trees. Eagle-eyed adventurers may even spot kangaroos, emus, wallabies or even a koala as they climb.

Wild Ropes, Sydney’s ultimate aerial adventure offers breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour like never before. This activity can be completed on its own or added to your same-day Zoo experience. Bookings essential wildropes.taronga.org.au BUILD, PLAY and wonder in this world premiere exhibition of LEGO® skyscrapers in Towers of Tomorrow. In this hands-on exhibition, you are able to join in and create your own ‘towers of tomorrow’ to add to the futuristic metropolis right in the heart of the exhibition. With over 200,000 loose LEGO® bricks on hand, your creativity is limited only by your imagination!

You will also get to see the astonishing line-up of Asian and Australian towers, constructed by ® one of the world’s most famous LEGO® builders, Australia’s own Ryan McNaught. Each tower is a 1:200 scale replica of an engineering head-turner, from Singapore’s towering Marina Bay Sands and the Tokyo Skytree to QI and the tallest structure in Sydney ,The Sydney Tower which is the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere at 309m high. On at the Museum of Sydney. more info slm.is/towers

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Manhauling the James Caird, 1915.

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Things to see, places to be and exciting things to do in Sydney

THE BRAND new exhibition Shackelton – Escape from Antarctica is on at the Australian National Maritime Museum from 2 April – 29 November. See stunning photographs by the expedition’s official photographer, Australian Frank Hurley, and traditional dioramas enhanced

PLUNGE INTO darkness with Australia’s original Night Jumps over Sydney’s southern beaches.

See the twinkling lights of the city over an inky black sea as you experience freefall after dark.

Join the party in the sky, book this once-in-a-lifetime experience

by the latest in augmented reality.

The photographs depict how expedition leader Sir Ernest Shackleton saved all 28 of the men aboard the doomed ship Endurance, in what Sir Edmund Hillary described as ‘the greatest survival story ever undertaken’.To learn more visit anmm.gov.au or call 9298 3777.

with Skydive the Beach and Beyond Sydney-Wollongong.

Limited night jump dates are available so jump in and book early.

Jump dates on 7th April and 4th May. More info on Skydiving, see on Page 90 or skydive.com.au call 1300 663 634

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Experience a great orchestra playing great music in the world’s most spectacular concert venue, the Sydney Opera House.

IT’S ALL about passionate and fiery dance when the Sydney Symphony orchestra is joined on stage by the Sydney Dance Company for Le Grand Tango (17 to 18 Apr) featuring Latin or Latininspired music set to dance.

Or dance in your seat to the magical tones of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet in a concert we call Pure Magic (7 to 9 May).

Also in May, Romantic Visions,

WHILE YOU are in Sydney, it’s essential to visit the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden, an oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the city. Explore the heritage and plant diversity of the Gardens, established in 1816.Take a free guided tour, daily at 10.30am and Monday to Friday 1pm. Book a fascinating and educational Aboriginal Heritage Tour, Fridays at 10am (fee applies). An Aboriginal Guide will lead you on a 90-minute sensory tour of

another concert with impulsive dance rhythms with Brahms’s orchestrated G minor piano quartet – a brilliantly coloured orchestral tour de force (13 to 16 May)! There is also an amazing line-up of soloists joining your Orchestra. Pianist Louis Lortie returns to perform music by Mozart and Franck in Symphonic Variations (9 to 11 Apr) and mezzo-soprano Katarina Karnéus performs Berlioz’s deliciously melancholic song cycle Summer Nights (11 to 12 June). Also in June, the outstanding violinist Gil Shaham performs Barber’s Violin Concerto, a masterpiece of modern Romanticism (26 to 29 June). For bookings phone 8215 4600 or visit sydneysymphony.com the Gardens.You’ll be amazed by the rich history, culture and food sources of the Cadigal - the local Sydney Aboriginal people.

There is always something new to see at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and the site provides some of the best photo opportunities in Sydney! More info rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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What’s on The Photograph and Australia FROM MASS media’s evolution in the 19th century to today’s digital revolution, The photograph and Australia investigates how photography was harnessed to create the idea of a nation.

Take a journey through Australia’s rich photographic history, and discover how our view of the world, ourselves and each other has been changed by the advent of photography.

Featuring renowned artists such as Frank Hurley, Harold Cazneaux, Olive Cotton, Max Dupain, Sue Ford, Tracey

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Stop Hyde Park Barracks was once the nerve HOP ON centre for the world’s HOP OFF largest system of convict transportation. Over 50,000 of the colony’s 80,000 convicts passed through its gates between 1819 and 1848.

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Moffatt and Patrick Pound, the exhibition is on at the Art Gallery of NSW until 8 June. More info artgallery.nsw.gov.au

Mervyn Bishop Prime Minister Gough Whitlam pours soil into the hands of traditional land owner Vincent Lingiari, Northern Territory 1975 © Mervyn Bishop. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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Hyde Park Barracks Museum tells the story of their crimes, the punishments they endured and the contributions many of them went on to make in Australian society. The magnificent World Heritage listed building is the only convict barracks from Governor Macquarie’s era to have survived.

You’ll find the barracks at the southern end of Macquarie Street, near Hyde Park. It’s open from 10am each day.

Entry is Adults $10, Kids $5 (or FREE with Sydney Museums Pass see page 52). Go to sydneylivingmuseums.com.au or call 8239 2211

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Exhibition opens 28 March 2015

Pulp Confidential: Quick & dirty publishing from the 40s & 50s Australian publishing industry.

From 7 February to 10 May 2015. More info go to sl.nsw.gov.au

Artist unknown, cover artwork, ‘Excuse for Scandal’, c. 1947, watercolour and gouache

THIS MUST-SEE exhibition at The State Library of NSW presents a rich and lurid collection of 1940s and 50s vintage Australian ‘pulp’, cover art, crime story illustrations, gags and original comic book panels, drawn from the papers of Sydney publishing house, Frank Johnson Publications. At the same time the exhibition provides a fascinating behindthe-scenes glimpse of the everyday workings of a small but resilient player at the hardscrabble end of the

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Art Gallery of New South Wales On now until 8 June 2015 David Moore Migrants arriving in Sydney 1966 Art Gallery of New South Wales, gift of the artist 1997 © Lisa, Karen, Michael and Matthew Moore

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Notorious Criminals: A Snapshot of Sinister Sydney SYDNEY’S FIRST European settlers were criminals and city had a reputation for breeding some of the world’s hardest, most malevolent and cunning crooks. Sydney has seen them all.

The Justice & Police Museum’s latest exhibition tells the story of nine of the cities most notorious criminals. Stretching from the 1860s -1990s featuring gangsters like sly-grogger Kate Leigh. See previously unpublished crime scene images of a cold-blooded murder committed by gangster John ‘Chow’ Hayes along with death masks, cut-throat razors and a poison bottle.Visitors can

explore the courtrooms and cells where many of the featured criminals spent time. Entry is Adults $10, Kids $5 (or FREE with Sydney Museums Pass). For more info see page 52, or go to sydneylivingmuseums.com.au

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AUTUMN at the House. The Sydney Opera House is the beating heart of Sydney and home to the very best of entertainment and events that the world has to offer. Throughout the months of May and June the Opera House becomes the epicentre of the Vivid Sydney Light festival (22 May to 8 June) with nightly light displays on the world famous iconic sails. For the best vantage point and to truly experience Vivid Sydney, we recommend one of the many harbourside restaurants at the Opera House where you can enjoy the Vivid Sydney inspired menus and soak up the ambiance of the festival with the best view in Sydney. Not to be missed, are the special Opera House Vivid Tours that will run every evening throughout Vivid, giving you a special insight in to the festival and taking you in to the depth of the world heritage listed building.

KIDS at the House. Kids At The House the perfect introduction for children to various forms of performing arts, and gives the young audiences, large and small, a chance to marvel at professional artists from around the world up close. Upcoming programs include Baby Proms: Country Kids (6 to 17 May) suitable for children 2 to 5, another children’s favourite is The Tale of Samulnori (6 to 7 June) suitable for children 8 +. To learn more about Kids at the House visit sydneyoperahouse.com MUSIC at the House. A varied program of exciting musical entertainment. The Opera House’s Music at the House program presents performances by some of the world’s greatest contemporary artists including Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Gabriela Montera, Paloma Faith and so many more exciting performance.

OPERA at the House. Witnessing a spectacular performance at our iconic Opera House is a high priority when visiting Sydney. You will have many performances to choose from including La Traviata (3 to 22 July). For a modern audience, La Traviata offers everything we think of when we think of the opera. To view more performances visit sydneyoperahouse.com There is so much going on during Autumn and Winter that you need to go to

sydneyoperahouse.com or call 9250 7777 to get the full diary of events and happenings at our incredible and much loved Sydney Opera House.

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This month VIVID CLIMB

Hang above the crowds and switch on for Sydney in your Vivid Climb Vest as you ascend the arches of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Climb into the frame of the unique festival installation to capture your must-have image this Vivid. Only available this Vivid Sydney – 22 May to 8 June! Bookings 8274 7777 or

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‘Vivid’ Sydney Harbour Special

25% OFF

Book online at captaincook. com.au and save 25% off full price adult Vivid Lights Cruise or 35% off Vivid 7.30pm Dinner & Drinks Not valid with attraction entry or special events.

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Vivid Sydney is back bigger and brighter than ever, from 22 May to 8 June.The best way to see VIVID is from the water.

Captain Cook Cruises are giving you the chance to save up to 35% on Vivid Cruises. The 1 hour Vivid Lights Cruise, includes a welcome drink and departs nightly at 5.30pm and 7.00pm from Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.1 with additional weekend departures available at 6.45pm, 8.00pm and 8.15pm The Vivid 7.30pm

Dinner & Drinks Cruise, allows guests to enjoy the full canvas of lights over a leisurely dinner and includes a 3-course Contemporary Australian set menu and a selected open bar.

Departing nightly at 7.30pm from Darling Harbour King St Wharf No.1, returning at 10pm (Sun to Fri) or 11pm (Sat).There is also a complete range of deluxe dining options available aboard MV Sydney 2000. More info go to captaincook.com.au or call 9206 1111

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Open Weekends Only

Breakers: The Dying Art of Safe Breaking Meet the savvy criminals who were masters of the dying art of safe breaking and the the police investigators who had to catch them. Meet ‘the Shadow’, a legendary undercover detective from the 1920s

Justice & Police Museum sydneylivingmuseums.com.au

Every weekend

Pony Rides Centennial Park hosts hand–led pony rides for children aged 2-11 This magical experience gives children a wonderful introduction to horse riding, set within the beautiful surrounds of the Parklands.

Centennial Park centennialparklands.com.au/whatson

Ongoing exhibition

AMAZE Gallery Some of the most iconic, beautiful and quirky artefacts from the Library’s extraordinary collections. Download the Library’s free Curio app to discover more about the objects on show.

State Library of NSW curio.sl.nsw.gov.au Until 31 May (Fri-Sun only)

Alchemy-Pop With Alchemy, pictured here, as its centre, this exhibition highlights a selection of key works by Brett Whiteley.

Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/alchemy-pop

Until 9 August

Toys through Time Over 200 beloved and, in some cases priceless, vintage toys and treasures are the stars of this immersive exhibition that brings Sydney’s fascinating toy story to life.

Museum of Sydney slm.is/toys

25 Apr - 9 Oct

Mad through the darkness To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, this exhibition from the Gallery’s collection explores how Australian artists responded to World War I, both during the conflict and in its aftermath.

Art Gallery of NSW artgallery.nsw.gov.au

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Australia’s leading orchestra at the Sydney Opera House

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Tuesdays & Thursdays during school terms

Dandy Lions Share nature with your child through gardening activities, nature-based art and craft, stories, songs and garden adventures. For children under 5 years.

Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/kids Until February 2016

Xray vision: Fish Inside Out A striking new exhibition of interesting images exposing the inner workings of fish from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History’s traveling exhibition.Take a tour through the long stream of fish evolution.

Australian National Maritime Museum anmm.gov.au

Until 31st Dec

Signs of Life: Family letters and postcards of the Holocaust Family letters and Postcards of the Holocaust. An insight into how Hitler came to power on 30 January 1933 and how the daily life of every Jew in Germany changed.

Sydney Jewish Museum sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au

Wednesdays and Fridays

Yoga in Centennial Park Get into relaxation mode and enjoy a session of yoga amidst the beauty and peace of Centennial Park. Suitable for all abilities, the class is aimed at promoting flexibility, strength and relaxation.

Centennial Park centennialparklands.com.au/whatson

Ongoing event

Shipwreck Shores play zone experience Set sail to Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary for the all-new Shipwreck Shores play zone experience where kids will learn about conservation through imagination, play and discovery. manlysealifesanctuary.com.au Ongoing event

Dugong Island Explore the mysterious underwater world of Dugongs.

Meet the only pair of Dugongs on display in the world at the all new Dugong island.

SEALIFE Sydney Aquarium sydneyaquarium.com.au

Open

Su - Thu 10am - 4pm Fri 10am - 2pm Closed Sat and Jewish Holy Days

sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au 148 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

Letters of the Holocaust Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

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Two fantastic tours for the price of one!

Hop on and hop off as many times as you like over 24 hours, and you can change between the Sydney and Bondi tours.

Adult $40 • Child $25 • Senior $30 • Student $35 • Family $110

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Harbour Bridge The Rocks Opera House

Kings Cross

Darling Harbour Bondi Beach

Buy Tickets: On the Bus • Visitor Centres • Hotels • Travel Agents • Online

Professional commentary is available in English or, on select city buses, in 7 languages plus a children’s channel

9567 8400 www.sydneyexplorer.com.au Information

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Until 27 April

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures

Based on French author Jules Verne’s 1870 classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas, the Voyage to the Deep exhibition brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine and the mythical world he inhabited.

Australian National Maritime Museum anmm.gov.au/summer 23 April, 21 May & 18 June

2015 Garden Design Series

Intimate private gardens, bold commercial landscapes and cutting edge design. Hosted by Jimmy Turner, Director of Horticulture Management, Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands, the series features lectures by four outstanding landscape architects/designers.

Royal Automobile Club of Australia rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/foundationandfriends

5-19 April

Activities at The Australian National Maritime Museum in April See great exhibits and enjoy “Deep

Sea Mystery”The mysterious world of the deep oceans in the museum’s interactive craft and play activities. Or back by popular demand “Nautilus” (All ages) Captain Nemo’s Nautilus theatre show returns inspired by Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues under the Seas. In “Cabinet of Curiosities” Weird Science Visit the museum’s interactive touch trolley to get hands on and explore wonderful and curious scientific artefacts and specimens. anmm.gov.au

opens April

Octonauts

Discover the bright and vibrant underwater world of the Octonauts. Featuring completely new aquatic animals in dynamic displays, 3D talking Octonauts crew members, activities and more.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium sydneyaquarium.com.au 17 Apr, 22 May, 19 Jun

Astronomy in the Park

Escape city light pollution and get some life perspective by going stargazing. Join local astrophysicists and astronomers at this evening of wonder, learning and relaxation.

Centennial Park centennialparklands.com.au/whatson 17 - 18 April

Le Grand Tango

Experience the tango’s wild and brutal passions on stage for ‘music made visible’ when dancers from the Sydney Dance Company join us on stage for a seductive physical realisation of three works by Piazzolla and more. Quote #9876 for What’s On in Sydney special pricing.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra sydneysymphony.com Until 24 May

Lemnos 1915: Then & Now

Combine the contemporary landscape of Lemnos with the photographic eyewitness account from 1914 to show a unique perspective of then and now. Lemnos was pivotal in Australia’s WWI campaign.

State Library of NSW sl.nsw.gov.au

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The Largest IMAX screen in the world

IMAX Sydney is the largest IMAX screen in the world with crystal clear images ten times larger than traditional cinemas.

Coming to IMAX this summer, Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Fast & Furious 7 (opens 2 April). Humpback Whales 3D (opens 23 April) takes audiences to the underwater world, the faraway places where Humpbacks live and thrive. From the clear turquoise waters of the South Pacific to Africa, Hawaii and Alaska, this 40-minute ocean adventure will reveal what we know about this giant. It’s fun and viewers are swallowed by a whale in a fun, water-churning roller-coaster ride into the giant’s maw. In Avengers: Age of Ultron The Avengers must assemble to combat the threat of Ultron (opens 23 April) Jurassic World opens 11 June, twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar, off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned

by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a GENERAL corporate mandate, a new attraction is created ADMISSION Not valid with any to re-spark visitor’s interest, which backfires other offer. Maximum 2 single tickets horribly. More info imax.com.au per voucher.

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Until 31 May

Head On Portrait Prize 2015

Australia’s most critically acclaimed photographic portrait competition. See the works of the 40 finalists and three winners of this internationally renowned photography competition, Also featuring the finalists of the inaugural Head On Student Prize.

Museum of Sydney sydneylivingmuseums.com.au 29 April - 9 May

A Town Called War Boy

An extraordinary new Australian play inspired by the WWI diaries and letters held in the State Library of NSW’S collections. Created by award winning playwright Ross Mueller. Presented in collaboration with the Australian Theatre for Young People.

State Library of NSW sl.nsw.gov.au 25 April - 5 July

Loud!

An exhibition of photographs of women by women, from the Gallery’s collection, including works by Miwa Yanagi,Yvonne Todd and Anne Zahalka, among others.

Art Gallery of NSW artgallery.nsw.gov.au 7 - 9 May

Pure Magic: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker

Enter the world of childhood and musical magic with Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. A concert that conjures up the lost loves, magic and the wonder of youth. Quote #9876 for What’s On in Sydney special pricing.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House sydneysymphony.com

Visit Centennial Parklands

FREE

Discover Sydney’s ultimate place to play!

Hire a bike, go horse riding, play golf, explore stunning landscapes, meet our famous bat colony, visit the birthplace of modern Australia and so much more!

A world-class parklands just minutes from the CBD. Plan your visit: centennialparklands.com.au

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13 - 16 May

Romantic Visions: Wagner, Bartók & Brahms

A program of European heritage featuring Brahms’s orchestrated G minor piano quartet – a brilliantly coloured orchestral tour de force! Plus Bartók’s third piano concerto with acclaimed pianist Peter Serkin.

Quote #9876 for What’s On in Sydney special pricing.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra sydneysymphony.com 3 - 6 June

My Country, My Life

Take a vivid musical journey through landscapes and legends with Smetana’s Má Vlast and Dvorák’s majestic seventh symphony. Quote #9876 for What’s On in Sydney special pricing.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House sydneysymphony.com 16 Apr – 5 Jul 2015

Light Show

Following its sell–out season at the Hayward Gallery in London, the spectacular Light Show comes to Sydney. investigate and interact with illuminated environments and sculptures Museum of contemporary Art mca.com.au 3 – 22 July

La Traviata

La Traviata is the quintessential operatic tragedy. With rousing music, and a spectacular set, it’s the perfect escape from everyday life.

Sydney Opera House opera.org.au

SYDNEY’S GARDEN

Relax. Contemplate. Discover. Experience the wonder of Sydney’s beautiful Royal Botanic Garden.

Exquisite Ikebana and botanical art exhibitions on display in our heritage buildings • Aboriginal Heritage Tours — Fridays 10 am (bookings essential on 9231 8134) • Daily free guided walks For more information 9231 8111 or visit rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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24 June-29 August Turandot La Traviata Don Carlos The Marriage of Figaro 27 March-26 April Aida on Sydney Harbour Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquarie Point

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Get your bearings

The Rocks

SYDNEY IS a sprawling city of more than four million people, spread over a vast coastal basin with Sydney Harbour as its centrepiece. To the north lies another beautiful waterway – Pittwater and the Hawkesbury – and beyond that the scenic Central Coast and

the Hunter Valley winegrowing region. To the west the city is backed by a section of the Great Dividing Range which runs all the way down the east coast of Australia. The part of the range behind Sydney is called the Blue Mountains – now designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage area for its stunning natural beauty.

South of the city you’ll find the Southern Highlands, Wollongong and the South Coast – home to some of the most beautiful beaches and coastal towns in Australia. So there’s a lot to see and do around Sydney other than the city itself. Like most world cities Sydney is served by an excellent public transport system, made up of fast electric

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a couple of non-government ferries and the station access charges to the Domestic and International airport stations on the AirportLink rail line.

For instance, as well as getting in and out of the city you can use it to go to Manly by ferry, to Palm Beach on the bus, to Sydney Olympic Park on the rivercat, to Bondi Beach on the Bondi Bendy, to the Blue Mountains by train and all

The Hop on hop off Sydney Harbour Explorer

trains, clean air-conditioned buses and a hard-working fleet of harbour and river ferries.

The system is reliable and easy to use, and extremely costeffective If you intend to travel on buses, ferries, light rail as well as trains, a MyMulti 1, 2 or 3 could be just the ticket.

Just choose your MyMulti zone to get travel by train or bus within that zone. Plus you can get State Transit ferry travel throughout greater Sydney and extending up to the Hunter Valley, out to Katoomba and the Blue Mountains in the west and south to Wollongong and Kiama. It also covers all public transport in and around the city and suburbs, with the exception of the hop-on hop-off tourist buses,

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Get your bearings around town on one of the red Metrobus services. There are a number of different Metrobus routes criss-crossing the city – from places like Leichhardt to Maroubra Junction, Chatswood to Bondi Junction or Mosman to Newtown and Sydenham – so wherever you are they’ll have you into town fast. They often link with train stations and are high-frequency, running regularly throughout the city. Please check routes and timetables before making your journey. You can purchase MyMulti tickets at any train station or from Sydney Buses TransitShops at Circular Quay, Carrington Street at Wynyard,

in York Street outside the QVB and at Railway Square. They are also available at all Sydney Ferries ticket offices and from most newsagents and post offices and many convenience stores in the city and suburbs.

For more information on MyMulti and the Metrobus network go to 131500.com.au or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.

CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS is one of the world’s best public parklands and is located just minutes from the Sydney CBD. Featuring over 15,000 native and exotic trees and a wide range of native birds and animals, including over 140 species of birdlife and the famous bat colony.

There is so much to enjoy at Centennial Parklands, including horse riding (more at cpequestrian.com.au), bike rides, great coffee shops, lunch venues or you can grab a picnic basket and enjoy the outdoor spaces. Centennial Parklands is also home to Moore Park Golf, the closest

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public golf course to the CBD with spectacular city skyline views, and one of the largest golf driving ranges in the southern hemisphere (more at

mooreparkgolf.com.au).

For more information about the Parklands visit

ONCE YOU’RE in the city itself the best way to get a feeling for the general layout of the place and all the main points of interest is to start at the very top – the top of Sydney Tower that is. The viewing deck at the top is now known as Sydney Tower Eye. The entrance to the Sydney Tower Eye is on the 5th Level of the Westfield shopping centre on the corner of Pitt, Castlereagh and Market Streets. Once you’ve bought your ticket and checked in you’ll enter the new 4D cinema. This unique film, included in the ticket price, unveils a whole new dimension to Sydney – its spectacular footage transporting you along the beaches, around

the harbour and right inside the landmarks and events that are such an integral part of the city. The experience is taken to the 4th dimension by evocative in-theatre effects like wind, water and fire bringing the whole scenario to life. Once you’ve seen the film you’ll be whisked by a lift up to the Observation Deck, 250 metres above street level.

Here sweeping views of the Sydney metropolis stretch out for miles and miles around.

And the whole experience is made even more interesting since they’ve installed new high-powered binoculars and multi-lingual touch screens to give you an array of facts about what you’re seeing.

Private SKYWALK Experience the only 100% personal SKYWALK experience, where you can get an experienced guide and our SKYWALK all to yourselves. Visit sydneytowereye.com.au for more info.

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Get your bearings

BUT IF you’re ready for a bit venture out on to glass-floored of adventure you can do more platforms suspended above than just look out from inside the city streets 268 metres the Observation Deck at the below. It’s like walking on air!

Sydney Tower Eye. If you’re Sydney Tower Eye is open up to the challenge you every day from 9am, Stop 3 with first SKYWALK actually walk around the outside of the Tower on from 10am each day.

HOP SKYWALK, which also ON Private SKYWALK’s are HOP now comes equipped with OFF also available for those Mandarin audio guides. couples wishing to keep Harnessed to a safety rail and Sydney all to themselves. dressed in a special protective And they’re both even better suit, you will be taken around value these days with one of Skywalk ’s external walkways by the new Ultimate Sydney expert guides who will point Experience pass combining out all the city’s historic and entry to Sydney Tower Eye and geographic landmarks from this Skywalk with a visit to SEA LIFE high-adrenaline vantage point.

Sydney Aquarium and WILD Then comes the real test. If LIFE Sydney Zoo and Madame you’re game enough you can Tussauds at Darling Harbour

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and Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary at Manly. For more info call 1 800 258 693 or go sydneytowereye.com.au WHATEVER YOU decide to do next, the easiest way get to all the city’s main attractions is undoubtedly via Sydney Explorer’s convenient hop-on hop-off bus. These bright red, open-topped double-deckers run on a continuous loop every 15 – 20 minutes all day. You’ll find the route marked in red on the map inside our front cover. The first Sydney tour bus leaves Circular Quay at 8.30am every morning and the last tour finishes around 6.30pm at night during winter. There are

26 stops altogether on the city Explorer route, including the main shopping district, Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House, Hyde Park and the Australian Museum, the fish markets, half a dozen attractions around Darling Harbour, and of course The Rocks and Circular Quay. The 24 hour ticket is also valid on their sister service, the Bondi and Bays Explorer.

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This bus starts at Central Station from 9.30am daily and heads on out to Bondi beach through Kings Cross and Paddington, returning via some of Sydney’s most exclusive homes in Vaucluse, Rose Bay and Double Bay. You can switch between the City and Bondi services, and hop-on and hop-off as many times as you like throughout the day. The tickets are reasonably priced and offer tremendous value and a great way to get around the city. Full professional commentary is available in English or, on select Stop buses, in 7 languages plus a kids’ channel. You HOP ON can buy tickets on the HOP OFF bus , online or at the Sydney Visitor Centres and selected hotels. For more info call 9567 8400 or go to sydneyexplorer.com.au

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ONE OF the more popular stops on the hop-on hop-off bus route is the magnificent Hyde Park Barracks Museum at the southern end of Macquarie Street.This elegant Georgian building is part of the earliest group of public buildings still surviving in Australia today 13 and has recently been granted World Heritage listing.The essential focus of the Hyde Park Barracks is convict life.The latest exhibition, Convict Sydney, tells the story of Australia’s earliest convict history and details the valuable contribution many of these men and women made to Australian society.You’ll learn how the transportation system operated, see how the convicts actually lived and discover how they physically built the colony.

You can wander the streets of 1820s Sydney on a giant map, try on a set of leg-irons and lie in a convict hammock. Now you can save 50% on entry by using the new Sydney Museums Pass.

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The Hop on Hop off HOP Buses, will deliver you ON HOP right to the door of the OFF Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour. Here you’ll find exciting exhibitions including Polar Lights. During the Vivid 2015 program (22 May to 8 June), the expansive 1,700m2 rooftop transforms into a bold

light show inspired by the drama of Antarctic exploration, across a range of moods including windswept mountain ranges, the contrasts of sea, sky and ice and the wonder of 24-hour daylight. For more information go to anmm.gov.au or call 9298 3777.

The Museum of Sydney is located on the corner of Phillip and Bridge Streets, built on the site of Australia’s first Government House. Here you can learn all about Sydney’s first people, the Gadigal, see superb models of the First Fleet ships and the archaeological remains of the first Government House. Fast forward 200 years and you will learn about the distinctiveness of this great city; its harbour, transport, the people and Sydney’s particular personality via a changing exhibition program.

While you’re there check out the new exhibitions: Toys through Time (until the 9th Aug), Head On

Portrait Prize 2015 (2nd to 31st May) and Towers of Tommorrow (extended by popular demand to 12th July).

Remember you can save 50% off admissions when you buy the new Sydney Museums Pass. To find out more head to sydneylivingmuseums.com.au

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A FEW BLOCKS up Macquarie 1915: Then & now 24 February Street will find you at the State to 24 May 15, which combines Library of N.S.W which is the contemporary landscape of much more than a book lover’s Lemnos with the photographic dream. You will discover that eyewitness account from 1914 the State Library hosts worldclass exhibitions, a modern café, bookshop and a dynamic events program, open to the public.

Here you’ll get free Wi-Fi and more than 2,500 free eBooks to download. Check out AMAZE Gallery, a permanent gallery to show a unique perspective exhibiting iconic, beautiful of then and now. And and quirky artifacts from Stop 12 World Press Photo 23 the Library’s extraordinary HOP May to 21 June 15 Check ON collections. Download out the world’s best HOP OFF the free Curio app to photojournalism from discover surprising and 2014. These fascinating little known stories about the exhibitions are a must see this objects on show. Be sure to Autumn. Go to sl.nsw.gov.au visit the new exhibitions, which or call 9273 1414. include: Pulp Confidential: Quick & dirty publishing from the 40s & 50s 7 February to 10 May 15. A rich and lurid collection of 1940s and 50s vintage Australian ‘pulp’, cover art, crime story illustrations, gags and original comic book panels. Lemnos

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Get your bearings A VISIT to the interesting Australian Museum is recommended and the Hop on Hop Off bus will deliver you right to the door. The Museum’s extensive collections cover natural history and anthropology, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, mineralogy and paleontology. The museum is home to literally millions and millions of different items – the insect collection alone has around four million specimens.

There’s an eclectic mix of permanent and temporary

exhibitions designed to educate and entertain visitors of every

persuasion, like the Dinosaurs exhibit which uses today’s digital-age technology to bring a 230-million year old story to life. There are also fascinating Behind the Scenes Tours which take you to restricted back-of-house areas where scientists are conducting research into life on planet Earth – but bookings are essential. The Australian Museum is on the corner of College

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Australia’s unique mammals and creatively uses technology to showcase the work of Australian Museum Research Institute.

An exciting development is the new entrance named the Crystal Hall, a new Stop 5 & 14 purpose-built glass entry HOP hall featuring a bespoke ON HOP crystalline curtain of OFF coloured glass diamonds in the soft tones of refracted light to welcome and William Streets. And don’t visitors. The Museum Walk, forget What’s On readers enjoy a 4.5-metre-wide floating ramp a 20% discount on adult general to provide full accessibility from admission tickets. the corner of College and

OPENING AT The Australian Museum is an exciting new gallery. Wild Planet that focuses on biodiversity and features more than 400 animals from around the world.The Wild Planet Gallery also highlights

William streets to the new entry hall has been added and a street-level sheltered garden under the Crystal Hall has been created. More info at australianmuseum.net.au or cal 9320 6000.

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Get your bearings YOU CAN’T visit Sydney without experiencing the Sydney Opera House, the world-famous landmark and the centre for creativity and

and into off limit backstage areas both behind the curtains and on stage. Finish this ultimate experience with complimentary dinner and a drink in the Green

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BONDI BEACH

A SISTER service to the Sydney Explorer – the Bondi and Bays Explorer – runs from Central Railway every day.This tour goes through Kings Cross and Paddington and on to Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach before returning to the city via the posh Eastern suburbs of Vaucluse, Rose Bay and Double Bay. You can hop-on and hop-off the bus at any of the stops along the way, and switch between the Sydney Explorer and the Bondi and Bays Explorer where they intersect in the city – all for one ticket price, the ticket is valid for 24 hours. For more information call 9567 8400.

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harbour SYDNEY IS built around a beautiful natural harbour, with much of the foreshore dedicated as National Park. Easy walking trails abound, and some of the best views of the city can be had from the heights around Vaucluse (on the route of the Bondi Explorer bus) or from Bradley’s Head near Taronga Zoo. But you don’t have to just look at the harbour from the shore, because Sydney is well-served by a wide variety of excellent harbour cruises

and ferry services. Most cruises depart from Circular Quay or from the eastern side of Darling Harbour near the Sydney Aquarium wharf.

The choice ranges from short jaunts of about one hour to cruises lasting a whole day or evening, from simple crossharbour ferry-boat rides to luxury excursions on million-dollar yachts. Or the thrill of seeing giant whales up close. We’ve listed a selection of the best we could find on the next few pages. Enjoy!

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The award winning twohour Coffee Cruise, featuring personalised commentary and morning or afternoon tea is justifiably world famous. It departs every day at 10am & 2.15pm.

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SITUATED RIGHT on the shores of Sydney Harbour is Taronga Zoo. Its beautifully manicured grounds offer breathtaking harbour panoramas as well as the largest collection of native and exotic animals in Sydney with over 4000 types of Australian and exotic wildlife, including Sumatran tigers, majestic lions and a growing family of man’s closest relative, the chimpanzee.You’ll see koalas, kangaroos, platypus, echidnas and a seal show – plus an amazing free-flight bird show where the birds swoop way out over the famous Sydney Harbour and find their way back.

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stable purpose built whale watching boat. Everyone can enjoy the experience in their chosen style. Trips depart daily from Darling Harbour and Circular Quay and all whale watching Sydney boats provide experienced guides and commentators onboard to get you to the whales

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UNCOVER A fascinating living legacy of maritime history in the heart of Sydney Harbour.The Shipyard Stories exhibition presents the story of the Cockatoo Island dockyard and shipbuilding history; a tribute to the hard-working men and women who made Cockatoo

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Manly Fast Ferries has a brand spanking new fleet with all the latest comforts.They’ll get you to Manly in 17 minutes from the city.This is the boat to look for.

THESE DAYS you’re able to get to Manly by Fast Ferry from circular quay (17 minutes) or from Darling Harbour on the Eco Hopper (45 minutes). It’s a comfortable journey in these modern air-conditioned vessels – in fact the whole trip takes less

than 45 minutes from Darling Harbour and about 15 minutes from Circular Quay. Light refreshments, tea and coffee are available on board and there’s a licensed bar. For full details and timetables call 9583 1199 or go to manlyfastferry.com.au

IF YOU DO nothing else while you’re in Sydney you must dine at least once on Sydney Harbour. Captain Cook Cruises’ flagship MV Sydney 2000 is the most prestigious vessel on the harbour and is synonymous with luxury dining afloat. The 5pm Sunset Dinner is perfect for pre-

theatre dining while at 7pm you can choose between the Captains Dinner featuring live entertainment or the Gold Dinner – truly one of Sydney’s most memorable gastronomic experiences. For bookings phone 9206 1111 or visit captaincook.com.au

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Must see MORE THAN 26 million visitors flock to the iconic Darling Harbour every year, home to some of Australia’s biggest festivals and cultural events, worldclass waterfront restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and attractions – it’s a must-see for every visitor to Sydney!

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Choose from a huge selection of restaurants, bars and cafes at Cockle Bay Wharf, Harbourside and Darling Quarter to enjoy a quick bite, long lunch or elegant dinner and drinks. Drop into Harbourside Shopping Centre for two levels of fashion, shoes, lingerie,

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kids and parents alike will experience flight through the attraction’s aviary. Riders will see kangaroos from the sky, glide past princess parrots and other feathered friends and even take a daring journey above Rex, the zoo’s huge 5 metre crocodile.

As a part of this treetop experience, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo also welcomes a family of endangered Greyheaded Flying Foxes

talks and animal encounters, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is the place to get up close to Australia’s most loved and feared animals. From meeting Ringo the wombat to cuddling up to koalas at Koala Encounters and not forgetting to bravely hold a python in Kangaroo WalkAbout, there’s so much to see and do. And with interactive displays, captivating daily feeding sessions, enhanced walk-through habitats and the new WILD Flight and treetops experience, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is a fun day out for the whole family.

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THE EXPERIENCE at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo will last around two hours and you’ll find heaps inside! They have an extensive schedule of feeds, talks and shows taking place every day, meaning there’s always something happening, no matter when you visit. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is right next door to the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Sydney and is open from 9.30am every day. And you can SAVE if you buy a multi ticket to the other attractions from WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. For more information phone 1-800-206-158 or visit WILD-LIFE.com.au

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THE CHANCE to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef has arrived, and you won’t even need to leave Sydney! SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s brand new, oneof-a-kind experience, Shark Reef Snorkel, will bring guests face-to-fin with some of the ocean’s most amazing creatures in their Great Barrier Reef exhibit, the largest in the world.

This 1½ hour experience brings the tranquility and beauty of the heritage-listed landmark to life.

Safely protected by a see-through enclosure, this is the ideal way to witness the stunning array of

tropical creatures that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef. Guests will receive a full instructional briefing and orientation from a trained expert.With absolutely no diving experience required this unique opportunity is suitable for ages 5 and above. Shark Reef Snorkel is an exhilarating adventure that can be enjoyed individually or with the whole family! The experience also includes priority admission to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. More info is available at sydneyaquarium.com. au/shark-reef-snorkel or call 1-800-199-657.

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A VISIT to Sydney is not complete without a visit to The Star, Sydney’s biggest leisure and entertainment destination.Tantalise your taste buds with signature dining restaurants in BLACK by ezard (steak/seafood grill), Balla (modern Italian) and Sokyo (Japanese), as well as the only Momofuku offering outside of the US from internationally renowned chef, David Chang. If you’re looking for luxury then check in at The Star’s five-star boutique lifestyle hotel in The Darling, a 16-room day spa, a high-end retail collection and world-class casino. The Star’s Iconic Event Centre

is a multi-purpose venue, having played host to A-list artists such as Alicia Keys, Ricky Martin, Coldplay, Seal, Jessica Mauboy and OneRepublic. Boasting cutting-edge audio-visual technology and lighting, the $100-million-dollar state-ofthe-art facilities is the ultimate entertainment experience.The Star by night offers something for everyone to enjoy including a live music bar - Rock Lily, an international nightclub Marquee Sydney, a deluxe cocktail lounge - Cherry and the huge 24/7 Sports Bar. More info head to star.com.au or call 1800 700 700.

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Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures THE AWARD winning Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is one of Australia’s premier treetop walk and zipline experiences.

The Treetop Walk and Zipline experience is officially the highest Zipline Tour in Australia where you can truly immerse yourself in the

natural environment. With stunning views, guided tours, a visitor centre and cafe, the Fly is a great place for a day out for families! After completing the treetop walk, you can finish your day out with an amazing Zipline Tour! More info illawarrafly.com.au or 1300 362 881

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Must see THE ROCKS is one of the different families. Nowadays The city’s most exciting shopping, Rocks is a popular area with dining and entertainment much to see and do. There precincts. It was the site of are many unique art galleries, the first colonial settlement in great eateries abounding. The Australia in 1788 and has been Rocks is also known souvenir home to colourful characters shopping in Sydney. We and events for hundreds of recommend heading to the years. Today The Rocks is a Australian Opal Cutters vibrant, contemporary for the highest quality Stop 25 area of lively hustle opals and pearls in town.

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You’ll find the Sydney Visitor Centre at the corner of Argyle and Playfair Streets. It is open seven days a week from 9.30am till 5.30pm. Did you know The Rocks was once one of Sydney’s toughest neighborhoods? You can find out more about the history of The Rocks by visiting Susannah Place Museum.

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Explore The Rocks Nestled on the edge of Sydney Harbour, The Rocks offers an unrivalled blend of the old and new. From heritage architecture and cobblestoned laneways, to stylish modern bars, the famous Rocks Markets, some of Sydney’s finest restaurants, curious places to shop and explore and the renowned Museum of Contemporary Art. The Rocks: a perfect blend of experiences worth savouring.

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Shopping & Dining Sydney TAKE A STROLL through the historic Queen Victoria Building. Immersed in the culture of Sydney, the QVB delivers old world tradition with a stylish edge that makes the shopping experience unforgettable. One of Sydney’s most valued heritage landmarks, the QVB is renowned for its mix of iconic local and international brands. From delightful cafes to curious collectables and unique gifts for little ones, discover the unrivalled splendor of this landmark building that is now and forever in style.

LOVE TO SHOP? You’ve come to the right place! Sydney is thriving with department stores, beautiful boutiques, home grown fashion, bustling markets and luxe labels! Take a stroll through the historic Queen Victoria Building then head to the famous Pitt Street pedestrian mall which will lead you to the Westfield Shopping Centre and Strand Arcade.

It’s worth the scenic walk across Darling Harbour to the Harbourside centre. Inner-city boutique shopping precincts abound and include stylish Surry

Hills, Paddington, Woollahra, Darlinghurst and Balmain. In the Eastern suburbs a visit to Double Bay is essential, and a wander around Bondi or Manly is bound to turn up some great shopping experiences. Sydney has great bargain shopping as well. For fantastic designer labels at up to 70 per cent off regular retail prices, make your way over to DFO (Direct Factory Outlet) located in Homebush or Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre in Drummoyne.

Markets abound in Sydney. We recommend you stop in at Paddy’s Markets, one of Sydney’s major suppliers to tourists with souvenirs and Australiana.

Browse Sydney’s many outdoor markets any time of the year.

Paddington Market, held every Saturday, is one of Sydney’s most popular markets. Other great markets include Balmain, Rozelle, Surry Hills, Kirribilli and The Rocks. To find out more about Sydney’s markets head to marketcentral.com.au

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ala carte menu. The daily specials board is always a treat of choice. Located at 29 Kent street. Open for lunch Monday to Friday and dinner seven nights. Reservations are advisable call 9252 4614.

FIND YOUR fortune in Sydney.

The Argyle Oracle, is the meeting place of talented psychics in Sydney since 1993. Have your own personal reading with a gifted psychic and find out what the future has in store for

you or browse through the vast range of crystals, books, incense, jewellery, oils, mythical statues, tarot and divination artefacts.

The network of English, German and French speaking, psychics provides readings using Tarot, Palmistry, Astrology and Numerology.

Readings are held in private rooms providing a supportive and restful environment. More info phone 02 9247 4982 or go to argyleoracle.com.au

THE ICONIC Sydney Fish Market is the largest working seafood market in the Southern Hemisphere.

Located in the heart of Pyrmont, the market offers Sydney’s widest range of fresh seafood.Try local favourites like oysters, prawns and sashimi or have your selection from the live tanks cooked to order and enjoy your seafood feast in the sunshine on the waterside boardwalk. If you are feeling a little adventurous,

check out the famous Sydney Seafood School, which runs hands-on seafood cooking classes. Book in for a spot on a Behind the Scenes Tour of the wholesale auction. More info sydneyfishmarket.com.au

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A VISIT Sydney is not complete without a visit to Manly. Located at the northern end of Sydney Harbour, it is a short 30 minute ride by regular ferry or just 20 minutes by Fast Ferry from Circular Quay. Manly is known for its Village Lifestyle, cafes and restaurants. The sparkling beach is beautiful and boasts great swimming, surfing, walking and simply hanging out. There are plenty of attractions too.

Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary,

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NOT EVERY baby is a Spring baby and at Featherdale Wildlife Park, you can see gorgeous Koala Joeys in the Koala Sanctuary and meet Kangaroos and Wallaby species that are all proudly showing off their tiny joeys.

Visitors are able to meet Koalas face to face throughout the day in the Koala Sanctuary and yes, you can cuddle up to them and take photos for free.

Kids will also love petting all the baby animals in the farmyard nursery. Featherdale is home to one of the largest collections of Australian animals in the world, including thousands of native birds, reptiles and all of

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Australia’s unique mammals. You can hand-feed the kangaroos, wallabies and emus and get right up close to Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes and lots and lots of Australia’s scariest reptiles... there’s even a four-and-a-half metre maneating saltwater crocodile, but they sure won’t let you hand-feed him! The beautiful and award-winning Featherdale Wildlife Park is conveniently located in a beautiful natural bush setting mid-way to the Blue Mountains.

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JUST BEYOND the Hawkesbury River on Sydney’s northern boundary lies a rich playground of unspoilt golden beaches, placid lakes, lush rainforest walks and superb National Parks known as the Central Coast. A favourite weekend escape for Sydneysiders, the

Central Coast offers visitors a chance to experience some of Australia’s most beautiful natural wonders, just 90 minutes out of the big smoke. The area boasts numerous coastal towns and villages and a host of interesting attractions for visitors to see.

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Double your fun WE KNOW you’re sure to love your skydive, and now you can double your fun at the Sydney-Wollongong location. If you jump again as soon as you have landed, then you can score your second tandem of the day for just

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the NSW Central Coast from an incredible altitude of up to 14,000 feet soaking up stunning views of the Central Coast beaches, the Entrance and Great Lakes. If you’re looking for the ultimate adrenalin filled weekend, Skydive the Beach and Beyond have an awesome package available - take to the skies for a second time with the Matt Hall Racing Package that includes a 10 minute flight in the fastest most powerful & manoeuvrable two-seater aerobatic aircraft in Australia!

It’s the skydiving experience of a lifetime - so step outside your

comfort zone with the friendly Skydive the Beach and Beyond Central Coast skydiving crew.

The experience offers fabulous coastal views over some of the prettiest beaches and national parks in the country. You’ll do the jump strapped to a qualified instructor who is fitted with a clever little wrist camera, so you get a complete video of the whole experience when you’re back on the ground.

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BASED IN the heart of the Hunter Valley at the Newcastle Sport Parachute Club Australia’s oldest skydiving club - Skydive the Beach and Beyond Hunter Valley is located only ten minutes from the birthplace of Australian shiraz the renowned Wyndham Estate.

Skydiving over the Hunter Valley wine country from up to 14,000 feet is mind blowing.

You’ll experience 60 seconds of life-changing freefall, then float under canopy for up to 5-7 minutes soaking up spectacular views of the famous Hunter Valley vineyards. And if you’re ready to learn to skydive solo, sign up for an Accelerated Freefall (AFF) course – our drop zone is the birthplace of Australian skydiving. In the Hunter Valley, you’re in safe skies with a skydiving network in operation for over 16 years.

So push your boundaries with a Skydive the Beach and Beyond skydiving experience

you’ll remember forever. You’ll get spectacular views of this world-famous wine region and the Hunter River, Great Lakes and Lake Macquarie as you float gently back down to earth. And there’s plenty of opportunity for a spot of wine tasting after the jump. For more information about skydives over the Hunter Valley phone 1300 663 634 or go to skydive.com.au What’s On in Sydney readers will save $30 with this special coupon.

If you don’t have your own car you can get to the Central Coast and the Hunter by fast electric train with a MyMulti day pass. These extremely cost-effective tickets cover all forms of public transport in the Greater Sydney region, except hop-on hop-off tourist buses, a couple of non-government ferries and the station access fees to the Sydney Airport stations. For full details go to www.131500.com.au or phone the Transport InfoLine 131 500.

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Re-confirming your flight home?

YOU SHOULD re-confirm your outbound flight with your airline 72 hours prior to departure. And remember, these days all overseas airlines ask that you check-in at least two hours before scheduled boarding time to allow for heightened security checks.

You’ll need to allow about 30 minutes to get to the airport by taxi from the city, but only about 10 –12 minutes if you use the AirportLink train.

You can catch the AirportLink from platform 23 at Central Station or from Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St James or Museum stations in the city. Trains start running at about 5am and continue until around midnight – roughly every 10 minutes in peak hours and every 15 minutes at off-peak times. But if you can’t make it to one of the city train stations there’s the Airbus Airport Shuttle bus service,

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