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WATCH Sydney NYE 2016 Spectacular Fireworks Display!

Sydney welcomed 2016 with another spectacular New Years Eve Fireworks Display! Sydney once again proved why its new year celebrations are world class and know what it takes to welcome New Years to come! With iconic spectacular backdrops to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney Fireworks Displays are like no other out there!

WATCH Sydney NYE 2016 Spectacular Fireworks Display!

WATCH Sydney NYE 2016 9PM Family Fireworks Display!


WATCH Sydney NYE 2016 Spectacular Fireworks Display!
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A Glimpse of Beautiful North Coast, New South Wales, Australia (Video)

North Coast NSW
North Coast New South Wales covers the towns  just past the Central Coast if you are driving from Sydney towards Brisbane in Queensland. Major townships and popular places within the North Coast include Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay, Lismore, Ballina, Grafton, Casino, Tweed Heads, Port MacquarieKempsey, Port Stephens, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, and Murwillumbah.

 

Must See Parks in the North Coast


Here is a list of National Parks that you and your family can visit for sightseeing, camping, or simply road tripping. Cape Byron State Conservation Area is great for school excursions and is home to Cape Byron lighthouse, heritage accommodation, walking tracks, scenic lookouts and the Cape Café. Make sure you make stop over for a beautiful photo and enjoy a great coffee. Truly, North Coast is home to some of the best beaches in Australia, national parks boast spectacular walking tracks, top spots for whale watching, snorkelling and fishing – and World Heritage Gondwana Rainforests. Enjoy your adventure!!!

Tourist Attractions and Activities

  • Hunter Valley Fine Wine Tasting and fabulous food.
  • Scuba diving in the diverse marine world of Solitary Islands Marine Park, off the coast at Coffs Harbour.
  • World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park.
  • The Channon markets on the scenic road to Lismore.
  • Historic Trial Bay Gaol at South West Rocks.
  • Sand dunes of Stockton Beach, north of Newcastle.
North Coast NSW

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Vivid Sydney: Sydney Opera House Lighting the Sails 2015 – Living Mural

Vivid Sydney Opera House
Vivid LIVE has commissioned multi-disciplinary design collective Universal Everything to create a new projected artwork for the sails of Sydney Opera House. Titled ‘Living Mural,’ this work combines Universal Everything’s passion for architecture, graphics, moving image and sound.

Sydney Opera House Lighting the Sails 2015: Living Mural

Vivid LIVE: 22 May – 8 June 2015

The seventh annual Vivid LIVE is part of Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas.

Customs House Vivid Sydney 2015

Sydney Custom House is also a very popular place to visit on Vivid Sydney. This is located just few steps of Circular Quay Train Station drawing huge crowd. It is one of the main showcases of Vivid Sydney.

Credits: Sydney Opera House Youtube Channel

Book This Popular Tours at Sydney Harbour!

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise

Sydney Harbour Top Deck Lunch Cruise

Seafood Buffet Lunch Cruise on Sydney Harbour

Sydney Day Tour with Optional Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise

2-Day Combo: Sydney City Tour, Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise and Blue …

Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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Sydney and the Blue Mountains, Australia – Lonely Planet travel video

Author John Vlahides visits Sydney’s iconic Opera House, explores Circular Quay and The Rocks, and takes a trip to the nearby Blue Mountains. The City of Sydney received 7 million domestic visitors and 2.7 million international visitors in year ending December 2010, making it the 42nd most visited city in the world. Watch this beautiful video by the popular tour provider Lonely Planet.

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Popular Things To Do in Sydney!

Sydney and the Blue Mountains

Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off bus
Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour
From AUD $ 40.00
Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour, which takes you by double-decker bus to 34 stops around the city including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded commentary on board. READ MORE AND BOOK


Sydney Attraction Pass Including Taronga Zoo, Sydney Opera House, SEA LIFE Sydney AquariumSydney Attraction Pass Including Taronga Zoo, Sydney Opera House, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
From AUD $99.00

A Sydney attraction pass is the smart travel companion for every visitor to Sydney. With various options to choose from, your Sydney pass makes sightseeing a breeze with transport options, and up to 50% savings! Choose from six different passes to create your own sampling of Sydney’s top attractions. READ MORE & BOOK TOUR


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Sydney Harbour Tour by Helicopter
From AUD$209.00
Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird’s-eye view of Sydney. Your expert pilot will provide informative commentary on all the sites as you soar through Sydney skies for approximately 20 minutes. You’ll have the best vantage point of Sydney and its sparkling blue harbor, 1,000 feet up in the air during your memorable helicopter flight. READ MORE AND BOOK


Sydney Tower Restaurant Buffet
Sydney Tower Restaurant Buffet
From AUD$ 55.00
Ride the elevator up to Sydney Tower Restaurant for an amazing dining experience with a bird’s-eye view of Sydney. Located nearly 1,000 feet (305m) high on the city’s tallest building, the restaurant slowly rotates to provide a 360-degree view of Sydney. More than 40 freshly-prepared dishes from local and international cuisines are offered.READ MORE AND BOOK


Sydney BridgeClimbSydney BridgeClimb
From AUD$198.00
Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge for the ultimate Sydney experience! On a 3.5-hour guided Sydney BridgeClimb, your professional leader will take you along the outer arches of the bridge on catwalks and ladders up to the 440-foot (134-meter) summit, where you’ll admire amazing 360-degree views of the city, the Sydney Opera House and the majestic Blue Mountains. READ MORE & BOOK TOUR


Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket and Wild Australia Experience
Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket and Wild Australia Experience
From AUD$127.00
Taronga Zoo is one of Sydney’s top attractions and is loved by locals and tourists alike. Located on the magnificent harbor, just 12 minutes by ferry with views of iconic landmarks this is truly a zoo with a view! READ MORE AND BOOK


Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves Motorcoach Day Tour
Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves Motorcoach Day Tour
From AUD$159.00
Enjoy a trip through the scenic Blue Mountains and admire the otherworldly beauty of the Jenolan Caves on a day tour from Sydney. Pass through the mountain township of Katoomba and take in panoramic views of the Three Sisters pinnacles at Echo Point. See the stalactites and dramatically lit chambers of the Jenolan Caves, and photograph the stunning waters of the Blue Lake. READ MORE AND BOOK


Sydney Harbour Coffee Cruise

Sydney Harbour Coffee Cruise
From AUD$55.00
Your cruise of Sydney’s harbor takes you past the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison and other attractions on the Main Habour. You’ll then cruise the magnificent upper reaches of Middle Harbour, where palatial waterfront homes, parks, beaches and marinas reveal Sydney’s relaxed lifestyle at its best. You have a choice of 10:00am or 2:15pm departures from Jetty 6 at Circular Quay. READ MORE AND BOOK


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Hunter Valley Wineries and Wilderness Small-Group Tour
From AUD$209.00
Take a small-group day trip from Sydney to tour the beautiful Hunter Valley and sample the region’s delicious wines, cheeses and chocolate. You’ll visit artisanal small-production wineries, hand-feed native animals at an Australian wildlife park and enjoy a gourmet lunch at a vineyard restaurant (if option selected).. READ MORE AND BOOK


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Sydney Harbour Cruise with Taronga Zoo Entry Ticket
From AUD$59.00
Enjoy a fun-filled day cruising through beautiful Sydney Harbour and visiting Taronga Zoo. See iconic Sydney landmarks from the water, take a ride on the Sky Safari Gondola and meet the animals of Taronga Zoo. READ MORE AND BOOK


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Sydney Harbour Tour by Helicopter
From AUD$209.00
Enjoy a fun-filled day cruising through beautiful Sydney Harbour and visiting Taronga Zoo. See iconic Sydney landmarks from the water, take a ride on the Sky Safari Gondola and meet the animals of Taronga Zoo. READ MORE AND BOOK


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Sydney Tower Restaurant Buffet
From AUD$209.00
Enjoy panoramic views and an incredible meal at the Sydney Tower Restaurant, perched atop the tallest building in Sydney. You’ll spot Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Blue Mountains and more – every time you glance out of the rotating restaurant’s windows, another sight comes into view! The buffet lunch or dinner includes a range of tasty dishes that is sure to please everyone in your party. READ MORE AND BOOK


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Free Waterfall Swing at Darling Harbour, Sydney Festival 2015

Waterfall Swing at Darling Harbour

Discover this new exciting Summer fun at Sydney’s beautiful waterfront park, Darling Harbour!  Head out to Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, Sydney and try out the newly installed Waterfall Swings. Kids would surely love it as well as adults. Waterfall Swing is the ingenious high-tech creation of a team of artists, designers and engineers from New York, and as part of the on-going Sydney Festival.

This perfect summertime playset (or intelligent swing) creates a cascading curtain of water that miraculously opens just in time to allow the rider to pass through.

Revisit your own childhood glee of flying through space with the added thrill of narrowly missing getting drenched on this giant swing-set.

Video: Waterfall Swing at Darling Harbour


What: Waterfall Swing
Location: Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour,Sydney
Tickets: Free
Duration: 8–24 January
Time: 9am–9pm, daily

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Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Spectacular Lights Display, Hunter Valley, NSW

Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Spectacular Lights Display

The Hunter Valley Christmas Light Spectacular at Hunter Valley Gardens is a must see destination this holiday season. It’s a display of over 1,500,000 Christmas lights set in the beautiful Hunter Valley gardens. It is Australia’s biggest Christmas lights display. A wonderful experience for the whole family to enjoy, the gardens will be alive with colour every night!

This year’s line up includes:
– Candyland, Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, the North Pole scene, sound & light display
– Choreographed music and light displays with three Mega Trees and the 12 Days of Christmas
– Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach in fairy lights,
– narrated Christmas story told over loud speaker at the Nativity scene
– Santa and Photo’s by D&V Photography (user pay)
– Entertainment
– Food and Beverage Stalls (user pay)
– Jumping Castle (user pay)
– Amusement rides (from approx. 21st Nov) (user pay)

Dates: 7 November 2014 – 26 January 2015
Opening Hours:
Entertainment, Food & Beverage Area: Open from 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Christmas Lights Display: Open from 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Roaming Entertainment: From 6:30pm – 9.30pm Crowds will be entertained by roaming performers and carolers throughout the event.
Hunter Valley Gardens Location:
2090 Broke Road
Pokolbin,NSW 2320
Website: www.hvg.com.au Email: welcome@hvg.com.au
Phone: (02) 4998 4000
(Closed 25th December)
Visit http://www.huntervalleygardens.com.au for tickets.

Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular 12 Days of Christmas Dancing Lights

Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Spectacular Lights Display, Hunter Valley, NSW

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Watch Spectacular Sydney New Years Eve 2015 Fireworks

Happy 2015!

Sydney was again on spotlight throwing a very spectacular Sydney New Years Eve 2015 fireworks display! It was reported that a crowd records with more than 1.6 million people watched New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the Sydney Harbour.The Sydney fireworks cost more than $7 million. The event was telecast around the world with more than a billion people watching the city welcome 2015.

The main event at midnight was a sea of colours with silver umbrellas with crackling centres and gold palms with tips.

Watch Sydney New Years Eve 2015 Fireworks Display

Sydney New Years Eve 2015 Fireworks display

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Katoomba: A Blue Mountains Getaway

WATCH VIDEO: Katoomba, Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Your holiday in Sydney is not complete without heading to one of the most visited destination at Katoomba Blue Mountains! Get to see The Three Sisters at Echo Point, experience and tour the Jenolan Caves, take a walk along waterfalls and rainforest. A holiday to remember!

Katoomba: A Blue Mountains Getaway

Blue Mountains: From $95 for a Winter Escape with Breakfast and Late Checkout at Echo Point Motel

Katoomba $199 for a Blue Mountains Getaway in Choice of Three Properties

Katoomba $199 for a Blue Mountains Getaway in Choice of Three Properties

What to Do in Katoomba Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Scenic World Rides and Waradah Aboriginal CentreBlue Mountains Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Scenic World Rides and Waradah Aboriginal Centre Go sightseeing in the Blue Mountains on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Your hop-on hop-off pass is valid for three days and stops at 29 convenient locations, including most hotels in the central Blue Mountains area. See the views from the Three Sisters and Echo Point lookouts, and visit galleries, shops and cafes in the lovely mountain towns of Leura and Katoomba. CLICK HERE to get a pass.


Blue Mountain Small-Group Day Hikes from SydneyBlue Mountain Small-Group Day Hikes from Sydney Escape the hustle and bustle of Sydney on a small-group hike in the Blue Mountains. Enjoy the stunning natural beauty of this World Heritage-listed parkland with an experienced local guide. Walk through lush rainforest, hike along bush tracks and travel over escarpments to reveal unparalleled views of the countryside. CLICK HERE to book now.

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Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves Motorcoach Day Tour 1Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves Motorcoach Day Tour Enjoy a trip through the scenic Blue Mountains and admire the otherworldly beauty of the Jenolan Caves on a day tour from Sydney. Pass through the mountain township of Katoomba and take in panoramic views of the Three Sisters pinnacles at Echo Point. See the stalactites and dramatically lit chambers of the Jenolan Caves, and photograph the stunning waters of the Blue Lake. CLICK HERE to book now.


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Awesome Holiday Deals: Hunter Valley Wine Tour, Dream World Gold Coast Family Fun, and South Pacific Christmas Cruise

This week’s popular Holiday Escape Deals take you to vineyards and wine tasting capital at the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Family Fun Dreamworld Pass at Gold Coast, Hawesbury Valley, Fiji and Carribean Cruise! Take advantage of massive discounts on these awesome holiday packages. It’s FOR A LIMITED TIME! They run out so fast so you need to buy them quickly. Please click on the photo or the title and it will take you to our partner site. If it’s no longer there, it means that the deal or offer is already expired. You will see the current travel deal instead. If you are there, feel free to browse and discover more incredible holiday deals that might interest you. Feel free to come back to this site as we only feature great deals which we think our readers have shown interest. Enjoy your getaway!

Gold Coast: Family Fun Dreamworld Pass with Two-Bedroom Apartment Stay at The Wave Resort Plus Flights

Gold Coast: From $409 for a Family Fun Dreamworld Pass with Two-Bedroom Apartment Stay at The Wave Resort Plus Flights

Gold Coast From $409 for a Family Fun Dreamworld Pass with Two-Bedroom Apartment Stay at The Wave Resort Plus Flights

Gold Coast From $409 for a Family Fun Dreamworld Pass with Two-Bedroom Apartment Stay at The Wave Resort Plus Flights


Hunter Valley: Vineyard Tour

Hunter Valley: From $149 for a Vineyard Tour Getaway for Two with Wine and Cheese Tasting at Hunter Valley Resort

Hunter Valley From $149 for a Vineyard Tour Getaway for Two with Wine and Cheese Tasting at Hunter Valley Resort

Hunter Valley From $149 for a Vineyard Tour Getaway for Two with Wine and Cheese Tasting at Hunter Valley Resort


Hunter Valley: Peppers Retreat

Hunter Valley: From $189 for a Country Retreat with Buffet Breakfast, Wine and Late Checkout at Peppers Guest House

Hunter Valley From $189 for a Country Retreat with Buffet Breakfast, Wine and Late Checkout at Peppers Guest House

Hunter Valley From $189 for a Country Retreat with Buffet Breakfast, Wine and Late Checkout at Peppers Guest House


P&O: 10 Nights Christmas Cruise

South Pacific: $989 for a P&O Christmas Escape to New Caledonia and Vanuatu with Meals and On-Board Entertainment

South Pacific $989 for a P&O Christmas Escape to New Caledonia and Vanuatu with Meals and On-Board Entertainment

South Pacific $989 for a P&O Christmas Escape to New Caledonia and Vanuatu with Meals and On-Board Entertainment

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Holiday Deals: Coffs Harbour, Royal Caribbean Cruise, Hawk Nests, and Fiji Getaway + flights

This week’s popular Holiday Escape Deals  take you to Coffs Harbour, Hawks Nest, Hawesbury Valley, Fiji and Carribean Cruise! Take advantage of massive discounts on awesome holiday packages. They run out so fast so you need to buy them quickly. Please click on the photo or the title and it will take you to our partner site. If you are there, feel free to browse and discover more incredible deals that might interest you. Feel free to come back to this site as we only feature great deals which we think our readers have shown interest.

Coffs Harbour: Three-Night Stay at Smugglers on the Beach

Coffs Harbour: From $399 for Apartment Stay for Four with Bottle of Wine and Late Checkout at Smugglers on the Beach

Coffs Harbour: From $399 for Apartment Stay for Four with Bottle of Wine and Late Checkout at Smugglers on the Beach

Coffs Harbour: From $399 for Apartment Stay for Four with Bottle of Wine and Late Checkout at Smugglers on the Beach


Fiji: Five-Night Stay + Flights

Fiji: From $1,249 for a 5-Night Escape to a Fijian Island Bure with Flights, Drink and Canape at Treasure Island Resort

Fiji: From $1,249 for a 5-Night Escape to a Fijian Island Bure with Flights, Drink and Canape at Treasure Island Resort

Fiji: From $1,249 for a 5-Night Escape to a Fijian Island Bure with Flights, Drink and Canape at Treasure Island Resort


Hawks Nest: Two-Night Escape

Hawks Nest: From $179 for Beach Escape with Wine, Chocolates and Bike and Surfboard Hire at Oceanside Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest: From $179 for Beach Escape with Wine, Chocolates and Bike and Surfboard Hire at Oceanside Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest: From $179 for Beach Escape with Wine, Chocolates and Bike and Surfboard Hire at Oceanside Hawks Nest


Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas: 3 Night Cruise

Sydney: From $549 for a Three-Night Cruise with All Main Meals on Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas

Sydney: From $549 for a Three-Night Cruise with All Main Meals on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas

Sydney: From $549 for a Three-Night Cruise with All Main Meals on Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas


Sebel Stay: Hawkesbury Valley

Hawkesbury Valley: From $169 for a Luxurious Escape with Wine and Chocolates at The Sebel Hawkesbury Resort & Spa

  Hawkesbury Valley: From $169 for a Luxurious Escape with Wine and Chocolates at The Sebel Hawkesbury Resort & Spa

Hawkesbury Valley: From $169 for a Luxurious Escape with Wine and Chocolates at The Sebel Hawkesbury Resort & Spa

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