Enchanted Sydney! That the theme of the lights projection at The Custom House, Circular Quay, Sydney. Thousands of Sydneysider swarmed across the busy Circular Quay Train Station just to get glimpse of this incredible work of art as part of the annual Vivid Sydney Festival of Lights.
Vivid Sydney 2015 Custom house Video
Vivid Sydney is an 18-day festival of light, music and ideas. Vivid Light transforms Sydney into a wonderland of ‘light art’ sculptures, innovative light installations and grand-scale projections for all to enjoy – for free. It is a magical celebration of light-design excellence and the world’s largest outdoor ‘art-gallery’: a unique Vivid Sydney experience.
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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.
Popular Things To Do in Sydney!
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
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
Sydney Harbour Tour by Helicopter From AUD$209.00
Fly over beautiful Sydney Harbour by helicopter for a bird’s-eye view of Sydney. Your expert pilot will provide informative commentary on all the sites as you soar through Sydney skies for approximately 20 minutes. You’ll have the best vantage point of Sydney and its sparkling blue harbor, 1,000 feet up in the air during your memorable helicopter flight. READ MORE AND BOOK
Sydney Tower Restaurant Buffet From AUD$ 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Acclaimed newly production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical Les Misérables by Cameron Mackintosh opens at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in March 2015. If you love theatrical music production, this one is unmissable. It has gained high accolades, earned positive reviews, and praised by critics, fans and new audiences, breaking box office records internationally and inspiring filmmakers to make the outstandingly successful movie which went on to win 3 Oscar’s®, 3 Golden Globes® and 4 BAFTAs.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Stars”, “Bring Him Home”, “Do You Hear the People Sing?”, “One Day More”, “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”, “Master of the House” and many more. Check out this teaser:
Les Misérables in Sydney
Venue: Sydney Capitol Theatre
Address: 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket,NSW 2000
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours & 55 minutes including 20 minute interval
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au
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Sydneysiders, The Sydney Chinese New Year Festival is on! Bring your family, friends, and visitors to the Dragon Boat Races happening at the Sydney Darling Harbour. Watch one of the biggest competitive event in Australia’s dragon boat racing calendar. The Sydney Dragon Boat Races features about 3,000 paddlers participating in two full days of boat racing. The professional competition is held on the Saturday and social and corporate teams race on the Sunday.
Watch paddlers syncing paddles on their 12 metre long boats that can accommodate up to 20 paddlers. The noise of the boat drums bring the power and adrenaline up for paddlers to hit the finish lines. Their beautiful boats have carved dragon’s head at the bow and a tail at the stern.The hull is painted with dragon scales and the paddles represent the claws.
Dragon Boat Races – Sydney Chinese New Year Festival WHEN: Saturday 28 February 2015 to Sunday 01 March 2015 WHERE: Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW 2000
MORE INFO: www.sydneychinesenewyear.com
2014 Sydney Dragon Boat Races Chinese New Year
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The annual Sydney Festival is on full swing. One of the most interesting events especially for book worms and library enthusiasts, is the Sydney Lawn Library, dubbed as “Sydney’s Sunniest Reading Spot.” Enjoy your favorite book reading in the park, under the trees, under a beautiful summer, on a lively atmosphere. This event also offers families with kids to enjoy engaging activities design to stimulate love for books and arts! This is a must see event on the month long Sydney Festival!
City of Sydney Lawn Library LOCATION: Hyde Park North, Entry near Archibald Fountain Library Opening Hours: 8–25 January 2015, 11am–11pm Daily (Closed Mondays) FAMILY WEEK ACTIVITIES: 20–25 January 2015, 10am–4.30pm, daily
Complete Schedule of Sydney Lawn Library
Thursday 8 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (Pop-Up City Craft)
Friday 9 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (Calligraphy)
Saturday 10 January
11am-12pm: Beyond The Stacks (Unpuzzled!)
3-4pm: Weekend Workshops (Circus Skills)
Sunday 11 January
3-4pm: Weekend Workshops (Book Planters)
Tuesday 13 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (How Easy Was That?)
7-8pm: Late Night Library (Campfire Collective)
Wednesday 14 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (The Art of Assemblage)
7-8pm: Late Night Library (Musica Viva presents the ‘Sousaphonics’)
Thursday 15 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (Auburn Poets & Writers Group)
Friday 16 January
1.30-2.30pm: Beyond The Stacks (Paper Craft)
Saturday 17 January
3-4pm: Weekend Workshops (All Cut Up: Objectified!)
Sunday 18 January
3-4pm: Weekend Workshops (Circus Skills)
Tuesday 20 January
10.30-11.30am: Stories & Songs with Aunty Kath Farrawell
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: Alphabetical Sydney
3.30-5pm: Lawn Library Jam: Uke Workshop & Jam
7-8pm: Late Night Library (SlamRant)
Wednesday 21 January
10.30-11.30am: Storytime
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: Kites for Tykes
3.30-4.30pm: Lawn Library Jam: Earthbeats
7-8pm: Late Night Library (Music Spectacular)
Thursday 22 January
10.30-11.30am: Stories & Songs with Aunty Kath Farrawell
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: Herman & Rosie
3.30-4.30pm: Lawn Library Jam: Earthbeats
Friday 23 January
10.30-11.30am: Bilingual Songs and Stories (Bilingual – Mandarin-English)
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: York’s Universe
3.30-4.30pm: Lawn Library Jam: Musica Viva in School’s Percussion Petting Zoo
Saturday 24 January
10.30-11.30am: Storytime
1.30-2.30pm: Kids Make Art: Graff Stencil Art
3.30-5pm: Lawn Library Jam: Uke Workshop & Jam
Sunday 25 January
10.30-11.30am: Storytime
1.30-2.30pm: Special Storytime: Fairy Poppilina
3.30-5pm: Lawn Library Jam: Uke Workshop & Jam
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
Sydneysiders, are you looking for family activities this summer holidays? Head out to Cathy Freeman Park, the park opposite ANZ Stadium along Olympic Boulevard, at Sydney Olympic Park. The 2015 series of FREE Movies by the Boulevard is on again and will operate on evenings from January 3-4, January 7-11 and January 14-18.
Movies by the Boulevard showcases 11 feature films from various genres before culminating with a collection of short films rarely seen in mainstream cinema from the Short Soup International Short Film Festival. It appeals to young and old, families, and groups!
Movies will commence on the big-screen at 8.30pm each evening. A quality selection of food and beverages will be available for purchase at Cathy Freeman Park from 6.00pm on all 12 event nights. There will also be kid’s activities from 5pm on selected nights.
Movie-goers will also find a great range of cafés, bars and restaurants across Sydney Olympic Park and unlike some other cinema events, Movies by the Boulevard attendees are welcome to take a packed picnic as well as cushions, rugs or low chairs.
Movies by the Boulevard has entertained hundreds of thousands of Sydneysiders since its inaugural season and more than 30,000 people are expected to attend the 2015 season.
FREE MOVIES BY THE BOULEVARD 2015 MOVIES
Date
Film/Rating
Genre
Sat 03 Jan
How To Train Your Dragon 2 (PG)
Animation, Adventure, Action
Sun 04 Jan
X-Men: Days of Future Past (M)
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Wed 07 Jan
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (M)
Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Thu 08 Jan
Mr Peabody and Sherman (PG)
Animation, Adventure, Drama
Fri 09 Jan
RIO 2 (G)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Sat 10 Jan
The Lego Movie (PG)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Sun 11 Jan
Godzilla (M)
Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Wed 14 Jan
Saving Mr Banks (PG)
Biography, Comedy, Drama
Thu 15 Jan
Maleficent (M)
Action, Adventure, Family
Fri 16 Jan
Captain America: Winter Soldier (M)
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Sat 17 Jan
Frozen (PG)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Sun 18 Jan
Short Soup (Various)
Various
Free Movies by the Boulevard 2015 at Sydney Olympic Park
WHEN: 3-4, 7-11 and 14-18 January
Movies commence at 8.30pm | Food and beverages available from 6.00pm | Kid’s activities from 5pm on selected nights.
WHERE: Cathy Freeman Park on Olympic Boulevard at Sydney Olympic Park
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
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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
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Have you been to the Sydney’s iconic Sydney Opera House? What would you do when suddenly you hear a loud but beautiful dance music with hundreds of dancers suddenly appear? Would you be ready to capture the action with your video camera?
Yes, it actually happened at Sydney Opera House! Hundreds of dancers surprised innocent tourist with a routine set to a soundtrack of the greatest hits of two other Aussie Icons – Dannii & Kylie Minogue. The performance was boost by international stars drag phenomenon Joyce Maynge.
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