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X Factor Winner Dami Im Sings O Holy Night – Carols In The Domain 2014

X Factor Winner Dami Im Sings O

X Factor Australia winner Dami Im was back at the yearly big Christmas event in Sydney, Carols in the Domain, performing O Holy Night. Carols in the Domain is Australia’s largest free Christmas concert. It has been running for  32 years of Christmas celebration and features top Australian artists This free concert was aired at Channel 7 Australia. In an emotional night to remember, the Carol in the Domain was a perfect event to heal a city celebrating life and special dedication to the hostages and victims of the siege, 38-year-old barrister and mother of three Katrina Dawson and 34-year-old Lindt store manager Tori Johnson.

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Sydney’s 10-metre LEGO Christmas Tree Stands Tall at Pitt Street Mall, Sydney

Sydney’s LEGO Christmas Tree Lit Up!

Standing tall at 10-meters, Sydney’s Giant LEGO Christmas Tree is up at Pitt Street Mall! Reports say that it is the biggest LEGO Christmas Tree in the Southern Hemisphere. It was made of over half a million of LEGO pieces put together by a team of five people that took around 1,200 hours. It also features a Santa and his sleigh, basketball-sized baubles, a Christmas koala, a pile of gifts, a reindeer, and a surfboard, a touch of Australia. A matching lights and music made this LEGO sculpture worth visiting this Christmas season!

The Making of Sydney’s 10-Meter LEGO Christmas Tree


This Giant LEGO Christmas tree is on display at Pitt Street Mall until December 27, with light shows every evening at 8:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. It’s a FREE EVENT. More details at http://www.sydneychristmas.com.au/whatson/lego-christmas-tree/

Giant LEGO Christmas Tree Pitt Street Mall Sydney Australia

Hotels and Accommodation

If you are visiting Sydney, try browsing first for great deals at Hotels Combined website. You can choose the hotel or accomodation that suits your budget.

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Bondi Beach Sydney, Australia – Lonely Planet Travel Video

If you are visiting Sydney, your travel is not complete without spending time at Bondi Beach. Thousands of tourists visit Bondi Beach each day. With it’s golden sands, crisp waters, and perfects waves for swimmers and surfers alike, Bondi Beach is truly an iconic Sydney attraction. It offers coastal walks and awesome views. A party haven for night adventurers. And if you are a dining adventurer, Bondi offers several dining options with lots of choices from takeaways to fine dining. Watch this Bondi Beach Video produced by Loney Planet:

Bondi Beach Sydney, Australia – Lonely Planet travel video

Things To Do at Bondi:

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1. Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach – What better place to learn to surf than on world-famous Bondi Beach? Here you’ll find fantastic waves, sunbathing beauties, year-round sun and the coolest beachside vibe anywhere. Join a two hour group surfing lesson, or for the ultimate experience, take a private surfing lesson with your own personal instructor. Click here for more info.

2. Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk – Take a walk from Bondi to Coogee Beach. It is a picturesque coastal route along adjacent beaches, bays, rock pools, cliffs and of course stunning views. It’s about 6 km walk with beachfront cafe strips. Enjoy your walk!

3. Flickerfest Short Film Festival – is Australia’s only Academy® accredited & BAFTA recognised competitive International Short Film Festival with entries coming from filmmakers across the globe. Click here for more info.

4. Bondi Openair Cinema – Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas are a quintessential summer event, with music by day and movies by night lighting up the huge outdoor screen from dusk. More info at http://openaircinemas.com.au/

5. Bondi Restaurants – Bondi offers many restaurants from simple takeaways to fine dining.

6. Bondi Baths – The Bondi Baths are located at the southern end of Bondi Beach and have been a land mark for over 100 years. You can enjoy doing some laps in the 50 metre pool or take the kids to the kids pool.

Transport, Hotels and Accommodation

1. For transport option, try the Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour
2. A bit more adventurous? Try also Sydney: Bondi Beach and Kings Cross Tour plus Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise
3. Hotels and Accommodation, check out Hotels Combined site for great deals.

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Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve Cocktail Cruise

Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve Cocktail Cruise

Sydney Harbour New Years Eve Cocktail Cruise
Join the “Harbour of Light Parade” and enjoy exclusive views of Sydney’s two spectacular fireworks displays on a six-hour New Year’s Eve cocktail cruise! Your New Year’s Eve cocktail cruise departs from King Street Wharf aboard the Bella Vista, specially designed to provide 360-degree views on every level through 10-foot-high (3-meter) windows and the open-top deck. Join the Harbour of Light Parade a procession of decorated vessels invited to cruise in the exclusion zone in the middle of Sydney Harbour. Cruise up and down in the center of the exclusion zone for the very best views of Sydney’s skyline and harbor. Nibble on cocktail snacks, enjoy wine, beer or soft drinks from the licensed bar and be in prime position to watch the fabulous 9pm fireworks display. Then count down the final minutes of 2014 and feel the excitement build as the Bella Vista joins an exclusive flotilla of boats to watch the spectacular midnight fireworks display. See fabulous views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and its special display of cascading lights and symbols, known as ‘the Bridge Effect’, and celebrate as the year ticks over into 2015.Your six-hour New Year’s Eve cruise continues with more music and dancing, returning to the King Street Wharf at 1am.

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Sydney Street Baskers: This Guy Literally Eats Fire at Sydney Darling Harbour

Sydney Street Baskers are really creative and entertaining. One afternoon, while we are walking at the Sydney Darling Harbour, we get to see this young man who literally eat fire! He’s more of a comedian, entertainer, and performer. We enjoyed every minute of his show. A well attended performance!

A Sydney Street Basker Eats Fire Video

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The Penguins in Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

Yes, you read it right. Sydney has penguins too! They maybe not as clever as The Penguins of Madagascar but surely, they bring smiles to young children who frequently visit them almost everyday. Watch this video uploaded by Ryan Wu at Youtube:

The Penguin in Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

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These are the few penguins of Sydney you can see at the Sydney Aquarium.
It was our first time to see a live penguin!

Darling Harbour Sydney Experience

See the Penguin in Sea Life Sydney Aquarium with the great value of a Darling Harbour Experience Ticket! It gives you the option to visit all included attractions within the one day, or visit the attractions throughout the 30 days that your pass is valid. This ticket will give you a fantastic snapshot of Sydney in all her glory!

The following is included on your ‘Darling Harbour Experience Ticket’:
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium:
Nowhere else in the world will you find a larger collection of Australian aquatic life, with over 13,000 animals.

WILD LIFE Sydney:
A showcase of Australia’s unique and bizarre flora and fauna. You can enjoy many of Australia’s weird and wonderful creatures at this world class exhibit.

Sydney Tower Eye and 4D Experience
Sydney Tower Eye experience takes you a staggering 820 feet (250 meters) above Sydney, commanding breathtaking views of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Also includes the 4D Experience – a ground breaking 3D film with in-theatre effects and a breathtaking fourth dimension that gives an amazing view of the city.

Madame Tussauds:
Madame Tussauds combines Hollywood glamor with history, sports and politics, displaying life-size wax figures of a whole host of movie and television stars, sporting heroes, politicians and royal figures.

Captain Cook Cruise:
Cruise the harbor by the Red Rocket and hop-on and off at any of the following stops: Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Fort Denison, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and Luna Park

Nick’s Bar and Grill Restaurant:
A fabulous dining experience right on the water at Cockle Bay. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Nick’s Seafood Restaurant, including one main and one entree, or a main and a dessert!

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Bird Show at Taronga Zoo Sydney is a Must See!

Bird Show Taronga Zoo Sydney is a Must See!

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Bird Show Taronga Zoo Sydney is one of the must see attractions especially for families.  It’s truly fun and memorable experience. Australia is home to over 800 charismatic, and in some cases, peculiar species of bird, each with their own impressive abilities. With the stunning view of Sydney Harbour as a backdrop, the QBE Free Flight Bird Show introduces us to these birds and their unique talents. Seats are filling fast for this particular show so it’s best to plan your visit at Taronga Zoo. Please allow time to go the site, perhaps between 15-20 minutes before the start of the show to get the best seats.

 Birds Show Taronga Zoo Sydney

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Taronga Zoo Opening Hours

Opening Hours:
9.30am – 5.00pm (Sept – April)
9.30am – 4.30pm (May – Aug)
9.30am – 4.30pm (New Years Eve)

How To Go To Taronga Zoo

By Ferry: Taronga Zoo is located just 12 minutes from Circular Quay by ferry. Catch a ferry just beside the Circular Quay Train Station.

By Bus: The 247 Bus via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo can be caught from Wynyard – Stand A (Carrington St) or QVB Stand D (York St). Also from Chatswood Interchange – Stand J take the 257 via Victoria Ave, Penshurst Street, Willoughby Road, Pacific Highway, Falcon Street and Military Road. Change at Mosman Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. A lternatively, from the Chatswood Interchange, take the 143 from Stand M via Pacific Highway, Falcon Street and Military Road. Disembark near Cowles Road and take the 247 via Military Rd and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. From Balmoral Beach: take the 238 Bus from The Esplanade via Raglan Street, Wolseley Road, Middle Head Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. From Clifton Gardens: take the 228 Bus from Morella Road via Thompson Street to Whiting Beach Road for a short walk to Taronga Zoo.

By Car: Cross the harbour either via the Harbour Bridge or Sydney Harbour Tunnel and continue on to the Warringah Freeway before taking the Military Road exit and turning right onto Military Road. Follow Military Road to Spit Junction and turn right to stay on Military Road in Mosman. At the roundabout, take the second exit on to Bradleys Head Road and continue 1.3km before arriving at Taronga Zoo. If you’re coming from M2 Motorway, continue on to the Lane Cove Tunnel, making a slight right at the Gore Hill Freeway. Continue on to the Warringah Freeway before exiting on the right on to the Military Road exit. Continue on to Military Road, later turning right to stay on Miliary Road in Mosman. At the roundabout, take the second exit on to Bradleys Head Road and continue 1.3km before arriving at Taronga Zoo. If you’re coming via the M5: Follow the M5 South West Way Motorway, merging on to General Holmes Drive. Take a slight left at the Eastern Distributor and continue onto the Cahill Expressway and continuing further on to the Sydney Harbour Tunnel. Continue on to the Warringah Freeway and exit right on to Falcon Street, continuing onto Military Road, later turning right to stay on Miliary Road in Mosman. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Bradleys Head Road and continue 1.3km before arriving at Taronga Zoo.

Map of Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo map
CLICK HERE to Download Taronga Zoo Map in PDF File

BOOK HOTEL IN SYDNEY

Recommended hotels near Sydney Opera House:

  1. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
  2. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
  3. Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks
  4. Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
  5. Marriott Sydney Harbour at Circular Quay
  6. More Hotels near Sydney Opera House

 
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Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour Tickets

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour Tickets – Go behind the scenes at the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House, one of the world’s “must-see” attractions. On your one-hour guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House, you’ll see what goes on behind the world’s most recognizable sails. You’ll hear the controversial story of the building’s construction, as dramatic as any opera plot and brought alive by the tour’s new interactive audio-visual presentation.

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour Tickets


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Departure Point: Sydney Opera House
Departure Time: Tours depart every half hour between 9am and 5pm, daily (exceptions: New Year’s Eve tours conclude at 12pm, New Year’s Day tours start at 11am)
Inclusions: Local guide, Walking tour of the Sydney Opera House, Tasting plate at the Opera Kitchen (if option selected)

Sydney Opera House Guided Walking Tour photos
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the facility is adjacent to the Sydney central business district and the Royal Botanic Gardens, between Sydney and Farm Coves.

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Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the facility formally opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation beginning with Utzon’s 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. The NSW Government, led by Premier Joseph Cahill, authorised work to begin in 1958, with Utzon directing construction.

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BOOK HOTEL NEAR SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Recommended hotels near Sydney Opera House:

  1. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
  2. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
  3. Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks
  4. Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
  5. Marriott Sydney Harbour at Circular Quay
  6. More Hotels near Sydney Opera House

 
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Discover SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of the world’s largest aquariums located at the famous Sydney Darling Harbour. Nowhere else in the world will you find a larger collection of Australian aquatic life – over 13,000 animals call the aquarium home. Face your fears with the Shark Walk and walk along a glass platform above some of the biggest predators of the sea. Take a journey of discovery through 14 newly-themed areas including the Tropical Bay of Rays, Discovery Rockpool, South Coast Shipwreck and more. We suggest that you allow around 90 minutes for your visit. Last admissions are at 7pm daily.
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquariun
Location: Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney CBD
Operating Hours: 9:00am – 8:00pm daily* Last entry is 7pm
Contact Phone Number: 1-800-199-657 (9am-5pm, 7 days a week)

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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Attractions

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Platypus and Freshwater
Streams and Billabongs area features some the most endangered group of animals in the world, freshwater fish, and beautiful platypus at billabongs and rivers exhibit.

Bay of Rays
For the first time ever SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has an area dedicated to rays. Discover and learn about these intelligent, curious and amazing animals at the Bay of Rays.

Penguins
Watch colony of gorgeous Little Penguins taking breakfast in their newly-refurbished pool in the South Coast Shipwreck area. Little Penguins are native to Sydney Harbour and the southern coast of Australia.

Great Barrier Reef
Kick back in the mesmerising Reef Theatre and learn about some of the resident animals that call the world’s largest Great Barrier Reef-themed exhibit their home. Don’t miss the shark feed at 11:00am.

Discovery Rockpool Tales

Make a discovery at the Discovery Rockpool! Touch and learn about the animals.

A Look Inside SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium


A preview of some of the awesome animals, displays and experiences you’ll be able to enjoy when you visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium – Sydney’s leading visitor attraction, and the largest aquarium in Australasia!

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium photo

There are cafes and gift shops at SEA LIFE Sydney Sydney Aquarium, some of which are accessible to non-paying visitors. Toilets are also available in the foyer for visitors or cafe and gift shop customers.

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Sydney Opera House Vivid Sydney 2014 Raw Video

Sydney Opera House Vivid Sydney 2014

Vivid Sydney 2014 at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Vivid Sydney is a unique annual event of light, music and ideas! Features many of the world’s most important creative industry forums, a mesmerising free public exhibition of outdoor lighting sculptures and installations, a cutting-edge contemporary music program and the spectacular illumination of Sydney’s iconic architecture including the sails of Sydney Opera House.

Vivid Sydney is where art, technology and commerce intersect.

Raw Video: Sydney Opera House Vivid Sydney 2014


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