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Bondi Sculpture by the Sea
Written by Chou Fleur, Australia, October 2010
An annual public exhibition of sculptures (late October - early November) along the coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama. And it is FREE!
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ANZAC Day Events in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance held on April 25 to honor the Australians and New Zealanders
who served and died in World War One. It is also a national holiday for
all Australians. ...
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Biking in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012
Getting around Sydney
on two wheels has never been easier. Cycling is becoming an
increasingly popular way to get around and to see the city for both
locals and tourists alike. Editor’s Note: ...
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Bondi Beach, Photographer's Delight
Written by RobC, New Zealand, October 2011
If you like beaches and you like taking photographs, there's something about Bondi Beach that makes it a great destination. First of all there's the amazing mix of people: more than other beach in ...
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Brewery Tours in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
A common conception about Australians involves their love of beer, and
this conception rings true in many ways. Australian beer love is
regional with certain beers being preferred in different ...
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Eat and Drink In The Rocks
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Sydney is renowned for its superb restaurants, fresh local produce and fine dining, and The Rocks is the place to enjoy good food with a view! Here’s a small taste of some of the best ...
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Lights, Music and Ideas at Vivid Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
Sydney’s Vivid Festival will once again flood the city with a multicolored canvas of light, music and ideas in late May 2012.
Ranked one of the Top Ten global ideas festivals by the UK’s ...
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Mamak - Authentic Malaysian Street Hawker Food
Written by Jeff, Australia, October 2010
If you've ever been to Malaysia you'll have fond memories of the beautiful roti, dips and curries. Mamak has brought these flavours to Sydney and offers an amazingly delicious experience with lunch ...
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New Year’s Eve Events in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, December 2012
New Year’s Eve in Sydney
is the event of the year, and one that is known for going out with a
bang by people all over the globe. Perhaps it has something to do with
the fact that Sydney is one ...
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Partying on Oxford Street
Written by Brooke, Australia, September 2012
A real night out on the town in Sydney doesn’t exclude the biggest and the best: Oxford Street .
During the day, this Sydney street near the Central Business District
(CBD) is a relaxing and ...
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Shopping in Sydney’s The Rocks
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2012
Wandering the cobbled streets and laneways of The Rocks in Sydney and poking your head into specialty stores, boutiques and galleries is a relaxing way to enjoy a day’s shopping. Editor’s ...
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Shopping on Oxford Street
Written by Brooke, Australia, January 2013
Locals in Sydney know Oxford Street for two main reasons: partying and shopping. We’ve already written about partying on Oxford Street, so this post will cover the shopping aspect. Oxford Street ...
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Sydney Biennale
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
For three months during the Biennale, the city of Sydney presents artist exhibitions, artist talks, forums, performances and tours to the public – all free of charge. Editor’s Note: This ...
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Sydney Festival 2012
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Every January, Sydney celebrates summer in the city with three weeks packed full of performances, exhibitions and events. Attracting over 200,000 people to its first night alone, Sydney Festival is ...
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Sydney Film Festivals
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
Given the diverse cultural backgrounds of those living in the city of Sydney , and an overall love of being creative (or at least trying to be more creative than Melbourne ), the film festival ...
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Sydney & Cottage Point Seaplane Flight
Photo by: Jeff, Australia
Doing what: Lunch at Cottage Point Inn by Seaplane from Sydney
