bell123321 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hi everyone I am off to Sydney on Sunday arriving tuesday local time for two weeks. I was just wondering what people would recommend seeing and and what is a waste of money? We are off to Perth afterwards so do not think we can afford to go Melbourne or Brisbane so looking just at Sydney and surrounding areas. It is myself, husband and 5 year old daughter. So far from looking on the internet I have found the following, what are people's opinion, are some not worth the money and better skipping? Are there any other must see's? So I have Sydney Sky Tower China Town Museam of Sydney Royal Botanic gardens Australian Museam Blue Mountines Manly via ferry Paddy's market Featherdale wildlife park Thanks in advance to anyone who replies :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeeb74 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Bondi Junction/Beach Rose bay Coogee Beach (the walk to Bondi is fantastic at sunset) Kings Cross Darlinghurst Manley Newtown Have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Thank you Janeeb74, I just wondered what is at Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, and Newtown? Is it just a place to have a nose and wonder or is there any place specific I should visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WaltzingBack Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Jenolan Caves in the Blue Mountains - you could try 'The Plughole' if you fancy some adventure caving. Bicentennial Park - horse riding or urban walk. Manly to the Spit Bridge walk - great city views. Hawkesbury River tour. Hunter Valley wine tour. Have a lovely time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thank you Janeeb74, I just wondered what is at Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, and Newtown? Is it just a place to have a nose and wonder or is there any place specific I should visit? I wouldn't recommend any of those places with a 5-year-old! Kings Cross is a seedy red-light area and Darlinghurst not much better. Newtown has more than its fair share of alternative-looking people. Interesting for adults but not likely to impress small children. Bridgeclimb is worth doing but not with kids. Do a Harbour cruise, Visit Taronga Park Zoo, Rivercat to Parramatta, Swim at any of the Harbour beaches (Parsley Bay or Nielson Park is good for kids) Wander around Darling Harbour Take a jet-boat ride I'd give the Australian Museum a miss unless they have some special attraction on for kids. Paddy's Market is nothing special - unless you want tons of tourist tat. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thank you Janeeb74, I just wondered what is at Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, and Newtown? Is it just a place to have a nose and wonder or is there any place specific I should visit? Geez not sure I would call these family areas. Interesting yes - but not with a little one tagging along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 I wouldn't recommend any of those places with a 5-year-old! Kings Cross is a seedy red-light area and Darlinghurst not much better. Newtown has more than its fair share of alternative-looking people. Interesting for adults but not likely to impress small children.Bridgeclimb is worth doing but not with kids. Do a Harbour cruise, Visit Taronga Park Zoo, Rivercat to Parramatta, Swim at any of the Harbour beaches (Parsley Bay or Nielson Park is good for kids) Wander around Darling Harbour Take a jet-boat ride I'd give the Australian Museum a miss unless they have some special attraction on for kids. Paddy's Market is nothing special - unless you want tons of tourist tat. :wink: Thanks for the heads up on Kings Cross etc, will be with our five year old the whole time so will miss there. I was curious about the Australian Museam due to in Perth it is free and its okay to pass an hour or two but I have seen you have to pay in Sydney. A cruise sounds nice and so does the zoo. Is the aquarium worth a visit or is it just simular to what you would see anywhere else? And thanks for heads up on Paddy's market I was just looking at recommendations on a travel website. Thanks for the advice everyone :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Jenolan Caves in the Blue Mountains - you could try 'The Plughole' if you fancy some adventure caving. Bicentennial Park - horse riding or urban walk. Manly to the Spit Bridge walk - great city views. Hawkesbury River tour. Hunter Valley wine tour. Have a lovely time! Thank you for your suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EukiBear Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Subamarine at Darling Harbour For the little one, Harry Potter Exhibition PowerHouse Museum Lego Exhibition Town Hall. Euki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EukiBear Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Adding: Central, Town Hall, China town, Darling Harbour, Powerhouse museum, everything is with in walking distance, or you can catch light rail(tram) from Central. Take a spin around City Circle to familiarise yourself with the area. Don't bother with the monorail Theatres are all down in that area if a live show is to your taste. "Annie" is currently showing,etc. Euki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeeb74 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sorry did not read that you have a child or I wold not have said a few of them:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Subamarine at Darling HarbourFor the little one, Harry Potter Exhibition PowerHouse Museum Lego Exhibition Town Hall. Euki :biglaugh: The harry potter exhibition I think I will enjoy more!!!! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell123321 Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Adding:Central, Town Hall, China town, Darling Harbour, Powerhouse museum, everything is with in walking distance, or you can catch light rail(tram) from Central. Take a spin around City Circle to familiarise yourself with the area. Don't bother with the monorail Theatres are all down in that area if a live show is to your taste. "Annie" is currently showing,etc. Euki Thank you for your suggestions very welcomed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi from Manchester Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 It's only little, but I like Hyde Park Barracks museum (about convict immigrants), you could do it in an hour or two. I'd also suggest part of the Bondi to Coogee walk (not all of it with a litle 'un!). I personally don't feel it worth paying for a harbour tour boat as such, as taking the ferries to specific destinations is just as nice and cheaper (ferry to Wason's bay / The Gap / South Head is a good one). I went to Featherdale Wildlife Park in 2009, a little scruffy and smelly but your 5 yr old probabily won't mind that and will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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