Tourist Information
Sydney has a population of around 4 million.
It is exceptionally cosmopolitan, with diverse migrant communities -
so the overseas visitor could come here and spend all their time with
their own national community :-).
The actual conference venue is the University of Sydney, which is
close to the central business district.
The conference will be held during the Australian winter.
This is the perfect time to visit the wonderful Barrier Reef, one
of the world's natural wonders, the outback with Uluru (aka Ayres Rock)
and many wonderful and uniquely Australian scenery and the Northern Territory
(of Crocodile Dundee fame).
All of these have quite pleasant tourist weather at this time of year.
There are also many tourist activities within Sydney and nearby.
Some of these are listed below.
Here are some sites with details of things to do:
For assistance with your travel arrangements, you may wish to consult
the conference appointed agent:
Ms Jackie Pennock and Ms Jane Grevis
Vaucluse Travel Service, 653 Old South Head Road Vaucluse, NSW 2030 Australia
| Tel | (612) 9371 6788 |
| Fax | (612) 9371 6799 |
vauclusetravel@connect.net.au
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DAY TOURS FROM SYDNEY
Sydney Harbour Cruise, Darling Harbour and The Rock A$145 per adult
Visit Chinatown, Darling Harbour and the famous Bondi Beach. Enjoy a luncheon cruise on magnificent Sydney Harbour and take in the sights of the Opera House. , Harbour Bridge. After lunch travel cross the Harbour Bridge to the Northern beaches of Manly and Dee Why.
Tour operates daily. Departs 8.45 am. Returns 5.30 pm
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting A$125 per adult
Cross the Harbour Bridge and travel through Sydneys North Shore and over the Hawkesbury River to the beautiful Hunter Valley District. Tour includes guided winery tours, wine tastings and lunch.
Tour operates daily. Departs 8.30 am. Returns 6.45 pm.
Blue Mountains & Cuddly Koalas A$99 per adult
Travel on the Motorway into the spectacular Blue Mountains. Follow the scenic cliff drive to the Three Sisters, Jamieson Valley and Echo Point. Visit Katoomba and Leura. Continue to Featherdale Wildlife Park home to Australian native animals and birds. See koalas, kangaroos, fairy penguins in natural surrounds. Return to Sydney via the Olympic site.
Tour operates daily. Departs 8.45 am Returns 5.30 pm
Canberra, Australias National Capital A$109 per adult
Travel through country townships of Mittagong, Berrima and Goulburn to Canberra. In the capital city you will enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum, old Parliament house and the new billion dollar Parliament House. Visit the Australian War Memorial before leaving the city via the Mount Ainslie lookout.
Tour operates daily. Departs 8.30 am Returns 9.30 pm
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Its awesome, its high and its breath taking. BridgeClimb offer the ultimate experience of Sydney with an exhilarating climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Tour operates daily, year round. Bookings are essential. (3 hours from Base to Base)
Prices start from A$130 per adult
Sydney Harbour Cruises
Captain Cook Cruises operates a range of sightseeing, dinner, day and overnight cruises on beautiful Sydney Harbour, operating daily from Circular Quay, Sydney.
Prices start from A$20 per adult for the Highlights Cruise.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
Tours can be booked for pre or post conference, or any other nominated date.
Costs are subject to availability and change without notice unless paid in full.
THE BEST OF SYDNEY
MUST SEE PLACES
Opera House
Harbour Bridge
Centre Point Tower
The Rocks
Darling Harbour
Bondi Beach
BEST MUSEUMS GALLERIES AND ATTRACTIONS
Sydney Aquarium
Australian Museum
Australian National Maritime Museum
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Taronga Zoo
Powerhouse Museum
BEST VALUE Enjoy free entry to
Royal Botanic Gardens
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sydney Observatory
Victoria Barrack
BEST WALKS
Bondi Beach to Coogee beach
The Spit to Manly
Harbour Foreshore
Watsons Bay to South Head
Taronga Zoo to Bradleys Head
BEST BEACHES
Bondi
Manly
Balmoral
Cronulla
Palm Beach
GREAT PLACES TO EAT
Sydney Tower
Sydneys tallest structure, spectacular 360 degree views of the Sydney. 2 restaurants, one a la carte and one buffet style. Located in the Centre of the City.
China Town
Around 80 or so restaurants bars and cafes. Not exclusively Chinese, there is a wonderful mixture of Vietnamese, Thai, Korean and Japanese. Many restaurants here are open until 3 or 4 am. Food Halls offer particularly good value. Near Central Station.
Woolloomooloo
The famous Harrys Café de Wheels at Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo has been operating since the 1950s. This street stall is the home of the Sydney version of a pie floater. Open till the wee hours. Alongside is the Finger Wharf development, with great outdoor and indoor restaurants overlooking the harbour.
Darling Harbour
Spend a day visting attractions to cater to all tastes and ages. Fabulous shopping, movies, food stalls, cafes and fine dining restaurants. All located on the Harbour foreshores.
Watsons Bay
The famous Doyles Seafood restaurant, is on the beach at Watsons Bay. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay and cruise the harbour to your restaurant. Sit alongside the beach and enjoy fresh catch seafood.
The Best Restaurants
Forty One
Does haute cuisine 41 storeys above the harbour.
CBD
A much awarded bistro in the Centre of the City
The Rockpool
Famous for Sydney Rock oysters and overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House area.
Cafe Sydney
Customs House with harbour views over Circular Quay.
Banc
At Martin Place in the centre of the city does elegant French and modern Australian.
Planning travel around Australia
Our conference travel agents can assist you in organising local travel
during your stay here.
Ms Jackie Pennock and Ms Jane Grevis
Vaucluse Travel Service, 653 Old South Head Road Vaucluse, NSW 2030 Australia
| Tel | (612) 9371 6788 |
| Fax | (612) 9371 6799 |
vauclusetravel@connect.net.au
Below is an example of one itinerary.
ROCK AND REEF DISCOVERY TOUR
Combine the Great Barrier Reef and Australias outback
5 nights/6 days
Here is a wonderful way to experience two must see parts of Australia.
Day 1.
Arrival Cairns (Far North Queensland) and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon Scenic Skyrail and Kuranda Markets tour. Accommodation Oasis Resort Cairns
Day 2.
Great Barrier Reef Cruise. The world renowned Quicksilver will take you on a magnificent outer Barrier Reef trip. Enjoy swimming, snorkelling and coral viewing. Buffet Lunch included. Accommodation Oasis Resort Cairns.
Day 3.
Depart Cairns for flight to Ayers Rock (Northern Territory). This afternoon tour The Olgas and enjoy sunset over Ayers Rock. Accommodation Desert Gardens Resort.
Day 4.
Early start to experience sunrise over The Rock. A base tour is included. Afternoon travel to Kings Canyon by air conditioned coach. Accommodation Kings Canyon Resort.
Day 5
Make the rocky climb to the rim of the Canyon for a spectacular view. Or explore the boulder-strewn Canyon Floor. Afternoon Travel to Alice Springs.
Accommodation Alice Springs Resort.
Day 6
Depart Alice Springs
Important Note:
Some Australian domestic airfares can be purchased overseas as part of an international ticket. Please check with your travel consultant when arranging your international airfare to Australia.
All costs are subject to availability and change without notice unless tickets are issued. Insurance is highly recommended for all travellers. Please check with your consultant when purchasing your international airfare.
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