February 20 - 22, 2016 Top 10 Sydney Attractions 1 2 3 4

HR international Conference February 20 - 22, 2016 Top 10 Sydney Attractions 1 2 3 4

Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Opera House Bondi to Coogee Beach Chinatown Royal Botanical Gardens Coastal Walk

Sydney Harbour’s most iconic Experience the awe inspiring Sydney’s beaches! Need we say You know you’re in China town monument spans from the city acoustics of the Sydney Opera more!? You can take your time and when your senses become centre to the North Shore. For an House, then follow the path to the leisurely stroll along this gorgeous engulfed by the aromas of mouth- adrenalin pumping experience you Royal Botanical Gardens where trail and stop for a swim at Bondi, watering Asian dishes. can climb to the top with Sydney you can enjoy a picnic amongst the Tamarama, Bronte or Coogee. Bridge Climb, sunrises and sunsets beautiful foliage. There are plenty of cafes and Explore the Dixon street night offer spectacular colours. bars along the way to whet your markets, devour juicy dumplings, There are spectacular views along appetite. sing your heart out at karaoke If that’s not your thing, take a lovely the walk and once you reach Mrs. or take sticker photos at Capitol walk along the bridge or enjoy Macquarie’s Chair you will have At a good pace the walk can take Theatre - all while enjoying your magnificent views from the Pylon sweeping views of Sydney harbour up to 2 hours so don’t forget your macha ice-cream. Lookout. —perfect for a photo op. hat and sunscreen!

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The Blue Mountains Sydney Tower Paddy’s Markets & Art Galleries Shopping Sydney Fish Markets

These World Heritage-listed Offering 360-degree views over Paddy’s Market is the place to find It is easy to spend a whole day in Sydney CBD offers plenty of mountains are named for their Sydney, the turret has revolving a koala t-shirt or Opera House tea the Art Gallery of NSW wandering shopping for all. Pitt St mall constant blue haze.The mountains restaurants, a coffee shop and an towel. Crowds swarm to the fresh through it’s impressive permanent has all your biggest brands offer numerous attractions, observation deck. food section for the best bargins. collection of Australian, European and department stores, but for including the Three Sisters, From clothing to souviners, you’ll and Asian masters. something a little more unique Jenolan Caves and Wentworth The tower offers two attractions - find anything here. head to the Strand or QVB where Falls. the SkyWalk, an adrenaline filled The Museum of Contemporary you can shop within some beautiful guided tour around the roof, and At the iconic Sydney Fish Markets, Art is dedicated to exhibiting the old buildings. The main township Katoomba is the SkyEye the highest point in you can enjoy freshly cooked work of contemporary Australian easily accessible by train and is Sydney offering incredible views seafood from one vendor or picnic and International artists. White In Paddington and Westfield popular with fooides, artisans and and the ultimate 4D Cinema outside with fresh oysters and Rabbit Gallery in Chippendale will Bondi Junction you’ll find high-end bushwalkers. Enjoy breathtaking Experience. prawns from another. definitely have you talking with it’s designer fashion. Try Newtown views from the skyway or showcase of innovative pieces. for alternative and second-hand cableway. shops or Glebe markets for a more bohemian flare.

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The Rocks

The Rocks is a historic area that What’s On - was once home to the Gadigal aboriginal people and later became the country’s first site of European Feb 2016 settlement.

Today, more than 100 heritage sites and buildings jostle along the narrow streets including Sydney’s Chinese New Year Festival oldest surviving house, Cadman’s Chinatown, Haymarket cottage, built in 1816. 1 First stop should be a visit to the Rocks Discovery Museum, Dragon Boat Racing Festival which traces the area’s fascinating Darling Harbour transformation from traditional 2 aboriginal lands, to convict slum, to tourist hotspot. Afterwards, ‘The Greats’ - Masterpieces from wander around the narrow cobbled Scotland Exhibition streets with their souvenir shops, restaurants, cafés, and aboriginal 3 Art Gallery of New South Wales and contemporary art galleries, or shop at the market stalls. Guided Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras tours run the gamut from aboriginal Oxford Street, Sydney heritage walks to photographic excursions and nighttime ghost 4 tours. Moonlight Open Air Theatre Set aside the best part of a day Various Locations to see the sights. Return at night 5 to clink glasses at an upmarket restaurant, or down a schooner in a historic pub like the Lord Nelson.

10 Sea Life Aquarium Darling Harbour Luna Park Manly Taronga Zoo & Surrounds Ferry & Beach Discover over 12,000 Darling Harbour is a Luna Park has been a Sydney’s iconic green 5 Australian aquatic waterfront pedestrian harbourside icon and a and yellow ferries are a animals including precinct packed with favourite with children must try. From Circular sharks, rays, crocodiles shops, restaurants, since the 1930s. This Quay the ferry passes Enjoy close-up encounters with exotic and the shy platypus. museums, exhibitions, amusement park offers past the Heads and the wildlife at Taronga Zoo. Highlights Walk through the main and entertainment such classics as the Pacific Ocean, to arrive include the Lemur Adventure Park, oceanarium or pet some venues. Visit the dodgems, the ferris at Manly. Koala Encounter, and Seal Show. friendly sea mammals Powerhouse Museum, wheel, giant slide, and From the city, buses to the zoo depart on a guided tour. For a board Captain Cook’s the rollercoaster. Follow Fresh fish and chips can from Wynyard. Better still, visitors unique experience, try ship, take a harbour jet the foreshore for a picnic be bought in the arcade can hop aboard a ferry at Circular the yoga classes which ride or run free in the in the beautiful Wendy as your make your way Quay. The zoo’s lively events calendar are held inside the playground, and water Whitley’s Secret Garden down to the ever-inviting includes “Roar and Snore” overnight oceanarium. park. - a floral haven., beach. zoo stays and a summer concert series.

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Top 5 family friendly 11 Top 5 1 2 3 4 Eats Mary’s Marigold Devon Cafe Porteno 6 Mary St 683 - 689 George St 76 Devonshire St 385 Cleveland St Newtown Haymarket Surry Hills Surry Hills Mary’s famous burgers Experience Chinese yum Brunch in Sydney is done There is plenty to love and fried chicken will at Porteno. Argentinean- leave a lasting memory cha at its best. Dim Sum, best here. Fusion dishes Roast Duck and mango have customers lining style, eight-hour wood- on your taste buds - we fired pig, and mind- guarantee you’ll be back. pudding are all available around the block - the for your selection. must try is the cronut. blowing Brussels sprouts.

Bennelong Sydney Sydney Opera House 5 Bennelong Point Sydney Dine under the dominating, post-Brutalist arches of executive chef Peter Gilmore’s new restaurant inside the Opera House sails. Showcasing the very best Australian produce, this is one of the most delicious restaurants in Sydney with its beautifully judged menu of vivid, distinct flavours and elegant solutions to various logistical challenges. Order unusually rather than safely, because if there is one thing Gilmore and chef de cuisine Rob Cockerill know how to do, it’s make the most of a humble ingredient.

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The Local Taphouse Blu Bar on 36 The Baxter Inn The Glenmore 122 Flinders St Shangri-La Hotel 152-156 Clarence St 96 Cumberland St Darlinghurst The Rocks Sydney The Rocks Australia’s most awarded Urban sophistication This is the kind of whisky With 180 degree craft beer venue. This is located high above collection that would sweeping views of a great place to sample the city. Delight in the make a strong man weak Sydney’s Harbour this is the best craft brews from fine selection of wines, at the knees. Points too one of Sydney’s premier around the country. cocktails and liqueurs. for the basement decor. rooftop venues.

Opera Bar Sydney Opera House 5 Bennelong Point One of the most enviably located bars in the city, Opera Bar is truly an unforgettable experience. Take in spectacular views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House as you sip cocktails at the water’s edge. There are about a dozen concoctions that favour sweet, fruity, brightly coloured ingredients. If sweet is not your thing, then have a look at their extensive beer and wine options.

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HR international Conference February 20 - 22, 2016