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Chinese
Garden of Friendship
The Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour
opened during Sydney’s bicentenary celebrations
in 1988. Designed jointly with its sister city
Guangzhou in China, the garden offers visitors
a unique opportunity to experience authentic Chinese
heritage and culture amid the hustle and bustle
of downtown Sydney. The one-hectare garden was
named the Garden of Friendship to signify the
bond between the two cities. A key feature of
the Garden is the Teahouse where one can sample
a range of Chinese delicacies. The Garden is just
a 10 minute walk from Town Hall or Central Railway
Station.
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Sydney
Aquarium
A must see attraction; Sydney Aquarium is amongst
the top public aquariums in Australia. Visitors
can see a very diverse range of aquatic life found
in Australian marine ecosystems and aquatic environments.
The aquarium boasts over 12,000 animals, ranging
from the weirdest (platypus) to the cutest (fairy
penguin) as well as the fiercest (shark). There
are plenty of fun activities for adult and child
alike at the aquarium. Opening hours are from
9am to 10pm daily. Sydney Aquarium is within walking
distance of the city via King Street or Market
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Sydney
Wildlife World
Located next to Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife
World offers visitors the chance of a lifetime
to get up close and personal with native Australian
plants and animals. Winner of the Award for best
family-focused tourism at the 2007 Australian
Travel and Tourism Awards; it houses more than
100 species of native flora and fauna under one
roof. Opening hours are from 9am to 10pm daily.
Sydney Wildlife World is a short walk from Town
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Oceanworld
Manly
For the truly daring, Shark Drive Xtreme allows
visitors to experience the thrill of diving with
sharks, undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest
ocean predators. For those a little less daring
though, they can view the vast array of marine
life behind the relative safety of an acrylic
tunnel. Oceanworld Manly is also home to a range
of reptiles and invertebrates. Opening hours are
from 10am to 5:30pm daily. Oceanworld Manly is
a 2 minute walk from Manly Wharf which is accessible
by ferry from Circular Quay.
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Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo is one of Australia’s leading
zoos, featuring over 350 local and international
animal species. The uniqueness of Taronga is in
its location. Located along Sydney’s waterfront,
visitors are able to see the wildlife in one of
the most picturesque locations as they can take
in the magnificent views of Sydney Harbour. Opening
hours are from 9am to 5pm daily. Taronga Zoo is
approximately 12 minutes by ferry from Circular
Quay.
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Sydney
Opera House
The Sydney Opera
House situated on Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point
is a modern day masterpiece by famous Danish designer
Jørn Utzon. It opened in October 1973 and
has since become one of Sydney's most popular and
iconic attractions. Made a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 2007, the Opera House still remains one
of the most famous performing arts venue playing
hosts to various theatre, ballet and musical productions.
Sydney Opera House is a short walk from Circular
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