tabby

So we are being flown to Sydney by my boss for a cruise in the harbour and the bay (Botney, I think ) for 2 days .....

We have time to ourselves between 9.00 a.m and 14.00 p.m on Monday don't want to waste time shopping but would like to see something , any suggestion ???

Also any web addy's for trains need to get to Moorebank from city ??

Thanks for any help
Martin

Vin 'n Bin

Hi Martin, if I was you I would recommend Darling Harbour, The Rocks and the Casino ...I find The Rocks quite fascinating...just at the side of the Bridge

JulesM

Hi Martin,

The Botanic Gardens are well worth a visit as is the Aquarium at Darling Harbour. We also like looking around the Rocks area and it's worth going through the Argyll Cut to the other side where it's a lot quieter (less touristy) and you can visit a couple of the original pubs (The Lord Nelson is a good one).

You do have time to do the Bridge Climb whilst you're there but you wouldn't have much time to do other things (it takes about 3 hours from start to finish - well worth it though).

Hope you enjoy your visit.

Jules

StellaDave

BRIDGEWALK!!!

one of the most exhilarating things I've ever done! and you can only do it in Sydney, no where else. See the city like it's meant to be seen. Also book before you arrive.

Dave

russmcp

5 hours????

You don't have much time at all, I suggest start from the Bridge, you can climb one of the colums rather than a Bridge Climb, that will take you about an hour I guess in all, then follow the signs towards the Rocks, thru Circular Quay, watch the street entertainers, then lounge in front of the Opera House. Take in a bear or two sat outside the Opera Bar with the Bridge behind you, don't rush it, just chill. Then maybe a quick walk around the Botanical Gardens to Mrs McQuaries Chair (another hour round trip). Or for three hundred bucks do a city helicopter tour. You'll get picked up from town, go to the airport and do a helicopter ride of the city, awesome as well. We did it last year, www.blueskyhelicopters.com. That should cover it. I know you are doing a harbour cruise but I would still do a ferry trip either to Manly or Watsons Bay asits better than any cruise boat. Thats what I would do anyway. Enjoy the two icons that have put Sydney on the map, Opera House and Bridge. I love Sydney, I hope you get chance to enjoy it too.

http://www.cityrail.info/ for trains.

Princess Leia

You can either get a train to Holsworthy (East Hills/airport line) or to Liverpool (another line whose name escapes me) to get to Moorebank. Moorebank doesn't have its own train station. Holsworthy would be best if you can get someone to pick you up from the station.

yolandacharm

you can do a bridge walk in Brisbane too!, although, not enough to go from Sydney to Brisbane, (even if it is cheaper!)
But aquarium is good and also Featherdale Wildlife Park.

shade8

The rocks is nice go to Philips foot a nice beer garden and you can cook your own steak.
Darling harbour,centrepoint.

biggy

:scared: is there bears at the opera hoose

coggerocks2

Probably talking about the Opera Bar in front of the Opera house.

russmcp

Yes big butch ones, especially around Mardis Gras and Oxford Street! :scared:

StellaDave

but it's not the one and only Sydney Harbour bridge

biggy

nooo were talking about beers but typo'd bears.........I was havin a laugh

coggerocks2

Theres bears at the Opera house? :scared:

russmcp

biggy, it not IS there, it is ARE there........ end of lesson, Im off for more wine.

BTW I have editied this as I am pi**SSeddd and I made a seplling mistakee