First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
Aug 10th 2003, 8:07 am
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First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
Hi all,
From Vancouver, Canada I'll arrive in Sydney on Dec. 15/03 at 11:55 am
and will leave for Melbourne the next day. I know it not much time
but that's all I have. Anybody has any suggestions such as resonable
hotel/motel, attractions, historical places, etc..
Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
and women?
Thanks,
HQ
From Vancouver, Canada I'll arrive in Sydney on Dec. 15/03 at 11:55 am
and will leave for Melbourne the next day. I know it not much time
but that's all I have. Anybody has any suggestions such as resonable
hotel/motel, attractions, historical places, etc..
Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
and women?
Thanks,
HQ
Aug 10th 2003, 10:33 am
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 20:07:06 GMT, HQ <[email protected]> wrote:
You won't have much time in Sydney, so get a hotel in the centre of
the city and just walk around, be sure to see the Rocks area and the
Sydney Opera House. There are several bus companies that do continuous
circuts of the city if you don't feel like walking.
>Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
>and women?
Bring Maple Syrup, allways appreicated, and easy to bring some of the
smaller bottles that have Canda stamped all over them.
Tom
You won't have much time in Sydney, so get a hotel in the centre of
the city and just walk around, be sure to see the Rocks area and the
Sydney Opera House. There are several bus companies that do continuous
circuts of the city if you don't feel like walking.
>Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
>and women?
Bring Maple Syrup, allways appreicated, and easy to bring some of the
smaller bottles that have Canda stamped all over them.
Tom
Aug 10th 2003, 11:11 am
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> Bring Maple Syrup, allways appreicated, and easy to bring some of the
> smaller bottles that have Canda stamped all over them.
>
I thought of suggesting that - AQIS gave it the hairy eyeball when I sent
some to friends, although they did ultimately let it through. It's more an
Ontario and east thing, though, and the OP is flying ex-YVR
> smaller bottles that have Canda stamped all over them.
>
I thought of suggesting that - AQIS gave it the hairy eyeball when I sent
some to friends, although they did ultimately let it through. It's more an
Ontario and east thing, though, and the OP is flying ex-YVR
Aug 10th 2003, 12:07 pm
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 22:33:10 GMT, Tom Hatfield <[email protected]>
wrote:
>On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 20:07:06 GMT, HQ <[email protected]> wrote:
>You won't have much time in Sydney, so get a hotel in the centre of
>the city and just walk around, be sure to see the Rocks area and the
>Sydney Opera House. There are several bus companies that do continuous
>circuts of the city if you don't feel like walking.
>>Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
>>and women?
>Bring Maple Syrup, allways appreicated, and easy to bring some of the
>smaller bottles that have Canda stamped all over them.
>Tom
Also go to circular quay and take a return trip to Manly on the Ferry
- cheap and spectacular views of the Harbour, Opera House and Bridge.
Cheers - Alan
wrote:
>On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 20:07:06 GMT, HQ <[email protected]> wrote:
>You won't have much time in Sydney, so get a hotel in the centre of
>the city and just walk around, be sure to see the Rocks area and the
>Sydney Opera House. There are several bus companies that do continuous
>circuts of the city if you don't feel like walking.
>>Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
>>and women?
>Bring Maple Syrup, allways appreicated, and easy to bring some of the
>smaller bottles that have Canda stamped all over them.
>Tom
Also go to circular quay and take a return trip to Manly on the Ferry
- cheap and spectacular views of the Harbour, Opera House and Bridge.
Cheers - Alan
Aug 10th 2003, 7:25 pm
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs
in article [email protected], HQ at
[email protected] wrote on 11/8/03 8:07 AM:
> Hi all,
> From Vancouver, Canada I'll arrive in Sydney on Dec. 15/03 at 11:55 am
> and will leave for Melbourne the next day. I know it not much time
> but that's all I have. Anybody has any suggestions such as resonable
> hotel/motel, attractions, historical places, etc..
>
> Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
> and women?
>
> Thanks,
> HQ
Do a ferry trip at night - or rather travel out of Circular Quay before dusk
& return on the last ferry, just after sunset (before they change to the
faster but boring, jetcats). It is a lot cheaper than a dinner cruise &
just as nice to have dinner at Manly.
With the gifts, it is the thought that counts - a calendar or diary of
scenic views; telephone memo pad with moose or bear picture; shotglass for
younger people who drink. My last Ca visitors gave me a bottle of Niagara
Ice Wine - I am saving it for a very special occasion - hope it doesn't
disappoint me!!
Vicki
[email protected] wrote on 11/8/03 8:07 AM:
> Hi all,
> From Vancouver, Canada I'll arrive in Sydney on Dec. 15/03 at 11:55 am
> and will leave for Melbourne the next day. I know it not much time
> but that's all I have. Anybody has any suggestions such as resonable
> hotel/motel, attractions, historical places, etc..
>
> Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
> and women?
>
> Thanks,
> HQ
Do a ferry trip at night - or rather travel out of Circular Quay before dusk
& return on the last ferry, just after sunset (before they change to the
faster but boring, jetcats). It is a lot cheaper than a dinner cruise &
just as nice to have dinner at Manly.
With the gifts, it is the thought that counts - a calendar or diary of
scenic views; telephone memo pad with moose or bear picture; shotglass for
younger people who drink. My last Ca visitors gave me a bottle of Niagara
Ice Wine - I am saving it for a very special occasion - hope it doesn't
disappoint me!!
Vicki
Aug 11th 2003, 5:39 am
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My mate and I had just 7 hours in Sydney earlier this year, and we took the boat down to Manly, and walked along the foreshore - well worth it - excellent views of the harbour.
Aug 11th 2003, 11:27 am
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
Thanks for all the tips. Any suggestions about hotel for the night,
close to Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay? Just a regular one, I
don't need a fancy hotel.
Is AMEX, Visa, Master Card ok to pay overthere?
hq
close to Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay? Just a regular one, I
don't need a fancy hotel.
Is AMEX, Visa, Master Card ok to pay overthere?
hq
Aug 11th 2003, 11:54 am
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
Yes, all major credit cards are accpted in Australia. I doubt you will find
nothing but higher end hotels close to the Quay.
Paul
"HQ" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Thanks for all the tips. Any suggestions about hotel for the night,
> close to Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay? Just a regular one, I
> don't need a fancy hotel.
> Is AMEX, Visa, Master Card ok to pay overthere?
> hq
nothing but higher end hotels close to the Quay.
Paul
"HQ" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thanks for all the tips. Any suggestions about hotel for the night,
> close to Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay? Just a regular one, I
> don't need a fancy hotel.
> Is AMEX, Visa, Master Card ok to pay overthere?
> hq
Aug 11th 2003, 1:53 pm
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
hotel? Taxi? bus?
>Thanks,
>HQ
hotel? Taxi? bus?
>Thanks,
>HQ
Aug 11th 2003, 2:25 pm
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs
in article [email protected], HQ at
[email protected] wrote on 8/11/03 10:53 PM:
> what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
> hotel? Taxi? bus?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> HQ
>
Subway, or the green-and-white busses.
[email protected] wrote on 8/11/03 10:53 PM:
> what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
> hotel? Taxi? bus?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> HQ
>
Subway, or the green-and-white busses.
Aug 11th 2003, 3:13 pm
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrsin Sydney?
"Raffi Balmanoukian" <[email protected] a>
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| in article [email protected], HQ at
| [email protected] wrote on 8/11/03 10:53 PM:
|
| > what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
| > hotel? Taxi? bus?
| >>
| >> Thanks,
| >> HQ
| >
|
| Subway, or the green-and-white busses.
The ' Subway ' is alot of messing around ..............cabs are not that
bad................but if the green/white bus service you mention is the
government service .......it is no more. There are hotel shuttles however
that are popular. (You don't necessary have to stay at that hotel.)
Rgds Ian S...........................
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news:BB5DD814.1AE18%[email protected]...
| in article [email protected], HQ at
| [email protected] wrote on 8/11/03 10:53 PM:
|
| > what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
| > hotel? Taxi? bus?
| >>
| >> Thanks,
| >> HQ
| >
|
| Subway, or the green-and-white busses.
The ' Subway ' is alot of messing around ..............cabs are not that
bad................but if the green/white bus service you mention is the
government service .......it is no more. There are hotel shuttles however
that are popular. (You don't necessary have to stay at that hotel.)
Rgds Ian S...........................
Aug 11th 2003, 6:31 pm
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
Some places won't take AMEX, but Visa is accepted "everywhere"
Anette
> "HQ" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > Thanks for all the tips. Any suggestions about hotel for the night,
> > close to Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay? Just a regular one, I
> > don't need a fancy hotel.
> >
> > Is AMEX, Visa, Master Card ok to pay overthere?
> >
> > hq
Anette
> "HQ" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > Thanks for all the tips. Any suggestions about hotel for the night,
> > close to Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay? Just a regular one, I
> > don't need a fancy hotel.
> >
> > Is AMEX, Visa, Master Card ok to pay overthere?
> >
> > hq
Aug 12th 2003, 8:28 am
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24
in article [email protected], Ian S at
[email protected] wrote on 8/12/03 12:13 AM:
>
> "Raffi Balmanoukian" <[email protected] a>
> wrote in message
> news:BB5DD814.1AE18%[email protected]...
> | in article [email protected], HQ at
> | [email protected] wrote on 8/11/03 10:53 PM:
> |
> | > what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
> | > hotel? Taxi? bus?
> | >>
> | >> Thanks,
> | >> HQ
> | >
> |
> | Subway, or the green-and-white busses.
> The ' Subway ' is alot of messing around ..............cabs are not that
> bad................but if the green/white bus service you mention is the
> government service .......it is no more. There are hotel shuttles however
> that are popular. (You don't necessary have to stay at that hotel.)
> Rgds Ian S...........................
>
>
Ah yes, humbly corrected on the busses. The subway isn't so bad - bit of a
bastard of a layout (go upstairs and downstairs more times than necessary,
which is a bit of a yomp with baggage) but a fraction of the price of a cab
(without the diversions and traffic and
airport-to-downtown-by-way-of-Adelaide rorts).
[email protected] wrote on 8/12/03 12:13 AM:
>
> "Raffi Balmanoukian" <[email protected] a>
> wrote in message
> news:BB5DD814.1AE18%[email protected]...
> | in article [email protected], HQ at
> | [email protected] wrote on 8/11/03 10:53 PM:
> |
> | > what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
> | > hotel? Taxi? bus?
> | >>
> | >> Thanks,
> | >> HQ
> | >
> |
> | Subway, or the green-and-white busses.
> The ' Subway ' is alot of messing around ..............cabs are not that
> bad................but if the green/white bus service you mention is the
> government service .......it is no more. There are hotel shuttles however
> that are popular. (You don't necessary have to stay at that hotel.)
> Rgds Ian S...........................
>
>
Ah yes, humbly corrected on the busses. The subway isn't so bad - bit of a
bastard of a layout (go upstairs and downstairs more times than necessary,
which is a bit of a yomp with baggage) but a fraction of the price of a cab
(without the diversions and traffic and
airport-to-downtown-by-way-of-Adelaide rorts).
Aug 12th 2003, 10:07 am
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
Oh, just go ahead and take one of the many "shuttles" that cost around $10.
They are right out front of the baggage claim area. You can't miss them,
the drivers will chase you down. They take you right to the front door of
where ever you are staying. My best laid plan involved taking the green and
white Sydney bus but I couldn't find the right bus stop anywhere. I even
had the route number with me and just couldn't get any help. Ended up
paying for the shuttle.
"HQ" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
> hotel? Taxi? bus?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >HQ
They are right out front of the baggage claim area. You can't miss them,
the drivers will chase you down. They take you right to the front door of
where ever you are staying. My best laid plan involved taking the green and
white Sydney bus but I couldn't find the right bus stop anywhere. I even
had the route number with me and just couldn't get any help. Ended up
paying for the shuttle.
"HQ" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> what is the best way to tranfer from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to
> hotel? Taxi? bus?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >HQ
Sep 2nd 2003, 2:48 am
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Re: First time in Australia: What should I see, do within 24 hrs in Sydney?
HQ <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>. ..
> Hi all,
> From Vancouver, Canada I'll arrive in Sydney on Dec. 15/03 at 11:55 am
> and will leave for Melbourne the next day. I know it not much time
> but that's all I have. Anybody has any suggestions such as resonable
> hotel/motel, attractions, historical places, etc..
>
> Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
> and women?
>
> Thanks,
> HQ
Try to get a Bed in the Wake up Hostel near the Central Station. It's
central and you can walk around and see many intresting things.
Greetz
Sam
> Hi all,
> From Vancouver, Canada I'll arrive in Sydney on Dec. 15/03 at 11:55 am
> and will leave for Melbourne the next day. I know it not much time
> but that's all I have. Anybody has any suggestions such as resonable
> hotel/motel, attractions, historical places, etc..
>
> Another thing is from Canada what will be a good gift for friends, men
> and women?
>
> Thanks,
> HQ
Try to get a Bed in the Wake up Hostel near the Central Station. It's
central and you can walk around and see many intresting things.
Greetz
Sam
