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Experience Sydney’s friendly people, never-ending entertainment and activity, amazing harbor—and lots of surprises. There are many ways to see Sydney—ferry, charter cruise, yacht or water taxi. Or climb to the top of the Harbor Bridge for 360° city views.

Arriving at Sydney Airport
Downtown Sydney
Getting Around Sydney

Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is unquestionably Australia’s most recognizable icon. At night, enjoy a concert or theater performance.

Darling Harbor and The Rocks

Darling Harbor is great for shopping, entertainment and restaurants. Cockle Bay is a fusion of dining, entertainment and arts. Wander through “The Rocks” markets on weekends and be entertained with street theater and live music while shopping for Australian arts and crafts.

Broken Hill & OpalsSydney Opera House

Check out our escorted tour and stay in a unique “dug-out.”

Shopping 

Shopping There are many great shopping areas, including the magnificent Queen Victoria Building and the exclusive suburbs of Rose Bay and Double Bay. For indigenous Aboriginal Art, visit “Gavala Aboriginal Art.”

Restaurants

Dining out is one of the greatest delights you can experience while visiting Sydney.

Sydney Discovery Stay

Take advantage of our “Sydney Discovery Stay” including private car transfers, meet and greet on arrival, three nights in Sydney and sightseeing.

Blue Mountains National Park

Just 1 1/2 hours from Sydney is an area of spectacular wilderness that includes a World Heritage-listed National Park. Highlights of a Blue Mountains 4WD tour include the Three Sisters rock formation and the Sublime Point Lookout. Why not extend your visit with an overnight stay? Ask for details.

Hunter Valley – Wine Country

Two hours north of Sydney is the Hunter Valley, with more than 80 cellar doors producing world-renowned wines. They include Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. In addition to wine tasting, don’t miss the wine school and spa retreats. At the end of the day, relax overnight at Hunter Valley Resort. 

Many Local & International Events are held in Sydney.
Due to local events, special rates, minimum stays and conditions may apply throughout the
year.  Please ask for details at time of booking. Here is just a small sampling of events:

Qantas Vacations holds tickets for many special events –ask for details. We do our best to ensure dates listed are accurate, but these can change so please check.

March 20- April  2, 2008 Sydney Royal Easter Show
May 18 2008 Sydney Half Marathon
May 31 - June 1, 2008 Manly Food & Wine Festival
June 4-22, 2008 Sydney Film Festival
June 7-9, 2008 Darling Harbor Jazz and Blues Festival
July 15-20,  2008 World Youth Day
31 July–5 August, 2008 International Boat Show
December 26, 2008 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
December 31, 2008 New Years Eve, Sydney Harbor
January 2009 Sydney Festival
March 2009 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

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