Central Coast

In Sydney, there are many interesting places in the surrounding area. Central Coast is one of them. Central Coast has elegant environment, fresh air, with a soft, sandy beaches, clear water and scenery of the bay. Visitors can rest and enjoy fun fishing, swimming, canoe and sail boats sailing.

Main Scenic spots

Hawke Sudbury River

Take a canoe tour Hawke Bury River, the water is clear, bright, here is the fresh oyster and crab farming area, you can also enjoy the fun of fishing and taste a delicious seafood dinner.

Glenworth Valley Horse Ridin

Horseback riding and four-wheel drive is the most important feature of Glenworth Valley. There are more than 200 horses’ tamed fine horses to choose from, in a guided tour, visitors can ride a horse walking tour of slavery in 3000 acres of magnificent canyon farm. Four-wheel drive is another sign of activity here, easy to drive, flexible stimulate small four-wheel drive trams rushing down from the mountain very comfortable. 

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Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is one of greatest entertainment region for people who enjoy grandiose attractions and exciting events. The Blue Mountains was called as a World Heritage park, leading one into the interesting part of its attractive views and landscapes, for example The Three Sisters at Echo point of Katoomba, Wentworth Falls, Jenolan Caves and The Katoomba Scenic Railway and so on . It was famous for its excellent natural values, containing the wide variety of plant and animal around the Blue Mountains, Australia’s distinctive eucalypt is main species for its plant and the beautiful about its natural scenery.

 An ideal way to explore the area of Blue Mountains by bush walking for a special adventure, or you may enjoy beauty landscape through a more relaxed way, travel by train. The Blue Mountain are wonderful service through CityRail services. A red double –desker Explorer Bus will take you to travel around the top 30 attractive spots in the Blue Mountains, to visit antiques, challenge through lime stone caves, seeking for exciting through travelling on the zig zag railway. And also you can enjoy the beautiful gardens, which can make you relaxed.  After you travel, you may feel tried. You can find hotel to satisfy your needs in the Blue Mountains.

Image source references:

1. http://www.sydney.visitorsbureau.com.au/regions/blue-mountains.html
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H1rvt_jw7g
3. http://www.travelsfy.com/sydneys-blue-mountains/

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Wollongong

Wollongong (/ˈwʊləŋɡɒŋ/ wuul-ləng-gong) is a seaside city located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Wollongong lies on the narrow coastal strip between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, 82 kilometres (51 mi) south of Sydney. Wollongong's Statistical District has a population of 292,190, making Wollongong the third largest city in New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle, and the tenth largest city in Australia.

The Wollongong metropolitan area extends from Helensburgh in the north to Windang in the south. It sits within the Wollongong Statistical District, which covers the local authority areas of Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama, extending from the town of Helensburgh in the north to Gerroa in the south Geologically, the city is located in the south-eastern part of the Sydney basin, which extends from Newcastle to Nowra.

Wollongong is noted for its heavy industry, its port activity and the quality of its physical setting, occupying a narrow coastal plain between an almost continuous chain of surf beaches and the cliffline of the rainforest-covered Illawarra escarpment. It has two cathedrals, churches of many denominations and the Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere. Wollongong has a long history of coalmining and industry. The city attracts many tourists each year, and is a regional centre for the South Coast fishing industry. The University of Wollongong has around 22,000 students and is internationally recognised.

Although other explanations have been offered, such as "great feast of fish", "hard ground near water", "song of the sea", "sound of the waves", "many snakes" and "five islands", the name Wollongong is believed to mean "seas of the South" in the local Aboriginal language, referring to NSW's Southern Coast.

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Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Australia, it was established in 1916. Currently it occupies 75 acres; it reared more than 400 kinds of animals, mainly in Australia's unique wildlife -based. Feeding animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats, platypus, Dingo dog, Tasmanian devil, Birds Australia, there are other chimpanzees, penguins, otters, rhinos, seals, raccoons, lizards, reptiles and other animals.

Recently Taronga Zoo has some newborn koalas, possums and kangaroos by zoo staff personally tending to get a more complete conservation. Free to visit the park over a variety of animals, people do not miss the opportunity to further contact with animals every day at different times. For example, at 11:00am, there are milking performances, at 12:00 and 3:00pm, there is bird show, at 2:00 in Discovery Farm, and people can personally touch the cute little animals.

Every April, May, June and August, the zoo will extend its opening to the evening, it allowing visitors to enjoy the stunning night view of the city of Sydney. Take the ferry traffic in Australia, just 12 minutes from Taronga Safari, it passing on behalf of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney --- You can also buy a ticket from Circular Quay Zoo Pass Office. Taronga Zoo is a large pay parking, a special feature disabled parking spaces and a large bus parking spaces.

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Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour is next to the city Centre of Sydney. It is situated on west of Sydney central business. Darling Harbour is one of the world’s great waterfront travel destinations and it is one of largest spots of Sydney about dinning, shopping and entertainment. There are many tourist attractions, including Sydney Aquarium, Harbourside Shopping Centre and Sydney Entertainment Centre. Cockle Bay Wharf and King Street Wharf are two of most famous dining and entertainment places in Sydney.

Sydney Aquarium is located in the heart of Sydney at Darling Harbour. Sydney Aquarium is top largest aquarium in the world, with a wide variety of species and 13000 animals in an attractive sea world, such as symbolic platypus, the famous dugongs and little penguins.

King Street Wharf is an exquisite waterfront restaurant, with dining establishments, funky nightclub and the food is very nice and delicious.

Cockle Bay is one of the bays in Darling Harbour, including many various styles of clubs, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Image source references:

1. http://travelcie.com/view/australia/darling-harbour
2. http://excelbm.com.au/portfolio/king-street-wharf
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockle_Bay_(Sydney)
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUky02RqUbY

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Queen Victoria Building---QVB

Queen Victoria Building was completed in 1898, the building itself is a Roman-style domed structure. The original aim is that as a market and office building, it began crumbling in 1960 and 1970, there are some plans to tear down this building, and even it had extraordinary history monuments. They want to build the Civic Center and underground parking. Fortunately, people do restoration work to transform this seven-store historic building into a beautiful tourist spots and shopping centers.

QVB is the largest shopping center in Sydney, there is 190 meters long, 30 meters wide, it occupying the entire block. There are nearly 200 shops, cafes and restaurants. On the ground floor and first floor, the retail food center comparison with local characteristics, you can buy many of the local brands. Over the top, there exist other international boutiques, such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Papoucci. To the second floor you can enjoy some rare Heritage collection: Royal jewelry display, extreme gorgeous Chinese jade bridal sedan chair (which is only known to spread to the foreign Chinese jade sedan), Royal bell (Royal Clock) and The Great Australia's bell (Great Australia Clock). QVB was also a dazzling array of goods, you can buy everything you want, from clothing to jewelry, groceries to medicine, art to food, everything. More importantly, you will personally experience the real Australian history and culture.

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Sydney Tower

The  Sydney Tower was built in 1981. It is the world federation of a Hill & Knowlton. The Sydney tower was located in central Sydney shopping center, it pointed by 56 giant that weighing 7 tons each cable supports, it is the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. The tower has two revolving restaurants, a cafe shop and a watch the layers. People visit here central point is quite worth it, because the high-speed elevator ride takes only 40 seconds of the journey, it is an unforgettable experience.

 The Sydney Tower is a panoramic view of the city, it is the best viewing point because it exist 360-degree field of view is unbelievable. Visitors will see the other end of the whole of Sydney Harbour. Also, you can see that 80 km to the west is far outside of the Blue mountains, especially in ornamental layer with high multiple telescopes to expand your horizons , there are free guided tours for visitors to point out the most important sights , and see down the scenery , especially at night is intoxicating.

Tour Sydney Tower, the most interesting is that you can participate in visually stunning journey (Sky tour), with 3D laser effects. It takes visitors to explore the history, geography and ecology in Australia. Also, people can go to the revolving restaurant dining, overlooking the city scenery through the window, a delicious buffet, enjoy fun.

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Chinese Garden

This is one of the largest Chinese garden outside the Chinese mainland, designed by the landscape architect from the province of New South Wales who was come from Guangdong,with Guangdong-style pavilion including lakes, waterfalls and bridges and other features, the park has shrubs, flowers, trees, another name for the garden is Friendship Garden, symbolizing the long-term relationship between China and Australia.

Central Chinese city located near Dixon Street, China Town with its unique exotic and good shopping environment attracts many tourists, the Chinese city of Sydney has a totally Asian food, clothing stores, and many cheap restaurants, Chinese New Year in January to February is the best time to go here, but can also enjoy shopping at the colorful fireworks, are interested, visitors can also join the parade lion.

The whole garden cannot be seen from any point within the garden. The garden has a number of features including the Dragon Wall symbolizing the bond between New South Wales and Guangzhou, the Water Pavilion of Lotus Fragrance, the Twin Pavilion and The Tea House that offers traditional Chinese tea and other refreshments. The garden is a popular venue for weddings, providing many beautiful backgrounds for photographs. 

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Sydney Habour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and Australia. The bridge is nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design.

Under the directions of Queenslander Dr J.J.C. Bradfield of the NSW Department of Public Works, the bridge was designed and built by British firm Dorman Long and Co Ltd of Middlesbrough and opened in 1932.The bridge's design was influenced by the Hell Gate Bridge in New York. It is also the sixth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world, and it is the tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 m (440 ft) from top to water level.It was also the world's widest long-span bridge, at 48.8 m (160 ft) wide, until construction of the new Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver.Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House is one of Australia 's iconic buildings, more than these two Australian artist Gina iconic building is elegant and charming piece of opal constitute works . Sydney Harbour Bridge are local residents called " clothes rack " , 1857 , Sydney engineer Peter John Hudson plotted his first design , the 1,400 workers took eight years to built , costing up to A $ 13.5 million ( about 6.9 million U.S. dollars ) . The bridge consists of approximately six million rivets , arch span of 503 meters , the highest point of 134 meters from the sea . March 19, 1932 , the then Prime Minister of New South Wales, Jack Lang as the bridge held a formal opening ceremony . Completion of the Sydney Harbour Bridge 502.9 meters long , 48.8 meters wide , has eight lanes, two tracks, a bike path and a sidewalk. Sydney Harbour Bridge has many important sense, it is an important bridge connecting the north and south sides of the harbor , the Sydney Opera House postcard perfect backdrop is the perfect place intake port of the panorama. Similarly, also the only one who can climb the bridge .

Sydney Harbour Bridge are local residents called " clothes rack " , it has many important significance : it is an important bridge connecting the north and south sides of the harbor , the Sydney Opera House postcard perfect backdrop is the perfect place intake port of the panorama.

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Pancake

If you go to Sydney to play, you will not miss the Sydney Opera House. If you go to the Sydney Opera House to play, you will not miss this pancake dessert.

Pancake Day real name is repentance Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday).In ancient times, people will clear or exhaust delicious food around the house in Shrove Tuesday. In fact, they commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Since before the eggs, sugar and butter are all relatively rare good taste, so people will use these raw materials to enjoy pancakes, and later became a tradition in the UK.

                                                       You can study how to make pancake. 

A pancake is a batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle with oil or butter. Pancakes can be eaten hot or cold, and are generally filled or topped with a sweet or savory sauce or condiment. In this dessert shop, you can find pancakes with a variety of fruits and sauces, such as chocolate pancakes with cherries in cherry brandy sauce, butter milk pancakes with lemon wedges, sugar crystals, cream and vanilla ice cream. It is so delicious. Also, you can find other delicious food. For example, pizza, salad and grill. For me, i recommend this dish--- beef ribs with chill sauce, it let me memorable.

This restaurant has elegant surroundings, friendly service and delicious food, I think it is the best choice for tourists.

4 Hickson Rd, The Rocks, Sydney
Trading Hours: 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK
Phone: 02 9247 6371 | Fax: 02 9252 2900
Email: therocks@pancakesontherocks.com.au
http://www.pancakesontherocks.com.au/main-menu

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Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley is located 160 kilometers north of Sydney city center , with its beautiful scenery and world famous wines .
Hunter Valley early in the 19th actually became famous wine region , now , here are more than 70 wineries , about 60 restaurants, more than 130 hotels and size of parks, playgrounds, ancient cultural buildings , arts and crafts , grape Park , hot air ballooning , golf courses and other kinds of food , travel and entertainment venues and facilities in Sydney and the international visitors have become favorite tourist paradise.
Transport: Sydney at 7:30 every morning there Rover Coaches buses depart from the downtown Central Station , arrived about 10:20 Hunter Valley Park (Hunter Valley Gardens); buses return time is 16:30 pm departure from the Hunter Valley Park , late 19 : 10 left to reach the city of Sydney .

Recommended sites :
Hunter Valley Park (Hunter Valley Gardens)
Hunter Valley Park is the largest integrated pleasure gardens here , covering 25 hectares , covering a wide area of ​​greenery , waterfalls , orchards, India Garden, Chinese Garden , Storybook Gardens (Storybook Garden), the Italian garden and other attractions , visitors can take the tour truck tour. In addition there are many shops , restaurants and cafes gathered here , very lively.
Address : Broke Road Pokolbin NSW 2320
Hours 9:00 am- 17:00
Recommended Accommodation : Sebel Kirkton Park Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley has many comfortable hotels, resort hotels as Hunter (The Hunter Resort), Pepper Tree Resort (The Pepper Tree) , etc., mountains and the sea of Sebel Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is one of the most beautiful environment here , comfortable hotel , fields , ponds, hillside vineyards are all delightful , is the preferred lodging for tourists around .
Address : Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley
Food recommendation:
Roberts
Address : Hall Road, Pokolbin
Recommended reason : to provide pure breed Australian cuisine , fine materials fresh , there are all kinds of seafood crab , duck , beef , and many treasured wines , known as "the Hunter Valley 's best restaurant" , with many of Sydney businessman even came by helicopter this dining.
Shopping Recommendations :
Be sure to go to the Hunter Valley 's commercial center where McDonald Street (McDonalds Road) Tao Tao Bao , a 50- year-old street old McGuigan Cellars, serves a variety of authentic vintage wines , visitors can also tailor-made wine labels, suitable for tourist souvenirs or gifts ; like cheese friends must come here to stroll the Hunter Valley Cheese Co , where fresh local cheese using natural milk as raw material, seed oil , dried tomatoes , spices , herbs and other immersion , tasty extraordinary ; street Bella dessert is also a good place for those who love to eat , there are coffee , vanilla , strawberry and other flavors of about 20 kinds of chocolate candy , all fresh produce , sold in bulk .

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Dine in sydney

In Sydney, no matter which country they come from,they always can find their favorite food, flavors from Greece, Italy, France and other European countries, Thailand, China, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Indonesia and other Asian countries dishes abound . Here's a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, fresh and inexpensive, beef, lamb, seafood is also fresh and delicious, they can be a real treat to Sydney.

In Sydney restaurants, visitors can enjoy the pretty good service, so there has long been an unwritten rule, the guests go there to seek special services, so they will have to pay a tip.

Sydney's best cuisine concentrated in China Town, The Rocks, Blamain, Leichhardt, Darlinghurst, New Town, Kings Cross. Restaurant Hours: Under normal circumstances, lunch 12:00-15:00, Dinner 18:00-22:00 (24:00 on weekends) Recommend Place to go: Fish market (Fish Market): located in Pyrmont Bridge Rd and Bank St, Sydney's largest seafood market, where the seafood is cheap and fresh. The market has eight different cuisine restaurant, visitors can spot a good meal in the restaurant, next to the store to buy a bottle of wine, to the harbor-side seat open-air dining, overlooking the sea, while tasting food, which is a good experience. Such as fresh oysters just 8 AUD /Dozen . Hours 7:00 to 15:30 (year-round)

 
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