AUSTRALIA Amber Roan Circular Quay, Botanical Gardens, Walking Trails, Bridges, and More!!!

CIRCULAR QUAY Circular Quay is the hub of Sydney Harbour, situated at a small inlet called Sydney Cove, the founding site for Sydney and Australia. Shortly after Captain Arthur Phillip brought his fleet of 11 square-rigged sailing ships to anchor in the small bay that was to become known as Sydney Cove, he sent ashore working parties of convicts to clear an area for the tents and shelters that would house the settlers. Much of the settlement was established on the western shore of Sydney Cove and this district eventually became known as The Rocks. The quay is a vibrant, bustling place with ferries leaving every few minutes to different parts of the harbour, including Manly, Watsons Bay, Mosman and Taronga Park Zoo. There are great views of the Harbour Bridge, a short distance away.

Manly Beach Things to do: Kayak $75 Offshore adventures & Whale watching! Fly Fishing, Surfing, sailing, and windsurfing Surf lessons for families & Group tours Bike Tours Ocean World Manly

Watsons Bay

Taronga Park Zoo The ‘new' Roar & Snore is now a fully hosted experience which includes architecturally designed tents, a sumptuous roast feast, drinks in the main tent, up-close animal encounters and the only opportunity to camp overnight with the views of Sydney Harbour and the city on one side and lions, leopards and Meerkats on the other. $216 to $240 Open from 9am to 5pm Student Admission $30 Koala Encounter 11am to 2.45pm - $19.95 per group Up to four people in a group Reptile Encounter 12pm - $19.95 per group Up to four people in a group Hold an Owl 12.30pm - $19.95 per person Giraffes in Focus 1.45 to 2.15pm - $19.95 per group Up to four people in a group All encounter experiences include one printed 6x8 souvenir photo

SOUTERN SIDE Sydney Opera House of the CIRCULAR QUAY Royal Botanical Gardens Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney are open to the public throughout the year except on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Established in 1816, Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens are Australia’s oldest scientific institution with plant collections of more than 7500 species. It is also the site of Australia’s first farm. Guided tours everyday at 10:30 a.m. A Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney scenic tour by trackless train is available; there is a small charge for this. On the southern side of Circular Quay is a walkway that leads to the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens

Harbour Bridge connects northern and southern shore of the Harbour Bridge Climb $198 to $258 Climbing the Bridge BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After climbing through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, the view is absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator, which shows Climbers the climbing conditions that might be experienced on the Bridge. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well known and photographed landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour. Fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger', the Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrated its 70th birthday in 2002, with its official opening in March 1932.

NORTHERN SIDE The Rocks The Rocks is one of the most-visited parts of Sydney. It is not hard to see why. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on the western shores of Sydney Cove, The Rocks is the foundation place of Sydney and Australia, and of enormous historical significance. It is often described as "Sydney's outdoors museum". Open daily 9.30am to 5.30pm [Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day] On weekends and at festival times, there is usually free entertainment, with outdoor concerts and street theatre. Many of The Rocks' pubs offer live music - jazz, folk and pop. The Rocks Market operates every weekend, from 10am to 5pm each day. of the CIRCULAR QUAY

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