Post on 24-Dec-2015
transcript
Adults, 18-35 years old– 0 kids
leisure, fun
TORONTO
Sydney
…in 3 days
3 days, Adults 21-35years old – No KidsMedium Budget Travel
Summer
Tip 1.2: Currency/ Links to pricing
*ALL PRICING BELOW WILL BE IN AMERICAN$. LINKS TO ATTRACTION PAGES AND RESTAURANT MENUS WILL BE IN AUSTRALIAN$
Tip 1.1: How to Get to get around Sydney.
*The best way to get around is to rent a car. It is the most efficient way to get from place to place.*Either find a service that will drop the car off at the hotel or rent one at the airport.
Tip 1.3: Reservations
*Try to book reservations for restaurant, to avoid long seating wait during peck hours
*the 360 restaurant requires a reservation
SAMPLE
Info on AttractionsCoogee Sunrise: Schedule: 6:45am – 7amTicket Price: Free
Pub Crawl:Meet up at SCARY CANARY 469 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000Schedule:Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8:30pm - Ticket Price: $16USD4 pubs / 4 drinks / free pizza
Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise:Depart from Circular Quay at 7pmSchedule: 7pm -9:30pmTicket Price: $105 Click here for more info and to buy ticket“2.5-hr Sydney Harbour Cruise with 3-course dinner. Enjoy the spectacular Sydney Harbour scenery”
Escapism: Butcher's Burrow:22 The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney, NSW, 2000Schedule: tickets available every hour on Monday to Sunday 11am – 9pm (50 minutes)Ticket Price: $150USD/ team Click here for more info/ticket purchase
Escapism - Real life puzzle rooms. One room. One team. 50 minutes. A bit of thinking and a lot of fun. You’ve been kidnapped and chained up. You can smell the fear in the room. How did this happen? Why did you end up here? There’s a severed hand on a plate. You might be next. Now is not the time to be afraid. Now is the time to make your escape.
Difficulty 8 (medium) / Players 2 - 6
SAMPLE
Bondi Surf Experience:Bondi BeachSchedule: 9am – 4pmTicket Price:$99/ person Click here for more info and to book“Can you imagine yourself riding a wave on beautiful Bondi Beach? Our popular two-hour beginner surf lesson will get you safely up and onto your first wave before you’ve had time to worry about falling off. Designed for anyone who wants to give surfing a try, we promise to give you an authentic taste of surfing, useful safety information about waves and the beach, and a smile that you won’t be able to wipe off for hours!”
Oz Whale Watching:Departure Point: King Street Wharf #8.Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday June to mid November 12:15pm.Ticket Price: $150 for group of 2, for 4 hours Click here for more info and to bookJoin us during Whale Watching season as we marvel at these incredible creatures frolicking and swimming in the tranquil waters of the Pacific Ocean. Whale watching off Sydney Heads is an exhilarating adventure, an awe inspiring treat that you will remember forever! The southern hemisphere humpback migration is estimated to be approx.. 16,000 whales this year, with an average increase of 11% per year, quite amazing considering these magnificent creatures were nearly hunted to the point of extinction 40 years ago.
Abseiling & Grand Canyon: beginner 84a Bathurst Road Katoomba NSW 2780Schedule: 10am-5pm (approx) Lunch provided for full day toursTicket Price: $174/person Click here for more info and to bookAn ideal introduction to canyoning. During the morning, participants learn to abseil at our exclusive North Boyce abseiling venue. You get stacks of abseils on a variety of drops from 3 metres to 25 metres. The afternoon trip through Grand Canyon is the highlight of the day. The fun starts with a 20 metre overhanging abseil, followed by swimming, scrambling and wading. Longer than Empress Falls canyon, the beauty and serenity of this canyon will surprise you, with ferny glades and towering rock walls providing a spectacular setting. The walk out takes about 45 minutes uphill through temperate rainforest, finishing at Evans Lookout with a spectacular view of the Grose Valley.
SAMPLE
Info on AttractionsEcho Point Lookout: Three Sisters23-31 Echo Point Road Katoomba NSW 2780 AustraliaSchedule: Monday – Sunday 9am-4:30pm“The most popular attraction in the Mountains is Echo Point at Katoomba, a major lookout with incredible views of the Jamison Valley and the Three Sisters. There's also an information centre here with displays about the environment of the area, so its a good place to start your visit to the mountains. Maps and souvenirs available for sale. ”
The Savoy Restaurant Katoomba:26-28 Katoomba StSchedule: Monday – Sunnday 7:30am-9:30pm“The Savoy restaurant is located in Katoomba in the heart of the Blue Mountains and has been a favourite among locals and visitors for many years. The Savoy is a cafe & restaurant that offers a wide range of delicious meals for a great value and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
360 Bar + Dining:Sydney Westfield Centre, 100 Market St, Schedule: Lunch Monday – Friday 12pm - 2pm / Dinner 7 days 5.30pm - 9pm Click here to book reservation“360 Bar and Dining is a stylish and intimate restaurant offering guests an indulgent culinary experience with 360 revolving views of the city. The restaurant has set industry benchmarks for revolving restaurants worldwide and continues to impress diners with innovative modern Australian inspired menus and excellent service. In the kitchen, traditional techniques are combined with contemporary flair to create seasonally changing menus utilising the best in fresh produce.
Dress code: smart casual $$$$”
1346 Venice:1346 Building, 24 Amelia Street Waterloo NSW 2017Schedule: Thursday- Saturdays 12pm - late“At 1346Venice we love simple, authentic American style food which will leave you wanting more. Whether it’s our smoked meat, slow cooked pulled pork, Juicy Lucy hamburger or our signature house made barbecue sauces, we do the simple things but we do them well. Did you know that not all authentic southern barbecue sauces are brown? Try our three classic sauces and decide for yourself which one you love most. Our bar menu has something for everyone, (even a cracking vegetarian option) and with our smoker and rotisserie grill, we can cater for almost every occasion.”
SAMPLE
Info on AttractionsBarzura:62 Carr Street,Coogee NSW 2034Schedule: Monday-Sunday 7:30am – 11pm (breakfast serving from 7:30am-1pm)
“Breakfast, lunch or dinner with breathtaking views of Coogee Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Our modern Australian menu has been enjoyed by locals and international guests since 1994.Organic Fairtrade coffee at sunrise or a cocktail & craft beer at sunset.”
Oz Jetboating: The 30 minute Shark Attack Thrill Ride:Departs from Circular QuaySchedule: Departs on the hour, every hour from 11am – 4pm Monday to Sunday Ticket:$63/ person Click here to purchase ticket
“This awesome adventure begins in Circular Quay and is a magnificent combination of sightseeing and traditional jet boating with spins, slides, power-break stops and fish-tails. It’s this unique combination of sightseeing and fun that makes the Oz Jet Experience a must-do when in Sydney. On Oz Jet’s lap of Sydney Harbour you will come face to face with the stunning sights of Sydney, from the world famous Opera House, to Clark and Shark Islands, the harbourside mansions that are Australia’s most expensive real estate, Taronga Zoo and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Young Alfreds: 31 Alfred Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7am – 10:30pm / Friday – Saturday 10:30am / Sunday – Closed
Madame Tussaud’s Sydney: Aquarium Wharf, (next to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium), Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW 2000
Schedule: Monday – Sunday various timesTicket: $28 Click here for more into and to buy ticket“Ever wanted to get up close and personal to your favourite TV stars? You can in the TV zone at Madame Tussauds Sydney.”
SAMPLE
Info on AttractionLow 302:302 Crown St,Sydney New South Wales 2010DarlinghurstSchedule: Wednesday – Sunday 5pm – 2am “Low 302: A comfortable, cozy and welcomingRestaurant & Cocktail Bar. (Atmospheric comfort by means of soft lounges, low lights, entertaining music and fresh food in combination with excellent drinks & cocktails) Low Spirits: Great cocktails, superb selection of spirits, liqueurs & beers topped with a sharp wine list Low-cation: 302 Crown Street Darlinghurst (or Surry Hills, the jury’s still out), between Goulburn & Campbell streets, just off Oxford st (See the “contact us” section for how to get here) Low-ca-motion: Bodily sensation felt when good music is played (normally the best Blues, Soul, Rock’n'Roll & Jazz) Low-times: Seven days a week, 6pm to 2am. Kitchen open until 2am.;
SAMPLE
Foods/Drinks To Try
Bundaberg Rum:“In 1888, the first barrel of Bundaberg Rum literally rolled out of the production line. 110 years later, Bundaberg Rum, through its trials and tribulations, has gained recognition as one of Australia's famous Aussie spirits.
Lamingtons:“A lamington is a dessert of Australian origin. It consists of squares of sponge cake coated first in a layer of traditionally chocolate sauce, then in desiccated coconut.” delicious!
Pavlova:“Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It is a meringue cake with a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with whipped cream and fruit. ”
SAMPLE
Stay
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach242 Arden Street Coogee NSW 2034 AustraliaTel.: +1-866-599-6674http://www.crowneplazacoogee.com.au/Price / night: $200USDRecommended: Yes
SAMPLE
Day 1 FridayTime Activity Tips & advice Cost / person Directions
6:45am-7amStart your day off early by watching the beautiful Australian sunrise
* Walk to the north end Coogee for the best view*sunrise anywhere from 6:50am -7am in the summer
From the hotel to Barzura
7am – 8am Breakfast at Barzura *2min walk to Barzura Menu From barzura to hotel
8am-8:10amHead back to hotel, grab your car keys, head to Bondi
*relax by the water until surf lesson starts at 9am From hotel to Bondi Surf
9am-11:15amBondi Beginner Surf Experience
*other packages available based on experience From Bondi to Young Alfred
11:15am – 11:45am
Drive to Lunch
11:45am-12:40pmLunchYoung Alfred
*grab a light lunch since you will be having dinner early*walk from lunch to meet up at Circular Quay
MenuFrom Young Alfred to Boat
1pm-2pmSydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride
*30 minute speed boat ride*arrive 15 minutes before the hour of departure
$61.15From Circular Quay to hotel
2:15pm-3:45pmHead back to the hotel relax a little and change for dinner
3:50pm-4:20pm Drive to dinnerFrom hotel to 360
From hotel to 1346
4:30pm-6:30pmEarly Dinner at 360 Bar + Dining or 1346Venice
*360 has great panoramic views and great food, but pricey*1346 is super cool, great food, fantastic environment
MenuMenu
From 360 to EscapismFrom 1346 Venice to Escapism
7pm-8pm Escapism-Butcher’s Burrow *takes murder mystery to another levelFrom Escapism to Clubcrawl meet up
8::10pm-3amPub Crawl *Meet time is 8:30pm
*4 pubs / 4 drinks / free pizza*Don’t drink and drive$16
SAMPLE
Day 2 Saturday Time Activity Tips & advice Cost / person Directions
5am-6amGet ready for an early start
From hotel to The Savoy
8am-9amBreakfastThe Savoy Restaurant
MenuFrom the Savoy to Lookout
point9:06am -9:45am
Three Sisters at Lookout point
Free From lookout point to tour
10am – 5pmAbseiling & Grand Canyon
*lunch provided with day tours $174 From tour to hotel
5pm-7pm Travel back to the hotel*stop at a drive through and grab some dinner to eat on the drive back to the hotel
7pm-7:45pm Get ready for pub crawl From hotel to pub crawl meet up
8:30pm – 3amArrive at pub crawl meet up
4 pubs / 4 drinks / free pizzaMeet time is 8:30pm*don’t drink and drive!
$16From pub crawl back to
hotel
SAMPLE
Day 3 SundayTime Activity Tips & advice Cost / person Directions
7:45am-8:45am Breakfast at Barzura*Sleep in a little*2min walk to Barzura
MenuFrom Barzura
to Madame Tussauds
9:30am-11am Madame Tussaud’s*get up close and personal with your favorite celebrity wax
$28 From Madame Tussaud’s
11:08am-11:55pm Explore Explore the warf until whale watching
12:15pm – 4:15pm
Oz Whale Watching*Buffet BBQ lunch included*4 Hour Whale Watch Cruise
$75
4:30pm-6:15pm Head to the hotel Relax, rest up and change for dinnerFrom the hotel to Cruise
meeting point
7pm-9:30pmSydney Harbour Dinner Cruise
2.5-hr Sydney Harbour Cruise with 3-course dinner. Guaranteed window seat to enjoy the spectacular Sydney Harbour scenery
From Circular Quay to Low 302
10pm – 2am After dinner drinks *don’t drink and drive Drink Menu From low to the hotel
SAMPLE