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  • Prajwal H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best part of this walking tour I did with my husband was that you got a feel of Sydney (Judith was our greeter). From the Suez Canal, to the building construction of the convicts, Cadman's cottage, Campbells Cove,Jobbins Terraces... and so much more.
    Written 6 February 2025
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  • ArmaÄźan A.
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam8,792 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    While staying at the Sofitel in Darling Harbour i had a lovely walk this morning. There is plenty to see and the walk by the harbour is very relaxing, even the construction going on for the new Harbourside Residences cannot detract from the lovely views.

    On the city side there are plenty of eating options and it is easy to cross over via the bridge. Both sides have 4 & 5 star hotels. There is also an IMAX theatre, the International Convention Centre and a Maritime Museum with ships to go onto and explore. There is a Zoo and Aquarium too.

    Darling Harbour is well worth exploring, don’t let the construction put you off, it is only in a small section of the harbour.
    Written 5 February 2025
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  • platypi
    Sydney, Australia62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a gem! Just a short ferry ride away from Circular Quay, it was lovely to sit under the shade of the large trees by the beach. Just a short walk to the Gap with stunning vistas, and lunch by the quay was yummy and affordable.
    Written 11 February 2025
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  • bcheong
    Shanghai, China51,351 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fairly large area now with many Asian restaurants, not just chinese. We saw many korean and south east asian eateries. Not that well kept, the area looks old and a little dirty
    Written 1 October 2024
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  • Marion R
    17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I went to the Kandinsky exhibition at NSW Art Gallery. Excellent, as was the Banksy exhibition the Town Hall. I used an opal card ordered online and posted to me, for trains and ferry. People friendly and polite, didn't hog the disabled/elderly seats and walked on left side when crossing the street, unlike Melbourne!. Only downside was terrible taxi drivers, rude, offhand and unhelpful and pretty much unhelpful re my interstate cab charge voucher.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • Michael N
    Lawson, Australia1,163 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth a visit if you're in Sydney. The iss fascinating mix of cultures and a wide range of shops and restaurants. For a slice of history, wander over for a look at the old Camperdown cemetery.
    Written 21 July 2024
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  • Travelove58
    15,488 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the many malls found along George Street . A mid size modern mall with a good mix of retail & dining. A decent size COLES supermarket adds to the attraction. Definitely one of the better mid range malls along George Street. Worth a visit
    Written 3 September 2023
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  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia9,012 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I'm not sure what areas the Sydney CBD encompasses but I'll assume its the area bounded by Dartling Harbour, The Rocks, Circular Quay, Botanic Gardens through Hyde Park and the Sydney Central Railway Station. Historic buildings, modern high-rise, transport services, monuments, museums, art galleries, the list goes on and all comes together to form a vibrant area in the city. We were lucky to enjoy the area over a seven day period and witness the throngs going about their respective interests, be it tourism, shopping, work or entertainment. Wonderful place to visit.
    Written 25 December 2022
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  • MosesPH
    1,582 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely to walk through Glebe. Even better if you go on a Saturday and can visit the Glebe Markets. Full of interesting stalls and you can grab some good bargains. Equally nice is wandering through the streets and soaking up the atmosphere of people watching the locals who are grabbing a coffee at their local cafe. Its walking distance from Broadway or else you can get a bus here from the city
    Written 2 December 2023
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom12,133 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    George St is one of the main roads running through the CBD. It starts under the Harbour Bridge and runs through the Rocks area to Circular Quay and right through to Chinatown and Haymarket.
    It is noteworthy for two main reasons.
    Firstly, the new light rail runs along George St, making it very quick and easy to jump on and off and get to different parts of the city.
    Secondly, it’s a very walkable street. For much of it, there’s no traffic and there are several points of interest along the way.
    Starting from Circular Quay, the highlights are: historic Cadman’s Cottage, the Tank Stream Fountain, the Harry Seidler designed Australia Square (it’s worth stopping to look at several modern sculptures in the forecourt and courtyard), Martin Place and the GPO, the Apple Store, the Victorian-style Strand Arcade, the QVB shopping centre, the 19th century Sydney Town Hall and St Andrews Cathedral.
    There is not much more of interest on George St beyond this point, so there’s no need to keep going. If you’re planning on visiting Chinatown, it’s still another 15 minutes walk and I’d suggest jumping on the light rail.
    Written 26 February 2024
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  • juanmanuelrodriguez
    Sydney63 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The dishes that I ordered were not cheap. There was a reason for this. They were excellent and, I must say, authentic. I travel to Thailand at least three times a year. For many years now. I speak from experience.

    The Soft Shell Crab was yummy, the Tom Yum was delicious, Basil Mince Pork was tasty, and the Pad Cha Sea Food was elegant.

    The dishes were just awesome. If I were not driving, I would have asked for Thai Singha or Chang Beer.

    If you are in Melbourne, dine at Thai Town.
    Written 2 January 2025
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  • AndyJohn74
    Sydney, Australia5,954 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was in the area so thought I would see what the hype was about. There are some very fancy high rise buildings, restaurants, shops, and lots of concrete. It’s somewhere a little different to see just once.
    Written 10 June 2021
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  • Dimitris L
    Sydney, Australia53,368 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Burwood Road is a very congested and busy thoroughfare in Burwood, New South Wales. It is always full of traffic and getting worse! The street is full of all types of shops, but the Westfield shopping Centre dominates the whole area. The lovely park along the road offers the chance for some respite from the noise of the traffic, but it is probably a little small, but a welcome presence. In more recent years Burwood has become much more congested with the increase in population and the construction of far too many multi-storey buildings. It is good for a day out if you have nothing better to do. Good for shopping.
    Written 8 January 2021
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  • Tony W
    Sydney, Australia4,582 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a nice area that used to be the Olympic Athletes village during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Now a nice suburb tucked away off Parramatta Rd, there are a nice range of restaurants, cafes and bars as well a a small shopping mall.
    Written 19 April 2017
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  • JnVSydney
    Greater Sydney, Australia25,769 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    High end boutique shopping to be had in salubrious surroundings, treelined with architecturally beautiful buildings, flavoursome coffee to be had, by the popular local cafes.
    Written 15 November 2021
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