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BUSES, FERRIES & TRAINS

WHAT’S ON IN SYDNEY WHAT’S ON IN SYDNEY

Buses, trains and ferries can get you everywhere you need to go in Sydney. Tickets are available from Transport Shops, these are conveniently located at Wynyard, Circular Quay, Town Hall and Railway Square (near Central) stations. They are also available from 7 Eleven, newsagents and Australia Post Shops.

Ferries

Much of Sydney Harbour’s ferries and boat operators (lunch cruises, whale watching and jet boats) operate from Circular Quay. You can reach Balmain, Manly and Watsons Bay (amongst other suburbs) by ferry.

Trains

There are numerous trainlines into the City and the main railway stations are Central, Town Hall and Wynyard. Use the railway map opposite to see which line you need. NSW TrainLink runs regular services to Newcastle, Woollongong and Katoomba (Blue Mountains), these are also on the Sydney network and are priced accordingly.

FREE City Bus – Route 555

The Free Sydney CBD Shuttle service operates from Central Station to Circular Quay via George Street in both directions. This service runs every 10 minutes, weekdays: 9.30am to 3.30pm, with a late finish of 9pm on Thursday evenings. Weekends: 9.30am to 6.00pm.

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Sydney FestivalThis annual festival includes everything from burlesque circus to Chicago rap to Dutch theatre; from contemporary dance to family programs to traditional Indigenous arts practice. Sydney Festival is a great way to dive into the culture and personality of the city.See more at: sydneyfestival.org.au/info/

16 - 25 Jan

Tamworth Country Music FestivalThe Tamworth Country Music Festival is the largest music festival in the southern hemisphere with events at over 80 venues. Every year Australian country performers come from all over the country to entertain nearly 50,000 visitors. This festival offers the best of Country Music from classics to alternative and new artists there is something for everyone to enjoy.See more at: tamworthcountrymusic.com.au

8 - 26 Jan 8 - 25 Jan

The Festival VillageThroughout January you can find a mix of free and ticketed events in Hyde Park. Chill out before or after seeing a show at the Famous Spiegeltent or Aurora Spiegeltent. There is plenty of places to eat, drink and listen to free live music every evening. This year you can also see the huge art installation Higher Ground, created by street artist Maser.See more at: sydneyfestival.org.au/2015/festival-village

10 - 24 Jan

allow you to appreciate all of Canberra’s natural beauty. 02 6249 8660 canberraballoons.com.auSee more at: visitcanberra.com.au/event/summerside-festival

13 Feb - 14 March

ICC Cricket World CupThe 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup comes to cities across Australia including Sydney and Canberra! Enjoy the summer sun, vibrant atmosphere and banter that comes with cricket culture. Cheer the teams on while they compete for crickets biggest prize. See more at: icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup 17 - 22 Feb

Vans Bowl-a-Rama BondiVans Bowl-a-Rama Bondi is a week long “Festival of the Skateboard”, including art, music and film events, leading up to one of the largest professional concrete series in the world. Take advantage of a six day line-up of skateboarding infused cultural activities and competition.See more at: bowlarama.com.au/australia/index.html

14 Feb - 1 March

Sydney Mardi GrasSydney Mardi Gras is one of the world’s most spectacular celebrations of LGBTQI pride. Over 20,000 people enjoy an exciting line-up of events across Sydney. The centrepiece of Mardi Gras is the colourful parade where hundreds of thousands of spectators line the streets to see the spectacular floats and costumes.See more at: mardigras.org.au/mardigras2015/

Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

Sydney International Art SeriesTwo outstanding exhibitions will be featured in Sydney through the summer. Pop to Popism features works from the giants of the Pop art era such as Warhol, Lichtenstein, Koons, Haring and Hockney and can be seen at the Art Gallery of NSW. At the Museum of Contemporary Art you can see Chuck Close: Prints, Process and Collaboration. Close is an American artist best known for his large scale, photo-based portrait paintings.See more at: sydney.com/events/sydney-international-art-series-9038997

MANLY

Hello Manly

Walk toShelley Beach

Walk or bus to North Head for great Sydney and harbour views.

Manly Art Gallery is free. Open 10am - 3pm Tuesday to Sunday

great cafes and restaurants along Campbell Parade. Why not make a day of it, go for a swim or surf and then grab a bite in one for lunch or dinner.

For the best way to see Sydney, get a ferry to Manly. Great views and a relaxing 30 minute ride. Ferries depart every half hour until late. Return ticket $14.80 sydneyferries.info.

For local information, drop into the Hello Manly Booking and Information Centre at Manly Wharf. Plenty of local information and things to do.

Walk to beautiful Shelley Beach and chill out. Voted Sydney’s #1 beach. great snorkelling and free BBQ facilities.

Just 20 minutes by bus (catch the 333 from Elizabeth Street/Bathurst Street), everyone wants to check out Bondi Beach. There are also heaps of

(not Public Holidays). Want to surf? Aloha

Surf at 44 Pittwater Rd have a great range of boards, wetsuits and surf gear to buy.

Three things to do

Aboriginal Rock CarvingsOn the sea side of

Bondi Golf Course, stands a substantial panel of Aboriginal rock carvings depicting various fish species.

Bondi to Coogee walkThis clifftop walk extends

for six km from Bondi to Coogee and features stunning views, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. bonditocoogeewalk.com.au

Bondi LifesaversIf you have seen the TV

show, you will find the tanned Aussie boys in their lifesaving tower, just below the Bondi Pavilion, which is on the foreshore.

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28 Nov - 11 Jan

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on StageDirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage returns to Australia for the first time for a 10th Anniversary Tour! Showing at The Lyric Theatre, this worldwide smash-hit entertains with its heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. You’ll recognise hit songs such as “Hungry Eyes”, “He Baby” and “(I’ve Had) The time of My LifeSee more at: dirtydancingaustralia.com/

11 Dec - 29 Mar

Moonlight CinemaAll through summer cinema goers flock to Belvedere Amphitheatre in Centennial Park to catch a movie under the stars. Moonlight Cinema shows advanced previews, contemporary, cult and classic movies. No matter when you go you are certain to enjoy great food, film and fun.See more at: moonlight.com.au/sydney/

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Festivals in the DomainIt wouldn’t be summer in Sydney without The Domain concert series. Bring a a blanket and some friends to enjoy a free concert under the stars. This years performances include Summer Sounds in The Domain, Beat the Drum, Symphony in the Domain and Opera in the Domain. See more at: whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/25853-festivals-in-the-domain February

Summerside Festival, CanberraSummerside Festival celebrates everything good about summer in the Canberra region. Enjoy dining events celebrating local and seasonal produce, opportunities to taste the best of the region’s wines, as well as innovative and exciting performances, events and exhibitions at venues across the nation’s capitol. While you’re in there contact Canberra Balloons for a flight that will

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PLACES OF INTERESTChinatown I-8 & J-9Cockle Bay Wharf I-7 & 8Elizabeth Bay House O-6Government House K-3Martin Place J-6Parliament of NSW K-6St. Mary’s Cathedral L-7State Library of NSW K-5

Sydney Aquarium H-7Sydney Fish Market F-8Sydney Harbour Bridge J-1Sydney Observatory I-3Sydney Opera House K-2Sydney Tower Eye ~ Skywalk J-7Sydney Town Hall J-8Wildlife Sydney Zoo H-7

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIESArt Gallery of NSW L-6Australian Museum L-8National Maritime Museum G-7Hyde Park Barracks K-6Museum of Contemporary Art J-3Museum of Sydney K-4Powerhouse Museum H-10

PARKS AND GARDENSChinese Garden of Friendship I-9Cook and Phillip Park L-7Hyde Park K-7 & 8Royal Botanic Gardens L-4 & 5MARKETSGlebe Markets F-12Paddy’s Markets I-10The Rocks Markets (weekends) I-2

TRAIN STATIONSCentral Station J-11Redfern I-14Circular Quay J-4Kings Cross N-7Martin Place K-6Town Hall J-8Wynyard I-5

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