Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Australia - Sydney, To Do (Sydney Fish Market, Darling Harbor, Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Sydney's Paddy's Market, Queen Victoria Building, Hobbyco)

Sydney - To Stay
 Sydney - To Eat
 Sydney - To Do
Sydney - To Do
Sydney Fish Market
 
Laying claim to being the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere, watch as the market processes an array of fresh sea-foods for the day's sale. 


*Taken 20Sep23 AUD24*
It has a variety of cooked and fresh sea-foods, from lobsters, prawns, fresh oysters and various shashimi cuts. Dine outdoors, whilst enjoying the picturesque view of Blackwattle Bay. A seafood platter, shown in pic, for two went for about AUD52.
ABBATip: - The Sydney Fish Market is at its most lively from the early mornings till about 1330hrs.- Guard your food from the Seagulls. They will go for a quick snatch and grab if given the opportunity.
Click here for ABBA location of Sydney Fish MarketLocked Bag 247 Bank Street

Darling Harbor
A short 10min walk from Hyatt Sydney hotel brings you to Pyrmont bridge and the Darling Harbor. A wide range of eateries are available as well as attractions like the Australian Maritime Museum and Sydney Aquarium.
Click here for public transport which takes you under the darling harbor.

Things to Do @ The Sydney Cove

The Sydney Cove is home to the  the world famous Sydney Opera Houses as well as the Sydney Harbor Bridge  which are definitely must sees. At the cove there are also various ferries which you can offer a scenic ride or bring you to other great attractions like the Taronga Zoo. The Rocks which line the cove as well are a great place to wine and dine.
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Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House has a recognizably factor of 4Billion, sealing its place as one of the many architectural wonders of the world. A scenic view of ferries going up an down the bay, framed by the picturesque Sydney Harbor Bridge with the sunset in the background. 
Enjoy the Opera House Tour, learn its design history and have a greater appreciation of its use of materials and modern design. Tours last for an hour every half hour and tickets are readily purchased at location.
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Museum of contemporary Art Australia
Located along The Rocks, this Free Entry Museum showcases some of the many new Art Works. 
Not an Art Buff? No worries. On the 4th Floor there's a cafe which gives you a panoramic view of the scenic cove. Watch as the Opera House changes colors through the day. 
ABBA Details :
*Free Entry
- 1000-1700hrs
- 1000-2100hrs Thurs
- Closed 25 Dec
Click here for ABBA location of Museum of Contemporary Art Australia 140 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Its large steel and concrete structure is like a Bridge out of Christopher Nolan's the Dark Knight Rises scene. Another great icon in Sydney.
Click here for public transport which takes you under the darling harbor.
Can Do
Sydney's Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market is a large enclosed building which sells an array of fresh groceries, Australian souvenirs, home-wares and miscellaneous items. If you look hard enough, you'll be able to find some gems within this place.
 ABBA Recommended Buy @ Paddy's Market:
DicaPac,a product from Korea provides a great, cheap alternative to using your cameras, smart phones and even tablets underwater. Surprisingly, interaction of Ipad through waterproof casing still possible without problem!
An array of products for Generic Compact Camera AUD25 Ipad AUD35/Iphone/PhoneAUD20 and DSLR Camera Protective covers are available.
Click here for ABBA Details on DicaPac*Open 0900-1700hrs Wed-Sun and Public Holidays
Click here for ABBA location of Sydney's Paddy's Market Hay Street and Thomas Street, Haymarket, Sydney
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QVB: Queen Victoria Building
Located directly opposite of Hyatt Sydney, QVB is an architecturally stunning building, restored from back in the day and retrofitted to house a medley of known brands, eateries and shopping. All of which are built above and beneath ground and interconnected via tunnels. You can stay sheltered from the weather and continue to shop in the grand architecture. 
*Special Mention Hobbyco at QVB 

 Located at the top floor of QVB, it is chock-full of things for the modern fanboy. 
The lower floor has an extensive assortment of hobby kits, toy weaponry and a model railroad track in the toy train section. The upper floor has the latest Lego kits and radio control cars with a working racing track.
Click here for ABBA location of QVB 455 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
 *Contributed by Denison Tan
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