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#21 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Beach
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- 10 Apr 2006 "My favourite beach in Sydney"
- 16 Dec 2008 "イースタンサバーブの小さなビーチ"
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#22 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Tour; National park
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#23 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Farm
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- 9 Dec 2008 "Fairifled City Farm"
- 30 Oct 2007 "A hands-on tranquil retreat"
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#24 of 387 attractions in Sydney
This historical park consists of five small harbor islands, rugged sandstone cliffs, bushland and beaches. Visitors can fish, boat, sunbathe, swim and explore historic sites, including Fort Denison, Goat Island and the Quarantine Station.
Attraction type: National park; Nature centre; Scenic/historic walking area; Zoo
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- 28 Jul 2008 "Wonderful walking"
- 8 May 2006 "A curiously dispersed park: wilderness in a city"
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#25 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: National park
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- 12 Nov 2007 "10 out of 10"
- 24 Oct 2005 "Loved the Lane Cove National Park Cabins"
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#26 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Public transport system
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- 11 Nov 2008 "A must-see"
- 27 May 2008 "Enticing, interesting and varied"
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#27 of 387 attractions in Sydney
If you can afford to pamper and indulge yourself in high style, this is the place to do it. This luxury spa, housed in a 19th-century Victorian house, offers holistic massages, health treatments, beauty wraps and tropical scrubs as well as spa baths and special rooms for hand and feet treatments.
Attraction type: Spa
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- 6 Apr 2008 "Heaven on Earth as a peaceful sanctuary"
- 4 Feb 2008 "Best Massage"
- 23 Nov 2006 "Heaven on Earth"
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#28 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Equestrian trail; Nature trail; Horse-riding stable
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- 7 Mar 2008 "Pure Indulgance"
- 6 Dec 2005 "Escaping the world"
- 4 Dec 2005 "Glenworth Valley - get there yourself!"
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#29 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Beach
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- 1 Sep 2008 "Best Beach in NSW!"
- 7 Jul 2006 "magical coogee"
- 13 Apr 2003 "Felt like I was at home"
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#30 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Tour
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- 22 Oct 2008 "Dal Myles Tours"
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#31 of 387 attractions in Sydney
A popular Gay & Lesbian club in Sdyney.
Attraction type: Gay bar; Bar/club
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- 4 Mar 2007 "yaaaay!!"
- 21 Dec 2006 "Hot Gay Boys"
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#32 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Bay
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- 21 May 2008 "A lovely, peaceful escape from Sydney"
- 16 May 2008 "Secluded, intimate and beautiful"
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#33 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Manly Quarantine Station Tour. Guided tours only allowed – phone for booking 9247 5033 Public Tour: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and sun Time: 1.10pm – 3.40pm (Take the no 135 bus from Manly Wharf) Adult Ghost...
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Tour
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- 30 Mar 2007 "Haunted History"
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#34 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Art gallery
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- 5 May 2008 "Must do"
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#35 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Art gallery; Museum
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- 13 Nov 2007 "enjoyed the museum"
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#36 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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- 16 Sep 2006 "australia's history in memorial tablets"
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#37 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Maritime museum
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#38 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Located in the center of Sydney, the AMP Centerpoint Tower has the highest observation deck in the city.
Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Architectural building; Observatory/planetarium
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- 27 Sep 2007 "tower - great Oz-Trek - dont bother"
- 21 Sep 2007 "Tower - thumbs up, OzTrek - thumbs down"
- 5 Sep 2007 "Ho Hum..."
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#39 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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- 21 May 2008 "Pretty much where you need to start in Sydney"
- 23 Oct 2007 "Central to most things in Sydney!"
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#40 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Established in 1827, Australia's first museum has a remarkable reputation in the field of natural history and indigenous studies.
Attraction type: Natural history museum
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- 11 Nov 2008 "Ideal for Children & Adults"
- 4 Jun 2008 "Pretty cool museum"
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#41 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Tour
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- 2 Jan 2009 "Great Tour to Hunter Valley!"
- 3 Mar 2008 "Activity Tours - Hunter Valley Wineries Tour"
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#42 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Scenic railway
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- 5 May 2008 "Powerful steam train that is awe-inspring"
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#43 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Shelley Beach is apart of Manly Beach is about one mile long with a large foreshore and golden sands. The northern end is called Queenscliff Beach which has a lagoon estuary that empties into the...
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- 10 Dec 2005 "Fish spotting"
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#44 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Winery
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- 13 Apr 2007 "The Best!"
- 29 Nov 2006 "Marsh Magic"
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#45 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Manly has a diversity of walks along the coast which offer fabulous views and historical interests. Manly to Spit Bridge. A 10km three hour (one way) across Manly Cove to Oceanworld steps lead to...
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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- 27 Oct 2006 "Love the Manly Scenic Walkway"
- 4 Oct 2005 "views of the best harbour in the world"
- 20 Jan 2004 "Beautiful, scenic, and not crowded"
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#46 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Another great way to see the river is to catch the Riverboat Postman, this is a service that delivers mail to isolated houses it takes approx 3 hours and runs Monday to Friday. Catch a train from...
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#47 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Golf course
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- 26 Aug 2008 "Golf In Sydney"
- 31 Jan 2008 "Decent Course for a Good Price"
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#48 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Monument
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- 21 May 2008 "Worth a visit because of the views"
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#49 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Ferry
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#50 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Mall; Architectural building; Historic site
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#51 of 387 attractions in Sydney
One of several tiny islands in Sydney Harbor, Shark Island is known for its lovely beaches with great surfing, bodyboarding, swimming and fishing. It's also a perfect place for a relaxing picnic lunch.
Attraction type: Island; Beach
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- 12 Aug 2003 "Shark Island, Sydney"
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#52 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Government building; Historic site
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- 14 Feb 2008 "Historical Town Hall"
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#53 of 387 attractions in Sydney
This Sydney landmark has housed convicts and orphans, as well as ill, impoverished women.
Attraction type: History museum; Historic site
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#56 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Tour
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- 16 Apr 2007 "The only wine tour to take"
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#57 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area
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- 21 May 2008 "A nice walk"
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#59 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Historic site
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- 25 Nov 2008 "beautiful place"
- 19 Nov 2008 "wonderful wedding venue"
- 26 Jul 2008 "Great retreat. Fantastic show."
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#60 of 387 attractions in Sydney
There are three reasons to visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Open Sun-Sat 10-5, free admission)--its radiant setting in Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens; the most stunning collection of...
Attraction type: Art gallery
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- 11 Nov 2008 "It's Free & Wonderful"
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#61 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Cinema
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- 21 Nov 2006 "The worlds most beautiful cinema"
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#64 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Tour
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- 11 Dec 2008 "Great Company that offers several services"
- 18 Nov 2008 "Just average"
- 31 Aug 2008 "Gold Deck - boooring"
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#65 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 26 Jun 2006 "It is simply the best"
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#67 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Speciality shop; Flea/street market
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- 13 Nov 2008 "A lovely place to visit and lunch but watch out for thieves"
- 12 Nov 2007 "Good place to lunch but watch out for thieves!!"
- 24 Nov 2003 "mmm mmm fish!"
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#69 of 387 attractions in Sydney
Attraction type: Spa
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- 19 Jan 2006 "Hotel may be bad, but the Bathouse is great!"
- 28 Sep 2005 "The worst hotel ever"
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