OHbaby! Forums : Sydney help please https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:06:01 +0000 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:58:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22062 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Thanks Mel - had SO much of a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546183&title=sydney-help-please#546183 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 18 November 2008 at 9:58am

Thanks Mel - had SO much of a ball that we cant wait to go back!]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:58:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546183&title=sydney-help-please#546183 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Sam I wouldnt&#039; take the MB,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546169&title=sydney-help-please#546169 Author: .Mel
Subject: 22062
Posted: 18 November 2008 at 9:44am

Sam I wouldnt' take the MB, you'd be fine with a stroller. Like Tammy said the trains are really user friendly.

Boo I'm so glad that you had a great time over there! ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:44:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546169&title=sydney-help-please#546169 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : The public transport system there...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546137&title=sydney-help-please#546137 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 18 November 2008 at 8:51am

The public transport system there is FANTASTIC.

I would highly suggest buying a 7 day pass for $60 pp (including to and from the airport) this gets you on pretty much all public transport for the whole 7 days. That includes buses, ferries and trains. We saved HEAPS!]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:51:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546137&title=sydney-help-please#546137 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Also wanted to add: the public...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546112&title=sydney-help-please#546112 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 18 November 2008 at 8:12am

Also wanted to add: the public transport system is quite user-friendly re; strollers, so I would just take a stroller rather than MB. Easier and lighter to take with you and you can take your own ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:12:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546112&title=sydney-help-please#546112 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : SimSam- Meadowbank is definitely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546106&title=sydney-help-please#546106 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 18 November 2008 at 8:03am

SimSam- Meadowbank is definitely on the train line. If you are spending a lot of time in the city I would just use public transport, you r little boy will love trains, buses, ferries etc The zoo would be a great place for a toddler!
I wonder if there is a hire place at the airport - that would be perfect for you guys!

I had no idea where Breakfast Point is, so just googled and found this Breakfast Point seems like you could get a River Cat from the city ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:03:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=546106&title=sydney-help-please#546106 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : snap SimSam- we are looking at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545993&title=sydney-help-please#545993 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 22062
Posted: 17 November 2008 at 9:23pm

snap SimSam- we are looking at going over next April with Ella and have been trying to work out the logisics of it all. I have had a quick look on Kidsot.com.au for baby hire places and I think some of them do deliver.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:23:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545993&title=sydney-help-please#545993 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : This thread has been awesome for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545915&title=sydney-help-please#545915 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 22062
Posted: 17 November 2008 at 8:06pm

This thread has been awesome for us - we are going in May and I am so looking forward to it. Our challenge is going to be travelling with a 17mth old,  so we are trying to figure out whether we hire a car and a carseat or whether we use public transport, (ie trains). We will be visiting 2 sets of friends (who live in Meadowbank and Breakfast Point - but given that I dont know Sydney at all - I have NO idea where these are in relation to the City!)

I guess I need to figure out whether we take our MB or just a stroller. I know that I can hire stuff over there, but do they deliver it or do I need to go and pick it up - does anyone know?

 

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:06:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545915&title=sydney-help-please#545915 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Sounds like a great weekend less...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545822&title=sydney-help-please#545822 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 17 November 2008 at 5:33pm

Sounds like a great weekend less than 5 weeks now and DH and Hayley and I will be there! ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:33:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545822&title=sydney-help-please#545822 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Back and man I Sydney! Thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545749&title=sydney-help-please#545749 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 17 November 2008 at 3:49pm

Back and man I Sydney!

Thanks guys for all your help - it was SO much easier knowing places to go etc, with only 2.5 days there we really had to make the most of the time that we had!

OMG their breakfasts Mel - far out!!! Sooooooooo nice and sooo much food! Kept us going all day!

How cool is Manly!

AND Chatswood - AND Bondi Junction mall - holy heck 7 stories high - I couldnt believe it! What an amazing mall.

Thanks ladies for ALL your help ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:49:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545749&title=sydney-help-please#545749 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : You can hire a car and drive to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545736&title=sydney-help-please#545736 Author: spicey
Subject: 22062
Posted: 17 November 2008 at 3:40pm

You can hire a car and drive to the blue mountains. it is quite nice there.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:40:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=545736&title=sydney-help-please#545736 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : I&#039;d skip the mall out at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=543149&title=sydney-help-please#543149 Author: .Mel
Subject: 22062
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 3:45pm

I'd skip the mall out at Homebush IMO - you honestly will only need to go to Chatswood.

Yay for getting into the Crowne Plaza too, let me know what you think of their breakfasts?? ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:45:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=543149&title=sydney-help-please#543149 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Thanks Tammy! Do you know how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=543102&title=sydney-help-please#543102 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 3:14pm

Thanks Tammy!

Do you know how far away the DFO outlet mall out by Homebush is?]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:14:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=543102&title=sydney-help-please#543102 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Talking to mum and the weather...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=543092&title=sydney-help-please#543092 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 2:56pm

Talking to mum and the weather has been real changeable of late, cool and rainy one day, hot (In the 30's) the next day. Average of around 25 degrees I would say.

and yay for getting the Crowne Plaza at a good price ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:56:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=543092&title=sydney-help-please#543092 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : We didnt in the end because we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=542833&title=sydney-help-please#542833 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 9:55am

We didnt in the end because we managed to get Crowne Plazza for the $150A per night yah!

Has anyone got any other ideas things to do etc?

Thanks about the Casino - is Star City where they have the shows in the same place as the Casino?

AND what would the weather be like this time of year does anyone know?

Thanks!]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:55:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=542833&title=sydney-help-please#542833 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : sounds great - did you book it?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532391&title=sydney-help-please#532391 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 4:20pm

sounds great - did you book it?]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:20:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532391&title=sydney-help-please#532391 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Thanks Tammy! Your a star :) Ok...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532040&title=sydney-help-please#532040 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:25am

Thanks Tammy! Your a star :)

Ok trying to find another hotel now since Crowne Plazza is booked damn it!

How does this one sound?
Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour Sydney
located in the heart of Sydney's vibrant Darling Harbour it is conveniently located at southern end of the CBD and adjacent to the Sydney Entertainment centre. There is pedestrian access to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition centre. Restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and attractions of Darling Harbour, King Street Warf and Cockle Bay are at our door step.

Does that sound its close to the things we want to do?]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:25:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532040&title=sydney-help-please#532040 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Taronga Zoo has lots of different...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532024&title=sydney-help-please#532024 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:08am

Taronga Zoo has lots of different animals, is quite big and has amazing views of the Harbour! Sorry, havent been there for years, but I always loved going!
Palm Beach is a good hour and a bit (at least) on the bus, its the northern beaches, really pretty. You get the bus from Wynyard bus terminal

If you go to the train station, they will help you with which trains and buses to get.

You will have a great time! We are going over Christmas, but will only spend a couple of days in Sydney before heading up to my family home on the Central Coast ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:08:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532024&title=sydney-help-please#532024 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Crap crap crap - looked on wot...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532023&title=sydney-help-please#532023 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:06am

Crap crap crap - looked on wot if last night for Crowne Plazza and it was there for 2 nights $150 each - now one of the nights has sold out - guttered!]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:06:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532023&title=sydney-help-please#532023 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Yah this is SO exciting thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532018&title=sydney-help-please#532018 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:01am

Yah this is SO exciting thanks guys!

Crowne Plazza it is!

So if we find the train station and say we want to go to Chatswood they will tell us which train to catch type thing? I am SO useless with buses and trains!

Is the zoo like Steve Irwins zoo type thing? Steve Irwins zoo is AMAZING!

How far away is the Home & Away beach?]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:01:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532018&title=sydney-help-please#532018 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Dal, you get a train to Chatswood...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532009&title=sydney-help-please#532009 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:56am

Dal, you get a train to Chatswood from central, Town Hall or Wynyard train stations (all in the city)
Its on the North Shore line, about 20 - 25 mins train ride from the city It will cost about $5 - $6 for a return ticket from memory
Star City Casino is in Darling harbour area, my DH LOVES it there!]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:56:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=532009&title=sydney-help-please#532009 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Hubby and I went there last year...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531994&title=sydney-help-please#531994 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:45am

Hubby and I went there last year for a week. Can't help with accommodation as we stayed with his sister. Things we did were, walked over the harbour bridge and went up into one of the towers that holds it up (I forget it's name!), got the ferry to Taronga Zoo, it was amazing!! (something silly like $37 each but worth it, it's HUGE!), went to the beaches of course, took a bus out to Palm Beach (where Home and Away is partly filmed hehe), umm stuff like that! We didn't go into the Opera House, but my dad and step mum did just recently and said it was interesting.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll love it!]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:45:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531994&title=sydney-help-please#531994 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Crowne Plaza is definitely the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531989&title=sydney-help-please#531989 Author: .Mel
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:39am

Crowne Plaza is definitely the closest to Darling Harbour. There were a few others on the other side by Harbour side but I can't remember the names.

The good thing about Crowne Plaza is their breakfasts... OMG! There were fantastic. CP is close to the town hall train station which will take you out to Chatswood, it's close to the Entertainment Centre and the markets.

Just thinking about it there were apartment style places just up from Crowne Plaza.]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:39:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531989&title=sydney-help-please#531989 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Thanks everyone! Wow Laurie thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531946&title=sydney-help-please#531946 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:04am

Thanks everyone!

Wow Laurie thanks for the pic it looks gorgeous!

Chatswood sounds like me! So Im just a wee bit confused, how do we get there?

I wish we had more days there, doesnt sound like were going to see all these places in 3 days is it?

Where abouts is the Casino? We have got tickes to Priscilla.

Is there any other accommodation in Darling Harbour that anyone would suggest? Just so then I can tell DH that I have really "looked" into it ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:04:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531946&title=sydney-help-please#531946 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : You will love it ! Totally recommend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531893&title=sydney-help-please#531893 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 8:23am

You will love it !
Totally recommend Chatswood, heaps of great shops (I lived nearby and went most weekends!) You go across the bridge on the train, really pretty harbour views :)

Darling Harbour is really nice, shops, accommodation and bars/restaurants and an easy walk or monorail ride to the city centre, where theres more shops, Town hall etc.
Not far to Circular Quay, where you can get a ferry to Taronga zoo, Manly or around to Darling harbour. Botanical Gardens are there and the Opera House.

I Sydney!

ETA: heaps of public transport, so easy to get around!

Edited by aussiegirl]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:23:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531893&title=sydney-help-please#531893 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : The Botanical Gardens are cool,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531836&title=sydney-help-please#531836 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 22062
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 3:42am

The Botanical Gardens are cool, right in the City. Govt House is there - built as a big castle! Then you can take a short walk round the waterfront to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Bondi Beach is worth a look too.

Soooo much to do in Sydney - it's an amazing place to visit!

Here's a pic of Government House:
]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:42:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531836&title=sydney-help-please#531836 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : I agree with all of the above....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531822&title=sydney-help-please#531822 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 22062
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 11:29pm

I agree with all of the above. And if you like cheap rip off shopping you gotta go to the Paddington Markets at China Town.

Darling Harbour is gorgeous.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:29:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531822&title=sydney-help-please#531822 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : i would definatey recommend the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531471&title=sydney-help-please#531471 Author: Huggles
Subject: 22062
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 6:28pm

i would definatey recommend the Zoo and also going across to Manly.
There is also the DFO outlet mall out by Homebush which is handy if you are wanting shopping.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:28:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531471&title=sydney-help-please#531471 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : i LOVED manly and also the zoo....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531438&title=sydney-help-please#531438 Author: lizzle
Subject: 22062
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 5:42pm

i LOVED manly and also the zoo.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:42:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531438&title=sydney-help-please#531438 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : oo Mel we went shopping at Chatswood...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531374&title=sydney-help-please#531374 Author: AnnC
Subject: 22062
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 4:24pm

oo Mel we went shopping at Chatswood mall and yep the target is massive (its my brothers regular mall)

darling harbour is pretty central place to start.

I liked Luna Park for a look around - not that great BUT I had not long got back from Disneyland so pretty hard to take my opion on it LOL...

the cruise round the harbour was cool and also to Manly. we did a lunch cruise which was nice to sit and eat and rela whilstt taking in the sites]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:24:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531374&title=sydney-help-please#531374 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : I&#039;d recommend staying at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531360&title=sydney-help-please#531360 Author: .Mel
Subject: 22062
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 4:13pm

I'd recommend staying at The Crowne Plaza it's about 5mins walk from Darling Harbour.

Catch the ferry from Darling Harbour around to Circular Quay-thats where the Opera House is.

Go to The Rocks - they have markets there, they are fantastic.

Catch the train from the Town Hall stop over to Chatswood, that's where the Westfield mall is and there is a massive Target there (fully recommend doing this!!!)]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:13:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531360&title=sydney-help-please#531360 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Darling Harbour is nice (well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531059&title=sydney-help-please#531059 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 22062
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 12:03pm

Darling Harbour is nice (well it was when I lived there 6 years ago!). Its pretty central, I wouldnt want to stay anywhere else.

Things to do?

Taronga Zoo, if you like zoo's.
Ferry ride over to Manly (my old hood)
Darling Harbour Aquarium is pretty cool.
Centre Point Tower - the view is pretty cool, especially on a clear night!


Cant think of anything else, brain freeze.... will add more as I think of them.

Have fun!]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:03:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531059&title=sydney-help-please#531059 <![CDATA[Sydney help please : Hi guys, Has anyone been to Sydney...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531018&title=sydney-help-please#531018 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 22062
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 11:26am

Hi guys,

Has anyone been to Sydney before?

If so what would you suggest to do there? Is it better to stay in Darling Habour or in the City itself?

We only have 3 days there so really want to make the most out of it so all help is appreciated!

Thanks ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:26:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22062&PID=531018&title=sydney-help-please#531018