Sydney help please
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Topic: Sydney help please
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Subject: Sydney help please
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 11:26am
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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  ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 12:03pm
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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! -------------   
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 4:13pm
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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!!!) ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 4:24pm
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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 ------------- Ann 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 5:42pm
| i LOVED manly and also the zoo. |
Posted By: Huggles
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 6:28pm
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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. |
Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 30 October 2008 at 11:29pm
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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. ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 3:42am
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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: 
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 8:23am
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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! ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:04am
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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  ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:39am
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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. ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:45am
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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! ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:56am
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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! ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:01am
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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? ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:06am
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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! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:08am
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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 ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:25am
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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? ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 31 October 2008 at 4:20pm
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sounds great - did you book it? ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 13 November 2008 at 9:55am
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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! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 13 November 2008 at 2:56pm
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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 ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 13 November 2008 at 3:14pm
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Thanks Tammy!
Do you know how far away the DFO outlet mall out by Homebush is? ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 13 November 2008 at 3:45pm
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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??  ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: spicey
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 3:40pm
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You can hire a car and drive to the blue mountains. it is quite nice there. |
Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 3:49pm
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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 ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 5:33pm
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Sounds like a great weekend less than 5 weeks now and DH and Hayley and I will be there! ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 8:06pm
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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?
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Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 9:23pm
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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. ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 18 November 2008 at 8:03am
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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 http://www.breakfastpoint.com/location_sydmap.html - Breakfast Point seems like you could get a River Cat from the city ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 18 November 2008 at 8:12am
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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 ------------- Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 18 November 2008 at 8:51am
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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! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 18 November 2008 at 9:44am
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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! ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 18 November 2008 at 9:58am
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Thanks Mel - had SO much of a ball that we cant wait to go back! ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |