Blue Mountains
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Blue Mountains, a World Heritage listed national park, is renowned for its amazing
views and landscapes such as The Three Sisters at Echo Point of Katoomba (Photo above).
The area is west of Sydney and takes only about 90 minutes drive from the city. There
is a frequent train service from the city as well.
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Apart from the breath-taking views, the Blue Mountains area is also renowned for the
bush walking activities that suits everyone. |
The Katoomba Scenic Railway, the steepest incline railway in the world at 52 degrees,
and the new Scenic Skyway, takes visitors to the lush and hidden valley of the Blue
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| Enquiry: | Echo Point Visitor Information Centre: 1300-653-408 |
| Transportation: | by rail to Katoomba station on Blue Mountains Line and take a bus to Katoomba, and then Scenic World to reach the valley |
| Hours: | Echo Point Visitor Information Centre opens from 9.00am to 5.00pm daily, closed on Christmas Day |
| Fees: | Scenic Railway and Scenic Skyway cost AUD$16 return. You can ride the Scenic Railway to the valley and travel back by Scenic Skyway |
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Sydney Olympic Park
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The Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush Bay, west of Sydney, is still a great place to
be even after the Olympics that were held here in 2000. The largest of all stadiums,
the Telstra Stadium, has a seating capacity of 110,000 and is the largest in the history
of the Olympic Games. As many as 40 events, including concerts, rugby and AFL are
held here each year.
The Sydney Superdome holds events like the MTV Music Awards and The Amazing Human
Body Exhibitions. The Sydney Showground is home to the famous Sydney Royal Easter
Show that is attended by almost 1 million visitors during Easter each year, with events
ranging from stage shows, street performances, dances, music, comedy to show of garden
products, and clothing, jewellery and fireworks displays.
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| Enquiry: | 61-2-9714-7888 |
| Transportation: | by rail to Olympic Park Station |
| Hours: | Sydney Olympic Park Visitor Centre opens from 9.00am - 5.00pm daily |
| Remarks: | There are tours like Telstra Stadium Explore Tour and Games Trail Walking Tour etc |
| Website: | http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/ |
| Attraction: | Sydney Easter Show |
| held at Sydney Showground for about two weeks during Easter each year |
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Leichhardt
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Leichhardt is the Little Italy of Sydney. The key area is the Norton Plaza (Italian
Forum) in Norton Street where the Italian restaurants concentrate. Nearby are the
Italian arts and culture shops, cafes and leather shops.
| Transportation: | by bus 437, 438 or 440 from City |
| Remarks: | Main street: Norton Street and main area is the Italian Forum |
| Website: | http://www.italianforum.com.au/ |
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