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Sydney offers a smorgasbord of
restaurants, cafes and eateries to suit every lifestyle, background,
age, and budget.
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Darling
Harbour
Darling Harbour, one of Sydney's leading waterfront destinations is
now alive with activity day and night! Both sides of Cockle Bay have
undergone massive development to transform the site into a most
exciting food, shopping and entertainment precinct.
The new Cockle Bay Wharf on the eastern side of Darling Harbour is
only five minutes walk from Central Sydney and offers three levels
of terraces, waterfront promenades, al fresco cafes and five star
restaurants, offering an important link to the city.
The new Harbourside brings a fresh and dynamic mix of shops,
restaurants and food outlets to the western side of Darling Harbour
and offers fabulous views of the city skyline.
Darling Harbour is set to shine during the Olympics, as the fifth
largest venue in Olympic history. Darling Harbour will host six
events and will provide a major leisure precinct for athletes and
visitors. Fencing, boxing, wrestling and judo will be held in the
Sydney Exhibition Centre, Volleyball at the Sydney Entertainment
Centre and Weightlifting at the Sydney Convention Centre.
Darling Harbour offers several major Sydney attractions, Sydney
Aquarium, Sega World, Powerhouse Museum and the IMAX theatre.
Visitors can learn about our unique Aboriginal heritage at Gavala
Aboriginal Art & Cultural Education Centre. Sydneysiders gather
at Darling Harbour throughout the year to celebrate 12 Days of
Christmas, New Year's Eve and Australia Day. Darling Harbour is
accessible by ferry, the Light rail and Monorail.
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The Rocks
The historic site of Sydney's first European settlement, The Rocks
contains many beautifully restored buildings from Sydney's early
days as a colonial town. Explore the maze of original, cobblestone
lanes that lead to a range of shops, cafes and restaurants. The
shopping ranges from Australian design in fashion, art, craft and
jewellery to unique collectables and souvenirs. The Rocks has more
than its share of restaurants run by some of Sydney's best chefs.
Try bel mondo, Doyles, The Waterfront, Quay, Rockpool or Sailors
Thai. However, it is just as easy to find a casual cafe, restaurant
or pub for a snack or light meal, such as the garden courtyard of
the Sydney Cove Provedore's or Gumnut cafe.
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Doyles Hotel And
Restaurants Watsons Bay
Well known for its seafood, Doyles offer a number of dining
options. For a $10.00 meal with a million dollar view, join a ferry
from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay and enjoy fish and chips from
Doyles takeaway at the end of the wharf, find a comfortable spot on
the harbour promenade and enjoy a million dollar view down the
harbour to the city. Alternatively, for a BBQ'd Salmon fillet, relax
in the Doyles Watsons Bay Hotel, 1 Military Road Watsons Bay, phone
(02) 9337 4299), or for something a little indulgent enjoy a
sumptuous seafood platter at Doyles on the Beach, 11 Marine Parade
Watsons Bay, phone (02) 9337 2007 or Doyles Wharf Restaurant, Marine
Parade Watsons Bay, phone (02) 9337 1572.
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Newtown
Sydney is blessed with Newtown, a cosmopolitan neighbourhood where
professors and students, the upwardly mobile and the down at heel,
gay and straight, migrant and middle class, wealth and welfare,
suits and spikes share a successful experiment in the new globalism.
Newtown is the impact point where the University of Sydney collides
with the University of Life. Newtown's energetic 24-hour street life
attracts visitors to its eccentric speciality stores, intriguing
antique and artisan showrooms, new and recycled clothing stores,
cafes, restaurants, theatres and pubs. Eating in Newtown is a choice
amongst more than 20 affordable ethnic cuisine's in 70 restaurants
ranging from a quick African feast to non-smoking, non-drinking,
100% vegetarian
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Leichhardt
Leichhardt has developed over the years into a comfortable suburb
with a strong Italian influence. If you feel like pasta, good coffee
and gelato, then visit Norton Street in Leichhardt. Norton Street
offers a treasure-trove of traditional Italian shops, cafes and
restaurants and at the Norton Street Market visitors can buy the
best olive oils, balsamic vinegar's, olives, Italian salamis,
cheeses and breads. Sydney's Italian quarter - it's a must for those
in search of authentic Italian cafes, trattorias and restaurants.
Leichhardt was one of the first areas to provide outdoor dining and
can accommodate the desire of those who like to dine late.
Leichhardt is also a place where you can watch the locals promenade,
purchase a good book or buy Italian homewares and bommenaires.
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Glebe
A popular and colourful residential area for artists, old time
locals including students of the nearby Sydney University and the
upwardly mobile, Glebe has a charming mix of workers' cottages and
grand 19th century residences. The area is known for its alternative
therapy outlets, excellent bookshops and a good selection of
restaurants and cafes. The Saturday market provides an outlet for
local crafts people to sell their work as well as a mix of bric a
brac, clothes and New Age essentials
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ChinaTwon
Located adjacent to Darling Harbour, Sydney's Chinatown is filled
with restaurants, food halls and noodle bars specialising in genuine
Chinese cuisine. At weekends it's crowded with locals and visitors
for Yum Cha. Paddy's Market adjoins Chinatown and is Sydney's
biggest and best traditional market offering just about everything a
keen bargain hunter could want. Clothes, shoes, souvenirs and fresh
food are just some of the items on offer at these markets. Shop at
Market City for bargains in clothing and gifts.
The Haymarket area has many entertainment facilities and theatres,
such as The Capitol or the Sydney Entertainment Centre. The Spanish
Quarter, close to George Street also holds a great deal of
opportunity for nighttime entertainment and food - Spanish style!
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Balmain
One of Sydney's oldest working class suburbs, where most of Sydney's
old ferries were built, Balmain is now one of the trendiest suburbs
of Sydney. A harbourside village, Balmain is the home of some of
Australia's well known writers, actors and entertainers. It has more
than its share of old Aussie pubs where visitors can mingle easily
with the locals. There are buzzing cafes and restaurants that offer
a range of experiences from pubs to fine dining. The Saturday market
in the grounds of the local church attracts people from all over
Sydney. The colourful streets provide all the architectural charm of
yesteryear with the fabulous food of today.
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Bondi Beach
Bondi is the classic example of Sydney's beach culture:
- on the sand - lifesavers, boogie boards, beach volley ball and sun
worshippers,
- on the promenade - joggers, power walkers and roller bladers
showing off the best bodies in town while the tourists record the
scene with their cameras. Bondi is also for those who never touch
the sand - be seen with the rich and famous at the trendy
restaurants and laidback outdoor cafes which draw locals and
visitors alike for brunch, lunch and dinner. Shop for fashionable
surf wear on the numerous shops. Bondi is the home of Australia's
oldest life saving club, Bondi Surf Bathers established in 1906.
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