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Extract from the Sydney Travel Guides:
It might seem surprising that Sydney, established in 1788, is not Australia's capital. Yet the creation of Canberra in 1927 - intended to stem the intense rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne - has not affected the view of many Sydneysiders that their city remains the
true
capital of Australia, and certainly in many ways it feels like it. The city has a tangible sense of history in the old stone walls and well-worn steps in the backstreets around The Rocks, while the sandstone cliffs, rocks and caves amongst the bushlined harbour still contain Aboriginal rock carvings, evocative reminders of a more ancient past.
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| Dangers : Careful in Kings X |
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| Be careful in Kings X. Two people I met had stuff nicked from their hostel within 20 minutes of each other. There are loads of hookers and fighting etc - not a nice place |
 Posted by mikey byfield on 10/05/2004 11:45:20 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Dangers : Avoid Kings X |
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| Avoid Kings X at all costs unless you are a backpacker and can't afford to stay anywhere else. It is a dangerous place, full of drunks, drug addicts and prostitutes. If you doubt what I say have a look in the McDonalds on the main street at 5am where the prostitutes gather to inject themselves after a hard nights work. |
| Posted by jayt on 11/03/2004 10:50:00 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Going Out : The Manta ... |
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| The Manta Ray restaurant on the Woolloomooloo Bay overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens is one of Sydneys best. Excellent food, good atmosphere and not expensive. Busy at weekends so book early. As seen on Rick Steins Seafood Lovers Guide. |
| Posted by stephen robinson on 16/02/2004 22:38:24 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| To Do And See : Watching t... |
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| Watching the Fruit Bats flying off at dusk from the Visitors Centre in the Royal Botanic gardens is a must. But bear in mind the gates get locked at 8:15. Make sure you leave in penty of time - the Park Rangers don't mess about. If you do get locked in the Rangers can be contacted at the Govt House Gate. |
| Posted by stephen robinson on 16/02/2004 22:10:59 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| To Do And See : Harbour Bridge Climb |
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| The twilight climbs tend to be $70+ more than the night climbs. The best option is to book one of the earlier night climbs then you get the best of both worlds - Twilight on the way up and the Sydney lights on the way down. Also weekends tend to get booked up so book a good three days before you want to go. Well worth the money. |
| Posted by stephen robinson on 16/02/2004 22:01:17 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| To Do And See : Christmas in JULY! |
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| Believe it or not, in July, the guest houses etc celebrate Christmas in the Blue Mountains. A bizarre experience. All the decorations and even Turkey! |
| Posted by andy myers on 29/01/2004 10:14:20 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Getting Around : Cheap travel in Sydney |
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| A one day unlimited travel pass for all Sydney transport which includes all buses, trains and ferries costs 15 dollars. Its valid till 4 in the morning. This is the best way to see Sydney |
| Posted by andy myers on 29/01/2004 10:09:37 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| To Do And See : Blue Mountains |
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| One of the most popular days out oy Sydney is the Blue Mountains. By car it's an hour or so away on the M4 freeway. The mountains are just after Penrith. |
| Posted by User Not Logged In on 27/01/2004 09:59:15 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| To Do And See : Sydney Opera House |
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| Quite often you can get in for nothing at the operas if you around at a so called 'student rush'. This is exactly what it sounds like and happens during the national anthem for instance. |
| Posted by Michael Robinson on 27/01/2004 09:45:23 |
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| To Do And See : Coogee Bay |
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| Make sure you go to the Coogee Bay Hotel - always a good booze up in the afternoon sun. |
| Posted by User Not Logged In on 10/04/2003 20:40:07 |
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Travelslang Sydney Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
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