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Take a Walking Tour of Sydney

What could be better than taking a walking tour of the city and enjoying the sights and sounds of the city? If you take Circular Quay as a starting point, enjoy a trip to the historical heritage area called the Rocks District. Here you will learn all about the historical past of the country, and you can savour the atmosphere along the main streets and squares of this area. In this area you can also visit the Sydney Opera House, cross over to the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens and venture onto Darling Harbour.

Visit the Sydney Tower

Sydney Tower is the tallest structure in the city, and a visit here will give you a wonderfully elevated view of the city, including the Harbour and the Opera House. Since its official unveiling in 1981 the Sydney Tower has become one of the most important attractions in the city, and affords great views along with great tourist facilities. The Tower is a marvellous structure that has restaurants at two levels and one that rotates itself! The platform where you observe the city skyline is truly spectacular.

Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge

The famous bridge connects the city with Northern Sydney. Opened since 1932, the bridge is famous icon of the city.  At the highest point, the Bridge stands 134 meters above sea level at its highest point. Since 1998 there is a famous “Bridge Climb” here, whereby you can experience a wonderful climb to the summit of the world renowned bridge. You can select between two different climbs – the Bridge Climb or the Discovery Climb.

Once you’ve reached the top you’re assured of great views over Sydney, the Harbour and you can check out the amazing construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Enjoy a Cruise at Sydney Harbour

Why not relax and unwind by taking a cruise on Sydney Harbour? You could take a sightseeing cruise, enjoy a dinner cruise or an elegant dance cruise. By taking a cruise, you will enjoy the wonderful scenery of Sydney Harbour. The most popular place to start is at the Circular Quay area, head over to Manly and the marvellous beach there, and then get accustomed to the fabulous coastline scenery of Sydney.

The directions to Circular Quay and its ferries are as follows: take the George Street Road to the north, and take a right at Bridge Street, and take a left at Phillip Street.

Sydney Harbour itself is regarded as being one of the most natural and scenic in the world. It spans a total distance of 240km of shoreline in marvellous surroundings. Along the Harbour you will come across many parks, gardens and and nature attractions. You can also spend some time taking a leisurely stroll along the waterfront.

Take a Trip to the Beach

Whilst in Sydney you are always near to a wonderful sandy beach, and in fact wherever you are in Sydney, you’re never more than 30 minutes drive from a glorious sandy beach.  There are 37 beaches in total in the area. Find out more about Sydney’s Beaches.

Go Underwater at Sydney Aquarium!

Check out Sydney Aquarium, which is on the eastern side of Darling Harbour. It generates over 1 million visitors annualy. Its core attractions is the large collection of Australia’s marine life collected together in one location – there is over 650 different species and a total of over 11,000 fish and other aqualife. Opened in 1988, the Aquarium is one of the largest of its kind in the world. The exhibits and marine displays are majestic.

Sydney Aquarium is located 10 minutes away from the central business district if you walk west on Market Street.

Visit Sydney’s Museums

Sydney is home to plenty of museums that will enthrall the arts lover – you are spoilt for choice with so many to choose from! There is the Contemporary Art Museum, the Sydney Museum, the Powerhouse Museum and the Australian National Maritime Museum to name but a few.

Meet the Animals

Take a trip to Taronga Zoo which is just across from the harbour in Circular Quay. To the west of Sydney, you could head to Featherdale Wildlife Park and enjoy Australian Fauna. You could also explore Sydney Wildlife World which is within walking distance of the Sydney city centre.

Opera House Tour

Sydney Opera House is one of the mosy distiguished and easily recognisable buildings from the 20th century in the world. It plays host not only to the theatre tours, musical shows such as ballet, it is also the home of the Sydney Opera Trust, the Sydney Symphony and Opera Australia.

In total, the Sydney Opera House has 5 performance areas which are: The Concert Hall, , The Drama Theatre, The Opera Theatre, The Studio and The Playhouse.

All of the venues offer first class facilities for visitors, from restaurants to gift shops.

There are so many activities to see and do in Sydney.

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If you’re feeling like you’re a bit overwhelmed with the pressures of the big city, it might be time to experience a big city without all the stress. In Sydney, Australia the residents carry a unique laid-back lifestyle that seamlessly meshes with the distinctive high style, ultra-modern, & eco-friendly surroundings. Home to the largest natural harbour in the world, Sydney experiences an average of 300 days of sunshine, exudes a friendly charm, and bursts with creative energy (home to artists like AC/DC, INXS, & Natalia Imbruglia). Plus, the city is a frequent stop for international tours with acts such as The Police, Elton John, The Killers, & Justin Timberlake.

Discovered by the English in 1770, Sydney has rapidly developed and established itself as an economic & financial powerhouse of the Southern Hemisphere. Sydney was founded on immigration, and to this day it is a very cosmopolitan city that features dizzying skyscrapers, an efficient Metro Monorail, and the oldest continuously running airport in the world. To learn more about Sydney’s historical origins, explore the Australian Museum, which includes a feature on the city’s first inhabitants, the Aboriginals. As well, Sydney’s modern metropolis is full of fantastic shopping destinations such as Pitt Street Mall, The Galleries, Sydney Central Plaza, & Centrepoint. Plus, Elizabeth, Castelreagh, and King Streets are known for their distinctive high-end shops such as Ralph Lauren Polo, Burberry, Chanel, and Tiffany’s.

However, apart from its modern city attractions, Sydney is best known for its one-of-a-kind twin landmarks, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The Opera House is a world-renown building that features five theatres, five rehearsal studios, four restaurants, six bars, two main halls, and several souvenir shops. Built over 14 years in three separate stages, the Opera House’s unique wind-sail design, location on the harbour waterfront, and state-of-the-art performance halls have made it an iconic Sydney symbol across the globe.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the highest steel arch bridge in the world and was constructed in 1932. Built during the Great Depression, the bridge became a symbol of Sydney residents’ (or Sydneysiders) perseverance through tough times and has become a focal point for many of the city’s huge celebrations, including the unforgettable Sydney New Year’s Eve Party. In its current state, the bridge includes eight lanes of roadway traffic, two railway tracks, a bike path, footpath, and the famous BridgeClimb, where you can take guided tours up to the very top of the bridge, at a height of 134 metres.

Being a part of the largest natural harbour in the world certainly has its charms, and one of Sydney’s greatest attractions is its natural beauty. Starting from the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, you can take a short 20 min. trip out to East Sydney where you’ll find the picturesque Bondi Beach, famous for its plentiful year-round surf. Also, be sure not to miss Manly Beach, a long strip of beautiful sand just across from Sydney Harbour on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. While in the North Harbour, be on the lookout for the city’s small warm weather penguins. After a day on the beach, you can explore Sydney’s exciting nightlife at King’s Cross, Darling Harbour, or The Rocks.

If you’re planning on exploring this fun city for yourself, considering staying at the Rydges World Square Sydney, a relaxing hotel that is right in the heart of the Central Business District. Formally the Avillion Hotel Sydney, the Rydges World Square features doorstep-access to the World Square Monorail, connecting you to great city attractions like Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney Entertainment Center, and the shopping and financial sectors of downtown. Plus, the hotel is a great place to kick back after a day in the city, with high speed & secure wireless internet access, fully-equipped fitness center, electronic safes, and cozy Dream© beds. On your next Sydney vacation, stay like a Sydneysider at the Rydges World Square, an accommodation that embodies the friendly, laid-back charm of the city.

Have you ever thought if Sydney accountants have social life? Do you think that Sydney accountants are just a calculator?

Well accountant’s work is hard and stressful. In order to become an accountant you well first need to study at university or college such as Sydney University or University of New South Wales. The course length is about 3 year full time which is difficult course. Allot of people will think that if you study a hard course full time you will really lose your social life because you will need to spend most of your time studying. However this is mostly during examination time. You can still organise time to go out with your friends and family. Therefore it is really up to you to organise it and find time for it.

Once you graduate there will be a change in your social life, however working as an accountant is not that bad, it is not that different than an engineer, doctor or a lawyer.

When it comes to Sydney as city Sydney it is hard to beat. Sydney’s social amenities range from high class nightclubs, beaches and fantastic wildlife sites.

Accountants can choose a family trip for Sydney’s unique wildlife; Sydney features fantastic wildlife parks and zoos such as Taronga zoo and royal botanic gardens.

Quite often you see accountants surfing in Sydney’s famous beaches such as Bondi, Manly and coogee beach. Sydney have a great history usually accountants get together to see Aboriginal rock carvings and can be seen on the Bondi Golf Course. These trips are also organised to play gulf as a team building exercises. Some accounting companies organise Sydney Harbour Bridge climbing.

Sydney’s Nightlife is the best in Australia as accountants get together usually every Friday for a drink by visiting local bars and pubs or the hottest nightspots, famous nightclubs in Sydney include IV, Paragon  and establishment.

The Sydney Opera House is one of the best spots in Sydney to organise a birthday party for a workmate. So Sydney accountants are no exception in attending and organising a birthdays for a workmate or end of financial year party. The Opera house is surrounded by varieties of restaurants.

The Sydney Opera House remains not only one the world’s most distinctive structures, but a symbol of Australia. Its design is hailed as a masterpiece of modern architecture.

Finally I say Sydney Accountants  do have a great social life as they get payed well and can afford to spend on entertainment in Sydney.