Your Guide to Sydney

What can I say about the Opera House that hasn’t already been said before? If you’re not from Sydney you may not know what the locals take as common knowledge – most people in Sydney haven’t even been inside the Opera House, yet it is often just used as a photo opp – a great one at that! If you’re an Opera enthusiast, the Opera House screens amazing shows like the “Nutcracker: the Story of Clara” and “ Two Weddings, One Bride: Opera at the Sydney Opera House ”. Now to add to the hoopla of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney puts on a light show every year called “Vivid” which displays beautiful lights onto the Sydney Opera House which is definitely something that shouldn’t be missed!

The Australian National Maritime Museum is primarily located on the shores of Darling Harbour, with a collection of retired vessels also open for public viewing, including a submarine, and tall ships, as well as a handful of other ships that operate on a rotational basis. The museum features a broad variety of permanent exhibitions focusing upon Australia’s vast naval and seafaring history. The museum also hosts a myriad of temporary exhibitions, often with an international focus, such as the current “Escape from Pompeii” collection. The museum is open from 9.30am-5pm daily. Tickets to the permanent collections are free, however the temporary exhibitions can be accessed with an all encompassing ticket costing $32 for adults, $20 for children, and $79 for a family. Sources: http://www.anmm.gov.au/

Today I got something for all of you fashion trendsetters. Australia's only international fashion platform,  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is held f rom Sunday 14  May  to Friday19 May 2017  at Carriageworks, Eveleigh.  The five-day schedule of runway shows, presentations and key industry events will provide the Australian Fashion Industry with outstanding opportunities to maximise business outcomes.  This looks like a place go! to boost my motivation to go on a diet.  You should check out the website as well:  http://www.mbfashionweek.com/australia . This is pretty full on.  Source: http://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/inner-sydney/redfern-and-waterloo/events/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-australia

The Picnic Cafe Burwood Good afternoon fellow food followers! Todays post will be about a unique cafe called ' The Picnic'. The name itself pretty much gives away the idea of how the cafe itself it meant to be designed as i,e like a picnic in a park. Its a small open cafe in the middle of Burwood Park which is opposite Burwood Westfield and is close by to public transport as well. I love the cute idea behind the name of this place but the food as well is something I highly recommend! I remember ordering a vegetarian salad which had a middle eastern dressing along with spices and pomegranate seeds all over. The combination of flavors was so different, unusual but absolutely yummy! I paired this with a nutella milkshake which was really creamy and had extra chocolate bite size goodness added in as well which was beneficial. I would say it is a bit costly as the minimum price I paid together with my partner was $60. Also, another downfall is the waiting time as they have a t

Audley Boat Shed In the midst of the Royal National Park, on the banks of Kangaroo Creek, there lies a boat shed known as Audley Boat Shed. With row boats, kayaks, canoes and aqua bikes, this boat shed can unlock the secrets of an inland creek on the verge of a Sydney bay; Port Hacking. This makes it the perfect place to enjoy a swim, discover your rowing abilities, have a picnic and take in the sights and quietness of the Australian bush, enjoy a swim. So drive on into the Royal National Park, hire a boat of your choice or your choice of time and enjoy all that Kangaroo Creek, the Royal National Park and Port Hacking have to offer.  Address:  150 Audley Road, Audley, Royal National Park http://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-south/hire/audley-boatshed - Hannah Neirinckx, 43283004 Images: http://www.weekendnotes.com/im/006/03/27120312.jpg https://assets.atdw-online.com.au/images/Original__9941357_FA01_Customer_Photo_4_44mgnns.jpg?rect=50,0,800,600

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the premium art location within Sydney, boasting a collection that spans centuries of art sourced from a multitude of artists and countries, across numerous forms. Its collection also contains an immense display of Australian artwork. Despite the gallery’s worth being estimated at approximately AU$1 billion, entry to the gallery is free, with most of the collection being substantiated by government funding and private donations, many of which range into the tens of millions of dollars, however, some major temporary exhibits do require paid tickets. The museum regularly runs tours of the gallery, as well as its specific collections. These are free of charge and often run by volunteers who maintain a passion in their respective subjects. The art gallery is open from 10am-5pm Thursday through Tuesday, whilst the gallery is open from 10am-10pm on Wednesday for Art After Hours. The gallery is also located on the border of the Royal Botanic

It’s no secret that Sydney’s one of the best places on Earth to live in. Not to sound like a geography lesson but Sydney is one of the only places on Earth that – within an hour’s range – has Beaches, Waterfalls, Rainforests, Caves and Rock formations. One such amazing place that is a must see is Cape Solander.  Cape Solander is a mere 39kms and around 47-minute drive from Sydney’s CBD! Now if you’re lazy like me and enjoy amazing views without having to do a whole trek, hike and rock climb – Cape Solander is the place for you! It’s one of the most easily accessible places I’ve been to. All you have to do is drive up there, park your car and enjoy the view! Or, if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, you can take a little walk among the rocks and see the water crash against the rocks! Make sure to take you’re camera – trust me you won’t want to miss it! - Prem Pradeep 43801749