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Tour: Sydney
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| Quote: | Originally home to local Indigenous people, the Cadigal, The Rocks is the site of Australia’s first European settlement in 1788.
Since that time, The Rocks has undergone many transformations, from a convict town to a burgeoning port city by the mid 1800s. The 1900s were a period of change and immense upheaval.
Sydney’s first suburb’s character was totally altered as whole streets and homes were demolished when landmark events took place such as:
a) the government resuming the area following the plague in 1901
b) the construction of the city circle railway from the 1920s to the 1950s
c) the building of the Harbour Bridge in the 1920’s and early 30’s
d) the Cahill Expressway being built in the 1950s.
There are many ways to discover the past and connect with Sydney's heritage in The Rocks. Visit one of the many heritage attractions or take a walking tour of The Rocks to gain a deeper understanding of the people and the place through time. |
source: http://www.therocks.com/
| Quote: | Circular Quay is the hub of Sydney Harbour, situated at a small inlet called Sydney Cove, the founding site for Sydney and Australia. It is a stepping-off point for most attractions based around the harbour and an exciting place to be on a warm summer's day. The quay is a vibrant, bustling place with ferries leaving every few minutes to different parts of the harbour, including Manly, Watson .y, Mosman and Taronga Park Zoo. There are great views of the Harbour Bridge, a short distance away.
On the southern side of Circular Quay is a walkway that leads to the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens; while on the northern side, a short walk along lovely landscaped walkways takes you to the Harbour Bridge and The Rocks, one of the oldest, most attractive and most interesting parts of Sydney.
Circular Quay is at the foot of the central business district and the older, historic end of the city. Buses depart here for Bondi and the eastern suburbs.
There is a major railway station at the quay, which is part of the underground City Circle , which skirts around the CBD. Alongside the ferry terminals are a number of small outdoor cafes and the area is a magnet for buskers of every description. |
Because we came as a tour group, so kitaorg dapat private tour inside SOH. Yang lagi bestnya, kitaorg dapat amik picture dalam Concert Hall (kalau ikut rules: camera are not allowed in the hall, hehe) Tapi seperti biasanya jugak la, amik gambar indoor... semua gegar!!!!! Tensen sungguh!
| Quote: | The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007.[1] Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and Ove Arup & Partners, the Sydney Opera House is one of the world's most distinctive 20th century buildings, and one of the most famous performing arts venues in the world. It is situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The building and its surroundings are one of the best known icons of Australia.
As well as many touring theatre, ballet, and musical productions, the Opera House is the home of Opera Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony. It is administered by the Opera House Trust, under the New South Wales Ministry of the Arts. |
source: wikipedia
Lepas tour kat SOH, kitaorg naik feri ke Manly Wharf. G pusing2 Manly Beach + lunch *winks*
| Quote: | The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of both Sydney and Australia. The bridge is locally nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design, although this usage is less prevalent than it once was.
The bridge was the city's tallest structure until 1967.According to Guinness World Records, it is the world's widest long-span bridge and its tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 metres (429.6 ft) from top to water level. It is also the fourth-longest spanning-arch bridge in the world. |
source:wikipedia
Actually teringin nak try climb SHB tapi mahal banget seyy!! For adults, the ticket price vary from $179-$295  ( http://www.bridgeclimb.com/) Lenkali kalau datang Sydney laie, kena bawak bajet banyak2 arr 
Our last destinantion for the day is Bondi Beach (pronounced "BOND-eye", or /'bɒndaɪ/)
| Quote: | "Bondi" or "Boondi" is an Aboriginal word meaning water breaking over rocks or noise of water breaking over rocks.[3] The Australian Museum records that Bondi means place where a flight of nullas took place.
The beginnings of the suburb go back to 1809, when the early road builder, William Roberts, received a grant of land in the area.[4] In 1851, Edward Smith Hall and Francis O'Brien purchased 200 acres (0.81 km²) of the Bondi area that embraced almost the whole frontage of Bondi Beach, and it was named the "The Bondi Estate." Hall was O'Brien's father-in-law. Between 1855 and 1877 O'Brien purchased his father-in-law's share of the land, renamed the land the "O'Brien Estate," and made the beach and the surrounding land available to the public as a picnic ground and amusement resort. As the beach became increasingly popular, O'Brien threatened to stop public beach access. However, the Municipal Council believed that the Government needed to intervene to make the beach a public reserve. It was not until June 9, 1882, that the Government acted and Bondi Beach finally became a public beach.
On Sunday, 6th February 1938, 5 people drowned and over 250 needed to be rescued after a series of freak waves struck the beach and pulled people back into the sea, a day that became tragically known as "Black Sunday".
Bondi Beach was a working class suburb throughout most of the twentieth century. Bondi Beach and the Eastern Suburbs also became home for many mainly Jewish migrants as people fled war and the Holocaust from Poland, Russia, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Germany, while a steady stream of Jewish immigration continues into the 21st century mainly from South Africa, Russia and Israel. This characteristic can be noted by the synagogues, kosher butchers and the Hakoah Club. During the 1970s and 80s, it was renowned for its immigrant New Zealander population.
A major factor in Bondi's seedy image was the fact that Sydney's Water Board maintained an untreated sewage outlet not far from the north end of the beach, resulting in the term 'Bondi Cigar' - a somewhat exaggerated reference to human faeces floating in on the tide. The sewage outlet was closed in the mid 1990s when a deep water ocean outfall was built. |
source: wikipedia
p/s: takde pic kat Bondi beach sbb kamera abes bateri, huhu, Lagipon nak amik gambar ape kat situ, gambar org tak berbaju?? 
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