love an adventure Sydney

Sydney is an exciting destination at any time of year, but there is no doubt Sydneysiders and visitors alike have a soft spot for autumn.

One of the best things about visiting Sydney in autumn is the wealth of activities and events on offer. From comedy to cuisine, dinosaurs to Darling Harbour - there are no shortage of adventures to be had.

Imagine that crisp harbour air as you head to Circular Quay to see the Sydney Harbour Bridge on your left, the Opera House on your right, and that glorious expanse of water stretching in all directions around you. Sydney gives you the opportunity to interact with these icons more- climb to the top of the bridge or take a jet boat tour of the harbor.

For a more indulgent pace, head to one of Darling Harbour’s great waterfront bars, restaurants, or shops. You may even catch one of their regular free open-air concerts and events. Learn about Sydney’s rich cultural heritage on an architecture tour or wander through the historic Rocks area and soak up the atmosphere.

You want it? Sydney’s got it. Adventures for young and old are waiting on the banks - and in between them - of this harbour city.

Adventures in Sydney

Bridge Climb Sydney
For the ultimate Sydney experience take a guided climbs to the top of the world famous Harbour Bridge, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. Choose from the Bridge Climb or the Discovery Climb, both available from dawn until after dusk, offering changing views of surrounding cityscape.
www.bridgeclimb.com

Cracker Comedy Festival
Go crackers at Crackers Comedy Festival. See one man movie epics and some of the world’s leading stand-ups, as well as some great emerging local talent. A roaring good time to be had from 16th April to 11th of May at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn

Primo Italiano 2008
To celebrate Sydney’s original Little Italy on Stanley Street, East Sydney becomes Piazza Italia. There is a range of market stalls, exhibitions, music, entertainment and al fresco dining at some of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney. Can’t you smell that gorgeous margarita baking already?
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn

Dinosaur Encounter
From March onwards dinosaurs take over the Australian Museum! This new 650 square metre exhibition explores how dinosaurs lived and died. See impressive life size models and dig up and identify dinosaur bones in the hands-on laboratory.
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn

Winter Markets Madness
Sydney has some of the best shopping in the country. Besides your favourite high street stores there are a myriad of fantastic markets. Trawl for vintage steals at Glebe, or get lost in the city’s biggest market - Paddy’s on the corner of Hay & Thomas Streets. For a full list of market locations, visit the website.
www.discoversydney.com.au/things/markets

Confessions of an
adventure lover

What’s your favourite adventure activity in Sydney? My trips to Sydney are predominantly for business purposes and to catch up with family and friends. As such, it is the big lunches with family and friends at a fabulous restaurant would have to be my favourite activity.

Where do you like to stay? We love being part of the city and tend to stay either at Walsh Bay or Potts Point. Lots of great hotels, mixing it around.

What other adventures in indulgence in Sydney? I love taking my wife to a special romantic dinner in Sydney. The restaurants are larger and ‘edgier’ than we have here on the Coast, although not better as such. It is nice to enjoy the difference.

Best place to relax, unwind? For me it is anything by the water, so I love being near or on Sydney Harbour. Other than that the Hunter Valley is a great place to unwind.

What is the biggest thrill in Sydney? I always love plugging into the hype of a big city. I definitely choose to live in the Gold Coast environment as I believe it is the best place in the world, but visits to Sydney are always ‘buzzy’ and edgy.

Art Gallery, exhibition or place that blows your mind away? I am always impressed by the Powerhouse Museum. We recently toured the Egyptian exhibition at the Hyde Park Museum and that was sensational. Love popping into art galleries as well.

Overall top recommendation? Visit Sydney several times a year for romantic getaways, theatres, restaurants, ferry rides, shopping and then return to the Gold Coast with a fresh perspective and an appreciation of how wonderful an area the Gold Coast truly is in which to live.

Andrew Bell
Position: Chief Executive Officer, Ray White Surfers Paradise
Lives: Gold Coast

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