Sydney Highlights by NY Times!!

[TLCOhio]

From the New York Times Travel Section coming on Sunday morning, they will have this headline: "36 Hours in Sydney" with this sub-headline: "Venture past Sydney’s Central Business District to where residents live and play, and you’ll discover that the city’s heart is nowhere near the center of town."

 

There are lots of ideas, pictures, details, suggestions, etc., in this profile story. Many of items focus on the food, drink, etc. Clearly this story is correct that Sydney is much more than the usual and well-known icons in the central harbor area.

 

Here are a few more of the story highlights: "Sydney is famous for its Opera House, its postcard-perfect beaches and its glorious natural harbor. But these are just small parts of what makes the city one of the world’s great urban centers. Dig into Sydney’s origins as a penal colony. Mingle at every opportunity with Sydneysiders, who may be the friendliest, most laid-back urbanites on the planet. Ask a bartender for a lesson in how to speak Australian. You’re sure to make friends. But to be properly seduced by Sydney and its people, venture past the buttoned-up Central Business District to where residents live and play, and you’ll discover that the city’s heart is nowhere near the center of town."

 

This story notes this key history factoid: "In the aftermath of America’s victory in the Revolutionary War, the British needed a new place of exile for convicts and found one in Sydney, some 18 years after Capt. James Cook claimed the continent’s east coast for Britain in 1770."

 

Lots of interesting information in this travel writing piece. It brings back nice memories and makes one want to return there to Australia, again!!

 

For those from Sydney and who know the area well, is this report fairly accurate? Anything major missing or wrong?

 

Full story at:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/08/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-sydney-australia.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Ftravel&action=click&contentCollection=travel&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 161,989 views for this posting.

[aussielozzie18]

As a local, I only recently discovered Cockatoo Island. Always knew it was there and that it is popular for camping but had never gone just on a day trip.

Easy ferry ride from Circular Quay and a fascinating couple of hours spent exploring the island. Lots of convict history and well as a fantastic photographic history of the shipyard that existed on the island. Well worth a visit - just watch out for the nesting seabirds at certain times of the year.

[easyboy]

Thanks for sharing.

 

 

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[MicCanberra]

Thanks Terry.:D

[messej01]

Thanks for sharing this great article. As a local I sometimes struggle with what tourists 'do' in Sydney and how they find the real heart and soul of the city (definitely not at Darling Harbour).

 

This had great suggestions and even some places I haven't been to. I might be a tourist in my own city over Christmas.

[TLCOhio]

Thanks for sharing this great article. As a local I sometimes struggle with what tourists 'do' in Sydney and how they find the real heart and soul of the city (definitely not at Darling Harbour). This had great suggestions and even some places I haven't been to. I might be a tourist in my own city over Christmas.

 

 

Appreciate these excellent follow-ups and added comments, helpful involvement, etc.

 

From the Wall Street Journal in late September, they have this headline: "Historic District in Sydney is the City’s Newest Must-Visit Destination" with this sub headline: "Once an industrial enclave, Chippendale is now home to a thriving art and food scene"

 

Among the story highlights are: "In the ’80's, Chippendale—a neighborhood near Sydney’s midtown business district was considered unsavory. An underground art space and nightclub called Lanfranchi’s Memorial Discotheque sparked an avant-garde movement in the district that has continued to grow ever since. And now, more than a decade after the area’s iconic 19th-century brewery closed its doors, in 2005, the six-acre complex has been restored as a mixed-use urban village called Central Park. Even with its sleek new architectural landmarks, the neighborhood remains a breeding ground for exploratory art. A handful of restaurants and cafes has redefined Chippendale as a new culinary corner in the city. Ester Restaurant and Bar has attracted locals with its innovative menu, including steak marinated in fermented rice and served with grilled shiitakes. Around the corner is the popular barbecue joint LP’s Quality Meats, which has a car-size wood-burning smoker."

 

Sounds fun and interesting!! One of this publication's readers posted these added ideas and suggestions: "Chippendale is my favourite part of Sydney. It's actually a very green suburb too, with communal gardens that line the streets. Check out Michael Mobbs and his sustainable house. It's home to a lot of creative types including our national treasure, author David Malouf. I've been there since early 2010 and the changes I've witnessed have been immense. For coffee, I still recommend Toby's Estate on City Road. The best Bakery is Brickfield's off Cleveland Street."

 

Full story at:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-historic-district-in-sydney-is-the-citys-newest-must-visit-destination-1475191589

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

AFRICA?!!?: Lots of interesting and dramatic pictures can be seen from my latest live/blog at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2310337

Now at 23,898 views for this reporting and visual sharing that includes Cape Town, all along the South Africa coast, Mozambique, Victoria Falls/Zambia and Botswana's famed Okavango Delta area.

[MicCanberra]

Excellent work Terry, you are keeping up the unofficial ambassadorial role well.:D

[TLCOhio]

Excellent work Terry, you are keeping up the unofficial ambassadorial role well.

 

Appreciate this continued help and effort for me getting some type of "Ambassador" position for Australia. We can all live in hope. Maybe that magic paycheck and ambassador's residence will happen in the future??

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 206,403 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

[MicCanberra]

Appreciate this continued help and effort for me getting some type of "Ambassador" position for Australia. We can all live in hope. Maybe that magic paycheck and ambassador's residence will happen in the future??

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 206,403 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

 

LOL,

The problem with that Paycheck if it ever arrives, is that it may well be a bill all the back taxes, fines and interest as you have been working as an unofficial ambassador with out declaring your income.:eek:

[mildew1951]

Never mind Sydney. Get over to the other side of the country to the most isolated capital city in the world.....Perth and the west coast. Some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere and down south at Margaret River as well as the Swan Valley, world class wines. Lots of cruises coming through Perth nowadays and this is set to increase.

 

Sorry to hijack this thread but I never miss the opportunity to promote my home city.:D:D:D

Edited December 11, 2016 by mildew1951

[MicCanberra]

Never mind Sydney. Get over to the other side of the country to the most isolated capital city in the world.....Perth and the west coast. Some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere and down south at Margaret River as well as the Swan Valley, world class wines. Lots of cruises coming through Perth nowadays and this is set to increase.

 

Sorry to hijack this thread but I never miss the opportunity to promote my home city.:D:D:D

 

No worries, you have a lot to crow about, WA is great, pity it is just so far away form everywhere.

[lyndarra]

No worries, you have a lot to crow about, WA is great, pity it is just so far away form everywhere.

It'll be even more well known once Perth becomes a transit hub for non-stop Qantas flights to UK that has just been announced.

[mildew1951]

It'll be even more well known once Perth becomes a transit hub for non-stop Qantas flights to UK that has just been announced.

 

Here's hoping. 17 hours non stop from Perth to London is a huge improvement. Commences March 2018 I believe.

[MicCanberra]

It'll be even more well known once Perth becomes a transit hub for non-stop Qantas flights to UK that has just been announced.

Yes, saw that announcement.

Here's hoping. 17 hours non stop from Perth to London is a huge improvement. Commences March 2018 I believe.

 

Wonderful to be able to get there in one leg. While not that enjoyable sitting on a plane for 17 hours, it is preferred to two legs of 10 hours and 13 hours. Although, we would still need to get to Perth.