Page 14 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Australia

12  INTRODUCING A USTR ALIA

2 Days in Sydney If relaxing in leafy surroundings
is more appealing, flop on the
grass in Hyde Park (p97) after
This vibrant, beautiful city checking out the Anzac
boasts museums, galleries Memorial, or walk down to
and world-class restaurants, Darling Harbour (pp100–101).
as well as iconic landmarks Relax with a cup of tea in the
and tempting beaches. tranquillity of the Chinese
Garden of Friendship (pp102–
• Arriving Sydney Airport,
located about 10 km 3), then visit the excellent
(6 miles) south of the city, interactive Powerhouse
is the main gateway. To Museum (pp106–7). For
reach the centre you can dinner, choose somewhere in
take a bus, train or taxi. Chinatown (p103) or, if you feel
Dome of the Queen Victoria Building like treating yourself, admire
• Moving on The drive from the view from the restaurant
Sydney to Melbourne Afternoon Tour the Sydney in Sydney Tower (p95). If you
takes just under 9 hours; Opera House (pp88–9) or visit find you’ve still got energy to
the flight time is 1 hour and the Museum of Contemporary burn, head over to Darlinghurst
35 minutes. If you have a lot Art (p82), where you can enjoy (pp120–29) to check out
of time on your hands, you a breathtaking view from the Sydney’s small bar scene, before
could also catch a train. café. If you are feeling active, walking down the infamous
To reach Canberra from walk over the Sydney Harbour King’s Cross strip.
Sydney will take about Bridge (pp84–5) or challenge
3 hours by car, just under yourself to the BridgeClimb. To extend your trip…
an hour by plane, and just Explore The Rocks (pp80–81) Spend a day lounging
over 4 hours by train. and stay in the area for dinner. on world-famous Bondi
Beach (p131); alternatively,
Day 2 walk from Bondi to
Day 1 Morning Take a ferry from Coogee (p149) along the
Morning A couple of days Circular Quay to one of the many clifftop. If beach life doesn’t
in this city give you enough harbour bays, coves and beach appeal, head to the Blue
time to take in the main sights. areas around Sydney (pp148–9). Mountains (pp170–73)
On your first morning, visit Consider a trip to Manly (p130), for a couple of days, or
the Art Gallery of New South where you can swim in the sea, spend a day tasting wines
Wales (pp114–17); don’t miss relax in a café or learn to surf. Then, in the splendid Hunter
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait either take the ferry back or walk Valley (pp178–9). There is
Islander art on display. Next, to Spit Bridge before jumping on also the option of driving
wander down through the Royal a bus to Sydney Town Hall (p97). from Sydney to the capital
Botanic Gardens (pp110–11), city of Canberra (pp194–
a peaceful oasis containing a Afternoon If you’re a keen 209), in the Australian
vast variety of plants and trees. shopper, head to George Capital Territory.
Continue past the Sydney Street and visit the Queen
Opera House, to Circular Quay Victoria Building (p94), as
(pp78–89). There are several well as the Westfield Sydney 2 Days in Melbourne
lunch spots here, especially in (p93) shopping centre, home
The Rocks and beyond the to big department stores such
Overseas Passenger Terminal. as David Jones and Myer. Considered the most
European of Australia’s
cities, Melbourne offers
many gardens and parks
to relax in, fascinating
cultural events and some
excellent tourist sights.
• Arriving Melbourne has two
airports: Tullamarine and
Avalon. Tullamarine is the
main hub and closer to the
city. To reach the city from
Tullamarine, take the SkyBus
or a taxi; the airport bus
meets all flights from Avalon.
The iconic Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay