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FURTHER AFIELD

Around the harbour foreshores are secluded the harbour. In Balmain, Glebe and Surry Hills,
beaches, cultural and historic sights and scenic visitors can experience the vibrant character
outlooks, including those afforded by Taronga of the inner suburbs, with each area home
Zoo’s stunning setting. The spectacular to a thriving foodie scene and lively markets.
Barangaroo precinct brings a beautiful Imaginative urban planning and architecture
headland park, Barangaroo Reserve, and a has revitalized the inner west suburb of Ultimo
buzzing dining and shopping area to the as a creative and education hub, home to the
northwestern edge of the city centre. Among city’s first Gehry-designed building. Further
Sydney’s beachside playgrounds are the famed west at Parramatta, Sydney’s “second city”,
Manly to the north and Bondi to the south of sights recall early European settlement.

Sights at a Glance
Historic Districts and Buildings Museums and Galleries Restaurants and Pubs
2 Dr Chau Chak Wing Building 1 Brett Whiteley Studio 4 Glebe
3 University of Sydney 0 Nutcote Markets
6 Balmain Parks and Gardens 5 Sydney Fish Market
9 Kirribilli Point 7 Barangaroo
e North Head t Nielsen Park Cemeteries
r Vaucluse House f St John’s Cemetery
y Watsons Bay Entertainment
u Macquarie Lighthouse 8 Luna Park KEY
o Captain Cook’s Landing Place q Taronga Zoo pp136–7
a Elizabeth Farm p Sydney Olympic Park Main sightseeing area
s Hambledon Cottage Beaches Park or reserve
d Experiment Farm Cottage w Manly Metroad route
g Old Government House i Bondi Beach
Freeway or motorway
Major road
Minor road
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0 miles 3

Sights Outside Central Sydney Newcastle Palm Beach
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Parramatta 55 3 2 Chatswood 12
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Katoomba 45 p 1
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Burwood 5 2 76
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3 70 Bondi
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Bankstown 66 17
5 54 1
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Sydney
Airport
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5 1 Maroubra
Rockdale
55 70
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Botany Bay
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The Ferris wheel at Luna Park
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