Sydney Opera House
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The world famous "white sail" -like Sydney Opera House is the jewel of Sydney. Construction finished in 1973 and, built on the waterfront, the Opera House is easily accessible through Circular Quay by ferries, trains or buses. The Sydney Opera House hosts more than 2000 operas, dances and performances throughout the year.
Outside the Opera House, a market housing 40 stalls featuring Australian arts and crafts, ornaments and souvenirs operates every weekend.
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| Address: | North of Circular Quay |
| Enquiry: | 61-2-9250-7111 |
| Hours: | The box office is open from 9.00am - 8.30pm on Monday to Saturday |
| Website: | http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ |
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The Sydney Opera House is bounded by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Circular Quay and the Royal Botanic Gardens; together they make Sydney Harbour one of the most beautiful in the world and an icon of Sydney and Australia. |
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Built in 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's largest steel arch bridge. The bridge connects the city to the North Shore. Every New Year's Eve, fireworks are set off from the bridge at 9 p.m. and midnight, making it one of the most spectacular New Year's celebrations in the world. |
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge is accessible by car, train, bicycle, or on foot. The entrance to the bridge on foot is above The Rocks, or close to the Milsons Point train station at the other end of the bridge. One of the pylons, which is closest to the city, houses a museum about the bridge. |
Since its introduction in 1998, more than 1.5 million people have climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb. BridgeClimb is a small group adventure offering 3 1/2 hours of guided climbs to the summit of the city's most prominent icon: The Sydney Harbour Bridge. |
| Address: | Pedestrian access from (North) Milsons Point train station or (South) The Rocks; Pedestrian access on the eastern side of the bridge (facing Sydney Opera House); Bicycle access on the western side of the bridge (facing inner harbour) |
| Fees: | Free |
| Attraction: | Pylon Lookout |
| The south east pylon (the pylon closest to the Sydney Opera House) is the Pylon Lookout where visitors can discover the history of the bridge and have a view of the harbour and the city. |
| Opens from 10.00am to 5.00pm daily, closed on Christmas Day |
| Admission fee is payable for Pylon Lookout |
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