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Fort Denison Sydney Harbour Located in Sydney Harbour, Fort Denison, also known as "Pinchgut", is one of Sydney's historic landmarks. When the First Fleet arrived in 1788, Fort Denison was a steep, rocky island known to the Aboriginal people as Mat-te-wan-ye and was a popular fishing place for local tribes.

Descendance Sydney Descendance preserves and promotes Aboriginal culture. They represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers from many diverse tribes. Descendance has both traditional and contemporary performance. Descendance creates employment opportunities and develop careers in music, dance and song.

Cafe Sydney Sydney Cafe Sydney captures the essence of Sydney from its amazing location on the rooftop of Customs House at Circular Quay with spectacular harbour views, delicious food, an outdoor terrace, cocktail lounge and a relaxed, contemporary interior. A menu featuring contemporary classics with a focus on Australian seafood and fresh seasonal produce....

Chinese Garden of Friendship Darling Harbour The Chinese Garden of Friendship is nestled at the south end of Darling harbour and a short walk from Chinatown. Entering the gardens is like walking backwards in time into the quiet solitude of ancient Chinese architecture and it's relationship with nature.

Domain The Domain The Domain is the venue for large-scale events such as Opera in the Park during the Festival of Sydney in January and Carols by Candlelight in December each year.

Carriageworks Eveleigh CarriageWorks was opened in 2007 as a place for creativity and innovation and a new home for contemporary arts and culture in the city.

Antill Park Country Golf Club Picton Enjoy this beautiful Par 70 golf course and relax in the original 1863 homestead of John Macquarie Antill and enjoy a drink at the bar or lunch in the bistro. Facilities include a pro shop and motorised covered golf buggies.

Appin Hotel Appin The recently renovated Appin Hotel is a must see site to visit whilst discovering Wollondilly.

Barrenjoey Lighthouse Palm Beach The Barrenjoey Headland stands across Pittwater from the main park section just north of Palm Beach on the outer reaches of suburban Sydney. Built of the attractive Hawkesbury sandstone at Barrenjoey Head, the Barrenjoey Lighthouse was the third light on the headland and was completed in 1881.

Balmoral Bathers Pavilion Balmoral The Balmoral Bathers Pavilion is owned by chef, Serge Dansereau. The view is towards the Heads and overlooks Middle Harbour. Bathers Pavilion provides for all your beachside needs.

Doonooch Dance Company Sydney This traditional dance company has performed in over 24 countries around the world. The performances present traditional Aboriginal stories in a contemporary setting and feature songs in Monero people language.

Bella Vista Farm Bella Vista Experience the tranquillity of Bella Vista Farm and soak up the surrounding 20 hectares of parkland and panoramic views of the Sydney basin back to the Blue Mountains.

Arms of Australia Inn Museum Emu Plains The Nepean District Historical Society currently operates from the old Arms of Australia Inn which has been equipped as a museum of local history for the Nepean District. The museum contains thousands of photos and artefacts that were either used or manufactured in the local area and these are on display...

Art Gallery of New South Wales The Domain The Art Gallery of NSW is one of Australia's leading art museums. Explore five levels of art with extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian and contemporary art.

Dredges Cottage Campbelltown Come and visit Dredges Cottage. A Veterans Recreation Centre, and the only one of its kind in Australia, Dredges Cottage features and displays memorabilia covering all theatres of conflict from the Boer War in 1902 to Vietnam.

Crown Hotel Sydney If you are homesick for your local pub try the Players bar. With a 24 hour menu, TAB and gaming room facilities it is sure to fill the void. The boutique accommodation is second to none, featuring Egyptian cotton linen and towels and heavenly L'Occitane bathroom products.

Bangarra Dance Theatre Walsh Bay Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australia's national premier Indigenous performing arts company. Fuelled by the spirit, energy and inspiration derived from the culture, values and traditions of Indigenous Australians, Bangarra create truly Australian theatrical experiences connecting the spirit of traditional culture with our contemporary lives.

Campbelltown Arts Centre Campbelltown The Campbelltown Arts Centre, a state-of-the-art facility, is the flagship cultural venue for the Greater Sydney region and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The Centre hosts an annual program of contemporary arts workshops encompassing music, film, theatre, dance, literature, food and new media.

Aquality Cruises Sydney Suburbs Aquality Cruises is based in Berowra Waters servicing Pittwater, Cowan Creek, and the Hawkesbury River. Elsie May can accommodate up to 10 passengers so you can enjoy a more private cruise on the Hawkesbury with your partner or the whole family.

Campbelltown Craft Society Campbelltown Situated in the historic Farrier's Arms Cottage, the Campbelltown Arts and Crafts Society is a local group who create magic with their creation of hand made products.

Convict Castles and Champagne Tour The Rocks The Convict Castles and Champagne Tour is a unique and personal guided harbour tour that gives you the chance to get up close and personal with Sydney's colourful convict history. Enjoy a fun and engaging guided convict history tour on limited access Goat Island.

Cumberland County Fair Parramatta The forecourt of the Parramatta Stadium plays host to the newest and most exciting Sunday market to emerge in a rather lean Sunday market feast. The Cumberland Country fair showcases stallholders in all types of categories from Handmade Australian artisans, Art and Craft, fashion, Jewellery, Memorabillia and Collectibles, Food Stalls, Produce...

Centennial Parklands Centennial Park Centennial Parklands are considered the 'lungs of the city', covering more than 360 hectares and located less than five kilometres from the Sydney CBD.

Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour Located at the northern end of Darling Harbour, the Australian National Maritime Museum is a distinctive indoor/outdoor attraction and great days entertainment for the whole family. Enter the awesome world of underwater warfare aboard the submarine; explore the last of the big gun destroyers; marvel at Spirit of Australia the fastest...

Belvoir St Theatre Surry Hills Belvoir is one of Australia's most respected and celebrated theatre companies, growing under the artistic leadership of Neil Armfield from 1994 - 2010.

Elizabeth Bay House Elizabeth Bay Built between 1835 and 1839, Elizabeth Bay House was known as 'the finest house in the colony'.

Elizabeth Farm Rosehill Commenced in 1793, Elizabeth Farm contains the oldest surviving European building in Australia. Once home to Elizabeth and John Macarthur, pioneers of the Australian wool industry, it is a rare example of an early Australian colonial homestead.

BridgeClimb Sydney Sydney BridgeClimb Sydney welcomes visitors from around the world to enjoy the ultimate experience of Sydney on the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Cockatoo Island Sydney Harbour Recently added to the World Heritage List as part of 11 convict sites, Cockatoo Island is Sydney's largest island, located by ferry from Circular Quay. Unique remnants of the island's history include solitary prison cells, hand carved silos, a guardhouse and convict workshops.

Australian Centre for Photography Paddington The Australian Centre for Photography (ACP) is a national hub for the presentation, dissemination and creative learning of photo-based practice.

Ebenezer Church Ebenezer Ebenezer Church is Australia's oldest church, est. 1809 at Ebenezer, NSW. It was the first non-conformist then Presbyterian Church in Australia and was a pioneer in education in the colony, beginning a school in 1810.

Brickpit Ring Walk Sydney Olympic Park The Ring Walk is an elevated circular walkway that allows visitors to access and view the Brickpit from above while preserving the habitat of the endangered Green and Golden Bell frog. The Ring Walk is 550 metres in circumference and is raised 18.5 metres above the sandstone floor of the Brickpit....

Centennial Stables Centennial Park When visiting Sydney, Centennial Parklands, with its unique bird life, lush foliage and tranquil lakes, is a must-see attraction.

Dangar Island Cafe Dangar Island Dangar Island Cafe is located on historical Dangar Island, a major attraction of the Hawkesbury River. Within an hour from Sydney, the island can be reached by the F3 Freeway, the Pacific Highway or take the train to Hawkesbury River Station.

Experiment Farm Cottage Harris Park Experiment Farm Cottage stands on the site of the first land grant in Australia, made in 1789 by Governor Phillip to the former convict, James Ruse.

Cropley House Baulkham Hills Cropley House was established in 1926, it is the Hills District most prestigious wedding and function centre. This grand heritage building provides the perfect setting for any wedding reception or function....

Botany Bay National Park - La Perouse La Perouse Botany Bay National Park conserves an amazing array of native plants and birds and boasts magnificent coastline views, bushwalks, beaches, picnic areas and historic buildings, forts and monuments.

Capitol Theatre Sydney Don't just come for the show come for a great and total night out! Arrive early and savour a relaxing drink with friends before the show in the elegant and...

Customs House Circular Quay Customs House is built on the land of the traditional Indigenous owners, the Eora people, and is the site of the First Fleet landing.

Cadmans Cottage The Rocks Built in 1816, Cadmans Cottage is one of only a handful of Sydney buildings that remain from the first 30 years of the colony. Over the years this sandstone cottage has been a water transport headquarters, a sailors' home and a water police station, among other things.

Boomerang Throwing At La Perouse La Perouse Laddie Timbery has a long association with the La Perouse area, being from the Bidjigal clan in the Eora Nation - the area now known as Sydney City and its southern area.

Cataract Dam Appin Cataract is the oldest and possibly the most picturesque dam in Sydney's water supply system. Completed in 1907, the 56 metre high dam holds water from a 130 square kilometre catchment, forming an 850 hectare lake with a capacity of 94,300 megalitres.

Carss Cottage Museum Carss Park Carss Cottage Museum is set in a mid 19th century stone cottage, housing the Museum of Kogarah Historical Society. Changing displays depict the lifestyle of the 19th and early 20th century. Open every Sunday and other times for group and school visits.

Campbelltown Heritage Walk Campbelltown Campbelltown, located approximately 50 kilometres south-west of Sydney’s central business district, is a vibrant region filled with historic charms, scenic bushland surrounds and modern delights.

360 Bar and Dining Sydney 360 Bar and Dining is the pre-eminent restaurant space in Sydney Tower Dining boasting unsurpassed 360 revolving views of the Sydney skyline.

Bare Island La Perouse In 1885 concerned British colonists thought an invasion from Russians was imminent. Bare Island Fort was built to protect "Sydney's back door"- Botany Bay - thus settling the minds of the early settlers. Enter a world of military pride, shocking scandals and hidden secrets.

Belgenny Farm Camden Belgenny Farm is located in historic Camden Park Estate, famous home of agricultural pioneers Elizabeth and John Macarthur.

Australiana Pioneer Village Wilberforce The Australiana Pioneer Village stands on 27 acres of Hawkesbury riverfront land on the curtilage of Rose Cottage, the oldest timber dwelling in Australia.

Camden Historical Museum Camden The history of the Camden district is as old as Australia itself and our unique heritage unfolds in the exhibited stories and displays as you wander through the large collection of Aboriginal and 20th century material which has been donated by the people of the town and district. A visit is...

Australian Museum Sydney The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research, community programs and exhibitions. The museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum, with unique and extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts.