Day 3, and time to enter the heart of the city. If taking the train, Museum or St James station brings you right to Hyde Park. Beside it on the east is St Mary's Cathedral. A short walk away to the west is Sydney Tower. Come nightfall and you might want to visit the Cross.
Around Hyde Park
- Hyde Park
Sydney's central park, just west of St Mary's Cathedral. At it's southern end, find the Anzac Memorial. - St Mary's Cathedral
This is the mother church of Australian Catholicism. An imposing Sydney landmark. Head of the Sydney archdiocese is [/link url=http://goaustralia.about.com/cs/people/a/georgepell.htm]Cardinal George Pell[/link]. - Sydney Tower
Right in the heart of city rises the distinctive 305-metre Sydney Tower, a highly visible Sydney landmark and the city's tallest structure, an aerie-like platform for panoramic views, sky-high dining, and virtual adventures. - Kings Cross
Take time, if you wish, to savor the amazing atmosphere at Kings Cross, the Sydney that never sleeps.
Other resources
- The Sydney subway
The city's underground railway. - Where the museums are
Your easy guide to the city's museums. Addresses and phone numbers. Internet links when available. - Sydney theatre guide
What's on in Sydney's live theatre venues.
What they say
- Australia is fantastic
"Australia is FANTASTIC! I'd go back in a heartbeat. The people are DYNAMITE! I'd like to adopt Australia. Don't think that's possible for anyone but Donald Trump. Whatever!"
Aussiespeak
- Ava Captain Cook at rhyming slang
Now you won't be standing up, or sitting down, open-mouthed as your Aussie mates bandy rhyming slang all around you. It needs a bit of mental gymnastics but you'll be right, mate.
Day 4 - What a Darling!
