Spending a Day in Sydney

HeathDavisSpeed · 12-03-2010, 07:58 PM

I've got a day in Sydney coming up - in transit between Wellington & Bangkok. Is there anything that locals would recommend that's close to the airport which is worth a visit?

GotSpin · 12-03-2010, 08:07 PM

How many times have you been in Sydney?

HeathDavisSpeed · 12-03-2010, 08:08 PM

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How many times have you been in Sydney?

A fair few. Don't think I have enough time to get to my favourite haunt - the Bankstown Sports Club - and back in time for the departing flight though.

Burgey · 12-03-2010, 08:10 PM

Mate you could duck out to La Perouse, have a look at Bare Island Fort if it's open, lunch at Nick's seafood is ok.

Otherwise the city is 20 minutes by cab, if that, in non-peak hour. Head to the Botanic Gardens and have a wander - lovely spot around the harbour. Have lunch at 41 - 3 courses for about 90 bucks - best view in the world there tbh

HeathDavisSpeed · 12-03-2010, 08:21 PM

Arrive at about 8am and depart at 5pm. Guess I need to be back at the airport by 3.30-4pm (as our luggage will be checked in all the way to Bangkok from Wellington). Its a Monday, so I think Bare Island Fort is closed?

City would be a good idea, but I'm a bit worried about the times that we'd be heading in and back out - likely to be competing with peak hour traffic.

Craig · 12-03-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

Arrive at about 8am and depart at 5pm. Guess I need to be back at the airport by 3.30-4pm (as our luggage will be checked in all the way to Bangkok from Wellington). Its a Monday, so I think Bare Island Fort is closed?

City would be a good idea, but I'm a bit worried about the times that we'd be heading in and back out - likely to be competing with peak hour traffic.

Couldn't you just catch the train?

GotSpin · 12-03-2010, 08:26 PM

Could always do a trip to Bowral. Though I guess you'd need to rent a car for the day too so maybe not

HeathDavisSpeed · 12-03-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

Couldn't you just catch the train?

Yes, indeed we could. Would prefer not to battle with commuters, but yes, it is an option.

alternative · 12-03-2010, 09:12 PM

If its not peak hour, the train ride should be pretty easy.

On a different note, i would totally recommend Burgey's idea of going to La Perouse, however not the seafood.

Burgey · 12-03-2010, 09:24 PM

Had a bad experience there mate?

alternative · 12-03-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Burgey

Had a bad experience there mate?

Nah, i'm just a vegetarian.

age_master · 13-03-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

Yes, indeed we could. Would prefer not to battle with commuters, but yes, it is an option.

I have caught the airport trains a couple of times and there has been hardly anyone on board, if you are getting on after 0900 you should be OK.

bugssy · 13-03-2010, 05:01 AM

catch train from airport to sydney will take no more than 15 minutes. go to a place on the harbour called sydney cove oyster bar sensational spot its my mates restuarant ...quality stuff there

Mr Casson · 14-03-2010, 05:39 AM

Close your eyes, plug your ears and pray you make it out alive.

NZTailender · 14-03-2010, 12:56 PM

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Close your eyes, plug your ears and pray you make it out alive.

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Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,143	Mate you could duck out to La Perouse, have a look at Bare Island Fort if it's open, lunch at Nick's seafood is ok. Otherwise the city is 20 minutes by cab, if that, in non-peak hour. Head to the Botanic Gardens and have a wander - lovely spot around the harbour. Have lunch at 41 - 3 courses for about 90 bucks - best view in the world there tbh __________________ WWCC - Loyaulte Mi Lie "People make me happy.. not places.. people" "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." - Samuel Johnson "Oh my God, there's a castle! A castle!"

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bugssy Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sydney NSW Posts: 8,213	catch train from airport to sydney will take no more than 15 minutes. go to a place on the harbour called sydney cove oyster bar sensational spot its my mates restuarant ...quality stuff there __________________ Career cricket 311 wickets @16.54 and 3021 runs @ 34.56 from 176 games over 11 years H.S 178* Member of the CW Green Cricket Web Career:(end of season 11) FC: 7404 runs @ 30.85 H.S 253* : One Day: 7331 runs @ 48.55 H.S 155* Off season: FC 1209 @ 52.51 & One Day: 921 @ 92.10 COD4: djs clan World Of Warcraft: just sensational

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HeathDavisSpeed International Coach Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rummaging through Iain O'Brien's dustbins. Posts: 12,902	Arrive at about 8am and depart at 5pm. Guess I need to be back at the airport by 3.30-4pm (as our luggage will be checked in all the way to Bangkok from Wellington). Its a Monday, so I think Bare Island Fort is closed? City would be a good idea, but I'm a bit worried about the times that we'd be heading in and back out - likely to be competing with peak hour traffic.

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GotSpin International Coach Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stranger leering through a pair of binoculars Posts: 12,437	Could always do a trip to Bowral. Though I guess you'd need to rent a car for the day too so maybe not

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Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,143	Had a bad experience there mate?

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