Took the walk from the opera house to the royal botanic garden and we stopped to see the ruins…read more Cool spot.

Walking past I thought it looked like a strange art project. Love walking around all the different…read morepieces of the old architectural pieces from the city. This is just outside our hotel (Sir Stamford) on our way into the botanical garden

It may be just a tunnel that makes getting from Elizabeth/Chalmers Street to Railway…read moreSquare/Broadway a lot more convenient (it's technically an pedestrianised extension of Devonshire St), but in reality it has plenty of charm to compliment its convenience. As you probably know from walking down it's 100m or so tunnely goodness, it's home to plenty of buskers throughout the day and seeing as it's undercover, come wind or shine, they'll be there! It obviously gets pretty busy during rush hour, but everyone seems to know to stick to the left, which makes for a pretty steady traffic stream. If you follow it right along to the end you'll eventually end up at the entrance to the ABC building, without the need for having to stop at any traffic lights! At night, it may appear a little creepy, horror film-esque, but you should be ok and you can see people coming from the other end due to its straight nature! So if there are any strange looking people coming towards you, you can always turn back!

Central Station Tunnel (or Devonshire St Pedestrian Tunnel) links Chalmers St to George St and it's…read moreamazing how much activity goes on in that 100m or so of walkway. In fact in trying o find out exactly how long it actually is, I just discovered that the Tunnel is an old burial ground... Poltergeist anyone? The tunnel is a long-time favourite of buskers and beggars. Busker protocol dictates that it's rude to use an amplifier in a closed environment such as this but sometimes you'll see some guy in a cowboy hat rocking covers on his trusty portable karaoke amp. Other regulars include a blind woman with the most amazing soprano who could have stepped straight out of a Peter Greenaway film, Neil the William Burroughs look-alike with his assortment of flutes and fiddles, and various Japanesee tourists peddling hand-made bracelets or drawings. As a former favourite of taggers and graffitti artists the Tunnel was done over with graffiti-proof paint and railway themed illustrations a while ago which I think has detracted from the old Sydney atmosphere.

This is a truly wonderful experience for the cats and the people. Beautiful large play room with…read moreplenty of light and windows. Many cat toys and tunnels. Kitties are very well loved and cared for. We adopted 2 sisters, wonderful.

Great place for an awesome hour with cats! I love cats and I really enjoyed my time there. All the…read morecats are very friendly with humans and we spent one hour with them drinking our coffees. The owner stayed with us for a bit and he told us some great stories about their cats.. He really loves them a lot! Anyway our experience was really relaxing and enjoyable.. We had a really good time and we will be back for sure :)

Small little pathway along the Rocks, nestling upward toward more modern looking buildings…read more Named the Suez because it used to be a Sewer of sorts; frequented by gangs of thugs out to trip you up, with prostitutes waiting to let-you-in whilst reaching for your purse strings. A little walk of history, leading to an archeological type dig at the top of a (rather impish) little climb, replete with information on the walls of this narrow lane about the history of the surrounding little bit of sydney. Blink and you'll miss it, but don't. This is a nice and lovely little path back into yesteryear

You know, for an old sewage canal this place doesn't smell half that bad…read more There's a history about this small canal, it's worth hearing. Just keep an eye out for sand filled socks and promises of knee tremblers! Avoid those and you'll be swept up by the various uses of this canal over the times... It's well worth a walk up here to where it opens up into a bigger area. Could just be that I love getting into nooks and crannies and feel like I'm getting a behind the scenes look at my own city!

There are few grander things than a late night relaxation massage. Whatever you happen to be doing…read moreon Oxford street late at night, whether you're having dinner, live around there or are having a huge night on the drinks, it's great to know there is a place that can ease your stress until 2 am. Sabai Thai Massage has answered our prayers, in many places around the world it is not so uncommon to have such convenient services available late at night. However, Australia tens to be prudish in its opening and closing hours of stores. That is why it is such a treat for Sydney-siders to have something available to them late at night, that is not a drinking hole. They provide a variety of massages, ranging from feet to head and everything in between. Seven days a week, from 10 am until 2 am, you can get a wonderful relaxing treatment. Some of the masseuses can be a tad distracted at times but it's about getting the right one, you can leave there with a wonderful feeling of euphoria at any time of the day or night.

Not to be mistaken for Sabai Thai Foot Massage (which is right beside and has the sliding glass…read moredoor) - Sabai Thai massage is all about pressure. Think tiny person that could open cans with their thumbs laying down the schmack on your tendons and ligaments. In my $50, 60 minute Thai massage, they executed a routine that hit dozens of pressure points from head to toe. While I don't mind a massage that at times triggers Lamaze breathing to deal with the pain, I didn't feel like I gained much range of movement afterward, or left less stiff and sore than I was when I came in. In short, I left still feeling like I needed a massage. This may be partly because I'm super sore from a month of awkwardly positioned work on a laptop, because they execute a routine rather than tailor the massage to you and your sore spots, or because the massages are given on a 3 inch mat on the floor. While very aesthetically appealing, you can certainly feel the floor, and having your neck turned in one direction for that long doesn't feel good. If the idea of having a small person walk on you seems like something that would do your aches some good (and yes, they are going to do that), then ST might be for you. The pros here are that the prices are reasonable, you can walk-in for an appointment, the location and hours are super convenient, and you get some awesome coconut flavored tea after. But I'm still searching for the perfect massage in Sydney.

Customs House is a lovely building just across from the wharf. It is a fantastic place for…read moretourists, as it has lots of history about the city, but it had FREE wifi, which is rare in Sydney! They welcome everyone in. You can read the many newspapers they have available, sit in a comfy spot and surf the web, or enjoy the full scale model of the city underneath the glass floor. They have a cafe on the top floor that was too pricey for us to try and friendly staff at the information desk to answer your questions. I recommend that anyone visiting the city check it out.

Too cool! You get to walk on Sydney! The Customs House is another gem I recommend. I walked in with…read morea friend only to use the free WiFi, but he knew where he was taking me. The model of the city is beautiful, intricate, and a work of art and science. There are luxurious couches on the side, too. There's a library and a café as well, but we didn't explore. The ground level was enough for me!

I literally passed by this museum on my way to the botanical gardens several days ago. Noting the…read morelimited hours I slightly rearranged my schedule to make the Tuesday hours work. I was expecting a small museum that would take 30 minutes max to go through. Thankfully I was so wrong. Before even opening the door of the museum I was greeted by one of the docents who was lovely throughout the tour. The entire tour lasted about 70 minutes and was fascinating. She explained the origins of the hospital and detailed history of the nursing staff who truly started the practice of nursing, as directed and sent by Florence Nightingale. While I was vaguely aware of the Nightingale connection I was surprised to find so many items that were either owned by Nightingale or given to the nurses from Florence Nightingale. With all the objects of the museum donated I think they have a truly remarkable collection, including old medical objects, photos of nursing staff, training uniforms, chemist set, to go bag of pharmaceuticals (for visiting rural areas), and medals received for service in the Crimea War. In general, I think it helps to have a medical background in order to understand how great this collection is and to be able to easily compare the collection to current medical practice. That being said, the docents ask prior to the tour if you have any medical knowledge. The only area of the museum that I didn't enjoy was part of the new wing and was two rooms of medical specimens, including the preserved fetus from an abortion. There were many different cancers (breast, ovarian, colorectal) also on display. I think generally people should be warned prior to going into those rooms. $5 Admission per person, cash only Photos are ok, no flash Will be asked to leave larger items (camera bags, backpacks) in the office Very limited hours! Martin Place metro stop

Circular Quay is a bustling, iconic waterfront precinct located on Sydney Cove between the Sydney…read moreOpera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It serves as a major transport hub--offering ferry, train, and light rail services--and is a primary tourist destination for dining, culture, and harbor views. A cruise ship terminal is also here. During our recent several days visiting Sydney, Gayle and I caught a Tram here (twice), took the Ferry to Manly (and back), and took Ferry in from Watson Bay. It was also the jumping off point to our tour of the Opera House and the Rocks. The other cool thing we did was reading the brass plaques recognizing 60 important characters of Australian literature featured in the Sydney writers walk.

What a fun, memorable area of Sydney. Full of tourism, localism and picturesque spots and views,…read moreit's an area not to be missed. Take a boat ride around the harbor or simply scroll along the water. Enjoy local dining and even watch cruise ships come in and out of the harbor. Personally, at sunset is the best time of day. You can enjoy the views as the sun is going down and get incredible pictures during sunset. The Sydney opera house can be viewed from all angles and you can learn about the history of Sydney and its amazing and unique history during a ride around the harbor.

This historic compound with original barracks give visitors insight into the development of Sydney…read more Dating back to the 1800s starting as a penal colony and its future immigrants. it also balances it with perspectives from the aboriginal culture and voices of Irish Immigrants. Since it is an original structure, it can be crowded if you're in the same room with school groups. However, you could always meet me under to one of the other rooms. Free audio guide, which is essential to the experience.

Even if you're not into museums or a history person, I highly recommend checking this museum out…read more Wonderful interactive tour keeps you interested throughout the 3 floors. Gives you a brief understanding of the history of the colonization of Australia. It's a great way to spend a couple of hours, dry from the rain or cool off from the summer heat.