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Sydney Fun - January 2008

Bundeena - Royal National Park

January 31st 2008 03:58
You don't need to get out of Sydney to experience a bit of tranquility of the national parks. Royal National Park down south of Sydney is an excellent day trip or a camping weekend for those looking for a quick escape.

Camping is great in the park. There are facilities available for car camping, or camp sites requiring a bit of trekking to get to. A couple of years ago a group of friends and I decided to catch a train to Loftus station and trekked from there. Although it did take us a whole 8 hours to get through to our camp site, it was a day of bush and fun. There are easier ways to get there, such as driving, or getting to Cronulla and catch a ferry over



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Celebrating Mardi Gras

January 29th 2008 03:45
The celebration of Mardi Gras starts 9th February all the way through to 2nd March with the big parade and party in Sydney.

Mardi Gras 2006
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Hope Street markets 08 (LINK)

January 27th 2008 05:20
This summer, hope is back.

Hope Street Markets

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Music by Moonlight, Sydney Olympic Park

January 26th 2008 05:19
Speaking of even more outdoor events in Sydney's summer, here is another to add to the list!

Music by Moonlight

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A1 Grand Prix in Sydney

January 25th 2008 04:43
A1GP
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If you are a motor sports fan, this is the world cup of motor sports not to be missed


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Craving for seafood? (LINK)

January 24th 2008 05:03
For the freshest seafood in Sydney, hop on the Light Rail and get yourself to Sydney Fish Market, at the foot of the beautiful Anzac Bridge.

Sydney Fish Markets
Apologies for the quality of this photo. I had to resort to using the camera on my phone that day. (Nokia 6120classic 2.0 megapixels)

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Triple J Hottest 100: the Domain

January 23rd 2008 03:32
Triple J is presenting the hottest songs of 2007 in the Domain this Saturday, 26 January.

Bring along your rugs, wine and cheese and come along to the grooves


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Australia Day 2008 (LINK)

January 21st 2008 05:28
Australian Flag


Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi


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Ice your way in the summer rain

January 19th 2008 07:14
Rain has hit Sydney constantly this summer, and it's no exception this weekend that I am sitting on my couch collecting mold while contemplating on what to do.

We can't waste a weekend can we


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Prepare for another long celebration! (LINK)

January 17th 2008 05:15
Yep. Sydney is always celebrating. After the new years fireworks, after Sydney Festival, after all the beers sold and drank, it's once again time to celebrate - The Chinese New Years: the year of the Rat.

If you want to learn the whole (well, brief) story about how these animals came about, this blog post (Year of the Earth Rat) tells a good story on it


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The Cat Empire in Sydney

January 15th 2008 22:27
The Cat Empire will be playing at Moore Park in Sydney on 2nd February, with special guests, The Beautiful Girls, Blue King Brown and Ash Grunwald.

It's an all ages event


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Spicks and Specks @ Enmore Theatre

January 14th 2008 08:59
Do you enjoy the ABC music quiz show Spicks and Specks? Do you yell out the answers in front of the TV like me hoping that you are just as knowledgeable about music as any of the celebrities on the show?

Do you love Adam Hills


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Chinese Gardens of Friendship - Darling Harbour

January 13th 2008 23:41
Built as a gesture of friendship between Sydney and the city of Guangzhou in China, this little garden in Darling Harbour is a small oasis in the heart of a bustling city.

garden entry
Chinese Garden of Friendship at Darling Harbour

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The Day Tripper

January 12th 2008 10:17
I was standing around waiting for the bus to arrive, and saw the little advertisement that was stuck on the bus stop - The Day Tripper, unlimited use on buses, trains and the ferry service! - I know these have been around for a while, but never did I think of getting one for my day's public transport.

So out of instinct, I thought I'd give it a go


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Sydney's Markets

January 10th 2008 04:23
Rozelle Markets
Paintings for sale at Rozelle markets (Image source: Leichhardt Council website)
While large corporate malls and chain stores line the streets of Sydney, there are still places to find a quirky or uniquely designed clothing or jewellery in a market. Sydney has markets galore and you'll find one most weekends somewhere, lurking in the local school or a designated parkland.

What I love about markets is there is always that little store selling something unique. Most markets store holders make their own stuff, whether it be jewellery, or clothing, or crafts or food, they have their own style that cannot be found anywhere else. I love having a pair of earrings that cannot be found in Westfield or any other mainstream stores


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Kayak around the harbour

January 8th 2008 22:22
Sydney summer is all for outdoors, the beaches are always packed and parks are always full of people with fat and juicy steaks on their BBQ and a plastic cricket set for the inter-family series.

Sydney Kayaking
Kayaking around the harbour (Image source: Virgin Blue)
Just for something different, why not hire a kayak and paddle around the harbour


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Kingpin Bowling - Darling Harbour

January 7th 2008 00:01
Here is a new-ish venue to check out: Kingpin Bowling Lounge in Darling Harbour.

Kingpin Bowling Lounge

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Sydney outdoor events

January 5th 2008 07:06
Summer is always a great time here in Sydney, everyone is out, enjoying what they can of the lovely beaches and outdoor recreations before the rainy winter comes along forcing everyone to turn back into hermits.

Well, besides the Sydney Festival, there are other outdoor events on right now for all to enjoy


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Sydney Festival: Movie in the Overflow

January 3rd 2008 23:22
I did mention that it's Sydney Festival time, and there is going to be a lot of concerts, drinking and eating.

Well, if you prefer a big family night out, perhaps consider the Movies in the Overflow


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Sydney Festival First Night (LINK)

January 2nd 2008 00:18
The fireworks were a blast and the hour glass turned and turned until we finally accept it's another year and things have to move on.

Sydney Festival

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