Discover Sydney’s Historic Rocks District
For the history buffs, The Rocks is the site of Australia’s first European settlement. Today though, its cobbled streets and heritage buildings are a great place to explore. Many of The Rocks’ colonial buildings now house art galleries, cafés, pubs, restaurants, and kitsch souvenir stores.
One of my favourite places to visit is La Renaissance Patisserie, a little bit of France in the middle of Sydney. Paris-trained Pierre Charkos and his wife Sally established the family business in 1974. Their...
May 12th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: food and drink, guided tours, historic, museums
Be Your Own Tour Guide with MP3 Sydney Tours
We all know that guided tours are a great way to make the most of your destination. Expert guides really know their stuff, and they’ll teach you some fascinating facts about the city you’re visiting.
But by the same token, tours can be a hassle. Firstly you need to make sure you’re organised enough to be in the right place at the right time to start. Then you’ve got to keep up with everyone else, even if you’d really rather stay a bit longer in one place.
Talking of Sydney Tours strike...
May 11th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: download, featuredarticle, guided tours
Sing Around Sydney on Karaoke Bus
I admit it, I’m a terrible singer but I love to do it. Sadly for my poor husband, my favourite songs to belt out are also the most difficult: Think anything by Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey. I tend to save my crooning for the privacy of my lounge room, but I’ve found something that’s convinced me to ditch my SingStar games. It’s the Sydney Karaoke Bus, an all-singing tour of the city.
The bus seats 44 people and is fitted with two microphones and three TVs displaying song lyrics so everyone...
April 26th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bus tour, guided tours
It’s Hollywood Down Under on Sydney Movie Tours
Who needs Hollywood when you’ve got Sydney? New South Wales’ capital has become the coolest place to shoot a movie, with directors lured by our beautiful weather, stunning scenery and laidback attitude.
International blockbusters like The Matrix, Mission: Impossible II, and the most recent Star Wars movies were all filmed here, not to mention local classics like Australia, Mao’s Last Dancer, Moulin Rouge, and Muriel’s Wedding.
Sydney Movie Tours operate a range of fun tours which will take...
April 19th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: coach tours, featuredarticle, guided tours, landmarks, movies, walking tours
Guided Tours Let You See More of the Sydney Opera House
On most days you can see tourists snapping photos beside the famous Sydney Opera House. After all, this unique white building, developed by Danish designer Jørn Utzon, is what most visitors to Sydney want to see.
But don’t just settle for the average tourist experience. To really enjoy this modern architectural marvel though you need to go inside.
Whether you enjoy dance, music, theatre or comedy, there’s sure to be a show at the Opera House to catch your interest. Keep an eye on this blog,...
April 12th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, featuredarticle, guided tours
Get On Your Bike in Manly
Cycling is one of the best ways to see a city. While it may seem daunting to get on your bike amidst the Sydney traffic, consider a cycling tour around the more relaxed beachside suburb of Manly. After all, as the Port Jackson & Manly Steamship Company once famously said, Manly is “seven miles from Sydney, a thousand miles from care”!
Manly has 20 kilometres of cycling paths connecting landmarks like North Head, Shelly Beach, and Manly Lagoon. Manly Bike Tours will take you there on their...
March 11th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cycling, featuredarticle, guided tours
Auckland’s Top 5 Winery Tours – Perfect Spring Outing!
Springtime – a very special time of year in Auckland, longer days, warm winds, spring flowers, al fresco dining…..a perfect time of year for escaping the city into the rolling countryside to sample some of Auckland’s best wines accompanied with delicious food and good company!
Auckland is a large and diverse wine region with around 100 vineyards and wineries. The region is home to some of New Zealand’s oldest established vineyards and is best known for its Bordeaux style...
September 15th, 2009 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: auckland spring trip, auckland wine tours, auckland wineries, guided tours, new zealand spring tours, Tours, wine tours
Run Around Sydney
Do you want to see Sydney’s sights, but you’re a little short on time? Well a running tour just might be the answer.
It sounds far too energetic for me, but the 60-minute city tours are becoming popular with tourists and fitness freaks.
The tours are led by triathlete JR. He takes out one or two people at a time so he can offer a personalised experience. It also allows him to customise the tour to suit your interests. Are you interested in history? Then he’ll stop by the ANZAC War Memorial,...
February 5th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: city, guided tours, jogging, Sydney Running Tours, Tours
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