Eason Chan 2013 "LIFE" Tour Sydney Australia

Eason Chan is on the threshold of major stardom in Hong Kong. He is undoubtedly one of the most dominant male singers in the post-1997 era of Hong Kong music industry. Eason Chan has been praised by Time magazine as a front runner in the next generation of Cantopop, and is considered as the Hong Kong's third "god of song" after Samuel Hui and Jacky Cheung. In 2012, Time Out Hong Kong crowned Chan as the "King of Asian Pop”

Not only a powerful vocalist, Eason Chan also plays a variety of musical instruments including piano, violin, accordion, harmonica, bass, guitar and drums. He frequently showcases his musical talent by incorporating instruments into his live performances. Chan is also a song-writer who has written many songs, some included in his albums.

When asked about the meaning behind the concert theme LIFE, Eason Chan explained, "Flowers bloom and fade. Everything around us is ever-changing, so we need to firmly hold onto what we have now. Sing our hearts out, dance our hearts out, and live our lives to the fullest. We need to live well at every moment to welcome our bright futures.”

When: SUNDAY 29 September 2013 - starts 8:15pm
Where: Sydney Entertainment Centre - 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Eason-Chan-tickets/artist/723919?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module
How To Get There: http://www.sydentcent.com.au/Venue/Location/Getting-Here/

Staying in SYDNEY for Eason Chan's Sydney Concert?

Need a hotel room close to Sydney Entertainment Centre?

Look no further than Metro Hotel Sydney Central - only 7 minutes WALK to the Sydney Entertainment Centre whilst being close to other iconic Sydney attractions. 

Website: Metro Hotel Sydney Central

We are currently running these hotel specials to save you money!

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Capitol Theatre Hotel Package

For $165.00 per room per night you get:

• One night's accommodation in a Superior Queen Room
• Hot Buffet Breakfast for 2 adults
• Extended check-out to 12 noon the following day

• Book Online & Terms here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/242
• Or call: 02 9281 6999

Want to try another hotel? Metro Hotel on Pitt, is only a 10 minute walk to Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Website: Metro Hotel on Pitt

We are currently running these hotel specials to save you money!

Metro Hotel on Pitt is offering this Winter Sydney CBD Getaway Hotel Package

For $134.00 per room per night you get:

• Free WiFi
• A bottle of wine on arrival
• Late check out of 12 noon
• Staying in a Standard\Single\double\twin room*

• Book Online & Terms here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/306
• Or call: 02 9283 8088

Other Metro Hotels and Apartments:

• Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour (the closest train station is Wynyard)

• Aspire Hotel Sydney Ultimo (13 minutes walk to Central station)

Travelling To SYDNEY Australia - Things To Know Beforehand

Travelling to another country that you've never been to can be a daunting task. If you're coming to Sydney Australia, you might be wondering how you would get around, where to stay, what to do and what are the local people like. Not sure what to expect when you get to Australia? Here's our guide to what to know before or when you arrive!

Arriving at Sydney Airport: 
Sydney airport is Australia's largest airport. It has its own train station and plenty of waiting taxis parked outside waiting to take any travelers to their destination. There are also buses - but we tend to avoid those unless you know exactly which bus to catch. To find out which train to catch to get to your destination, please check the state transport website: http://131500.com.au/ They also offer a free app which you can find on the Android app store. If you're travelling by taxi, Sydney taxis all accept credit cards and cash of course.

Money / Currency:
Only Australian Dollars are accepted in Australia. Most banks will exchange currencies for a small fee. If you're at the airport, they also have currency exchange kiosks. If you forget to exchange your currency at the airport, there are plenty of stores throughout Sydney city (in the Central Business District areas) that exchange currencies, some convenient stores also offer the service. Australian bills are colourful - $5 dollars is purple, $10 is in blue, $20 in red, $50 in yellow and $100 dollar bill is in green.
Credit cards are accepted in most stores (except some small restaurants and cafes). The most commonly accepted credit cards are Mastercard and Visa.

Tipping: 
Unlike the USA, tipping in Australia is only by choice. Service tax is levied at bars, clubs and hotels. This takes care of your tips so you don’t have to tip, unless you want to of course.
We also have a tax called GST (Goods & Services Tax) that's already included in the cost of all goods and services - from vendors, shops to restaurants. So relax, you don't need to worry about tipping or taxes.

Cell Phone / Mobile Phone Sims:
Pre-paid cell phones can be purchased from the airport. Australian SIM cards can also be purchased for as little as $2 at Woolworths supermarkets.

Transport: 
If you don't have any local friends or relatives taking you around, here are the range of options to choose from...

• TRAINS: Weekly and daily all inclusive tickets can be purchased from any train station in Sydney. If you know where your destination is and know the closest train station, the state transport website will tell you how much it will cost and the duration of the journey: http://131500.com.au
  If you don't know the train station of your destination, that website will tell you (type the address in).
  

• BUSES: There are buses available to most suburbs in Sydney. But if you're only traveling within the Sydney city area, then take the FREE bus - it's a completely green bus (see picture) that you can ride for free, which loops around the major streets of Sydney city. But non-green buses to other areas outside of the Sydney city costs money (please check http://131500.com.au for exact fares) and it's best to find out the time table so you're not left waiting too long. Some bus services do not operate on weekends and some will only accept bus cards that you can buy from newagencies (stores that sell magazines and newspapers).
  
  

• TAXIS: If you're spending time around Sydney and the surrounding suburbs, there will be taxis in most places. They are usually found near train stations. If you need one, call 133 300 for them to come pick you up (they do charge a small fee on top for pick ups).
  

• FERRIES (limited to certain areas): You can catch a ferry (passenger boat) to places such as Taronga Zoo, Manly, Parramatta, Mosman and other places - the state transport website will also let you know how to get around and time tables of the ferries: http://www.131500.com.au/plan-your-trip/on-ferries
  

• CAR HIRE: Sydney airport is home to a range of car hire companies (Avis, Hertz, etc) that you can choose from - they are all located near each other at the airport so you can't miss them. Each car is equipped with a street directory of Sydney. If you're from the US, the driver's side is on the right so it may take getting use to. If you need a car on the fly but don't want to catch a taxi, you can try GoGet car hire service (available to foreign drivers with at least 2 years of driving experience): http://www.goget.com.au/
  
  

• ATTRACTION Specific Transport: If there's a landmark attraction you want to travel to, the state transport website has done all the leg work for you. It provides details on how to reach these destinations by public transport: http://www.131500.com.au/attractions

Weather:
Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere so the weather here is completely opposite to countries in the Northen Hemisphere. Australia's summer is in December and our winter is in June! So be prepared with the right clothing based on where you’re headed in Australia. If you're coming during spring and summer, bring or buy sunscreen and hats (UV rays here are pretty harsh).

• Spring: Sept to Nov - temperatures range from 13°C to avg maximum 23°C
• Summer: Dec to Feb - temperatures range from 22°C to 36°C (heat wave is 40°C+ )
• Autumn (Fall): March to May - temperatures range from 14°C to avg maximum 23°C
• Winter: June to August - temperatures range from 5°C to avg maximum 16°C

Sydney as a whole is pretty temperate - but if you go to other states in Australia, the weather in those states may be different to what you experience in Sydney (in the state of New South Wales). The state of Tasmania is closer to the Antarctic so it's cooler and wetter than Sydney weather (even in summer), whereas the state Northern Territory is closer to the equator (and has deserts) so the weather there is hotter and drier.
For weather in other states of Australia, see here: http://www.australia.com/about/key-facts/weather.aspx



Hospitals and Doctors:
For peace of mind, if in the event you do get sick, we have public hospitals located in most suburban and city locations. Each public hospital takes care of patients from a group of areas and they all have an emergency department. Our hospitals do take in sick or injured foreign travelers but will charge fees unless you're covered by travel insurance. However, Australia does have medical travel agreements with these countries (providing free emergency medical care for the citizens of these countries - if they are here legally), details of applicable countries are here: http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/reciprocal-health-care-agreements

If you do get into an emergency, our emergency phone number is 000 from any phone in Australia (or 112 from any mobile/cell phone).

If you're feeling sick but it is not an emergency, there are plenty of doctors available in most suburbs (particularly in Sydney city). We also have drug stores / pharmacies in most suburbs - small ones close at 7pm, larger stores close at 9pm or 10pm. Woolworths and Coles supermarkets also stock some general medicinal supplies.

Language:
Sydney and surrounding suburbs - Within a 100km radius of Sydney and the surrounding suburbs, the Australian greeting G'Day (meaning hello) is rarely used now. However, outside of Sydney and the surrounding suburbs (in rural areas) G'Day is still used. We have complied a list of commonly used Australian terms and slang to help travelers...

• Arvo - afternoon
• Prawn - shrimp
• Barbie - slang for BBQ or barbeque
• Aussie - slang for Australian
• Jelly - means jello (the gelatine dessert)
• Jam - term for jelly in the US
• BYO - Bring Your Own alcohol
• Cuppa - a cup of tea
• G'Day - hello!
• Bloke - man
• Stubbies - small bottle of beer
• Middy - 285 ml beer glass in New South Wales
• Shout - buying a round of drinks ("it's your shout")
• Thongs - means flip flops, not underwear like in the US. You need to know this as some bars have signs with a "No Thongs" policy on the door, there is no need to remove your undies before entering the bar
• Undies - means underwear, under pants
• Swimmers / Cossie - slang for swimwear, swimming costume
• Daks - trousers (UK), pants (US)
• Mozzie - mosquitos 
• Servo - a petrol station or gas station

Outback:
Some parts of the Outback are extremely remote and can present unexpected hazards. If it is intended to travel to such remote areas, trips should be planned with care, taking account of local advice on precautions to take. In very remote areas relevant local tourist authorities or police should be notified of departures, return times and return. Mobile phone coverage, though generally good in towns and cities, is often not available in remote areas. It is a mistake to rely upon them or upon real time internet maps if travelling in the Outback. Always carry a compass and map of the area before embarking on your trip. While venomous snakes and insects are incredibly rare in Sydney metropolitan areas and suburbs, they are more commonly found in rural areas so care should be taken when hiking at night or in thick bush land.

Accommodation (Sydney city):
Metro Hotels offer comfortable hotel rooms and apartments around Sydney city that will keep you close to major public transport hubs and key tourist attractions in the city.

• Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour (the closest train station is Wynyard)

• Metro Hotel Sydney Central (8 minutes walk to Central station)

• Metro Hotel on Pitt (2 minutes walk to Town Hall train station)

• Aspire Hotel Sydney Ultimo (13 minutes walk to Central station)

Each hotel or serviced apartment is close to major train stations, buses or ferries. Because all four are situated in the city, there are plenty of taxis available to catch on the street. Many of the key tourist attractions can be reached by foot from our hotels. Nearby there are also supermarkets, shops, restaurants, convenience stores, ATMs, medical centres and public toilets all within walking distance.

For a quick PDF guide of things to know regarding Sydney, download it here:  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/euqm2swrxk1mwpz/tBZF_ICQqk


 Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour
 Metro Hotel Sydney Central
 Metro Hotel on Pitt
 Aspire Hotel Sydney Ultimo


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Show Lo - Over The Limit World Live Tour 2013

SHOW LO is a famous Taiwanese singer, host, dancer and actor. He is also given the name ‘Dancing King of Asia’.

Born into a musical family of Taiwanese aborigine (Amis) ancestry, Show started playing drums at the age of 3 and performed onstage with his parents as a child. Show joined the ‘4 Heavenly Kings imitation contest’ in 1995 imitating Aaron Kwok, after which he managed to clinch 1st place. In 1996, Show along with 3 other contestants of the reality show, formed ‘Taiwan’s Four Heavenly Kings’, releasing their 1st album in the same year. In 1998, Show along with Ou Di (who is also one of the ‘Taiwan’s four heavenly kings’), formed “Romeo” and was active in it until year 2000.

In 2003, Show launched his solo debut and released his first album ‘ShowTime’ and has since worked on a variety of genres including hip hop and R&B. He has also collaborated with singers like Jolin Tsai, Elva Hsiao, Rainie Yang and many other celebrities.

In 2013, Show Lo is involved in his "Over The Limit World Live Tour 2013" not just as a performer but as the visual, musical and dance director, and on January 4 this year his brand new World Tour began in Taipei Arena.

In this year’s Sydney concert, to thank all the fans for their many years of support and love, Show will turn himself into a powerful leopard with beauty, and also the organizer JMS will put in a great effort to build the ‘Leopard Castle’ stage and will invite everyone to witness that Show constantly challenges himself in dancing and singing to his limit on the stage.

Limit one: physical limits, more than four-fifths of the whole performance will consist of the dance series of Show’s songs; therefore he will be constantly dancing and singing for two hours.
Limit two: Dance Types limit, Show will introduce varied styles of dancing throughout the entire show, including African dance, breaking, jazz. The concert will go Over The Limits, to create a unique concert experience.

In addition, Show as the concert dance director and creative director, has spent NT$800,000 on costumes using the concept of the five continents to build the "African Jungle Leopard set", "European Retro Palace set", " American hip-hop Black Gold set" and more - a total of five sets of clothing.

Show will party with you to witness the charm of Dancing without LIMITS and to feel the most fanatical force of the leopard!

When: FRIDAY 30 August 2013 - starts 8pm
Where: Sydney Entertainment Centre - 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Show-Lo-Over-the-Limit-tickets/artist/1894571
How To Get There: http://www.sydentcent.com.au/Venue/Location/Getting-Here/

Staying in SYDNEY for Show Lo's 2013 Concert?

Need accommodation near Sydney Entertainment Centre?

Look no further than Metro Hotel Sydney Central - a 7 minute WALK to the Sydney Entertainment Centre whilst being close to other iconic Sydney attractions. 

Website: Metro Hotel Sydney Central

We are currently running these hotel specials to save you money!

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Capitol Theatre Hotel Package

For $165.00 per room per night you get:

• One night's accommodation in a Superior Queen Room
• Hot Buffet Breakfast for 2 adults
• Extended check-out to 12 noon the following day

• Book Online & Terms here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/242
• Or call: 02 9281 6999

Want to try another hotel? Metro Hotel on Pitt, is only a 10 walk to Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Website: Metro Hotel on Pitt

We are currently running these hotel specials to save you money!

Metro Hotel on Pitt is offering this Winter Sydney CBD Getaway Hotel Package

For $134.00 per room per night you get:

• Free WiFi
• A bottle of wine on arrival
• Late check out of 12 noon
• Staying in a Standard\Single\double\twin room*

• Book Online & Terms here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/306
• Or call: 02 9283 8088

AFL: Swans vs Collingwood - Sydney 10 Aug ANZ Stadium

It’s a must see match on the footy calendar - 2012 Premiers, the Sydney Swans, battle AFL powerhouse Collingwood in a Saturday night blockbuster at ANZ Stadium.

The Swans broke an 11 game hoodoo against the Magpies when they met at ANZ Stadium in last year’s preliminary final and will now look to build momentum as they search for their third premiership in nine years.

Defensively, the Swans are one of the best with 300 game veteran Jude Bolton leading the way.

It will be a star-studded affair with Swans superstars Adam Goodes, Kieren Jack and Kurt Tippett locking-horns with the Magpies’ Alan Didak, Travis Cloke and Dale Thomas.

It doesn’t get much bigger than this – Swans vs Magpies at ANZ Stadium.

From 1 July 2013, a flat rate of $25 will apply for all car parking at Sydney Olympic Park on major event days, including those days where an event is supported by increased public transport services.  Event patrons are encouraged to take advantage of the integrated tickets for major events, where public transport is included in the ticket price.

Source: http://www.afl.com.au/match-centre/2013/20/syd-v-coll

When: Sat 10 Aug @ 7:40pm
Cost: $13.50 - $160
Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/
Age: All Ages
Location: ANZ Stadium - Edwin Flack Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
How To Get There: http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/maps/getting-to-the-park



Need hotel accommodation in Sydney for the match?
Try the affordable and comfortable rooms at Metro Hotel Sydney Central - only a 30min train from Central station to ANZ Stadium at Olympic Park station.

Sydney Hotel Accommodation: Metro Hotel Sydney Central  (30min train to ANZ stadium)
Hotel Location: 431 - 439 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia

Hotel Discounts: 

• http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/242
• http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/307
• http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/246 (great for families)

Hotel Features:

• Licensed restaurant and bar (Open for breakfast and private functions only)
• Rooftop swimming pool (unheated)  
• Laundry/dry-cleaning services
• Complimentary newspapers at reception
• Smart bar
• Foxtel in all rooms
• Wireless Internet available in all guest rooms, public areas, and function room

To Book Online: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/sydney-hotels/metro-hotel-sydney-central-1
Phone: +61 2 9281 6999
Email: Res@metrosydneycentral.com

Taylor Swift 2013 The Red Tour - Sydney Australia

SWIFT BECOMES FIRST SOLO FEMALE ARTIST 

IN 20 YEARS TO HEADLINE STADIUMS 

ACROSS AUSTRALIA

7-time GRAMMY winner and international superstar Taylor Swift is heading down under with her blockbuster THE RED TOUR. The talented singer songwriter today confirmed she will be performing stadium shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, as well as an arena date in Auckland, later this year as the first overseas leg of her acclaimed THE RED TOUR.

Notably, Taylor Swift will be the first solo female in twenty years to undertake a national stadium tour of Australia, with the last being Madonna’s Girlie Show tour in 1993, also promoted by Frontier Touring.

Taylor Swift, currently headlining sold-out stadiums and arenas in North America on her THE RED TOUR, made today’s announcement in response to strong fan demand. Australia and New Zealand are the first international markets outside of the USA to be announced for THE RED TOUR.

The 7-time GRAMMY winner’s THE RED TOUR performance features two multi-level stages, elaborate
costumes, dancers, aerialists and changing sets. Taylor Swift, who writes all of her own songs, is a seven-time GRAMMY winner, and is the youngest winner in history of the music industry’s highest honor, the GRAMMY Award for Album of the Year. She is the only female artist in music history (and just the fourth artist ever) to twice have an album hit the 1 million first-week sales figure, and is the first artist since the Beatles (and the only female artist in history) to log six or more weeks at #1 with three consecutive studio albums.

Taylor has an album on Rolling Stone’s prestigious The 50 Greatest Albums of All Time (by women) list, Time magazine has named her one of the 100 Most Influential people in the world, and she is Billboard’s youngest-ever Woman of the Year. Taylor has career record sales in excess of 26 million albums and 75 million song downloads worldwide, and has had singles top both the country and pop radio charts around the globe.

When: WED Dec 4th 2013 - 6:30pm
Where: Allianz Stadium, Moore Park, Sydney - All Ages
How To Get There: http://www.sydneycricketground.com.au/about-us/location/
Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=TAYLORSW13
Official Tour Website: http://www.frontiertouring.com/taylorswift
Taylor Swift Website: http://taylorswift.com/

Staying in SYDNEY for Taylor Swift's 2013 Red Tour?  

Need accommodation near venue Allianz Stadium, Moore Park?

Look no further than Metro Hotel Sydney Central - a 10 minute drive or taxi ride to Allianz Stadium whilst being close to other iconic Sydney attractions. 

Website: Metro Hotel Sydney Central

We are currently running these hotel specials to save you money!

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Capitol Theatre Hotel Package

For $165.00 per room per night you get:

• One night's accommodation in a Superior Queen Room
• Hot Buffet Breakfast for 2 adults
• Extended check-out to 12 noon the following day

• Book Online & Terms here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/242
• Or call: 02 9281 6999

Want to try another hotel? Metro Hotel on Pitt, is also only a 10 minute drive or taxi ride to Allianz Stadium.

Website: Metro Hotel on Pitt

We are currently running these hotel specials to save you money!

Metro Hotel on Pitt is offering this Winter Sydney CBD Getaway Hotel Package

For $134.00 per room per night you get:

• Free wireless internet
• A bottle of wine on arrival
• Late check out of 12 noon
• Staying in a Standard\Single\double\twin room*

• Book Online & Terms here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/306
• Or call: 02 9283 8088

Blue Man Group - Performing First Time In Australia 10th to 25th Aug 2013

FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIA!

Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a BLUE MAN GROUP experience.

Blue Man Group is not just a show, it’s a state of mind. Best known for its wildly popular theatrical productions and concerts that combine electrifying music, sensational technology, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment, Blue Man Group creates experiences that defy categorization.

When: Showing between 10th to 25th Aug 2013
Venue: Sydney Lyric Theatre, Pirrama Rd, Sydney NSW 2009, Australia
How to Get There: http://sydneylyric.com.au/index.php/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-here
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/bluemangroup
Official Website: http://bluemangroup.com.au/

Australia Groupon is having a LIMITED TIME discount deal for the Aussie shows.

With the deal you get $85 A-Reserve Ticket to BLUE MAN GROUP (Up to $110 Value) Excl. $7.95 Booking Fee.

Groupon Deal: http://www.groupon.com.au/lp/PK9/index.php?dealid=717205520&nlp=&CID=AU_CRM_1_0_0_199&a=715827892

Need Accommodation in Sydney for the Blue Man Group Australia Show?

Book your accommodation with Metro Apartments Darling Harbour - only a 13min walk to the Sydney Lyric Theatre via Pyrmont Bridge - with spectacular Darling Harbour views! If you choose to drive or catch a taxi, it's only 5 mins away.

Each of our affordable and comfortable serviced apartments has a LCD TV with 28 free Foxtel channels, telephone, free WiFi, ensuite bathroom and small balcony.

Each room also has a kitchen so you can whip up a delicious meal at any time. If you don't feel like cooking, located near by are various restaurants and cafes.

Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is offering this limited time Blue Man Group accommodation discount below.
Blue Man Special staying in a standard apartment:
•  $199 for Sunday – Thursday
•  $299 for Friday – Saturday
•  Complimentary Wine on arrival
•  Minimum 2 night stay
•  Complimentary upgrade to a Executive Apartment (subject to availability)
•  Conditions: Non Refundable

Book Online: Metrodarlingharbour@metrohg.com
Or Call: +61 2 9290 9200 (and mention the Blue Man Group Special)
Location: 132-136 Sussex St Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia

30 Seconds to Mars Tour - Postponed!

US rockers Thirty Seconds to Mars - originally slated to tour Australia next month - have announced they've been forced to reschedule for March next year.

The popular trio have pushed dates back as a result of 'unavoidable and unfortunate circumstances', say Frontier Touring. The band have released the following statement:

"It is with a heavy heart and deep regret that we must reschedule the four shows in Australia. A member of the band will be undergoing a medical procedure and the time will be used to address this. Please know we are absolutely devastated and hope for your understanding and patience. Our sincerest and deepest apologies.

We are rescheduling for March 2014 as these are the earliest the dates are available. Thank you for your faith, for your support, and for standing by us no matter what. We ask you please respect our privacy through challenging times like these."

Frontier have announced that all tickets purchased to the August show dates will be valid for the new March shows. Patrons do not need to purchase or exchange their tickets to gain entry to the rescheduled dates.

30 SECONDS TO MARS - MARCH 2014 AUSTRALIAN (Sydney) NEW TOUR DATE:

• Sat 29 Mar Sydney @ The Sydney Entertainment Centre 
• www.ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

Room with a View ~ Getaway in Darling Harbour

Photo Credit: TripAdvisor.com of view from Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour balcony

There is nothing better than the comfort of luxury accommodation when you’re away from home.

This is exactly what you will find at Metro Apartments Darling Harbour, in the heart of Sydney.

Situated directly across from Darling Harbour, Metro Apartments is a popular choice for regional visitors to Sydney eager to find a home away from home’ in close proximity to all major attractions.

This month Metro Apartments is offering an added incentive for people who book before August 30 who will get a complimentary upgrade to an executive apartment if available.

Head west from your apartment and you’ll find yourself at King Street Wharf and Cockle Bay, popular precincts on the shores of Darling Harbour.

Enjoy a cocktail in one of the many boutique bars, a meal in one of the harbourside restaurants, or a 3D movie at IMAX.

Play tourist at Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World or Australian Maritime Museum, or stroll across the footbridge to try your luck at The Star casino.

If you are looking for world class shopping, walk east from your apartment and into Sydney’s retail heart, with the Queen Victoria Building, Westfield Sydney and flagship David Jones and Myer stores.

For unique Asian food and culture, head south to Sydney’s Little Japan, Little Korea and ThaiTown.

For sightseeing, head north beside the sandstone walls of the Hungry Mile and Barangaroo, recently marked for redevelopment.

Located in two separate buildings in Sussex and King Streets, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour offers a selection of 32 recently renovated one bedroom apartments.

While the Sussex Street building offers larger, contemporary styled apartments with views over Darling Harbour, the King Street building has a more exclusive, intimate appeal.

With only nine apartments and a rooftop pool for the exclusive use of guests, King Street is perfect for those seeking a quiet getaway and the feel of being in a world class city with all the comforts of home.

All apartments are priced to be affordable for mid-week and weekend getaways.

Each apartment is appointed with a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities, air conditioning and heating.

Parking is provided at a discounted rate at the nearby Kings Parking on Sussex Street.

Metro Apartments Darling Harbour has a range of special packages on offer.

Book Metro Apartments Darling Harbour and other Metro Hotels properties by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321. Alternatively bookings can be made online at www.metrohotels.com.au

Ansel Adams – Photography from the Mountains to the Sea

Experience the wild majesty of the American continent, as captured by the iconic photographer Ansel Adams.

Featuring more than 70 original prints of extraordinary detail, this exhibition explores water in all its forms – from epic seascapes and raging rivers to crashing waterfalls.

The museum brings the work of this brilliant pioneering modernist to Australian audiences, combining famous images with extraordinary lesser-known works that provide a fresh perspective on a celebrated artist.

This is a must-see exhibition for lovers of photography.

Organised by the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts. Support for the exhibition was provided by David H Arrington, and the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. Presented with the assistance of the USA Bicentennial Gift Fund.

Event Snapshot

When:

Between Thursday 04 July and Sunday 08 December from 09.30 to 17.00

Thursday 4 July 2013 – Sunday 8 December 2013

Where:

Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray Street Darling Harbour 2009 Venue details

Cost:

Adult $15
Child & Concession $10

Website:

http://www.anmm.gov.au/anseladams

More Info:

Australian National Maritime Museum
Reception
02 9298 3777
info@anmm.gov.au

How to get to this event:

Sydney Bus No 443 from the City; Train to Town Hall and walk across Pyrmont Bridge or Monorail to Harbourside; Sydney Ferry to Pyrmont Bay; Light Rail to Pyrmont Bay Station.

Top 5 Lesser Known Attractions Near Darling Harbour

If you're staying in Darling Harbour and have visited all the major tourist attractions, here are the top 5 lesser known quirky, fascinating landmarks nearby.

1. Chinese Garden of Friendship
The Chinese Garden of Friendship was designed by Sydney's Chinese sister city, Guangzhou in China. Chinatown, Sydney complements the area's already rich Chinese heritage and culture. The gardens were officially opened in 1988 as part of Sydney's bicentennial celebrations and they were named the Garden of Friendship symbolizing the bond established between China and Australia.

Location: Southern end of Darling Harbour, near Sydney Entertainment Centre and China Town.
☎ +61 2 9240 8888 Email: chinesegarden@shfa.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.darlingharbour.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Chinese_Garden.htm
Open: 9:30am – 5pm. Modelled on the typical private gardens of the Ming Dynasty, the
garden offers an insight into Chinese heritage and culture. Adults $6 children $3.


2. The Pyrmont Bridge
Pyrmont Bridge in Darling Harbour is one of the world's oldest surviving electrically operated swingspan bridges. The current swingspan bridge opened in 1902 and replaced the first Pyrmont Bridge which began operating in 1857. The swingspan allows access for vessels that are too tall to travel under the bridge. In 1902, Darling Harbour was Sydney's industrial heart and served as the gateway to a bustling hub of warehouses, railway yards and international shipping.

☎ +61 2 9299-7541
Website: http://www.darlingharbour.com/sydney-Education-Heritage_and_History-Pyrmont_Bridge.htm
Opens weekends and public holidays at 10:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (weather
permitting). The Pyrmont Bridge is an old swing bridge that historically was a main
thoroughfare into Sydney. Now it only carries pedestrians across the harbour and the
monorail. See the centre span swing and a tall ship leave the bay. Tours of the control cab by
appointment.


3. Darling Harbour (Harbourside) Fireworks
Darling Harbour will light up almost every Saturday from now until Christmas. The harbourside is lined with a large number of restaurants, cafés and bars that offer almost any food or drink you name. So you can feast on your favourite food while you watch the night sky go red and blue and golden and green as the fireworks begin to shoot up high in the sky. The beautiful fireworks that form attractive patterns of light come with cheerful music having a rhythm that syncs with the fire shots.

Website: http://www.darlingharbour.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-Harbourside_fireworks.htm
Enjoy the fireworks from Cockle Bay, on from 9pm every Saturday on Cockle Bay Harbour.
They last for only 15 minutes but are fun to watch especially if you have a family. A good trick
is to get a balcony seat around some of the restaurants and you can see the fireworks whilst
having dinner or drinks.


4. Harbour Cruises
On any day, the harbour is a vibrant blue and dotted with hundreds of sailing boats, cruise boats and ferries.
The only way to fully enjoy the harbour and visit its many sights is to take a cruise. Cruises are many and varied and include, cocktail cruises, lunch time cruises, dinner cruises, night cruises, sightseeing cruises and specialised cruises for Christmas, New Year's Eve, Mother's Day among others.

Depart from the King St Wharf on the eastern side of Darling Harbour, or from Circular Quay
in the City There all types to choose from:
Website: http://www.boatcruises.com/
• All Occasion Cruises (AO Cruises) operates private bookings on Sydney Harbour, dinner
with food and beverage packages to suite all budgets.
• Magistic Cruises has Sydney Harbour dinner cruise,wine cruises, lunch cruise and
sightseeing cruises.
• Sydney Show Boats Cruise has dinner with live cabaret show performances and comic
magician.
• Captain Cook Cruises. The Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise allows hopping on and off at a
number of attractions, or a 1 1/2 hour cruise of the harbour. Coffee cruise departs at
10am and 3pm Website: http://www.captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/
• Matilda Cruises, (Wharf is next to the aquarium entrance). Departs 12:15pm daily.
Seafood lunch cruise. Website: http://www.matilda.com.au/


5. Events Tumbalong Park
Tumbalong Park, controlled by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, consists of 5 hectares of public open space located within the Darling Harbour Precinct. The park contains an extensive network of ornate water features, native and exotic shrub beds and a central grassed amphitheatre which hosts a wide variety of community events throughout the year.

Photo Credit: Jim Eliason

Website: http://www.eventfinder.com.au/venue/tumbalong-park-sydney
At first look, appears a bit like an oval, but is actually a large open space with a stage for
outdoor performances. Something going on here most weekends, and a good place to lay out
a picnic blanket free.



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