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Opera House / Harbour Bridge, Sydney
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Opera House / Harbour Bridge: balmy summer nights in sydney
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  • the circular quay, opera house area was buzzing on a beautiful balmy summers night. i had just flown in after a 4 hour flight, and just couldn't sleep, i was too excited and the weather was too nice to be stuck indoors! so i sat on the steps of the opera house, listened to some funky dj music playing in an open bar nearby, and took in the amazing views. that was until the stampede of people coming out from an opera house performance spoiled the tranquility momentarily!

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: Gondoliers
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  • Updated By cjg1 on October 29, 2007
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  • By Gilbert and Sullivan.

    We decided to do a night at the Opera for her birthday. So with two tickets in hand we dressed up a little but not over the top and felt just slightly overdressed.

    They even did a touch of improv making fun of the horse flu that was going around at the time.

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: The Bridge at midnight
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  • Updated By Quero on November 26, 2004
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  • I was back and forth on the merits of doing a bridge climb.... it's so expensive. In the end I decided it's one of those things that you will probablly only do once, even if you visit Sydney multiple times, so I plunked down my money (or more properly my credit card) and up I went.

    Up, that is, after an hour's safety briefing, jumpsuit fitting, training session, and last-minute toilet visit.

    The climb takes 3 and 1/2 hours (prep, up and down), and as I was in the 9:35 pm group, I actually *was* on the bridge at midnight.

    Was it worth it? Definitely. I might even consider doing it again on some future visit to Sydney.

    Wear whatever is comfortable. You will be issued a jumpsuit to put on over (or in place of) your clothes. Remember that you will be getting some exercise and may get a bit sweaty.

    Wear closed shoes. If you don't have your own, they will loan you some rather uncomfortable-looking rubber trainers.

    Ah. Almost forgot... you will have to do a breathalyzer test before the climb, so don't have that second beer to try to get your courage up!

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  • Address: 5 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
  • Website: http://www.bridgeclimb.com/

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: One of the best bar locations in all of Sydney!
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  • I'm the one in the blue shirt - Sydney
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    Man, what a place to kick back and relax after a hard day's work with your friends - it really is one of the prime spots in all of Sydney with broadside views of the Harbour Bridge and the bulk of the Opera House looming over you.

    My favourite part is watching all the ferries coming and going from Circular Quay and people watching those that promenade along Bennelong Point.

    It also helps when you know the event coordinator of this place, as many perks came our way including tickets for the exclusive New Years Eve party held here for the first time.

    What a success that was - congratulations Chet!

    Still, if you're thinking the generosity was a one way street, he did get a bunch of us to pose for the website publicity shots (pictured), if we were real extras it would have cost the bar $000's each instead of the free beers we got... ;-)

    This place does great food (see website menu) and a mean coffee, the beers are cold, the winelist is long and the cocktails are great! And the prices are actually rather reasonable...

    So c'mon down and check out my favourite drinking spot in all of Sydney - there are some great memories to be cherished!

    Casual, sometimes smart casual for events

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  • Address: Lower Concourse Level, Sydney Opera House
  • Phone: 02 9247 1666
  • Directions: Bennelong Point - on the waterfront out past 'The Toaster' but before the Opera House
  • Website: www.operabar.com.au

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: The Gondoliers.....what a night!
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  • Enjoying my Birthday Champagne..Yum! - Sydney
    Enjoying my Birthday
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    There is nothing more spectacular than the Opera House illuminated in the night sky. My boyfriend Chris and I saw The Gondoliers on my Birthday night. It was spectacular to be in such a beautiful place watching a wonderfully funny show. Sipping champagne during intermision and looking out at the harbor with my man was so romantic. It was a night to remember!

    Definitly no jeans, sneakers, flip flops or casual wear. You don't have to be in black tie but dress in appropriate eveningwear.

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: Sydney Harbour Bridge on New...
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  • Sydney Harbour Bridge on New Years Eve
    You simply can't get any better place in Australia (except maybe Lorne Fall's Festival) than this on a New Years Eve... Fireworks, street parties, thousands of people - what more do I need to say?

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: Beautiful Harbour at night
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  • Although this bar is quite expensive, it is in the BEST position to view the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay and the city at night. It is situated right next to the Opera House, right on the water and has both indoor and outdoor seating. They often have live bands play music (and they actually sound really good!) such as jazz, funk and latin. It is always busy with both tourists and locals alike, so try to head there before sunset to grab a good table near the water and enjoy!

    No dress code

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  • Address: On the waters edge, right next to the Opera House.

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: Harbor Brdige after dark...
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  • The Sydney Harbor Bridge is lit after hours with white lights from end to end, they light in succession, flickering back and forth across the harbor.And the towers at each end are lit by colored spotlights. It's quite a spectacle!

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: One of the most beautiful...
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  • One of the most beautiful buildings in the world, the Opera House has become the icon for modern Sydney.

    As Australia’s premier cultural centre for opera, ballet, theatre and music, the Opera House features four theatres and several fine restaurants.

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    Opera House / Harbour Bridge: Although the next tip could...
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  • Although the next tip could also come under the tourist trap section, I think seeing a performance at the opera house is a good bet

    Many different codes of dress are required depending on the show you are seeing. These range from Billy Connolly to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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