Randolph's Qype reviews
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Macquarie Street, NSW 2000 Sydney
Randolph
wrote on 1 June 2008
The figures about the number of plants and trees on view in this 30-hectare haven of peace and tranquility are too daunting to publish! I think the RBG are coming up to their 200th anniversary, so there’s been plenty of time for the trees to grow. There are a selection of over 20 different buildings within the park, including some nice architecture from Art Deco days. It’s a place to relax, chill and shrug off any cobwebs from Sydney nightlife. A well kept secret is the Botanic Gardens Restuarant, where you can enjoy excellent food - or just a snack or drink - in shady, airy surroundings. Just listen to the birdsong, and enjoy!
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West Esplanade, Manly, 2095 Sydney
Randolph
wrote on 1 June 2008
Situated on pretty Manly Cove Beach, the inland facing beach of Manly. Daily guided tours and live shows allow you to get up close and personal with sharks, crocodiles and the world’s most dangerous snakes and spiders. As you’d expect, there are huge sharks, giant stingrays, turtles and shoals of fish to see. The Oceanarium holds some 5 million litres of water. And you can d-i-y dive in Oceanworld, with what is billed as a Shark Dive Xtreme or Shark Feed Xtreme experience, suitable for first time divers! If you don’t fancy this, get yourself down to Shelley Beach and do a spot of surface snorkelling in its calm and clear waters.
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Maquarie Street, 2 Macquarie Street, NSW 2000 Sydney
Randolph
wrote on 1 June 2008
The Sydney Opera House, situated on Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point, is rightly considered by many to be one of the wonders of the modern world. It was opened in October 1973. It has become iconic of Sydney and must be one of the most photographed places in the world. It is home to about a dozen different Orchestras, Ballet Companies, and Theatre Companies, quite apart form the Opera itself, and there are performances every night of the week of something or other. The guided 2-hour “behind-the-scenes” Tour is well worth the time and money. Or you just sit outside on the terrace, enjoy a drink, and watch the comings and goings in Circular Quay. Around the back of the Opera House, you are straight into another don’t-miss, The Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Milsons Point, North Sydney, Sydney
Randolph
wrote on 1 June 2008
Luna Park opened in 1935 and is still going strong. Entry is free but rides cost you. Get the ferry to Milsons Point and walk through the big welcoming face hanging between two 35-metre models of the Chrysler Building in New York.
This is a great place for children, of course. Among the rides are: Wild Mouse (zoom along 400 metres of track in 61 seconds while 15 metres off the ground); the Ferris Wheel (takes you 40 metres up and gives you some of the best sights of Sydney you could possibly wish for); Coney Island is a section where you could enjoy all sorts of old-fashioned fun rides: four huge slides where you ride while sitting on sacking - and two evil-looking vertical drop affairs. Also available at Coney Island are the Wonkey Walk, the Barrel o’ Fun, the Turkey Trot and the Joy Wheel. Other Luna Park rides include the Flying Saucer, the Rotor and the Tango Train.
Right outside the entrance to Luna Park is a Public Swimming Pool if you need to cool off after some hair-rasing experiences.
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Cumberland St 5, The Rocks, NSW 2000 Sydney
Randolph
wrote on 1 June 2008
It’s nicknamed “The Coathanger” by locals, owing of course to its distinctive design shape. The locasl, of course, tend to be a bit hard on us Poms, but you can always get your own back by telling them that the iconic Coathanger was designed and built by a Pom Company (Dorman Long). The total cost of the bridge was $10 million (back in the 1920’s), which was not paid off in full until 1988. You can cross it by foot, road or rail, and you can climb it if you’ve got a head for heights. Once you’re up at the top, it is about 140 metres to sea level. The sheer ‘rush’ you get at the top is breathtaking, as are the views across all of Sydney. Allow 4 hours to do the climb! I don’t recommend it for anyone who is unfit, afraid of heights, or elderly. Beneath the Bridge on either side of the harbour you will find any amount of diversions. See Luna Park, The Rocks, The Opera House and The Royal Botanic Gardens. If you’re lucky enough to visit Sydney on New Year’s Eve, then don’t miss the Fireworks Display and general knees-up that takes place evrywhere within sight of the Bridge.
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Manly, Sydney
Randolph
wrote on 28 May 2008
Decouvrez la beaute naturelle et l'histoire militaire de North Head. Explorez la grande parade et les batiments art deco de l'ancienne ecole militaire. Prenez le chemin pour une ballade d'une ou deux heures a travers les landes vierges pour voir les plantes fleuries, les differents oiseaux, l'histoire militaire, et les magnifiques vues sur le port. The Gatehouse Visitor Centre est ouvert 7 jours sur 7 et le personel sont des volontaires Harbour Trust. Ils tiennent des exhibitions et une salle de decouvertes pour les activites des enfants. On a loue des velos dans un petit endroit sur North Steyne. le mien etait rose! Vraiment magnifique - North Head, bien sur, pas le velo.
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Manly, Sydney
Randolph
wrote on 28 May 2008
Discover the natural beauty and military history of North Head. Explore the grand parade ground and art deco buildings of the former School of Artillery. Take the walking track for a 1-2 hour ramble through pristine heathland to see flowering plants, diverse birdlife, military remants and magnificient harbour views. The Gatehouse Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week and staffed by Harbour Trust volunteers. It features exhibitions and a Discovery Room for free kids’ activities. We hired bikes from a little place on North Steyne - mine was pink! Truly magnificent - North Head, that is, not the bike.
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North Steyne 54, Manly, 2095 Sydney
Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments
Randolph
wrote on 28 May 2008
Mon dernier sejour etait en Janvier 2007. Pas un 5 etoiles, en terme de luxe, mais en terme d'emplacement, sympathie et prix, ces appartements de service sont un des meilleurs de Manly. Des balcons qui donnent sur l'ocean pacifique, et qui pourtant sont loin de la rue principale et attirent peu ou pas de bruits de circulation. Endormez vous sur les sons de l'ocean. Reveillez vous a 6h et courez vers le Pacific - ca vous reveillera bien! Un enorme choix de pubs, restaurants et magasins a 3 minutes de l'entree. Le paradis.
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North Steyne 54, Manly, 2095 Sydney
Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments
Randolph
wrote on 28 May 2008
Last stay was January 2007. Not 5-Star in terms of luxury, but in terms of location, friendliness and value, these serviced apartments are some of the best to be had in Manly. Balconies overlook the Pacific Ocean, yet are set back from the main road and attract little or no traffic noise. Fall asleep to the sound of the Ocean. Get up at 6.00am and run straight into the Pacific - that’ll wake you up! Choice of literally scores of pubs, restaurants, and shops within 3 minutes of the front door. Paradise indeed.
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Moore Park Road, opp Oatley Road, Paddington, NSW 2021 Sydney
Randolph
wrote on 28 May 2008
I was last here for England’s ill-fated defense of “The Ashes”, January 2007. What a stadium! What atmosphere! 45,000 people but all full of respect for the sport and its stars. Superb modern Stands alongside magnificent old Clubhouses from the past. TV monitors at every bar, so you don’t miss a thing whilst queuing for an ‘ice-cold’. Pity we were thrashed!