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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2006:

I drove to Los Angeles late morning. My Qantas Airways flight to Sydney, Australia left LAX at 10:30pm.
Thursday, December 28 did not exist as I lost that day crossing the international dateline on the 15 hour flight.
Qantas 747-400ER


MY TREK DOWN UNDER VIDEO
3 minute video of my journey from Las Vegas to Sydney.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2006:

My flight landed at the Sydney International Airport at 8:15am. I arrived at my hotel, the Swissotel at 10:00am.
The hotel under the Sydney Tower was conveniently located right in the center of the city.
Swissotel under Sydney Tower

After getting settled at my accommodations I walked all around the city.
I spent a lot of time around the harbour viewing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
Sydney Harbour BridgeSydney Opera HouseSydney skyline from Bridge Pylon

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: MY FIRST DAY IN THE CITY VIDEO
10 minute video of Sydney, Australia on my day of arrival.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2006:

I spent most of the day on Saturday in the Blue Mountains.
After returning to the city I walked over to Darling Harbour just a few blocks from my hotel.
My evening at Darling Harbour is chronicled in the video below.

DARLING HARBOUR VIDEO
8 minute video of my evening at Darling Harbour.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2006:

I began New Year's Eve by walking over to Darling Harbor and catching a Matilda Ferry to the Taronga Zoo.
Darling HarborCircular QuaySydney Harbor

What makes the Sydney Zoo special is the fantastic setting. Built right on the Sydney Harbour overlooking the city.
WallobeeKoala BearGoats with a view

TARONGA ZOO VIDEO
5 minute video of Sydney's Taronga Zoo.
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It was back on the Matilda Ferry after the zoo making a stop at Luna Park on the way back to Darling Harbor.
Ferry in Sydney HarborLuna ParkOpera House through span of Harbour Bridge

HARBOUR CRUISE VIDEO
4 minute video of my cruise around Sydney's harbour.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2007:

I walked across the street to the Sydney Tower where I captured the photos below.
From atop Sydney TowerFrom atop Sydney TowerFrom atop Sydney Tower

MY NEW YEARS DAY IN SYDNEY VIDEO
6 minute video of the Sydney Tower and Manly Ferry.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2007:

Tuesday morning I took Harbour Jet from Darling Harbor to Rose Bay where I took a scenic float plane flight.
Harbour Jet & Rose Bay SeaplanesSeaplane in flightBondi Beach

Fantasic views of Sydney from 1000 feet above the harbour.
Sydney HarbourSydney HarbourSydney Skyline

Tuesday afternoon I took the ferry over to Manly and that night I got some night shots from Circular Quay.
Manly BeachOpera HouseHarbour Bridge



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007:

My original plans for Wednesday were canceled so I visited the Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World instead.
Sydney Aquarium

SYDNEY AQUARIUM & WILDLIFE WORLD VIDEO
9 minute video of Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007:

After six great days in Sydney, I left town bound for Tasmania on Thursday morning.

KINGSFORD SMITH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VIDEO
9 minute video of Sydney's international airport.
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