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Experience Sydney like an insider with David's tips to Sydney.5:22
CONCIERGE GUIDE
David Patt
Welcome To Sydney
As Chief Concierge of InterContinental Sydney, it is my pleasure to ensure every guest is given the opportunity to experience a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Sydney. My team and I are here to help you experience Sydney and the surrounds from a local's perspective.
InterContinental Sydney is located in the cultural end of Sydney, just footsteps from the famous Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens. Built around the historic Treasury Building of 1851, the hotel has one of the oldest operating elevators in the Southern Hemisphere and was built on the site of the first grapevine ever planted in Australia.
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MORNINGSet your alarm 30 minutes early and take a walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens. It’s a breathtaking way to start the day and you’ll feel not only refreshed, but also like a true Sydneysider. For the best vantage point in Sydney, head towards the Opera House and enter the Gardens through the Queen Elizabeth II Gate. Follow the waterfront path along Farm Cove to Mrs Macquaries Chair where you’ll experience a spectacular view of the city. Did you know that this historic chair was carved out of a rock ledge for Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s wife, Elizabeth, who used to come here to enjoy the panoramic views of the harbour. |
AFTERNOONTake a 30-minute flight aboard a seaplane and head due north over some phenomenal scenery - including Sydney Heads, Manly Beach and the spectacular northern beaches. You land at Cottage Point, to be met on arrival and seated at one of the locals' best kept secret; The Cottage Point Inn. There you'll enjoy a lunch of modern Australian cuisine while relaxing and taking in the exquisite views, you may even have the opportunity to hand feed a friendly local bird called the Kookaburra. |
EVENINGHead to the award-winning Aria Restaurant for a pre theatre dinner. Whilst sipping cocktails and enjoying the sunset, while reminiscing about the day's highlights. The concierge at the InterContinental Sydney has secured tickets on your behalf to the evening's performance at the Sydney Opera House. If stamina allows, stop off at the Opera Bar afterwards for a nightcap before retiring to the hotel and a peaceful night of slumber. |
LOCAL CULTUREDriving and TaxisWhen driving in Australia you must stay on the left hand side of the road. Taxis take all credit cards. ElectricityThe electrical current in Australia is 240 volt a/c. For most US appliances a transformer is required. QuarantineAustralia prohibits all animal and plant products being brought into the country. ClimateThe hottest three months of the year are December, January and February - the average high is 27C and the average low is 17C. The coldest three months of the year are June, July and August. No need to pack heavy jackets as Sydney's climate is generally quite mild. TippingThere is no obligation to tip in Australia. Australians do believe in tipping for good service, though, so tip when you see fit. |
DID YOU KNOW ?CultureSydney is known for its multicultural diversity. There are over 200 nationalities represented in Sydney's population. Fort DenisonAt 1pm every day, a canon is fired from Fort Denison to indicate the time to Sydneysiders. This practice started in 1906 and continued until World War II when it was stopped for fear of alarming residents. It was only started again in 1986. General Post OfficeAll distances to Sydney are measured to Sydney's GPO, located at Martin Place in the CBD (Central Business District) InterContinental SydneyThe InterContinental Sydney was built in 1985. The hotel was constructed around the heritage listed New South Wales Treasury building, built in 1849. The RocksThe Rocks district was named after the formation of land it was built upon. The sandstone found in the area was used in many of the original buildings in Sydney, including the InterContinental. |
WHAT TO PACKAdaptorsAustralia's power outlets will be different to most countries. It is advisable to bring an Australian socket adaptor. Australian DollarsIt is recommended that you exchange some money, although just enough to cover transportation to the hotel and other incidentals. It is not necessary to exchange a lot as all taxi services will accept credit cards. Comfortable walking shoesSydney is well known for its outdoor activities and beautiful harbour walks. Bringing a comfortable pair of walking shoes is advisable. SunscreenAustralia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. The sun during the warmer months is especially intense, however it is advisable that you pack sunscreen no matter what time of year you visit. WeatherWe are very lucky in Sydney as the weather here is always quite mild, no matter what time of the year it is. There's no need to bring any heavy jackets. |
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