Sydney

We arrived in Sydney a couple days before the NYE celebrations ready for the most amazing fireworks we would ever experience. That is exactly what they were, just amazing! The whole afternoon was people buzzing here and there to find the best views. We were on the north side at McMahons Point just because our hotel for the night was there and that meant we could just walk back and avoid public transport. We found a lovely picnic spot in the park and the girls were great. They entertained themselves most of the day. 

We were there 9hours before midnight so it was a long wait but definitely worth it. Emmi managed to see the family fireworks at 9pm which were amazing too and then fell asleep half an hour before midnight and slept through it!

Even the girls said that the fireworks were the best thing in Sydney. There was plenty of things to do but we wanted to concentrate on getting to know the city rather than going to all the usual tourist activities. We did walk over Harbour Bridge, went to see the opera house, walked through the Royal Botanic gardens, got to know the Rocks area, Darling Harbour, China town, Olympic park etc…

The girls loved the play area with water play in Darling Harbour and had a lovely time on Manly beach and Bondi beach. We were little disappointed with those beaches but again after seeing so many stunning beaches driving down from Cairns…nothing comes close!

There was a lovely walk from Bondi to Bronte which we all enjoyed. The girls loved all rides on the double decker rail system. We bought an Opal card which you added credit to and topped up when it ran low. Easy way to travel, cheaper fares and price capping. On a Sunday you can travel anywhere for $2.50!! Very slick, clean and well run public transport.

Sydney was a great city to visit with the children and we would all like to return there one day.