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Where crew stay:
Hilton Sydney
The Hilton Sydney, is centrally located, with bountiful supply of eateries and shopping. All of which are either located around the block, or connected via underground shopping streets. Chinatown is a few blocks down, and a 20-30min/1km walk will cover the entire city map (which is available at the concierge).
ABBA Tip: - Free City Circuit Transport that brings you from QVB George street up all the way to the Sydney Cove and other locations.
Look for a Green Colored Bus, 555 comes every 10-15minsClick here for ABBA location of BusStop opposite hotel.
Look for a Green Colored Bus, 555 comes every 10-15minsClick here for ABBA location of BusStop opposite hotel.
- Free Wifi for up to 4 devices. *However Connections at times seem relatively slow.*
Access to Lounge on 36th Floor
Complimentary breakfast
0630-1000hrs Mon to Fri
0630-1100hrs Sat Sun & Public Holidays
*Special Mentions are their premium yogurts, bottled feta, mozzarella cheeses and dried sweet tomatoes.
Refreshments are also served throughout the day with even tea time service
1500-1800hrs daily.
*Special Mentions are their premium yogurts, bottled feta, mozzarella cheeses and dried sweet tomatoes.
Refreshments are also served throughout the day with even tea time service
1500-1800hrs daily.
Drinks and canapés in the Evenings
1800-2030hrs Mon to Fri
1800-2000hrs Sat Sun & Public Holidays
*Served some sushi, beef/chicken pies, fried spring rolls, cheeses and cold cut spreads*
*Served some sushi, beef/chicken pies, fried spring rolls, cheeses and cold cut spreads*
ABBA Buys:
Click here on latest details on how much meat/seafoods you are allowed to bring back to Singapore.
Click here for ABBA Location of Glenmore Meat Coy 40-46 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe
Click here for ABBA details on Glenmore Meat Coy
To Do:
Sydney Fish Market
Laying claim to being the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere, watch as the market processes an array of fresh sea-foods for the day's sale.
It has a variety of cooked and fresh sea-foods, from lobsters, prawns, fresh oysters and various shashimi cuts. Dine outdoors, whilst enjoying the picturesque view of Blackwattle Bay. A seafood platter, shown in pic, for two went for about AUD52.Click here for ABBA location of Sydney Fish MarketLocked Bag 247 Bank Street
Darling Harbor
A short 10min walk from Hyatt Sydney hotel brings you to Pyrmont bridge and the Darling Harbor. A wide range of eateries are available as well as attractions like the Australian Maritime Museum and Sydney Aquarium.
Things to Do @ The Sydney Cove
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Cove is home to the the world famous Sydney Opera Houses as well as the Sydney Harbor Bridge which are definitely must sees. At the cove there are also various ferries which you can offer a scenic ride or bring you to other great attractions like the Taronga Zoo. The Rocks which line the cove as well are a great place to wine and dine.
Click here for ABBA Location of the Sydney Cove
Click here for ABBA Location of the Sydney Cove
Sydney Opera House has a recognizably factor of 4Billion, sealing its place as one of the many architectural wonders of the world. A scenic view of ferries going up an down the bay, framed by the picturesque Sydney Harbor Bridge with the sunset in the background.
Enjoy the Opera House Tour, learn its design history and have a greater appreciation of its use of materials and modern design. Tours last for an hour every half hour and tickets are readily purchased at location. Museum of contemporary Art Australia
Not an Art Buff? No worries. On the 4th Floor there's a cafe which gives you a panoramic view of the scenic cove. Watch as the Opera House changes colors through the day.
ABBA Details :
*Free Entry
*Free Entry
- 1000-1700hrs
- 1000-2100hrs Thurs
- Closed 25 Dec
Click here for ABBA location of Museum of Contemporary Art Australia 140 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Click here for ABBA location of Museum of Contemporary Art Australia 140 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Sydney Harbor Bridge
Its large steel and concrete structure is like a Bridge out of Christopher Nolan's the Dark Knight Rises scene. Another great icon in Sydney.
Can Do
Sydney's Paddy's Market
Sydney's Paddy's Market
Paddy's Market is a large enclosed building which sells an array of fresh groceries, Australian souvenirs, home-wares and miscellaneous items. If you look hard enough, you'll be able to find some gems within this place.
ABBA Recommended Buy @ Paddy's Market:
DicaPac,a product from Korea provides a great, cheap alternative to using your cameras, smart phones and even tablets underwater. Surprisingly, interaction of Ipad through waterproof casing still possible without problem!
An array of products for Generic Compact Camera AUD25 Ipad AUD35/Iphone/PhoneAUD20 and DSLR Camera Protective covers are available.
Click here for ABBA Details on DicaPac*Open 0900-1700hrs Wed-Sun and Public Holidays
Click here for ABBA location of Sydney's Paddy's Market Hay Street and Thomas Street, Haymarket, Sydney
Click here for more ABBA Details on Paddy's Market and Opening Timings
ABBA Recommended Buy @ Paddy's Market:
An array of products for Generic Compact Camera AUD25 Ipad AUD35/Iphone/PhoneAUD20 and DSLR Camera Protective covers are available.
Click here for ABBA Details on DicaPac*Open 0900-1700hrs Wed-Sun and Public Holidays
Click here for ABBA location of Sydney's Paddy's Market Hay Street and Thomas Street, Haymarket, Sydney
Click here for more ABBA Details on Paddy's Market and Opening Timings
QVB: Queen Victoria Building
Located directly opposite of Hyatt Sydney, QVB is an architecturally stunning building, restored from back in the day and retrofitted to house a medley of known brands, eateries and shopping. All of which are built above and beneath ground and interconnected via tunnels. You can stay sheltered from the weather and continue to shop in the grand architecture.
Click here for ABBA location of QVB 455 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia*Special Mention Hobbyco at QVB
Located at the 2nd and 3rd floor of QVB, it is chock-full of things for the modern fanboy.
The lower floor has an extensive assortment of hobby kits, toy weaponry and a model railroad track in the toy train section. The upper floor has the latest Lego kits and radio control cars with a working racing track.
*Contributed by Denison Tan
To Eat:
Harry's Cafe de Wheels
Harry's Cafe de Wheels
Hay Street (near crn of George)
Outside Entrance of Capitol Square Shopping
Centre – Next to Paddy Maguires Pub
Click here for ABBA Location of Harry's Cafe de Wheels, Haymarket, NSW 2000
Outside Entrance of Capitol Square Shopping
Centre – Next to Paddy Maguires Pub
Click here for ABBA Location of Harry's Cafe de Wheels, Haymarket, NSW 2000
The walls are adorned with pictures of celebrities that have sampled their Aussie fare.
Their signature offering is the 'Tiger' (AUD$6.40), a beef pie with mashed potatoes, mushy peas and gravy. Unlike the store-bought minced variety, their pies are filled chunks of beef and oh so filling!
Till A&W returns, the chilli dog (AUD$6) is also worth a try, with ample portions of chilli con carne and a nice amount of spice.*Contributed by Denison Tan
Passionflower
Cue nostalgic memories of undergraduate days in NSW... Located inside the Capitol Theatre building, it is a popular hangout for Asian students and serves all sorts of Asian-inspired flavours of ice-cream. While it was thick and creamy, the Pandan flavour was a bit light though the Thai Milk Tea tasted authentic enough.
*Contributed by Denison Tan
Star Bar*Contributed by Denison Tan
Located about 200m from the hotel, southwards on George Street, this bar seemed to have a deal too good to miss out on, but we did. 250gm certified Angus Rump Steak AUD11.95 and an even 2-4-1 meal offers, 1200-2200hrs Thursday and Wednesday.
The Angus Steak was bland compared other cuts one has sampled before. Disappointing. The Schnitzel with Prawns fared better - crunchy without too much oil and a cream sauce to accompany the chicken.
Click here for ABBA Location of Starbar, 600 George Street
*Contributed by Denison Tan
The Angus Steak was bland compared other cuts one has sampled before. Disappointing. The Schnitzel with Prawns fared better - crunchy without too much oil and a cream sauce to accompany the chicken.
Click here for ABBA Location of Starbar, 600 George Street
*Contributed by Denison Tan
China Town
Every country has a China Town and this is no different. However, it isn't so much as a town, but more Asian ethnic streets like Thai & Korean, Chinese Street. A short 10min walk from the hotel gets you to China Town with majority of the shops open till 2200hrs/2300hrs. Sporadic 24hrs Kebab shops also line this district.
SAAP Thai in China Town
Ordered:
Thai Beef Green Curry*Good, creamy and slightly on
the sweet side with a mild spice. Tailored towards the caucasian pallet.
the sweet side with a mild spice. Tailored towards the caucasian pallet.
Fried Morning Glory Leaves (a.k.a Kang Kong)
Fried Cured Pork. *Sweet beef jerky
X3 Thai Ice Team *Deep and creamy flavor
ABBATip: You can have Warm Glutenous Rice
instead of the conventional steamed rice,
which goes very nice with their curries.
Total: AUD54
*Contributed by Denison Tan instead of the conventional steamed rice,
which goes very nice with their curries.
Total: AUD54
Dan's House Chinese Cuisine in China Town
Dan's House claims to have Authentic Peking Duck, and with their own oven to boot. When visited, it was near closing. Last order was made 2130hrs.
Ordered:
Half A Peking Duck at aprox AUD40.
*We wondered where the other half was.
Serve of garlic fried Chinese spinach.
*We wondered where the other half was.
Serve of garlic fried Chinese spinach.
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