Once back down, head to Dawes Point and look at the bridge from underneath. The humungous grey rivets are oddly impressive close up and bring home just what a monster the Coathanger is.<\/p>\n
2. Ferris Wheel Dining at Luna Park Sydney<\/h2>\n![\"Ferris](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ferris-wheel-dining.jpg\")
Take in views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House as you circle around in your Ferris Wheel pontoon.<\/p><\/div>\n
Ever wanted to show off our glittering Harbour to\u00a0guests\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>enjoy an incredible meal? Luna Park’s latest offering combines these two elements – and if we may say – takes it to new heights. As the name suggests, Ferris Wheel Dining<\/a> involves you climbing aboard your own personal Ferris Wheel carriage at Sydney’s Luna Park, where you’ll be poured a glass of champagne, served your entree platter, which is likely to consist of oysters, foie gras and sashimi, before sending you off for a few scenic spins above the water.<\/p>\n\nAs you circle around, waiters on the ground floor will refresh your glass and clear your plates, preparing you for the next course – as prepared by Luna Park’s signature restaurant, The Deck. You can expect beautiful mahi-mahi or confit duck as just a few of your options for main and sumptuous mousse or tart-style desserts. The food is exceptional –\u00a0almost\u00a0<\/em>as impressive as your view. Okay – just as good.<\/p>\n![\"Ferris](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ferris-wheel-dining-luna-park.jpg\")
Beautiful dishes prepared by Luna Park restaurant, Deck.<\/p><\/div>\n
Ferris Wheel Dining<\/a> is available on Sundays between 14 October 2018 and 18 March 2019 from 6pm<\/em>
\nThursdays between 7 February 2019 and 21 February 2019 from 6pm.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/h5>\nPrice: Carriage for Two for $399 or, for a more special occasion you can have a Cinderella Carriage for Two for $499. A Cinderella Carriage is decorated with dazzling fairy lights creating the perfect ambience for your experience.<\/h5>\n3. The Wollemi Pine<\/h2>\n![\"sydney](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Exped-Andrew-Charlton-pool.jpg\")
Take a scenic dip at Sydney’s Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, it’s a swim with a view.<\/p><\/div>\n
Strolling among the strutting cockatoos and sinister ibises in The Royal Botanic Gardens\u00a0Sydney<\/a> is hardly a big secret. But taking one of the free guided tours makes you take a proper look at what you\u2019d ordinarily amble past in a shamefully blas\u00e9 manner.<\/p>\n\nThis includes the site of New South Wales\u2019 first farm and a Wollemi Pine \u2013 a tree so rare it was only discovered in 1994 and the exact location where it lives in the wild is kept top secret.<\/p>\n\n
And after the enviro-education, have a swim \u2013 the harbourside Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool<\/a>\u00a0on the eastern side of the gardens may be budgie-smuggling central, but it\u2019s one of Sydney\u2019s most spectacular spots for a splash.<\/p>\n4. Palm Beach<\/h2>\n![\"sydney](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Palm-Beach.jpg\")
Wharf at Palm Beach in Sydney, it’s a quieter alternative to the bustling and better-known Bondi Beach.<\/p><\/div>\n
Stop your visiting Pom insisting on Bondi by promising them The One Off The Telly. Palm Beach is the last stop on the Northern Beach run that heads past quieter, cuter alternatives such as Whale Beach and Bilgola.<\/p>\n\n
But there\u2019s a fair chance of seeing Home and Away filming at Palmy, and it\u2019s a long old walk to the Barrenjoey lighthouse at the far end, pretty much guaranteeing a large stretch of sand to yourself on the way.<\/p>\n
5. The North Bondi to Watson\u2019s Bay Walk<\/h2>\n![\"sydney](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Macquarie-Lighthouse-Watsons-Bay-Walk.jpg\")
Macquarie Lighthouse in Sydney’s Watson Bay.<\/p><\/div>\n
If you do lose the Bondi battle, then you can at least put a novel spin on the Bondi to Coogee clifftop walk by heading in entirely the opposite direction. The North Bondi to Watson\u2019s Bay Walk will take about two hours at marching pace, and isn\u2019t quite as well laid out as its more famous sister.<\/p>\n\n
But the highlights come thick and fast in the last 5 kilometres from Dover Heights. The old fort at Signal Hill, the somewhat phallic Macquarie Lighthouse and the memorial to the Dunbar shipwreck all tell tales of Sydney\u2019s past, while the Tasman Sea engages in some furious, nuclear grade cliff-smashing.<\/p>\n
6. North Head<\/h2>\n![\"sydney](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Northe-Head-Q-Station-beach-pipe.jpg\")
Tranquil sunset at Sydney’s Quarantine station on North Head.<\/p><\/div>\n
Fend off those jokes about Australia having less culture than a yoghurt with more history on the other side of the harbour. The Quarantine Station<\/a> (from $18) offers often disturbing, regularly fascinating tours around the somewhat grim facilities that once greeted many new arrivals.<\/p>\n\nBut the national parkland around it on the North Head is hugely memorable too \u2013 partly for the harbour views, partly for the bandicoots and kookaburras scurrying around.<\/p>\n
7. The Hawkesbury River Mail Run<\/h2>\n![\"sydney](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Hawksbury-River-mail-run.jpg\")
Hitch a ride with the Hawkesbury Mail Boat, this postman delivers his post by boat and it’s a lovely way to see parts of Sydney you wouldn’t otherwise see.<\/p><\/div>\n
It\u2019s fair to say that the posties on the run from Brooklyn got the plum route. They deliver to a series of small communities \u2013 some arty, some stubbornly refusing to join the real world \u2013 that can\u2019t be reached by land.<\/p>\n\n
That means they get to cruise around for a few hours, dropping off the odd letter, fussing a few dogs who come to meet the mailboat at the wharf and being greeted by the president of the self-declared independent republic of Milson\u2019s Passage.<\/p>\n\n
Members of the public are allowed to come along for the ride (riverboatpostman.vpweb.com.au<\/a>), in return for $55.<\/p>\n8. The Berowra Waters Inn<\/h2>\n
Also cut off from the rest of the city by craggy waterways, the Berowra Waters Inn<\/a>\u00a0makes no apologies for its inconvenience. It\u2019s an unashamed extravagance, with even the restaurant\u2019s gas supply shipped in daily.<\/p>\n\nAccess is via private ferry (or seaplane from Rose Bay if you really fancy making a special occasion of it), meals are strictly degustation only, and they\u2019re designed to take a looooong old time \u2013 which you\u2019d probably expect for $165 a head.<\/p>\n
9. Fort Denison<\/h2>\n
Take in views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House as you circle around in your Ferris Wheel pontoon.<\/p><\/div>\n
Ever wanted to show off our glittering Harbour to\u00a0guests\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>enjoy an incredible meal? Luna Park’s latest offering combines these two elements – and if we may say – takes it to new heights. As the name suggests, Ferris Wheel Dining<\/a> involves you climbing aboard your own personal Ferris Wheel carriage at Sydney’s Luna Park, where you’ll be poured a glass of champagne, served your entree platter, which is likely to consist of oysters, foie gras and sashimi, before sending you off for a few scenic spins above the water.<\/p>\n\n As you circle around, waiters on the ground floor will refresh your glass and clear your plates, preparing you for the next course – as prepared by Luna Park’s signature restaurant, The Deck. You can expect beautiful mahi-mahi or confit duck as just a few of your options for main and sumptuous mousse or tart-style desserts. The food is exceptional –\u00a0almost\u00a0<\/em>as impressive as your view. Okay – just as good.<\/p>\n Beautiful dishes prepared by Luna Park restaurant, Deck.<\/p><\/div>\n Ferris Wheel Dining<\/a> is available on Sundays between 14 October 2018 and 18 March 2019 from 6pm<\/em> Take a scenic dip at Sydney’s Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, it’s a swim with a view.<\/p><\/div>\n Strolling among the strutting cockatoos and sinister ibises in The Royal Botanic Gardens\u00a0Sydney<\/a> is hardly a big secret. But taking one of the free guided tours makes you take a proper look at what you\u2019d ordinarily amble past in a shamefully blas\u00e9 manner.<\/p>\n\n This includes the site of New South Wales\u2019 first farm and a Wollemi Pine \u2013 a tree so rare it was only discovered in 1994 and the exact location where it lives in the wild is kept top secret.<\/p>\n\n And after the enviro-education, have a swim \u2013 the harbourside Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool<\/a>\u00a0on the eastern side of the gardens may be budgie-smuggling central, but it\u2019s one of Sydney\u2019s most spectacular spots for a splash.<\/p>\n Wharf at Palm Beach in Sydney, it’s a quieter alternative to the bustling and better-known Bondi Beach.<\/p><\/div>\n Stop your visiting Pom insisting on Bondi by promising them The One Off The Telly. Palm Beach is the last stop on the Northern Beach run that heads past quieter, cuter alternatives such as Whale Beach and Bilgola.<\/p>\n\n But there\u2019s a fair chance of seeing Home and Away filming at Palmy, and it\u2019s a long old walk to the Barrenjoey lighthouse at the far end, pretty much guaranteeing a large stretch of sand to yourself on the way.<\/p>\n Macquarie Lighthouse in Sydney’s Watson Bay.<\/p><\/div>\n If you do lose the Bondi battle, then you can at least put a novel spin on the Bondi to Coogee clifftop walk by heading in entirely the opposite direction. The North Bondi to Watson\u2019s Bay Walk will take about two hours at marching pace, and isn\u2019t quite as well laid out as its more famous sister.<\/p>\n\n But the highlights come thick and fast in the last 5 kilometres from Dover Heights. The old fort at Signal Hill, the somewhat phallic Macquarie Lighthouse and the memorial to the Dunbar shipwreck all tell tales of Sydney\u2019s past, while the Tasman Sea engages in some furious, nuclear grade cliff-smashing.<\/p>\n Tranquil sunset at Sydney’s Quarantine station on North Head.<\/p><\/div>\n Fend off those jokes about Australia having less culture than a yoghurt with more history on the other side of the harbour. The Quarantine Station<\/a> (from $18) offers often disturbing, regularly fascinating tours around the somewhat grim facilities that once greeted many new arrivals.<\/p>\n\n But the national parkland around it on the North Head is hugely memorable too \u2013 partly for the harbour views, partly for the bandicoots and kookaburras scurrying around.<\/p>\n Hitch a ride with the Hawkesbury Mail Boat, this postman delivers his post by boat and it’s a lovely way to see parts of Sydney you wouldn’t otherwise see.<\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s fair to say that the posties on the run from Brooklyn got the plum route. They deliver to a series of small communities \u2013 some arty, some stubbornly refusing to join the real world \u2013 that can\u2019t be reached by land.<\/p>\n\n That means they get to cruise around for a few hours, dropping off the odd letter, fussing a few dogs who come to meet the mailboat at the wharf and being greeted by the president of the self-declared independent republic of Milson\u2019s Passage.<\/p>\n\n Members of the public are allowed to come along for the ride (riverboatpostman.vpweb.com.au<\/a>), in return for $55.<\/p>\n Also cut off from the rest of the city by craggy waterways, the Berowra Waters Inn<\/a>\u00a0makes no apologies for its inconvenience. It\u2019s an unashamed extravagance, with even the restaurant\u2019s gas supply shipped in daily.<\/p>\n\n Access is via private ferry (or seaplane from Rose Bay if you really fancy making a special occasion of it), meals are strictly degustation only, and they\u2019re designed to take a looooong old time \u2013 which you\u2019d probably expect for $165 a head.<\/p>\n
\nThursdays between 7 February 2019 and 21 February 2019 from 6pm.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
Price: Carriage for Two for $399 or, for a more special occasion you can have a Cinderella Carriage for Two for $499. A Cinderella Carriage is decorated with dazzling fairy lights creating the perfect ambience for your experience.<\/h5>\n
3. The Wollemi Pine<\/h2>\n
4. Palm Beach<\/h2>\n
5. The North Bondi to Watson\u2019s Bay Walk<\/h2>\n
6. North Head<\/h2>\n
7. The Hawkesbury River Mail Run<\/h2>\n
8. The Berowra Waters Inn<\/h2>\n
9. Fort Denison<\/h2>\n
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