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Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is right up there with Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower, as a brand name for the exclusive elite of global cities. In fact it has long-since ceased to be just an Opera House. It's an icon. A powerful symbol, not just of Sydney, but of the whole of Australia. Those serenely simple, white-curving shells say something unexpected about this youthful nation. That Australians can do bold, as well as brash – and culture as well as brawn. When it opened back in 1973, it was a sign that Sydney, and Australians, were growing up.
So if you come to Sydney, you really must see the Opera House – not so much a request, as a condition of entry. Not that you can escape its unmistakeable outline. Sydney seems to be arranged as a giant amphitheatre, purpose-built to show the Opera House off to its best, where-ever you are in the city. But you have to get up close and personal to really 'get' what all the fuss is about.
Then you'll get to see how those shimmering white shells are actually made of a million Swedish tiles (which aren't even white). You might learn that it took 12 years, and 12 different designs, before the builders could get Danish architect Jørn Utzon's vision into concrete. Or you might feel your jaw-drop, as you take in the dramatic view back across Sydney, afforded by the Opera House's front-row seat on the Harbour.
And don't forget the opera. Or the concerts, the plays, the dance productions and the ballet. Because the Sydney Opera House is home to three large-scale venues – the Concert Hall, the Joan Sutherland Theatre and the Drama Theatre – as well as many smaller ones. If culture is your thing, then the white-shelled Opera House is your oyster. And even if it's not, returning from Sydney without a snap of the Opera House behind you is as good as not going to Sydney at all.
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Top Sydney Opera House Flight & Hotel Packages
Sat., 16 Jan. - Sun., 24 Jan.
Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,918
The price now is NZ$1,447 per personFlight + Hotel
Sat., 16 Jan. - Sun., 24 Jan.
Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,875
The price now is NZ$1,491 per personFlight + Hotel
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Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,779
The price now is NZ$1,436 per personFlight + Hotel
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Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,909
The price now is NZ$1,650 per personFlight + Hotel
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Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,785
The price now is NZ$1,551 per personFlight + Hotel
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Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,789
The price now is NZ$1,557 per personFlight + Hotel
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Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,502
The price now is NZ$1,309 per personFlight + Hotel
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NZ$1,209
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NZ$1,435
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Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,337
The price now is NZ$1,191 per personFlight + Hotel
Top Sydney Opera House Hotel & Accommodation Deals
Per night/room
2 Nov. - 3 Nov.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
199 George St., Sydney, NSWThis family-friendly Sydney hotel is located in the historical district, just steps away from Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art. The Rocks Markets and Sydney Opera House are also within 15 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is only a 3-minute walk and Wynyard Station is 7 minutes.
Per night/room
27 Oct. - 28 Oct.
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Contemporary Art and Circular Quay. The Rocks Markets and Sydney Observatory are also within 10 minutes. Wynyard Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sydney Circular Quay Station is 7 minutes.
Per night/room
27 Oct. - 28 Oct.
Rydges Sydney Harbour
55 George Street, The Rocks, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this hotel is steps away from The Rocks Markets, Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Australia Square are also within 10 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is 7 minutes by foot and Wynyard Station is 12 minutes.
Per night/room
27 Oct. - 28 Oct.
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps away from Circular Quay, Customs House and Government House. Sydney Opera House and Museum of Sydney are also within 5 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is only a 4-minute walk and Martin Place Station is 11 minutes.
Per night/room
20 Nov. - 21 Nov.
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
27 O'Connell Street, Sydney, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pitt Street Mall and Circular Quay. The Domain and Royal Botanic Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Wynyard Station is 5 minutes by foot and Martin Place Station is 5 minutes.
Per night/room
27 Oct. - 28 Oct.
Park Hyatt Sydney
7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, NSWThis family-friendly Sydney hotel is located on the boardwalk, steps away from The Rocks Markets, Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Australia Square are also within 15 minutes. Sydney Circular Quay Station is 9 minutes by foot and Wynyard Station is 14 minutes.
Hilton Sydney
488 George Street, Sydney, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is steps away from Queen Victoria Building, The Galeries and Sydney Town Hall. Westfield Shopping Centre and Strand Arcade are also within 5 minutes. Town Hall Station is only a 2-minute walk and St. James Station is 8 minutes.
Per night/room
29 Oct. - 30 Oct.
The Grace Hotel
77 York Street, Sydney, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Pitt Street Mall, Theatre Royal and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Westfield Shopping Centre and Queen Victoria Building are also within 10 minutes. Wynyard Station is only a 4-minute walk and Town Hall Station is 7 minutes.
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