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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.
Guide to Exploring Sydney Opera House
Top Sydney Opera House Flight & Hotel Packages
Mon., 10 Aug. - Mon., 17 Aug.
Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,977
The price now is NZ$1,863 per personFlight + Hotel
Mon., 10 Aug. - Mon., 17 Aug.
Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,877
The price now is NZ$1,878 per personFlight + Hotel
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Auckland Intl. - Kingsford Smith Intl.
NZ$1,770
The price now is NZ$1,804 per personFlight + Hotel
Top Sydney Opera House Hotel & Accommodation Deals
Per night/room
12 Jul. - 13 Jul.
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
22 Jul. - 23 Jul.
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
12 Jul. - 13 Jul.
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
2 Aug. - 3 Aug.
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
24 Jul. - 25 Jul.
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 only a 5-minute walk and Martin Place Station is 5 minutes.
Per night/room
12 Jul. - 13 Jul.
Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites
243 Pyrmont Street, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, NSWLocated in Darling Harbour, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Harbourside, Australian National Maritime Museum and International Convention Centre Sydney. Chinese Garden of Friendship and Chinatown Night Market are also within 15 minutes. Convention Light Rail Station and Exhibition Light Rail Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Per night/room
3 Aug. - 4 Aug.
The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney
98 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, NSWLocated in Sydney Central Business District, this luxury aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art. The Rocks Markets and Sydney Observatory are also within 10 minutes. Wynyard Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sydney Circular Quay Station is 6 minutes.
Per night/room
12 Jul. - 13 Jul.
Park Hyatt Sydney
7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, NSWThis family-friendly The Rocks 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.
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