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Go Climb A Bridge

The Infamous Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Sydney harbor has two of the most iconic structures in Australia, the famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For the adventurous the views of Sydney from the top of the harbour bridge are amazing. Experience this popular activity that allows Aussies and visitors alike to climbContinue reading “Go Climb A Bridge”

A Complete Guide To Sydney’s Amazing Opal Card

Everything You Need To Know About Using Public Transportation In Sydney, Australia! The above map is perfect to save on a device or to print a copy to take along. Everything You Need To Know About The Opal Card The most convenient way to pay for travel on Sydney’s Metro is to get an OpalContinue reading “A Complete Guide To Sydney’s Amazing Opal Card”

Skylab Falls To Earth

On July 12th 1979 America’s space station, Skylab fell out of orbit, broke up on re-entry and rained pieces down on Esperance, Australia. The event is one of Esperance’s major claims to fame. The local government issued littering fines on NASA for the scattered debris. The Skylab was the United States’ first space station thatContinue reading “Skylab Falls To Earth”

The Sydney Opera House

Above Sydney, Australia’s iconic Opera House seen across Circle Quay from The Rocks. It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon after an international design competition and opened in 1973 after a long and difficult construction process. The idea for the Sydney Opera House dates back to the 1940s, when the New South Wales governmentContinue reading “The Sydney Opera House”