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Taronga Zoo Sydney Entrance Gates
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Taronga Zoo: Wild adventures await in Sydney

For as long as I can remember, an Australian Zoo has been a bucket list adventure for me. As a kid whenever we went away and stayed in a hotel, the only show my sister and I could agree on watching was Steve Irwin’s Croc Files. The second my travel agent called me to confirm […]

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Your guide to the Sydney Tower Eye

Whenever you arrive in a city, it can often be overwhelming and a lot to take in. The skyscrapers towering above can be daunting, especially if up until this point you’ve just been travelling through small towns and country roads. So what better way of getting your bearings with a bird’s eye view, and make […]

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Sydney Australia Harbour Bridge Climb photo on Brads Backpack Travel Blog
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Sydney Harbour Bridge: Climbing to the best views

Sydney is one of the few places that offers you the ability to actually climb up an icon known across the world. The experience has been voted their number one attraction and it isn’t hard to see why. Sometimes when booking an experience the time of day can make or break your enjoyment. With the […]

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Sydney Opera House from the Royal Botanical Gardens
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Sydney Opera House: An Icon of Australia

When anyone thinks of Australia, the first thought that comes to mind is that iconic image of the Opera House by the harbour. The Sydney Opera House is an essential stop for every type of traveller, whether that’s the cheap and cheerful backpacker or the luxury money’s no object tourist. Everyone enjoys the view in […]

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Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens Flower Macro
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Royal Botanical Gardens: A Tropical Paradise in Sydney

I had barely touched down in Sydney, but despite the exhaustion, I was determined to explore. For me, it had felt like my entire trip had been leading up to this moment. It’s impossible to think of Australia and not think about the iconic Opera House that sits on the harbour. I was determined to […]

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Skydive Australia in North Woolongong
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Skydive Australia: Ultimate views from above

Skydiving is a popular experience throughout Australia, and no doubt if you miss one opportunity they’ll be another just around the corner. I had my first chance to skydive in Airlie Beach. But my tour guide confused me and I thought we could only do one experience. So I chose to do scuba diving instead.  […]

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