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Sydney Opera House

No visit to Sydney is complete without making your way to the world most recognisable sails – the iconic Sydney Opera House. Designed by Jørn Utzon and completed in 1973, this expressionist building is home to some of the world’s most famous opera’s including Don Giovanni, Lucia di Lammermoor and Madama Butterfly.

If you are interested in the behind the scenes and history of this unique building then the Essential Tour is for you! You'll visit at least one of the venues - where performance lives every day. Some 1,500 performances, from opera to circus, rock and cabaret, are staged each year to audiences of around 1.5 million.  

For further information on the performances and tours available, or to make a booking, please visit: www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Other Tours/Entertainment options

The Rocks Walking Tour

The Rocks Walking Tours is Sydney’s longest established walking tour company and offers the ‘original’ guided walking tour of The Rocks!

Tours depart from the heart of The Rocks at 23 Playfair Street (just off Argyle Street).
http://www.rockswalkingtours.com.au/tours.htm

Sydney Sights Walking tour

See Sydney - on and off the tourist track - on this entertaining 2-hour guided walk through the heart of Sydney's vibrant sightseeing district. On this tour, with a friendly Sydneysider as your guide, you will see:

• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• The Rocks
• Customs House 
• Sydney Opera House 
• Royal Botanic Gardens.... and more.

At the end of this walk you'll be well-equipped with all of the ‘Sydney in a nutshell' facts you need to know to get the most out of your time in Sydney - including where history happened, where movies where filmed, what locals like to do, and how to get the most out of Sydney's museums and attractions. 

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Gray Line

arinex Destination Management has negotiated a 20% discount on tours available through Gray Line for The Australasian Evaluation Society 2011 International Conference  delegates and accompanying persons.  For further information on these tours, as well as other day touring options in and around Sydney, or to make a booking on any of these tours and take advantage of the 20% discount, please click on the link below and select ‘Sydney’:

Gray Line

Please find below some suggested touring options from Gray Line.

Sydney City Sights Tour

Sydney Harbour reputedly one of the most beautiful in world, will not disappoint. And the city that sits around it is one of fine weather, sunshine, glorious ocean beaches with a vibrant big city vibe. This tour is the quintessential introduction to Sydney, making its way around the city (with a stop at Mrs Macquaries Chair for that iconic photograph of the bridge behind the Opera House) before heading out to Bondi Beach via the affluent eastern suburbs. Lots of "wows" on this tour, all those places you have heard so much about with a few surprises as well. Don't leave your camera in the hotel room.

Blue Mountains Tour

Crisp, clean, mountain top air with distant blue haze horizons overlooking awesome canyons with rainforest carpeting the valley floor. Waterfalls, sleepy hamlets and the rich warm smell of the Australian bush make this a very special place for every visitor.

Hunter Valley Wine Tour

World acclaimed Australian wines from the vineyards of the rolling hills and valleys of the Hunter region, delight both the palate and the eye in this green and fertile land dotted with villages and over fifty wineries. The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest commercial wine producing district with over 7000 acres under vine. Famous wine styles include semillon, shiraz, chardonnay, gewurztraminer, cabernet sauvignon and earthy pinot noirs.

Cuddle a Koala

An excellent opportunity to meet and observe Australia's most unique native animals - close up! Spend some quality time and get to know our most special friend, the koala.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that the above tours are offered by separate operators, and do not have any connection with arinex pty limited. This information is provided to delegates on a general basis and is the delegate’s responsibility to research, make a booking and pay for the service provided directly with the supplier.

Please ensure that you read the terms and conditions on the operator website before proceeding with payment to avoid any problems. Any issues relating to this are at the expense of the delegate and not the responsibility of arinex pty limited.