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 Circular Quay, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Circular Quay is a focal point for many community celebrations, for both its historic significance as the birthplace of the Australian nation, and for its proximity to the Sydney icons of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Circular Quay is a locality in the City of Sydney, Australia, between Bennelong Point and The Rocks.
Circular Quay is also the home of Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art and soon the City Library, in the historic Customs House.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Circular_Quay   (246 words)

  
 Circular Quay railway station, Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Circular Quay is the nearest railway station to the Sydney Opera House and The Rocks area of Sydney.
Circular Quay is a CityRail station located in Sydney, Australia and is an integral part of the City Circle.
The station is beside the Circular Quay ferry terminals from which services operate to a number of locations around Sydney Harbour.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Circular_Quay_railway_station,_Sydney   (236 words)

  
 SYDNEY - LoveToKnow Article on SYDNEY
The Circular Quay at the head of Sydney Cove is 1300 ft. long, and here all the great ocean liners from Europe, China and Japan are berthed, while to the great wharf in Woolloomooloo Bay, 3oooft.
The whole district between Sydney and Parramatta on each side of the railway is practically one continuous town, the more fashionable suburbs lying on the east of the city while the business extension is to the westward and the southern quarters are largely devoted to manufacturing.
The climate of Sydney is mild and equable; in summer sea breezes blow from the north-east, which, while they temper the heat, make the air exceedingly humid; in winter the winds blow from the west and the climate is dry and bracing.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SY/SYDNEY.htm   (1695 words)

  
 Sydney
Sydney's theatres are scattered around the edge of the CBD, the Opera House is on the edge of Circular Quay, the mainstream cinema complexes are on the ugly neon strip of George St. The best nightlife is centred on Oxford St and in Kings Cross.
Circular Quay is built around Sydney Cove and is considered by many to be the focal point of the city.
Sydney is blessed with a temperate climate and averages summer temperatures of around 25°C (77°F).
www.aol.com.au /site/aol/travel/destinations/sydney.html   (3827 words)

  
 Sydney Children's Hospital - Media Releases
The Pram Push course took the students through many coastal and country towns to finish at Circular Quay at 3pm on Thursday 10th December.
Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick is a centre of medical excellence achieving major breakthroughs and advances in the field of paediatric medicine and surgery.
On the 30th November 1998, Students from the University of NSW began the challenging task of pushing a pram all the way from Byron Bay to Sydney to raise money for sick children from all over NSW who are treated at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick.
www.sch.edu.au /news/media_releases?doc=140   (415 words)

  
 CNN - Content
While much of the clothing and cosmetics sold in Sydney can be found the world over, there are other, more unusual items that can be purchased as a memento of your stay.
Sydney's biggest chain store for surfing, diving and waterskiing gear sells the latest and hottest boards, clothing and accessories.
Its reputation as "the most beautiful store in the world" might apply to its Elizabeth Street floor where scarves, flowers, cosmetics and perfumes are beautifully lit and offset by multimirrored columns.
cnnstudentnews.cnn.com /STYLE/shopping.guides/sydney/content.html   (2447 words)

  
 Sydney
The hotel is close to Central Railway station, which is the hub for suburban, country and interstate rail services.
It is on the major George Street bus route which passes Chinatown, the Town Hall precinct, the main city shopping area and the financial district on its way to Circular Quay.
Located next to Central Station, the 4 star Mercure Hotel Sydney is in the heart of the entertainment district.
www.gate1travel.com /Destinations/South_Pacific/hotels/Mercure.htm   (239 words)

  
 Walkabout - Sydney
The building which connects Town Hall railway station with Market Street in the city centre is architecturally magnificent.
Further along, on the Quay side of George Street, steps lead down to the Mariner's Church which was built in 1856 and the ASN Co. building (1884).
Modern Sydney suburbia is remarkably similar to American suburbia with large shopping complexes, huge parking lots, the majority of people driving their own cars, freeways abound and most people live in single-storey brick bungalows on neat suburban plots.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/NSWSydney.shtml   (5042 words)

  
 SYDNEY - BACKPACKERS GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA
The city of Sydney, one of the most visually spectacular cities in the world, is set on a magnificent natural harbour with two of world's most striking structures on the edge of the city centre.
A large portion of Sydney's residents were born overseas and immigrated giving the city a multicultural mix manifesting itself in a rich diversity of restaurant cuisines.
Manly is a pleasnt suburb on the north shore near the entrance to to the harbour.
www.geocities.com /austtravel/nsw/sydney.html   (4281 words)

  
 Sydney - Wikitravel
Sydney's large natural harbor, usually called Sydney Harbour (correctly Port Jackson), was the reason that the original penal settlement was established in the area now known as Circular Quay, rather than further south at Botany Bay as James Cook recommended after mapping the coast in 1770.
Sydney's most expensive hotels are generally located in the CBD and the Rocks district, near the business hub of Sydney, close to many restaurants, and with excellent harbour views.
Sydney is the oldest European settlement in Australia, having been founded as a British penal colony on 26 January 1788 (now celebrated as Australia Day, a national public holiday, with major festivities around the city and the Harbour).
wikitravel.org /en/Sydney   (6372 words)

  
 Sydney Australia attractions
Harbourside is the perfect Sydney base, whether your stay is fro a day, a week or as long as you wish.
One of the most fun and scenic ways of discovering Sydney's beautiful harbour is by ferry - and with more than 135 years' cruise experience, no one is better qualified to show you the sights of Sydney than Sydney Ferries.
Harbourside Serviced Apartments, North Sydney’s only waterfront executive and family serviced accommodation, is uniquely situated right on the harbour's edge at McMahon's Point offering stunning views of Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney City Skyline, the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and North Sydney.
www.luxehotels.com /proplocal.cfm?PropID=110   (623 words)

  
 Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia
There is a major railway station at the quay, which is part of the underground City Circle, which skirts around the CBD.
Circular Quay is at the foot of the central business district and the older, historic end of the city.
On the southern side of Circular Quay is a walkway that leads to the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens; while on the northern side, a short walk along lovely landscaped walkways takes you to the Harbour Bridge and The Rocks, one of the oldest, most attractive and most interesting parts of Sydney.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_New_South_Wales/Sydney-1869538/Things_To_Do-Sydney-Circular_Quay-R-1.html   (1429 words)

  
 The Russell Hotel In The Rocks - Wotif.com
Circular Quay railway station is only 500 metres from the hotel and trains run directly to the airport from this station.
The Russell is located within a short walking distance from the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art, and a variety of pubs and restaurants.
The Russell is located in The Rocks, an historic area of Sydney, within a few minutes walk of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
www.wotif.com /Hotel.jsp?hotel=6376   (333 words)

  
 North Sydney railway station, Sydney
The North Sydney Railway Station is a CityRail station that was created as part of the construction project for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and opened to traffic on 19 March 1932 at the same time that the bridge was opened.
The result is that the four platforms at North Sydney serve a double track railway to the north and south of the station.
The station has four platforms which correspond with the four railway tracks that were designed to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
read-and-go.hopto.org /Sydney-railway-stations/North-Sydney-railway-station-Sydney.html   (362 words)

  
 Sydney Sightseeing Pass
Trains travelling around the underground central City network connecting Central Railway Station, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, Museum and St. James stations are also included.
This service departs from Circular Quay daily at approximately 30 minute intervals, with the first departure at 9.15am and the last "round trip" at 4.20pm, returning you to Circular Quay at around 6:15pm.
The service departs from Circular Quay daily at approximately 17 minute intervals, with the first departure at 8:40am and the last 'round trip' at 5:25pm.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/passes/sightseeing_syd.html   (1052 words)

  
 Central railway station, Sydney
The platforms at Sydneys Central Station are numbered from 1 to 27, with 1 being the westernmost platform and 27 being one of the easternmost.
This station (one wooden platform in a corrugated iron shed), which was known at the time as Redfern railway station, Sydney, had Devonshire Street as its northern boundary.
Central (also known as Sydney Terminal) is the largest railway station in Sydney, Australia, which services almost all of the lines on the CityRail network, and is the major terminus for intercity and interstate rail services.
read-and-go.hopto.org /Sydney-railway-stations/Central-railway-station-Sydney.html   (958 words)

  
 Sydney "<" Beyond, 40 Days in Oz – A Solo Travel Report
Railway stations and main bus depots had food courts that remained opened 24 hours as did chain stores such as Coles and 7-Eleven.
I had been there the day before as it is a hub for the ferry terminal, the railway station, and bus-stops.
I passed by old public buildings like St James Church, the Mint, Parliament House, the State Library, and the Conservatorium of Music, eventually arriving at Circular Quay.
www.cstn.org /reports/spacific/australia_bus_sydney_04.html   (1873 words)

  
 The Courier-Mail: Rail line 'concrete cancer' concern (archived)
Opposition transport spokesman Peter Debnam today asked the NSW transport safety and reliability regulator to answer questions regarding "ongoing" damage to a series of pylons supporting Circular Quay railway station.
CONCRETE cancer was eating into pylons supporting rail lines at Sydney's Circular Quay raising concerns about passenger safety, the New South Wales Opposition said today.
"I think what you've got here is a clear demonstration that the infrastructure of NSW is crumbling but clearly these are the main supporting pylons for the Circular Quay rail line.
www.thecouriermail.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5936,15537243^1702,00.html   (389 words)

  
 Colin & Wanda at Port Block, New South Wales
As the train pulled into Circular Quay railway station, they were both awestruck by the view.
At the end of the day, and no longer bothering to try to fit the Sydney 2000 Olympics into a single thought with Port Block, Colin and Wanda retraced their steps back to Campbelltown railway station, and there, as expected, the coach awaited them, to bump and rattle them back to Port Block.
Sure enough, the coach took them to Campbelltown railway station, where a large double decker electric train took them into Sydney.
www.ozbricks.com /portblock/cwn/cw8.htm   (509 words)

  
 ScienceDaily: Circular quay railway station sydney
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 WorldRes PTS2: Discount Hotel Reservations Online - Hotels and Lodging Worldwide
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Mercure Hotel St Leonards is on Sydneys lower north shore, adjacent to the Royal North Shore Hospital and close to St L more...
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 Sydney Hostels Listings - Hostels in Sydney at Hostels.com
Sydney's nightlife is second to none, with cinemas, theatres, pubs and nightclubs to keep you permanently entertained, all of which are close by.
Sydney Beachouse YHA is truly the most luxurious backpacker and budget traveller resort in Sydney.
The Maze is Sydney's most exciting, centrally located backpacker hostel, located close to all the major sightseeing attractions, which are all just a short walking distance away!
www.hostels.com /au.ns.sy.html   (1091 words)

  
 4020 Φ Sydney Unposed (commute)
School students mucking around on the Bondi Junction platform, at Central underground station.
At the time there was a lot of construction to spruce up the platforms for the upcoming 2000 olympics, hence the apologetic poster in the background.
This image almost captures forty years of Australian immigration policy in a single shot: in the 1950s and 60s the intake was from Europe; in the 70s and 80s the focus shifted to southeast Asia; from the 90s onward, it's now predominantly from the Middle East.
4020.net /unposed/commute.shtml   (605 words)

  
 Travelling to Sydney
The university is well serviced by buses from the city centre which connect to the suburban rail network (at Central Railway and Railway Square, and the undergraound stations at Town Hall, Wynyard and Circular Quay) and the harbour ferry services (at Circular Quay).
City Rd services to the City Rd gates, just past the foot bridge that crosses City Rd (eg from Castlereagh St at Centrepoint or from Railway Square near Central railway station): 422-426.
The University of Sydney's main campus is in the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington just 3km from the centre of the city.
alex.edfac.usyd.edu.au /mcphase1/mcsydney5.htm   (305 words)

  
 Metro Hotel Sydney, Australia
A few minutes walk from the Town Hall and a short distance from Central Railway Station.
From Sydney Airport taxi direct to the hotel or take the Airport train to TOWN HALL Station, only 1 minutes walk from the hotel.
For corporate travellers, Sydney's main business areas are within easy reach, and the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre is a short Monorail trip.
www.asiatravel.com /australia/pentura/location.html   (144 words)

  
 Central Railway Hotel * Sydney Hotels * Sydney Australia Hotels * Sydney Hotels and Lodging * Sydney Accommodations * CentralRailwayHotel
Central Railway Hotel is centrally located in Chalmers Street near Central Railway Station, the heart of Sydney's Transport System.
It is within minutes of the the Central Business District, Circular Quay, Chinatown and within 15 minutes to Sydney's famous Beaches.
Central Railway Hotel's location puts all of Sydney's major attractions including The Rocks, The Harbour Bridge, Cernterpoint Tower, Darling Harbour and the Opera House-within easy reach.
www.centralrailwayhotel.com   (223 words)

  
 LRT Subway and Monorail In Sydeney
The loop was created with the opening of Circular Quay between Wynyard and St. James on 22nd January 1956."
The city underground was specifically built for the introduction of electric train services in Sydney.
It extends from Erskineville to Bondi Junction, Central to the Harbour Bridge, and Central to Central via the City Circle.
www.subways.net /australia/sydney.htm   (151 words)

  
 Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority - Places we manage
We manage the retail tenancies on the wharves for NSW Maritime Authority as well as those tenancies on the public promenade next to Circular Quay railway station and along East Circular Quay.
We drafted a Master Plan for Sydney Fish Market in 2003/2004, and have a minor role managing the public promenade and foreshore areas on behalf of NSW Maritime Authority through maintenance and related works.
Located on Macquarie Street in Sydney’s CBD, the building comprises 27,000 sq m, including the heritage Greenway building, originally an early 19th century stables, and three levels of accommodation beneath a landscaped roof area overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens.
www.shfa.nsw.gov.au /dyncontent.cfm?MenuID=201   (340 words)

  
 Sydney Hotels. Sydney Accommodation Hotel in Australia Discounts.
Buses run every few minutes from the hotel to Circular Quay, Central Station and Sydney's famous Bondi beach.
Star City Sydney Hotel will bring a new level of entertainment and service, with every conceivable facility conveniently situated in one magnificent Darling Harbour location, a short stroll from the CBD.
Star City Sydney is Australia most exciting and unique entertainment destination.
www.holidaycity.com /sydneyhotels   (240 words)

  
 Billboards
The billboards will be erected for the months of October and November, and located at St Martins Place and Circular Quay railway station in Sydney; and at sites in Albert Park and North Melbourne in Melbourne.
The billboards feature a photograph of Pat Mellick by acclaimed photographer, Ella Dreyfus, applauded for her controversial "Age & Consent" series of photographs exhibited in Sydney earlier this year (and also known for her "Pregnancy" series).
This copyline along with "Look Past the Wrinkles" will confront commuters in Melbourne & Sydney from October 1st, 1999, the International Day of Older Persons during this United Nations International Year of Older Persons 1999.
home.vicnet.net.au /~ac99/press4.html   (324 words)

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