Showing posts with label Sydney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sydney. Show all posts

Thursday, January 05, 2006

SYDNEY STOPOVER

SYDNEY, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN THE WORLD - NOVEMBER 2001

Sydney, being quite close to the water, is, with Stockholm in summertime, one of my favourite cities. These photos were taken during a very short stopover, on the way back from New Zealand. They show some of the beauty of Sydney, but there is much more to be seen there...


"INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL - A nice hotel always helps enjoying your stay"



"INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL - Any room there has a nice view, but from the 26th floor is even better"


"INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL - The Opera House, one of Sydney's most popular icons, cannot be missed"


"OPERA HOUSE - Best seen from the water. Designed by Jørn Utzon and constructed under some controversy, it was opened in October 1973"




"TARONGA ZOO - Australia's leading zoological garden, featuring the finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. What makes Taronga something special is its location on elevated land along the waterfront, in one of the most beautiful vantage points on Sydney Harbour overlooking Sydney Cove, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Koalas, Kangoroos and Giraffes profit from this stunning location..."


"TARONGA ZOO SKY SAFARY - The best way to return to the ferry station"


"SYDNEY - See you soon..."