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Sydney Rocks Pub Tour

editor — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:54:14 +0000

Looking for a fun day out with friends, then why not venture out for The Rocks Pub Tour. From as little as $39 per person, you can explore the convict-built cottages and meander along the cobblestone winding lanes that is Sydney’s historic Rocks area. Walk a path through history all the while visiting some of Australia’s best pubs. You will have a drink from each of the three pubs visited of either beer, wine or soft drink and enjoy the expertise of a local guide. At the end of the tour why not enjoy a meal from the many fabulous restaurants scattered throughout the alleyways. It will be a fun and relaxed day/evening.

For more information on this great day out visit flight centre

Valid for travel up to 31st March 2011.

Shopping at The Strand Arcade

editor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:12:06 +0000

The Strand Arcade Suite 303, 412-414 George Street Sydney NSW 2000

Opened in 1892, The Strand Arcade was the fifth arcade to be built in Victorian Sydney and today is the only one remaining in its original form. The Strand Arcade bears a remarkable resemblance to the QVB and is the epicentre of style and design making it a shoppers delight.

Consisting of three levels, each level houses and showcases many labels of top Australian designers, jewellers and unique shops and has done so for over 100 years.

The Ground Floor is a browser’s delight offering retailers in men fashion, antiques, collections and giftwares, Australiana and the nature inspired beauty salon Jurlique.

Level one offers retailers in designer fashion with designers such as Alannah Hill, Wayne Cooper and menswear from Farage. A mod jewellery shop can be found in Love and Hatred.

Level two offers a similar retail adventure as level one with the winners and finalists of the De Beers Diamond Facets Award in Raphael Jewellers.

Once you have explored the many shops, a snack break will be in order. The Strand Arcade offers many dining experiences from cafes to restaurants. The choices are endless from Elixir Expresso, Pendolino, Strand Expresso, Takatea Gardens any many more.

Pendolino is an exciting restaurant located on the second level of the Strand Arcade and offers devine dining experiences. Monday 15th March will have the Pendolino host a Wine Dinner for fine food and wine lovers. A five course Italian menu will be teamed with Italian Varietal wines that are grown and produced in an array of cool-climate regions within New South Wales. The price will be $150 per head.

For more information on upcoming events at the Strand Arcade click here

Shopping at Queen Victoria Building

editor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:08:22 +0000

The Queen Victoria Building or ‘QVB’ as it is currently known, offers a shopping experience surrounded by splendid architecture and history. Originally built and completed in 1898 in celebration of the Golden Jubilee, the QVB has had many occupants within her walls and occupies a full block along George Street between Town Hall and Market Street. The building houses a superb collection of 190 retailers and excellent eateries.

There are five levels to the QVB – lower ground, ground, level 1 ,level 2 and level 3. Each level has it’s own trading hours with Sunday trading offered.

Lower Ground level offers the retailers DIVA, Fossil, Industrie, Industri Kids, Kikki.K, Lush, Bijoux, Aveda, Guess, Victoria’s Basement, Coffee Shops and many more;

Ground level offers the retailers Adidas, Cue, Country Road, David Lawrence, General Pants Co, Georg Jensen, Esprit, Oroton, Pandora, Ralph Lauren, Saba and many more;

Level one offers the retailers ABC Bookshop, Crabtree & Evelyn, Blooms, Charlie Brown, Emilio Boutique for Hair, Versace Collections, Old Vienna Coffee House and many more;

Level two offers the retailers Aboriginal Art Gallery, Ayers Rock Souvenirs, Hobbyco, Cellini’s Bar & Restaurant, Carina Jewellers, Fish Fine Music, Just White, John Chen Gallery, Opal Fields Peter Nathan Toy Soldiers, QVB Gifts and Souvenirs and many more;

Level three offers Hobbyco and The Tea Room.

Getting There: Queen Victoria Building 455 George Street Sydney NSW 2000

There is parking for 700 cars accessible from York Street and offers Valet Parking and a car wash. General parking fees range from 1 hour $12.00 to 4 hours $52.00. Valet parking is an extra fee of $10.00 on top of parking fee.

The nearest train station is Town Hall Station and accessible via the lower ground floor.

The Bus stops directly at the QVB on York Street.

The Galleries of Victoria Monorail is located one block from the QVB.

For more information on the QVB click here