Sydney Opera House

The Sights of Sydney

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December 7th 2007
Day 36: Aimless Wanderings The coach finally arrived at Sydney Central Station just before seven, and with the long night travelling behind me, it came as a huge relief that it was only a short walk to the Railway Square YHA hostel where I was staying. Unfortunately, check-in wasn't until 1pm and so although I was allowed to shower and store my bags there, I had quite a bit of time to kill befo ... read more

Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Sydney

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more