DON'T MISS THESE SYDNEY HIDDEN GEMS! (MUST VISIT TOURIST ATTRACTIONS!) | AUSTRALIA TRAVEL 2020
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In this video we check out 4 really awesome alternatives to popular Sydney tourist attractions here in Australia. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the list of attractions i mentioned, i just wanted to throw some other options for you to consider when you do make a visit to sydney :) In order of appearance:
1. Bridge Climb Alternative: Sydney Pylon Lookout
Now one of most iconic landmarks of Sydney, is the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can drive across it, take a train across it and even walk across it.
but one of the most unique experiences would be to actually climb the bridge and get to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Having said that the bridge climb costs anywhere between $268 - $400 dollars and might not suit everyone's budget.
The alternative to the Bridge Climb is to get on top of one of the Sydney Harbour Pylons. The south east pylon has been open to the public since 1934 and takes around 200 steps to get to the very top. Here, you get sweeping views of the city of Sydney, the water, the Opera house and of course, front row seats to the Sydney Harbour Bridge itself.
Address: 100 cumberland street the rocks sydney 2000
Entry fees: $19 AUD per adult
2. Sydney Cruise / Water taxi Alternative: Take a Ferry!
You can explore and experience the amazing sights by simply taking one of Sydney’s Ferries. If you’re short on time, take the ferry from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay, it’s around 20 minutes and you zip under the bridge and around the opera house. Alternatively if you have a bit more time, take the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly.
Go on the ferry on a Sunday, the prices are capped at $2.80, so you can take all the ferries, to manly and back, around the harbour, all for $2.80.
3. Fine Dining Alternative : William Blue Dining
www.williamblue.edu.au/about/...
If you are looking for a fine dining experience, one place I’d really recommend you try is a placed called William Blue Dining, where you can enjoy affordable multi award winning fine dining at The Rocks.
Every time that I’m there, It is always an enjoyable dining experience - we always get amazing service and a delicious meal prepared by chefs in training. Going for the full 3 course would set you back $46, which is a fraction of what fine dining typically costs here in Sydney.
Address:
107 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
Full 3 course meal: $46 AUD
4. Sydney Tower Eye: Blu Bar on 36
Although not as high as Sydney Tower Eye, being on the 36th floor, you are floating high above The Rocks., And with the 29 dollars you would’ve spent on admission fees, at the Sydney Tower Eye, why not grab a couple beers or one of their signature cocktails instead?
Address: 176 Cumberland St, Sydney NSW 2000
4 AWESOME ALTERNATIVES to POPULAR SYDNEY TOURIST ATTRACTIONS | AUSTRALIA TRAVEL 2020 (Things To Do)
and if you've read these description til the end... CAN ANYONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT THE DEAL IS WITH THE TOILET PAPER CRAZE?! i went to THREE supermarkets and i still couldnt find any
Hey guys, I just wanted to check in and see how you guys are all doing? Things have escalated quite a bit in the last weeks and I really hope you’re all staying safe and healthy.
I have already filmed a number of Sydney food / travel guide videos all of which will be posted in the next few uploads. I know it seems a bit out of place to be posting these videos when travel for leisure, or going on a holiday is probably the last thing on people’s minds right now… but hopefully it gives you a bit of entertainment and takes your mind off things a little? And who knows, when we get through this, maybe you’ll come visit and check out some of these places in person! 😊
and in the meantime, stay safe, take care and I will catch you guys next week.
we need the vlogs Janice. entertainment is high on everyone's list. though stay safe!
Keep going Janice. And here's something regarding corona that may help.
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Its been awful tis past few days. A few countries going into lockdown modes, peeps are panic buying & etc. No matter how dire things are, i hope that we don't abandon our social responsibilty towards each other and be selfish. Stay safe and healthy Janice. Wishing for good health to everyone!
I think your vlogs are needed at this time of isolation and lock downs, it shows people are in this together, wherever you are located. Support those who are at high-risk and stay healthy too!
Thanks for continuing to post. Soon this will all be over and travel will resume. Love the idea about Altitude/Blu. As a combo it sounds like a great way to spend the first (jet lag adjust) or last day (to reminisce) of a vaca. I'll vouch for the ferry to/from Manly. definitely a great way to see the harbor as a whole; and you can get a great selfie with the opera house and bridge in the background.
I'm currently on a Janice Fung marathon! Love your work, keep it up!
aww thanks so much for watching!
thanks for sharing. Can't believe I missed these when I was there. great vid
Really enjoyed your vlog, Janice! An alternative tourist attraction that Eddy and I have experienced is the I’m Free Walking Tours - there’s a city tour and another tour at the Rocks. They’re really informative, and a nice way to see the city while getting some exercise! It’s free in that you give a tip of your choice, if you wish.
This was a great video! Always enjoy your insider tips. Your mum is so cute!
thank you, im glad you enjoyed it!
I see your B-roll game is getting stronger! Great job Janice, keep it up! :) 👍🏻
Thanks Samuel!
Great video Janice - you nailed it. Told a number of Flight Attendants on their first Sydney trips that the Manly Ferry is the must do bargain if they only have a short layover. My only suggestion is maybe a picnic in the Botanic Gardens as another lunch option. Enjoyed seeing your new assistant! Think it totally appropriate you are still posting - inspires us for when all the distancing and isolation is over. But you and your family stay safe
I've been scouring videos in preparation for an upcoming trip to Sydney, and yours was the first to mention any of these ideas. Thanks for a great (and pleasantly enthusiastic) set of tips!
Thanks for a great topic and your fenomenal tips! We´ll go to Sydney next week so thanks for doing this video! /Marie from Sweden
Hey Janice, I missed some videos lately from you. But i was always on the lookout for Sydney Harbour views. I hav'nt been there but this came up on my list. CZcams is really connecting me , and thanks again for another superb video.
Currently binge watching a lot of your videos! I'm from Sydney too and recognise a lot of the places that you visit. Great to see content from a Sydney based CZcamsr :)
Thanks for sharing these amazing spots! Never thought Pylon Lookout would be open to the public. Fantastic video!
Yeah it is ! :)
Awesome!! Thanks Janice!!!
Welcome 😌
Amazing! Thank you Janice 🙏
Thank you very much Janice.
Love your videos 😊
thanks Patrick!
Janice, another really good and informative vlog today. Whilst it is true doing a travel related vlog at this time may seem a bit out of place due to all the increasing Covid19 related restrictions on travel at this time. I think it is actually very important and helpful as it gives those who watch your vlogs (like me...😁) a chance relax and have a break from all the negative news related to the Covid19 pandemic. Please keep up the good work & most importantly stay safe...😁👍
thanks so much Christopher, i really appreciate it!
I miss your vlog @janice fung i hope you vlog every tuesday and friday😩😩
I’ll start posting twice a week again soon!
Well done great content,attractions, food , views, all round great job well done. Glad your back to your best, your really going places ur talent is really showing keep it up janice
thank you Jenny, i really appreciate it!
Getting lots of inspo for my next trip to Sydney. Thanks 😊
Greetings from Cali. I enjoy watching your videos on Sydney. Can't wait to visit Australia again.
I love your videos. So helpful!
Great video! Thanks for making it!
I'm traveling to Sydney in two weeks with my mom and absolutely binge-ing all of your Australia travel videos, even though I lived for half a year in Sydney in 2020 LOL. These alternatives to tourist attractions are SO CLEVER. thank you so much for putting together such a comprehensive list! that bit at the end with your mom is so cute haha i've done the exact same with my mom and the chinglish. LOVE FROM CANADA!
Great Vlog 📹👍 & alternative Sydney attraction suggestions. Take care, stay safe & healthy too Janice
Thanks so much Jeff. You too
Another GOOD Vids.!!
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THANK YOU.. Janice ❤
thans for watching!
what an excellent list of suggestions!
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Great video as always
I must say, amazing video!
This is great, thank you!
This is awesome - I've been to Sydney countless times, but have never heard of William Blue before, will definitely check it out!
Awesome tip on the bluebar. sold.
Thanks for the wonderful information 🙂
Hope to get more such information about budget shopping 🛒
glad it helped!
Hi Janice, thank you for another nice video. It was so nice to see Sydney and beautiful views , good to know about alternative tourist attractions :) It`s also nice to see that people are walking free around the city, we are in Norway and nobody is out because of the lockdown.
hey marinela, thank you so much for tuning in! i filmed this video a couple weeks ago so there's actually less people on the streets now..
Excellent way of presenting. Convincing me to migrate to the beautiful city.
I really miss your second weekly videos. Everything here is closing down because they don't want to be put in a situation where choices have to be made on who lives and who dies, and I think it's the right thing to do. That being said, take care of yourself and stay safe.
i will do, stay safe and healthy too
We’re heading your way in late September (just two years after we planned !). Great to get the ‘insider’ view on alternative places of interest for the traveller.
Amazing tips!
Visited the city way back in New Years 2008when I was still a 15yr old kid. Now really want to stay there someday! This video is great! I don’t know why I’m watching this being so far away. Still motivating!
Another great video and good suggestions
Thanks for watching !
Great video. Thank you
Thanks Janice! Hope you’re doing ok! If Sydney needs to go into lockdown, perhaps you could make a vlog about how to keep ourselves sane? 😉
I’m doing alright thanks for asking!
I actually had that idea too !
Well done, JF ... suggest the following : North Head (spectacular views), Palm Beach + Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Cremorne Point and the short walk to Mosman Bay, Balmoral Beach on an uncrowded sunny day (maybe in Winter, or a working weekday), the parks above Mona Vale Beach (near the hospital), the bottom of Blues Point Road, McMahon's Point (facing the Bridge, the Opera House, CBD and Darling Harbour), and Wendy's Secret Garden at Lavender Bay/North Sydney.
Good suggestions. I'd add the bus to Palm Beach, which will give great views on the way there. When you arrive, take the climb to Barrenjoey Lighthouse from where you can see around Broken Bay, into the mouth of the Hawkesbury River, and into Pittwater
Other places of interest Janice? Grand Pacific Drive starting from the views at Stanwell Tops is a good one. Only an hour from Sydney.
I look forward to your video about what to do in Manly! Best beach in Sydney
Once everything is over I’ll definitely make it!
I had no idea William Blue was a place, that sounds great. i'll have to book a seat once it re-opens (coronaclosed) thanks for the tip, Janice :)
the old coal loader tunnel area at Waverton is a great alternative to explore , there is a couple of cafes , walk around balls head reserve, great alternative views of the harbour, can also walk back to the harbour bridge with a stop at Wendy's secret garden
nice! thanks for the suggestion Carl!
Coal Loader is indeed great and you can combine it with several walks and amazing Harbour views too. Smoothey Park, Balls Head, Berry Island, Caradah Park and Sawmiller's Reserve are all close by. All hidden gems most people don't know about.
Your mom at the end of the video is so cute 😆. And you guys speak Cantonese! 👍
Pylon look out looks awesome. Must check it out! Or have a private bridge climb because of COVID-19.
Yeah the pylon look out is amazing!
The main attractions as in most cities are expensive , these are great ideas of places to visit I've done the Manly Ferry on the yes yes it's a great experience but missed the South Tower on the bridge walk across it but missed it ( How did I Miss it lol ) a really great video . I am just back from Perth Australia visiting friends ( not my first time ) it's was hot and humid had a great time love Perth also when I visited Sydney a few years ago it was fantastic. Nice vlog as always
Thanks so much michael! Did you go to Rottnest island and see the quokkas??
Goodonya a great vid who doesn't love free stuff 👍😉
What a brilliant video. Well done on giving the alternatives to the tourist traps. I have always thought the ferries are the best and cheapest way to see Sydney Harbour. Even better if you can befriend an old Sydneysider who can tell what you are looking at.
But you can also google a lot of information.
Wow, as a local these tips are amazing where only locals would know. You are definitely showing hidden affordable gems of Sydney that would not be in tour brochures. Janice... you should branch out more and do other topics such as working life in Sydney, interview locals from the south-western parts of Sydney (if you dare to go there), outer boundaries of Sydney and local animals and insects.
Once everything is over I’ll definitely take up that suggestion!
Skip western Sydney.Too boring.I lived there for years.
Wow.... it's Nice watching you in Philippines. Hope to be there in Sydney nx year...
Awesome video 👍👍
janice, havent commented in a while, hope your family is staying safe during this horrible event. i know it may unfortunately be hard to make videos in this time, as more place (may) shut down. so unfortunate but great video (as usual)
Good views yummy food
Well done
Check out observatory Hill next to the bridge
stay safe Janice and everybody
You too 🙏🙏
Good effort on the camera auntie!!🤭🤭🤭 take care ladies!!! Baiiiiiyyyyyeeeeee
hahaha A for effort lol
Hahaha
I have some knowledge in thish country very well so lot of happyness in there
Lol that blooper is exactly how i told my mum to take a pic of me when travelling
Glad I’m not alone
Very helpful
My wife and I have plans to be in Sydney for 2 months Oct15-Nov15. Hopefully the world will be back to normal by then. Love your videos. They are super helpful and we will be using many of your suggestions. Maybe we will even run into you one day. How many people with cameras and selfie sticks can there be? LOL
Thanks so much. I been to Sydney a couple of times but it's been a while. Now that borders are opened I will be there come late July...
Nice! Have a great trip!
Yes
Great suggestions for touring on a budget. The student restaurant was a very good one, I wish I had known when I was in Sydney a week ago. Alas I am back in Houston - I was worried about a lockdown (-;
Will have to come back again when everything is over :)
wow i just got Australia work and holiday visa so I may have to decide which city i will go
lol cute ending
Such a crazy expensive city
Hi Janice, love to watch your videos. Well done.
Unfortunately, I think William Blue has closed down. Do you have any alternative? Thanks.
Thanks Angela! I think there is a similar one called The Ambassador , but it is a bit difficult to get a booking - good luck!
I'm a William blue student graduate so when you said William blue fine dining I was so shocked 😂 our fine dining menu is also the cheapest compared to standard price because we are all students. But our food quality is good. So if you want to make a booking to reserve you need to wait 2 weeks
Google Maps shows William Blue is closed for good. Is that true?
I'm totally hooked on Sydney... such a cool city and your views from the Shangri-La, I’d be hanging out there every night 😉
Unfortunately can’t do that now, all bars, restaurants, and theaters closed except for food delivery or to go.
Not sure what the deal is with people and TP, the only thing I’m stocking up on is beer, wine & tequila😎
Look after each other and you stay Safe!
yeah the views Shangrila is pretty hard to beat!
haha great minds, i just got myself some limes and tonic for my gin.
Thanks for all the informations ! I plan to come to Sidney in August, please tell me how is the weather temperature ? Do I need to bring the heavy jacket? Thanks
Hi DT,example if u have a jacket like the Uniqlo shop sells..yes bring one of those and a jumper just in case..at the moment it’s starting to get cold but for me I’m still wearing T shirts around..hope this helps
I lov Sydney miss u all
Is there any one day pass AUD 2.8 for the ferry from circular quey nowaday?
Id love to move to Australia! its such a dope place!!!
me to
Not sure about the way people behave here
Aloha Janice, thank you for the great tips! Is the $2.80 you mentioned regarding the ferries the total price for the whole day, or the cap per each return trip?
For Sunday it’s for the whole day!
Hey JF...another great travel video !! The pylons on the bridge don't actually do anything to hold the Sydney Harbour Bridge in place other than look good. !!! The views are sensational though !! Sad to admit I am a Seniors Card holder and it makes the CQ to Manly trip attractive on any day !!! Well done on the Shangri- La Hotel bar...one of the best in Sydney. BTW where you had lunch with your Mum I have a feeling used to be a "wine bar" in the Rocks which was very popular in the old days !! The facade looked familiar !! Love your work young lady !!!
In my youth I wethere
great video
Thanks for watching
My son and I were planning to visit family in Perth this summer and of course visit Sydney, but it looks like that won't be happening this year. We are currently on a shelter-in-place, schools are closed for the next 3 weeks, and no non-essential travel.
And yes, it looks like I won't be seeing toilet paper, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, alcohol, and paper towels until everyone has stopped hoarding them. And even rice at the Asian store!
Yeah it’s pretty crazy..I hope you and your family are keeping safe and healthy!
thank you
hope you found it helpful!
Well done Janice on sharing a few of the hidden gems in our city. That’s exactly what a local in the know would do. I’m glad you didn’t promote the Sydney tower eye as it’s overpriced and lack’s quality. Being a courier I know a secret place in nearly every street but I don’t like to share but I suggest you walk around and speak to some hotel concierge to see if they have a rooftop bar or restaurant. 😉
I've been here for do long and I don't even about it yet walk everywhere she went
Have checked on the Williams Blue fine dining and was sad to know that they had permanently closed 😔
You look very pretty at the restaurant. 😊
Hi Janice,
Could you give me a recommendation of best taxi services and best cost price?
We have 6 to 8 adults passengers need a private taxi for transport us from SYD airport to White Bay Port, and from White Bay Port to SYD airport.
Also from SyD airport to Holiday Inn hotel and hotel to airport..
Base on you live in Sydney for a long time, Il hope you can advise and help us on this.
Thank you in advance and I am waiting to hear from you soon.
stairs = leg day
True that lol
I was there before 1 months
Love this vlog! I didn’t know Williams blue have own restaurant so its very good information, thanks😄 I’m planning to go to sydney end of next month but 14 days self isolate rules killing me😭 I really hope we can get back normal life asap for all world🙏💦btw people still crazy about toilet paper even we are said we have enough stocks... but where us the stocks🤔
yeah.. hopefully this passes soon
also, not sure if you saw, but the Aus Gov just annoucned today that there will be a travel ban on all non-residents & non-citizens coming to australia, starting from 9PM friday...
Janice Fung thanks.. yeh i saw it...😞 i’ve planed this trip looong time ago but it gonna be ruined in a sec... hopefully this chaos situation get better and make it for my trip😭 but most important thing is all people’s health so if i can’t make it this time, ill wait for next chance watching ur vlog!
10/10
William Blue is permanently closed I was looking forward to it :(
music details?...
107 George now an empty building. Too bad Valentine's day today.
I hope the Shangri-La is giving you something in return for the free plug haha
Haha they don’t need the plug those views plug themselves 🤣
is this an automated video set to post months earlier and forget to cancel?
Read my pinned comment
Watching this in May 2022. This was a fun vlog to watch. Could you possibly add timestamps, chapters and human-generated subtitles? Although "You want to get sweeping views of the Hobbit. You get to see the Fairies come in and go out." would be an interesting sight, too. I hope you're doing well.
hahaha! I had no idea these were the auto generated subtitles xD
im working on adding timestamps and chapters to all my videos :)
thank you for watching!
@@JaniceFung Thank you. I've shown this to students in my Advanced Tourism English class. And I recommended your channel to them.
how parents take videos of their kids 😂
otherwise informative video, keep on your work
😂😂 she tried haha
Hi there,
Great content and nice videos :)
I was wondering, could you please get back to me and let me know about the bugs and spiders in Australia and most specifically in Sidney?
Thanks ;)
Haha what specifically do you want to know about bugs and spiders here?
@@JaniceFung Thanks for your reply :)
Basically, I've read a lot about Australia and my main concern is the spiders and other stuff in the house basically, do you see spiders for example often, in and out? I am asking because I am having problems when I see such creatures :D Also is it dangerous to swim in the sea? Thanks in advance
I'd love to get a meal with you together 1 day 🙂. One of my friends told me when I eat, I give him the motivation to eat. 🙂
you give him motivation to eat?!
@@JaniceFung better appetite I meant to say :)
So far away :(