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Five of the most underrated day trips from Sydney

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Taste a 20-course Japanese feast, try the new Rocks bars or see Matisse at the Art Gallery of NSW; Sydney is shining.

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Big, bright and beautiful. Sydney is a stunning habour city dotted with restaurants and bars, beaches, designer shops and a flamboyant personality. Breathe in the views of the Sydney Habour Bridge from a yatch; get up-close to a koala at Targona Zoo; and take a dip at Bondi Beach. For a truly unforgettable experience, drop by Opera Bar for cocktail and spectacular views of the Opera House.

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Sydney, New South Wales

Big, bright and beautiful. Sydney is a stunning habour city dotted with restaurants and bars, beaches, designer shops and a flamboyant personality. Breathe in the views of the Sydney Habour Bridge from a yatch; get up-close to a koala at Targona Zoo; and take a dip at Bondi Beach. For a truly unforgettable experience, drop by Opera Bar for cocktail and spectacular views of the Opera House.

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