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nature, photography

8am, Customs House

The Green Desert
by Peter Elfes

Library & Exhibition Lounge, Level 1
2 February to...   Read moreThe Green Desert
by Peter Elfes

Library & Exhibition Lounge, Level 1
2 February to 27 May 2012

A collection of aerial landscape images from the northwest of New South Wales and Lake Eyre, South Australia.

Meet the Artist - Talk followed by Q&A
Free entry, no booking required
Friday 24 February at 1pm - Level 2, Customs House Library, Circular Quay, Sydney
Saturday 25 February at 1pm - The Palm House, Botanic Gardens, Sydney

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historical, surfing

9.30am-5pm, Museum of Sydney

From the arrival of Californian ‘malibu’ surfboards in the 1950s through to the...   Read moreFrom the arrival of Californian ‘malibu’ surfboards in the 1950s through to the unleashing of the triple-finned ‘thruster’ in 1980, Sydney was Australia’s surfing capital, its ‘surf city’.
It started with a young, restless generation – with their ‘finned’ fibreglass boards, rock ’n’ roll, cars and bad attitudes – hitting the surf and clashing with an outraged alliance of surf-club officials, councillors, police, disapproving parents, a spellbound media and a wide-eyed public. Before long, surfing was ‘king’ and as its fashions and new-found freedoms were ignited, Sydney produced a line-up of top riders and cutting-edge board designers. The evolution of surfing in the 60s and 70s saw Sydney surf writers, publishers, film-makers, bands and businesses gain international attention as innovators and stirrers.
Surf city at the Museum of Sydney will return to the beaches of the 50s, 60s and 70s and show how Sydney’s love affair with surfing has left an indelible, salt-stained mark on this beach-crazed city.

Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
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photography

9.30am-5pm, Australian Museum

The world’s most prestigious wildlife photography exhibition is coming soon.

See 108...   Read moreThe world’s most prestigious wildlife photography exhibition is coming soon.

See 108 of the world’s best wildlife images in Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011.

The international competition attracted almost 41,000 entries from 95 countries this year.

Revealing nature photography in its purest form, the competition combines the work of talented young photographers and gifted amateurs with leading lights of the profession from around the globe.

The resulting photographic collection celebrates the beauty and magnificence of the world in which we live, as well as acting as a stark reminder of the fragility of nature.

The competition is owned by the Natural History Museum, London and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Collapse

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costumes and textile, film artefacts

9.30am, Powerhouse museum

Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition...   Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.

See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.

The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse

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culture, chinese

9.30am, Hurstville City Library

Did you know there are eight distinct regional styles of Chinese cooking? Explore...   Read moreDid you know there are eight distinct regional styles of Chinese cooking? Explore Hurstville City Museum & Gallery’s exhibition to learn about the unique cooking techniques and characteristics of Chinese cuisine.

Official opening: Saturday 28 January 2012, 1.00pm
All welcome
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historical

9.30am-5pm, Hyde Park Barracks

All kinds of crimes could get you a job on Macquarie Street…
Explore Australia’s...   Read moreAll kinds of crimes could get you a job on Macquarie Street…
Explore Australia’s convict history at the World Heritage Listed Hyde Park Barracks. Learn about the forced transportation of convicts, their daily lives and how they built the colony. Wander the streets of 1820s Sydney on our giant map, try on a set of leg- irons, lie in a convict hammock, look for your relatives on the convict database, and discover the intriguing stories of some of the 50,000 convicts who passed through the barracks doors between 1819 and 1848.

This new exhibition explores the convict experience, from transportation to forging a new life in the colony of New South Wales.
It reveals the extraordinary contribution convict workers made to the building of early Sydney.
2010 marks the 200th anniversary of Lachlan Macquarie's first year as governor of New South Wales
Macquarie aspired to improve the fledgling penal colony and transform it into a thriving new society through a program of civic reform and ambitious public building.
Walk across a giant map of Sydney in the early 1820s or lose yourself in a panoramic view of the bustling town at the close of Macquarie's era.

Bring your kids for dress-ups and our convicts Kids Trail.

Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
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education, under 5s

10.30am, Australian Museum

Mini Explorers

* Observing and (gently!) touching real specimens
* Discovering more...   Read moreMini Explorers

* Observing and (gently!) touching real specimens
* Discovering more about Australian animals
* Interacting with early childhood educators
* Lots of opportunities for parents and carers to join in
* Fun extras like a song, dressing up, putting on a puppet show and more!
* This new program is both fun,educational and designed specifically for preschool aged children. It is held in an exclusive space and numbers are limited.

Spiders!

* What shape is a spider’s body?
* Where do spiders live?
* How do spiders catch their food?
* How do spiders have babies?

Ages: 30 months to 5 years
Times:10.30am

Dates: Every Thursday (NSW school term only)

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photography, nature

8am, Customs House

The Green Desert
by Peter Elfes

Library & Exhibition Lounge, Level 1
2 February to...   Read moreThe Green Desert
by Peter Elfes

Library & Exhibition Lounge, Level 1
2 February to 27 May 2012

A collection of aerial landscape images from the northwest of New South Wales and Lake Eyre, South Australia.

Meet the Artist - Talk followed by Q&A
Free entry, no booking required
Friday 24 February at 1pm - Level 2, Customs House Library, Circular Quay, Sydney
Saturday 25 February at 1pm - The Palm House, Botanic Gardens, Sydney

Images: Peter Elfes Collapse

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costumes and textile, film artefacts

9.30am, Powerhouse museum

Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition...   Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.

See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.

The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse

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photography

9.30am-5pm, Australian Museum

The world’s most prestigious wildlife photography exhibition is coming soon.

See 108...   Read moreThe world’s most prestigious wildlife photography exhibition is coming soon.

See 108 of the world’s best wildlife images in Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011.

The international competition attracted almost 41,000 entries from 95 countries this year.

Revealing nature photography in its purest form, the competition combines the work of talented young photographers and gifted amateurs with leading lights of the profession from around the globe.

The resulting photographic collection celebrates the beauty and magnificence of the world in which we live, as well as acting as a stark reminder of the fragility of nature.

The competition is owned by the Natural History Museum, London and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Collapse

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outdoor laser, skirmish, indoor laser, laser

02 8678 9453, Level 4, Westpoint | Map

Laser Wars is where you can play a Call of Duty type of live gaming. One can enjoy a...   Read moreLaser Wars is where you can play a Call of Duty type of live gaming. One can enjoy a real game of Laser Wars Laser Tag Skirmish settings complete with some obstacles and missions on a playing area designed to match those in real life making Laser Wars experience completely one of a kind.

Laser Wars Laser Tag Skirmish game comes fully equipped with the latest live gaming technology capable of distance up to 300 meters in Daylight. The Laser Wars games are military based which can be played by people of all ages, both young and old. The Laser Wars game digital equipment are designed just to feel, look and sound just like the real one all to maximize total player enjoyment.

Laser Wars games can be done indoors or outdoors. Special arrangements can also be done where one can use their surroundings and play in natural setting or mobile Inflatables can be taken to a location or to a house for a game of Laser Tag. Laser Wars also has promotions like a movie pass to Hoyt’s Cinema or some other products that comes with free Laser Wars games.
Laser Wars is also available for birthday parties, corporate/teambuilding events and group events. There are special packages readily available to better suit clients’ needs. Laser Wars games are very suitable for corporate or team building activities as military strategies usually involve playing as a team in achieving a common goal. Laser Wars also has some outdoor bush or urban locations and the game can be played day or night, any day of the week. Collapse

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circus, dance studio, pole fitness , workshops, pole dance

0404860265, 193 Canterbury Rd | Map

Vertical pole gymnastics is a form of exercise that is safe for men and women of all...   Read moreVertical pole gymnastics is a form of exercise that is safe for men and women of all ages: from beginners to professionals. A great way to sculpt your body, it additionally provides a quick way to eliminate excess weight while building better posture that results to greater self-confidence.

Pole Fitness Studios is one of the leading establishments that helps a lot of people in the development of safe, easy-to-follow vertical pole gymnastics locks, grips and aerodynamic exercises that have been systematically and carefully tested to provide the best results to people of all ages and fitness levels.

With Pole Fitness Studios, students are slowly introduced to the poses using a series of classes formulated for newbies, leading to higher-level routines ideal for the fittest of athletes and dancers. Professionally trained instructors will guide you as you learn in a safe manner.

Angela Perry and her team of knowledgeable teachers conduct over 20 class every week in a safe, non-threatening environment at their studio in Canterbury.

Our studio guarantees that students do not share a pole so that each person will quickly progress from basic grips to higher-level positions and techniques. Because of some misconceptions about the nature of this type of exercise, Pole Fitness Studios provides single gender classes to refrain women (or men) from feeling embarrassed about some of the steps they do in class.

Tricks, links and routines become more challenging and exciting as you attend more classes at Pole Fitness Studios. Your level of advancement through the program is monitored and you are free to discuss any difficulties with your instructor. Collapse

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swimwear, scuba diving, learn to dive, diving, snorkelling

02 9583 9662, 278 Rocky Point Rd | Map

Scuba Diving in Australia is world class and Sydney offers diving unmatched by any...   Read moreScuba Diving in Australia is world class and Sydney offers diving unmatched by any large city.
Abyss Scuba Diving is a PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre that is central to Sydney's dive sites and offers scuba lessons, advanced diving Course, divemaster led diving adventures and a full range of scuba gear. Abyss Scuba Diving has been awarded the winner of the Outstanding Dive Centre Business award by PADI in the Asia Pacific area for 2007. Abyss Scuba Diving has also been voted by the readers of "Dive Log" as Australia's Best Dive Operator and Oceanic Dealer of the Year for the last 4 years. Collapse

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park

02 9231 8111, Mrs Macquaries Road | Map

The Royal Botanic Gardens - a botanical and cultural oasis, a green sanctuary in the...   Read moreThe Royal Botanic Gardens - a botanical and cultural oasis, a green sanctuary in the heart of the great city of Sydney, is a place of natural beauty, where people come for peace, relaxation, education, and to learn more about plants and horticulture.
The Gardens cover 30 hectares and everywhere you go, you will see reminders of the city’s beginnings.
Eyes wide open and you may see an Orchard butterfly as big as your hand, a jewel-like Superb Fairy Wren that will fit in your hand, a colony of Pearl White Butterflies blown off course from the tropics and now safe in the Gardens, or a Titan Arum fl ower two metres high.
Now try conjuring up the ghosts of a colonial era of mayhem, murder and mutiny, courage, foresight and vision; tread in the footsteps of a Governor’s lady to her tranquil place overlooking the harbour. Envisage the first farm planted here in 1788 with corn; twirl around and see the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, the deep blue Harbour, and the skyline of the business district.
The National Herbarium of NSW - centre for plant conservation & research - is located within the Royal Botanic Gardens. Collapse

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steak and vegetarian, outside area, south american, smoking area, wheelchair access

02 9999 6038, 313, Barrenjoey Road | Map

Sharpen your incisors and get suck into a traditional Brazilian barbecue at Braza...   Read moreSharpen your incisors and get suck into a traditional Brazilian barbecue at Braza Churrascaria where the jovial staff deliver a seemingly neverending flow of all the tasty and juicy meats you can fit in your belly.

Beef, pork, lamb, seafood and chicken are cooked over charcoals and come to the table straight off the skewer, accompanied by sides of salad, vegetables and rice for those who wish to balance their diet. Dessert consists of such treats as Brazilian creme caramel. Collapse

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swimming, sauna, aquatic, swimming, spa

02 9585 9600, 645 King Georges Rd | Map

The Hurstville Aquatic Leisure was first opened to the public on Saturday, 2nd...   Read moreThe Hurstville Aquatic Leisure was first opened to the public on Saturday, 2nd December 1995 with an official opening on Saturday, 9th by the then Mayor Peter Olah JP. The all-weather centre boasted an eight-lane 25m lap pool, leisure pool, large outdoor tropical garden area, a café, fitness studio, spa and sauna area, aerobics and creche facilities. Collapse

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