Our 9-day trip in the Land Down Under. Thank you DigitalMaas for giving us this great opportunity to meet and work with you guys and also for the awesome experience to explore the best of Sydney. Lots of great stories to share with the Manila Team. Salamat!
Some of the Highlights of our Business Trip in Sydney
Got up-close-and-personal with some of Australia’s native animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park
Visiting Australia is incomplete without having a personal encounter with a Koala and hand feed Kangaroos and Wallabies. So we wouldn’t miss our chance to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park which is a home to one of Australia’s most comprehensive collections of native wildlife.
It was such an amazing experience for us to get up-close-and-personal with some of our Australia’s native animals. What’s more exciting is we had the opportunity to hold and feed Kangaroos, Koalas, and Wallabies and took a lot of selfies with them.
Beach Bumming & Coastal Walking
If you’re a beach lover and it’s your first time to visit Sydney, Manly Beach should be included on your bucket list. It’s one of Sydney’s most popular northern beaches and it’s good for people who like to have a picnic, surf, swim or just go for a walk.
Manly Beach
What I love going to Manly Beach was taking a 30-minute ferry ride which gave us some stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
Tips from Journey Insider:
- Ferries leave every half hour from Circular Quay and adult tickets cost around $15 return (Mon-Sat)
- It’s best to go to Manly Beach on Sunday so you’ll get super-cheap, all-day tickets ($2.50 per person) when you use your Opal card.
Don’t Miss:
- A stroll along Manly Corso, the pedestrian mall linking Manly Wharf with Manly Beach.
- The pretty coastal walk from Manly to Shelly Beach.
- Fish and chips on Manly Beach
How to Get to Manly Beach from Central Station:
- Catch a train to Circulay Quay from Central Station
- Then take a ferry to Manly Beach
Shelly Beach
Bondi Beach
No trip to Sydney is complete without a trip to the iconic Bondi Beach. It’s Australia’s most famous beach and Sydney’s iconic spot for surfing. But aside from surfing, swimming, and soaking up the sun, you can also do the “Bondi to Congee Walk” which is amongst my favourite around Sydney. On the way, we saw the famous Bondi Icebergs Pool and also discovered some stunning rock formations.
How to Get to Bondi Beach from Central Station:
- Catch a train to Bondi Junction from Central Station (Note: The stations in order are Central, Town Hall, Martin Place, Kings Cross, Edgecliff and Bondi Junction)
- Then take a bus (380, 381, 382 or 333) for a 15-minute ride to Bondi Beach
- Travel Time from Central Station to Bondi Beach is less than an hour
Tamarama Beach
Explored Queen Victoria Building
Walked Around The Royal Botanic Gardens
City View from The Royal Botanic Gardens
Discovered Australian Art Collection at The Art Gallery of NSW
Visited Australia’s Google HQ in Sydney
Attended the First Ever Breakfast Seminar of DigitalMaas and Google Partners at Aria Restaurant, Sydney
DigitalMaas recently held their first ever breakfast with speakers from our very own CEO, Andrew Thorn, and Strategic Partner Account Manager of Google, Jamie D’Agostino at the Aria Restaurant, Sydney. This exclusive digital marketing event was attended by some of our VIP clients and guests from different industries.
Read more about this event: DigitalMaas Teams up with Google to Host a Breakfast Seminar at Aria Restaurant
Watch our Short Video Below for our 9-Day Trip in the Land Down Under
The DigitalMaas Team Building Held at Escape Hunt, Sydney
If you’re planning to visit Sydney for a business trip or a short vacation, then check out below our recommended itinerary on where to go, eat, stay, and buy souvenirs.
Top Attractions to See in Sydney:
- Sydney Opera House
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach / Tamarama Beach
- Manly Beach / Shelly Beach
- Featherdale Wildlife Park
- The Art Gallery of NSW
- The Royal Botanic Gardens
- The Queen Victoria Building
Where to Eat in Sydney:
- Hawa Charcoal Chicken
- Location: 43 South Street, Granville, Sydney
- Remarks: I love their chicken.
- Manly Ocean Foods
- Location: 108 The Corso | Shop 108, Manly
- Remarks: Their fish and chips are so delicious
- The Traditional Chip Shop (Fish & Chips)
- Location: 78 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction, Sydney
- Remarks: You should try their Specials (Cod, Onion Gravy and Chips)
- Mary’s Burger
- Location: 6 Mary St, Newtown
- Remarks: I love their cheeseburger
- Star Bar
- Location: 600 George Street, CBD, Sydney
- Remarks: Good place to drink and eat pizza. XXXX Gold Jugs- $9 only (10am – 12pm)
- Ramblin Rascal Tavern
- Location: 199 Elizabeth St, Sydney
- Remarks: Great drinks with a great vibe. A bit expensive for me though. Their steak is a-must try. ($25-$40 per meal)
- Hunter Connection Food Court
- Location: Food Court, F10, Level 1, Hunter Connection, 7-13 Hunter Street, CBD, Sydney
- Remarks: Good place to eat affordable Asian Food ($10 – $15 per meal)
- Spice Alley
- Location: Kensington Street, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
- Remarks: Good place to go when you want cheap eats in Sydney
- Chinatown in Sydney
- Location: Kensington Street, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
- Remarks: Good place to eat Asian cuisine
Where to Stay in Sydney:
- Chippendale – (Airbnb) / 5-mins walk from Central Station
Where to Buy Souvenirs:
- Downtown Souvenirs & Gifts
- Sydney’s Paddy’s Markets (10am – 6pm / Wednesday to Sunday)
- Woolworths Supermarket – You can buy Timtam for only $2.5
Also Read: How to Apply for an Australia Tourist Visa Online
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Cess is the blogger behind JourneyInsider.com. Currently, she works as a full-time SEO Manager. She enjoys being at the beach with the white sand, blue sky, and ocean breeze or having an island-hopping adventure when she’s not working hard!