Sydney 2019 Part 4 - Vivid Sydney

Sunday 26th May was our last full day in Sydney and we had lots planned to fill in the day.

First stop was a visit to the Haymarket area to Paddy's Markets, an indoor market that pretty much sells anything - clothing, phone, accessories, souvenirs, fresh produce, food and much more.

Situated above Paddy's Markets, we then ventured to Market City,  a shopping centre with lots of stores, factory outlets (Bonds, Havaianas flip flops, Skechers just to name a few) and a food court that has a selection of cuisine from all over Asia.

Walking back to our apartment, we went via China town.

After a shopping parcel drop off and a coffee stop at the Lindt Cafe, it was back into the main street for the afternoon

For our last evening we booked a Harbour Cruise to take in the lights that are a part of Vivid Sydney.
Running from the 24th May to 15th June, Vivid Sydney is annual festival of lights, music and more that illuminates Sydney during this time.

It was an amazing evening and if you ever get the opportunity to see it, it's a spectacular event and so much fun being out in the harbour watching all the beautiful light displays on all the buildings, Opera House and the harbour bridge. Well worth it.

And just like that, it was time to head home.

A wonderful time was had by everyone and we were all quite worn out when we arrived back in New Zealand. I was happy to arrive home to see DH and Hannah and they both loved the goodies I bought for them.

Back with some crafty news soon xx

Sydney 2019 Part 3

Where we stayed, there was a lovely cafe and bar and most days we'd start off here with breakfast and coffees.  The staff were very friendly and the barista was a kiwi so I'd find a silver fern on my morning coffees :)

Saturday we spent most of the day in the CBD of Sydney walking around taking in the sights and of course, some major shopping happened!

The Queen Victoria Building is the most beautiful shopping arcade, and as I loved going here last trip, I was looking forward to returning here this time.

These macaroons were delicious!

After lunch we made our way to the train station where we caught the train out over the Sydney Harbour bridge to Chatswood, a large shopping mall.

Then it was back to the city in the late afternoon for our next sightseeing attraction.

From the top of the Sydney Eye Tower are the most stunning views for miles and miles.  We arrived just before sunset and stayed until the city lights started shining.

Looking down at the area where we were staying

After dinner at the Harbourside shopping centre, we then joined crowds and crowds of people to watch the fireworks.

This elaborate display happens every Saturday night.

There were so many people out and about this evening, all enjoying the lights of Vivid Sydney, which I'll share more about in my next post.

See you soon xx

Sydney 2019 Part 2

For our second full day in Sydney, we had booked passes online for three of the attractions in Darling Harbour - the Sea Life Aquarium, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, and Wild Life.

The Aquarium was amazing and enjoyed by everyone.

Right next door is Madame Tussards, and we had a few laughs here, some of the wax figures were so realistic I thought they would start talking to me any minute!

Then it was onto Wild Life, where you can get up close to some of Australia's furry and scaly animals.

Later in the afternoon we jumped on a ferry, this time to head across the Harbour to Manly where we did a spot of shopping and had a coffee by the beach.

Our trip back to the city was just on sunset so it was wonderful to see all the city lights start twinkling.

I had to try one of these delicious donuts for dessert.

Oh yum, it was divine!

Back soon for another part of our trip.

See you soon xx