Top 5 Attractions ; Sydney City Centre

Opera House
Experience the icon of Sydney, one of the most creative and busiest performing arts centres in the world.
It hosts about 1600 performances each year such as ballet, opera, theatre, dance, music, comedy, kids shows and lots more.
There are various ways to explore the Opera House:

- visit one of the amazing shows
- attend a guided tour and discover the stories, magic and history
- sit on the stairs, enjoy the view and take in the atmosphere

 

Harbour Bridge
Sydney’s Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s most well known landmarks.
It is the largest (however not the longest) steel arch bridge in the world.
As the top of the bridge stands 134m above the harbour, it offers a stunning view of Sydney.
You have the choice of three great adventures that take you to the top of this famous bridge. They are available at dawn, day, twilight and night:

- the Express Climb
- the Discovery Climb
- the Bridge Climb

You may also like to take the free pedestrian path across the bridge alongside the road or climb the pylon for a small fee.




Queen Victoria Building
The QVB was built in 1898 as a monument to the reigning monarch.
It is located on the corner of Market and George Street.
It is much loved for its amazing architecture and great range of local and global fashion, jewellers, cafes and home wares.
The formal dining area also offers a memorable high tea experience.


The Rocks
Explore the famous historic area of Sydney’s city centre.
There is a fine collection of boutiques, heritage buildings, galleries and restaurants plus the colourful Rocks Markets which are held every weekend.
The Rocks walking tour offers a clear insight into the convict history and the hidden alleys of the area.


The Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens are one of the city’s most beautiful spots. Discover Sydney’s flora and fauna including rainforest walks, wishing trees, orchard butterflies and more.
Its 30 hectares of park land are located right near the Opera House steps and forecourt and border the harbour. It is a popular location for weekend picnics, tourist sightseeing and unique events such as the open-air cinema.

Internship application - 7 Steps to Success

You are interested in doing an internship in Australia but don’t know where to start?
Here is a short summary of the '7 simple steps' to fulfill your perfect internship.

Step 1 - Enquire
Read through the Intern Information to find out what our placements are all about.
Next, choose the field in which you want to gain further experience and training. These are only a small sample of what is currently available so if you don’t see your ‘perfect internship’ listed then please apply and detail your specific requirements.
We will carefully read through your application and requirements and send you further information about fees, visa, insurance, process, etc
 
Step 2 - Application
Once you have realised the fantastic opportunity available, you can request an application form. The application form must be completed and returned with your CV & Cover Letter.
We will asses all this information and already start thinking about which company would offer you the greatest experience.
We are ready to answer all of your questions and available for a phone or Skype meeting.


Step 3 - Deposit
If you have made up your mind that you want to take a big step in your career, then it is time to make an initial deposit. We will send you an invoice with all the details you need.
Once the payment has arrived in Sunny Sydney, then we will confirm receipt and send you a warm welcoming email.
 
Step 4 – Interview & Placement
Our experienced internship placement team will personally match your specific learning requirements with a skilled & professional host company from our large company database.
A phone or Skype interview with the company will be arranged at a time to suit you.
If you are pleased with the host company and if they are happy to accept you then we will arrange an agreement to secure your internship. At this stage, the final placement fee is due.


Step 5 – Final Arrangements
It is now time to apply for the Working Holiday Visa (417 or 462), book your flights, arrange your insurance (which must cover personal liability while you are at the internship) and sort out an accommodation. Don’t get stressed!!! We will assist you with all these things and answer all of your questions along the way.

 

Step 6 - Arrival
Once you have waved goodbye to your family, friends & pets then sit back and relax....you are on the plane to Australia!!!
It is easy to catch a taxi from the airport to your new home but we can arrange an airport transfer if needed. After sleeping off the jetlag, come to our office to say ‘G’day!’. We will give you a Welcome Package which will assist in making your first few weeks in Sydney a little easier and we can hook you up with a mobile sim-card.

Step 7 – Internship Start
Arrive on the first day with your eyes & ears open ready to learn. The company will give you a comprehensive induction and run through the training plan for the duration of your placement.

Easy & Simple!!

Got any questions? Contact Us Now or Apply Here.

Tropfest 2013

 


What is it?
The Tropfest is the world's largest short film festival and has become known as one of Australia's most iconic cultural events.
It will take place at Sydney's Domain in the Royal Botanic Gardens and they expect about 150,000 people to attend.
There will be also live satellites which are linked to outdoor locations in major cities such as Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide and Surfers Paradise.
Anyone can enter into this competition.
16 Finalists are finally chosen form over 700 annual entries. They compete for more than $100,000 prize money.
The entrants take the competition very seriously as it offers the winner the chance to start a successful career in film or television.
All films are unique and they must include the Tropfest signature item which this year is a "Balloon".
The winner will be selected live on this night by several high profile industry and celebrity judges.


History:
The festival's name descends from the first year 's location, the Tropicana Cafe in Darlinghurst, a suburb of Sydney.
In 1993 John Polson, a well-known Australian-born filmmaker, started the "Tropicana Short Film Festival" as an informal short film screening for cast, crew and friends.
More than 200 people were interested and joined  this first screening.
John was so inspired by the outcome of the festival, that he decided to expand the short film festival.
Finally a fully-fledged short film festival was the next step.



When is it?
It's on Sunday, 17th February, 2013.
The official festival program will start at 7:30pm.


What to expect?
Tropfest is free to attend.
It's an outdoor celebration which includes live music and entertainment, public catering and bars, red carpet arrivals and of course the exciting film screenings followed by an awards ceremony.
As it's an Australian "highlight" event, there will be lots of people.
So get there early to reserve a space.
Hint: take a picnic and rug, and maybe an umbrella.



 


Past winners:
2012: Lemonade Stand by Alethea Jones
          Watch here

2011: Animal Beatbox by Damon Gameau
          Watch here

2010: Shock by Abe Forsythe
          Watch here

2009: Be My Brother by Genevieve Clay
          Watch here

Top Sydney Concerts 2013

Name: Norah Jones
Genre: Jazz & Blues
Date: Fri 15th Feb 2013
Venue: State Theatre
Price: From $83.45
Other cities: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide
Book here




Name: Blink 182
Genre: Pop Punk
Date: Wed 20th Feb 2013
Venue: Allphones Arena
Price: From $108.35
Other cities: Brisbane, Melbourne
Book here



Name: Ed Sheeran
Genre: Folk, Acoustic, Soul
Date: Fri 1st Mar 2013
Venue: Sydney Entertainment Centre
Price: From $91.70
Other cities: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Wollongong
Book here





Name: Jason Mraz
Genre: Rock & Pop
Date: Tue 26th Mar 2013
Venue: Sydney Entertainment Centre
Price: From $79.00
Other cities: Melbourne
Book here


Name: The Script
Genre: Rock
Date: Sun 7th Apr 2013
Venue: Sydney Entertainment Centre
Price: From $ 80.70
Other cities: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth
 Book here



Name: Pink
Genre: Pop
Date: Tue 30th Jul 2013
Venue: Sydney Entertainment Centre
Price: From $109.90
Other cities: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide
Book here


Name: Birdy
Genre: Rock & Pop
Date: Fri 12th Apr 2013
Venue: Sydney Opera House
Price: From $91.00
Other cities: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide
Book here

Free activities in Sydney

Living in Australia is expensive, so it's always great to explore things that are free!!

Here are some of the best activities and things to see and do that are of no cost :)

Spend a day at the Royal Botanic Gardens

You can have a relaxed day, enjoy a picnic and take in one of the best views of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. There's a tropical centre and an oriental garden. Free tours are available!

Explore Sydney with a free guided tour

Learn about Sydney and get tips on what to do and where to go from your local tour guide. The tours run every day at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm and are always free. 

For more information visit this page.

Visit Sydney Observatory

Located at the Rocks, this is Australia's oldest observatory. You can learn facts about astrology and meteorology and explore the skies through a telescope!

Walk across the Harbour Bridge

A must do, and if you do it by night you get some amazing views of sparkling lights!

Visit the Art Gallery of NSW

Many exhibitions are for free. Check their website to see what's on.

Coastal Walk

A day is always great when you spend it on the beach. Walk along the coast and explore the beaches between Bondi and Coogee. Sit in the sun and go for a swim, it's always free :)

Another nice walk is the Spit Bridge to Manly walk. Catch a bus to Spit Bridge, enjoy the 10km walk and take a ferry back to Circular Quay!

Explore the markets

There are so many markets to discover: Glebe, Paddington, Paddy's, Bondi,... there are markets in almost every suburb!

See a full list here.

Visit Centennial Park

This is a huge park with green lawns, lakes, tennis courts & an entertainment quarter. It's perfect for taking a walk or jog or simply relax on the grass!

Fish Markets Pyrmont

Visit the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere, take a look at the stalls and have a meal at one of the restaurants. It is open every day from 7am - 4pm. Tours are available.

Sydney Beaches

Now that summer's approaching it's the perfect time to check out some of the beaches around Sydney! Don't forget to bring sunscreen and some friends :)

Bondi Beach

This famous beach is known all over the world for its great surfing waves and the masses of people gathering together. If the water is still too cold you can go to the Bondi Icebergs Pool right next to the beach! You won't get bored here, there are always things going on and something to look at.

Tamarama Beach

Also known as "Glamarama", this beach is smaller and less crowded than Bondi. You can grab a body board and catch some waves or relax in the park right behind the beach. There are also coin operated BBQs!

Manly Beach

Take the ferry to Manly and enjoy the beautiful view of Sydney's skyline. Relax at the beach, do some kayaking or explore the Manly markets next to the beach.

Coogee Beach

This beach can be reached when you do the Coastal Walk starting in Bondi. It's a 6km walk that offers great views of the coast. Coogee is perfect for swimming and snorkeling because of its calm waters. Stay here the whole day, watch the sunset and enjoy an evening in one of the bars !

Watson's Bay

The relaxed atmosphere and the beautiful views of the skyline definitely make Watson's Bay worth the trip. The small boats on the water and the trees all around the park make it a very picturesque spot. You can catch the ferry or bus to get there.

Travel time!!

While Sydney Internships office was closed, I was lucky to have some time to travel a little :)

I had such a great time with Alina, one of our interns!! 

We went to the Base travel agency and booked our trip. First we took the Premier overnight bus that took us from Sydney to Byron Bay, where we enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere of this small beach town. We kayaked and saw some dolphins, it was so amazing and definitely something I will never forget !

 Beach @ Byron Bay

 Our Hostel

Then we took the Premier bus again and drove to Brisbane. All of the tickets were purchased through the travel agency, so we didn't need to worry about where to get them :) In Brisbane we walked across the shopping malls and went to the cinema. It's a nice city with plenty to see and do.

 

Park in Brisbane

Another highlight of our tour was a camping trip to Moreton Island that included fun activities. This island is much less popular than its more famous island neighbor Fraser Island, but I don't understand why! It feel like you're stranded on a deserted island. There are beautiful beaches,lagoons and bays. We took a million pictures :) We explored the whole area in a 4WD car, which was a really bumpy ride! Then we went sandboarding on huge dunes.

 The island

Sunset

 Honeymoon Bay

We slept in tents and some spiders,bugs and even a biiig snake visited us, UGH!

Our campground

But we survived and went snorkeling around the ship wrecks on the next day, where we fed the fish which was fun :)

After our camping trip we went back to Brisbane by ferry and had a fun night out at some bars!

On our last day in Brisbane it was raining ALL DAY, but we still had a good time and visited South Bank which has a nice promenade along the river.

 The promenade

Rainy Brisbane

Then it was already time for us to head back to Sydney...We had booked a really cheap flight and it only took us about an hour to get back to our Sydney home :)

I hope all of you who will travel through Australia will have a great time (I'm sure you will :) ) and see and do as much as possible!!