The first 2007's moment of Sydney Harbor Bridge

雪梨港2007跨年煙火秀

雪梨2006春節旅誌 Sydney Diary

雖然澳洲首都定在坎培拉而不是雪梨, 但是雪梨卻有著首都的氣勢及實際地位. 從考古的角度來看, 雪梨原本是Daruk族世居之地, 一直到現在, 雪梨各地已經發現了超過200個保留著石雕藝術遺跡的原住民遺址, 而許多郊區的地名也仍使用原住民的語言來稱呼. 而雪梨這個當初以英格蘭和愛爾蘭裔為主, 帶著強烈的英國歐系風格的都市, 也逐漸被後來大量移入的義大利, 黎巴嫩, 土耳其, 希臘, 中國和越南裔等多種族所沖淡, 並且逐漸發展出一個多元文化, 充滿特色和光彩的現代都市. 雪梨是一個充滿個性, 生機勃勃的城市. 無論您想要盡情歡娛和探索, 或是想到戶外徹底地放鬆壓力, 雪梨都能夠滿足您的要求. 雪梨集合活動, 金融, 餐飲, 購物和娛樂於一身, 每一年都吸引數以百萬計的遊客來此探訪.
Ajou's touching:一星期的雪梨之行,需花費近二星期時間完成旅誌! 只因為,雪梨太精彩了!太值得回味地! 雪梨,我給評價是*****.她擁有,全世界適合居住城市,前三名外;她有,合宜的氣候,多元文化的包容,到處充滿藝文,喜愛運動. 最重要,她實事求是,不豔麗庸俗;尊重傳統卻講求設計與創新. (雪梨男女上班人士,都穿著簡單端莊<人人一背包上班放手提外就想隨時享受!>,而不失流行!)同時在,多種族融合下,她堅柔並蓄,廣度與深度都兼備. （從美食,時裝,室內設計等,就可類知一二!）雪梨可以是你短時間休閒放鬆的好地方,也值得你待久細細品嚐.-絕對是你選擇旅遊,休閒,充電甚至於是住下來的好城市! 建議你一定要享受雪梨的美食不像美國需付州稅(6~13%)和小費(15~20%)還要看臉色!!
人雖回家了!一直想每天能與雪梨有連結,會試著繼續搜集她的資料與寫一些感動的blogs.　You will see!

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18th Commonwealth Games in Melbourne

The 18th Commonwealth Games kicked off in Melbourne last night with a huge Opening Ceremony featuring flying trams, AFL Footballers, a mock cricket game, pop stars, lots of dancers, and of course the athletes. Today the events get underway with swimming first off the blocks. The games will run for 11 days in Melbourne.







The iconic symbol of Melboure, the Tram, winged and floating into the Melbourne Cricket Ground Stadium as part of the Opening Ceremony.

Opera House genius gets royal recognition at last

THE Queen will rectify more than 30 years of injustice tomorrow when she publicly thanks Danish architect Joern Utzon for designing the Sydney Opera House.
Mr Utzon was snubbed during the official celebrations opening the Opera House on October 20, 1973. He had fallen out with the government and left Australia with construction of his dream incomplete.
As a million people watched, the Queen declared the Opera House open and said it had "captured the imagination of the world" and likened it to the pyramids. But she did not say who was responsible for creating it. More...

Museums Australia

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What do we do?

Investigate emerging trends and issues of significance to the sector
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Develop policy
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About SYDNEY DESIGN 05

Sydney Design 05, 9th international design festival, previously known as Sydney Design Week, is one of the world's longest running design festivals. This year it has grown to over 50 exhibitions, events and talks in 24 venues, including Powerhouse Museum, Object Gallery, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Sydney, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Olympic Park and Australian Museum.
Design shapes almost every aspect of our daily lives, from the complex to the everyday, from the toothbrush you use to the car you drive or the latest in waterless state-of-the-art dishwashers. Sydney Design 05 aims to present a comprehensive program of events celebrating design in all its forms, from architecture walks around Sydney to debates on urban design, a behind-the-scenes look at some of our most successful industrial and product design studios and inspiring design exhibitions all over Sydney.
@something related Sydney Design 05
@Sydney Design 06 will be display on Aug05-20, 06.

Sydney City Model in Custom House

One of the most spectacular features of Customs House is the 1:500 scale model of the Sydney's CBD embedded under the glass of the ground floor. The model was originally built for Customs House in 1998 and was housed in the former City Exhibition Space. With the latest refurbishments to Customs House, the model has been retained and updated and to give audiences a bird's eye view of the city of Sydney.
The city model is a permanent feature at Customs House and available to view during building opening times.

@Peter Murphy of the excellent Panoramic VR Blog has put online a virtual tour around the acrylic block model of Sydney. Covering over 1000 buildings and 10 square kilometres of the city it is similar in scope to the architects models that exist in many of the worlds cities. What is unique here is that at first glimpse it is difficult to tell if the model is real or virtual. It is of course real and well worth a look..

View the Virtual Sydney Model Tour..

*Peter Murphy's Panoramic VR blog: http://www.mediavr.com/blog/

Australia Day 2006

Australia Day. Celebrate what's great.





Australia Day 2006: ‘I am, you are, we are Australia'. ‘For all of us’ - John Howard's election campaign slogan in 1996.



Australia Day is Australia's official national day, January 26. It commemorates the landing of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove on that day in 1788.Australia Day is a national public holiday. For some years the holiday was held on the closest Monday, to provide a long weekend. It is now held on the actual anniversary, with that day being the public holiday.Australia Day is marked by civic celebrations around the country, including Order of Australia and Australian of the Year awards for outstanding achievement. Air Force air displays are held in some capital cities. Citizenship ceremonies are also held on Australia Day.Fireworks celebrations are held in many towns and cities around the country. The Perth Lotterywest Skyworks display is billed as the largest Australia Day celebration in the country, with more than a third of the city's population (around 500,000 estimated for the 2006 Skyworks) lining the river foreshore for the display.Two significant events in the Australian music scene occur on Australia Day - the Triple J Hottest 100, usually celebrated by fans with a barbecue and party, and the Sydney leg of the Big Day Out music festival. There is also often a one day cricket match such as the 2006 Australia Day match in Adelaide.今天,1月26日是一年一度的澳洲國慶,1788年1月26日,Arthur Phillip將軍,正式宣布新南威爾斯(今澳洲),為英殖民地;而他,也成為了第一任總督.這天,對澳洲人來說是意義重大的一天,1946年正式被澳洲聯邦政府列為國慶日,從此慶祝就不曾間斷. 今天,在澳洲各地都會有慶祝活動,早上,都會有升旗活動,然後某些地方政府會有新移民入籍公民的宣誓典禮,許多地方會提供免費的早餐,晚上某些地方如PARRAMATTA PARK會施放煙火!雪梨灣會有慶典海上遊行!
@AUSTRALIA DAY的官方網站 請自行連結找尋相關活動http://www.australiaday.com.au/
@2006 Australia Day Guide:http://www.australiaday.vic.gov.au/PDF/2006guide.pdf

Nicole Kidman receives Australia Day Honor and becomes Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations all in the one week

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到雪梨歌劇院看歌劇 "Falstaff" in Sydeny Opera House

Falstaff
14 January - 15 February 2006Presenter: Opera AustraliaVenue: Opera Theatre

Falstaff is not young anymore. He's a little on the large side. But he's not ready to grow old gracefully, so watch out, ladies! Verdi's comic masterpiece, written at the age of 77, is a dramatic and vocal feast, directed con brio by Simon Phillips. Falstaff tries his luck with two married women, but he's no match for the combined wiles of Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. There's a big splash, a red face, and a wedding to boot… This opera is Verdi's fond celebration of life and love, full of inspired writing for both ensemble and orchestra.
Opera Australia Chorus and the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra Sung in Italian with English subtitles
DURATION – 2 hours 55 minutes, including two 20 minute intervals
Conductor – Giovanni Reggioli
這次,很幸運能預先網路,定雪梨歌劇院Falstaff歌劇(網路預定票有最低價二大三小花費近台幣14,000).但能,進入世紀大建築,一窺就境,欣賞到世界一流歌劇團與管弦樂團,值回票價.PM7:30演出前,你可到歌劇院高級餐廳或Opera Bar進餐,培養情緒,像我們是sausage roll + fish & chip坐在歌劇院前,席地享用!七點左右,我們先進入,仔細欣賞opera house 內在建築;除音樂廳內,其餘的地方都可照相.此齣歌劇,係改自莎士比亞的作品,由意大利米蘭Verdi ,1893年首演.雖唱意大利文,但舞台設計與演員動作表情超級棒!三小孩,都沒打瞌睡,中場二次休息,整片落地窗很震撼欣賞到不同時間雪梨港灣,港灣大橋與相鄰音樂廳,水天一色,美不甚收,把雪梨之旅劃下完美的結局!

澳洲雪梨歌劇院
歌劇院位於雪梨海港邊，坐西向東，地位超然，有君臨天下之勢。
而其入口之處，坐南向北，要經過其皇者之大殿，然後才能到達入口之處。所有入場之觀眾，好像向其皇者大殿朝聖一樣。這種設計帶有封建時代的色彩。劇院之中央，正是氣場之所在。
東翼為陽儀，西翼為陰儀，該兩座建築物發射無限量氣場，成為雪梨的重要的建築物。
每當觀眾欣賞歌劇或舞蹈時，該寧靜氣氛，使表演者能夠發揮得淋漓盡致。

澳洲雪梨歌劇院內部
雪梨歌劇院內部，共有四個廳，分別為音樂大廳、歌劇院、劇場和音樂廳。音樂大廳座位有 3 千餘個，其餘各廳從 420 個到一千五百個不等。雪梨歌劇院的音樂大廳舉辦過無數的交響樂、歌劇、舞蹈、爵士樂和流行樂等大型演出。特別值得一提的是，在音樂大廳裡的大管風琴，號稱是全世界最大的木桿風琴，由超過一萬個風管組合而成，巧奪天工，令人咋舌。
歌劇院內部有許多地方是用法國進口的玻璃所鑲嵌上的，配上澳洲獨有的建材材料，其內部建築結構則是仿效馬亞文化和阿茲特克神廟。
雪梨歌劇院內還有可口可樂博物館，裡面不僅記載了可口可樂一百多年的歷史，還陳列了無數懷舊的可口可樂紀念品。
浮現於雪梨港的歌劇院，在落日彩霞下，風景如詩如畫。歌劇院上數以萬計的白色瓷磚，如同白色風帆一般，在這三面環海的位置上，人們總是要為這壯麗的藝術品感動震撼。

雪梨歌劇院的歷史:
一提澳洲大城雪梨，一般人的腦海裡可能立刻浮現坐落在港邊、白色帆船造型的雪梨歌劇院。但也許不是很多人知道，這個獨特的建築在設計建造之際，經歷了好像是電影情節般的轉折，宛如戲劇般的情節，使得這座由丹麥建築師烏特松設計的雪梨新地標 憑添不少為人津津樂道的話題。
早在一九四○年代末期，由於大眾紛紛要求雪梨興建一座可以讓市民欣賞音樂的場所，因此新南威爾斯州州政府在一九五五年公開徵求世界各地的建築設計作品。經過兩年的時間，丹麥建築師烏特松從三十二個國家、兩百三十三件作品中脫穎而出。
當年只有三十八歲、滿臉笑容的烏特松在一九五七年抵達雪梨，歌劇院是在一九五九年3月動工。執政的工黨州長凱希爾對烏特松前衛的設計深具信心，並且表示，耗資七百二十萬澳幣相當於新台幣一億六千五百萬元的「雪梨歌劇院」與政治無關，也不會因日後的選舉結果而有所變化。
但是由於造型奇特，建築工程極為困難，再加上追求完美的烏特松無法忍受絲毫的瑕疵，只不過短短一年的時間，建築經費已經追加到九百八十萬澳幣，而預定完工日期也從一九六三年往後一再延期。
這時許多人開始對烏特松的設計產生懷疑，而外界對烏特松的批評，也因為支持雪梨歌劇院興建不遺餘力的州長凱希爾在任內去世之後，有增無減。一九六五年新政府接手之後，由於建築經費還是有如滾雪球般的增加，官方的態度轉趨強硬，一切以盡速完工為出發點，這也導致了烏特松和州政府之間的摩擦越來越嚴重。在一九六六年初一次激烈的爭吵過後，烏特松終於拂袖而去。
這時歌劇院的三期建築工程，只到達第二期。由於第三期的設計已經完成，州政府向烏特松買下一百三十幅第三期工程的設計圖，並且另外指派了一組建築師接手烏特松未完成的任務。
一九七三年10月雪梨歌劇院終於正式完工，並且由英國女王伊麗莎白二世主持開幕儀式。這個當初預算只有七百二十萬澳幣的前衛建築，最後花了新南威爾斯州政府一億兩百萬澳幣。
烏特松在離開雪梨之後，再也沒有踏上澳洲土地一步，澳洲雪梨大學在2000年因烏特松的傑出成就，頒贈榮譽博士學位給這位雪梨地標的設計者。但是烏特松以健康為由，僅由也是建築師的兒子代表接受。烏特松和他的兒子接著也參與了雪梨歌劇院的一些內部改建工程。
"As time passes and needs change, it is natural to modify the building to suit the needs and technique of the day. "Jørn Utzon 2000
去年是雪梨歌劇院成立三十週年紀念，烏特松在三十週年紀念當天，從丹麥透過視訊連線，祝雪梨歌劇院生日快樂。在眾人再度要求他回到雪梨親眼目睹他的偉大成就時，已經八十五歲的烏特松卻謙虛地表示，他對能夠再度參與雪梨歌劇院改建工程心存感激，雖然從三十七年前離開後再也沒有回到雪梨，他說他的建築精神以及設計筆，要比任何人都接近雪梨歌劇院。
"To me it is a great joy to know how much the building is loved, by Australians in general and by Sydneysiders in particular."--- Jørn Utzon 2003

Guided Tour(Guided Tours 中文 Brochures )

Outside it's spectacular. Inside it's fascinating.

Experience the magic of Sydney Opera House with one of our fascinating tours. Choose from; TOUR OF THE HOUSE

If you only see the outside you're only getting half the experience. This is our most popular guided tour and it takes you on a journey through the extraordinary history and architecture of the building. See what goes on inside Australia's most famous building and get a brief overview of the Australian performing arts scene including details of the current Sydney Opera House performances. The one hour tour leaves every half hour between 9am and 5pm and includes a complimentary soft drink, tea or coffee.

Cost:Adult - $23.00Australian Seniors/Students/Children 16 and under - $16.00Family price: $63.25 (2 adults + 2 children under 16)Private Tour (price for 1-18 people) - $432.00

NB: There are approximately 200 steps on this tour. Advance bookings not necessary. Visit the Guided Tours Booking Office on the Lower Concourse at Sydney Opera House.

MAIN HALL TOUR
This is a 20 minute abridged version of the Sydney Opera House tour which is ideal for groups who do not have much time on their hands. On the tour, guests will visit one of the principal halls (either the Concert Hall or the Opera Theatre) including the foyer area. This tour is operated only on a Group basis where the guide accompanying the group will carry out the commentary.

Duration: 20 minutes

Departure: Available between 9am and 4pm on a group basis only

Cost: One rate - $9.50

藍山國家公園 Day Tour to Blue Mountains

藍山重點一日遊 - Blue Mountains Express
這個行程推薦給時間比較有限, 但是仍就想感受藍山的美景的旅客. 如果你準備要撘下午的飛機離開雪梨,但早上又不知道哪裡好玩, 這個行程就是專為你設計的
行程會帶你飽覽藍山最重要的景點, 行程於早上7.30出發, 並於1.30pm回到雪梨市中心.
行程重點包括
- Echo Point & remarkable Three Sisters (藍山每一個觀景台以及3姊妹岩)
- Sceniscender (搭乘纜車前往藍山賞景)
- Morning Tea at one of the lookouts (在藍山觀景點享受輕鬆的早茶)
- Breathtaking Blue Mountains scenery (藍山令人忘記呼吸的美麗景緻)
- Mountain townships (遊覽藍山旁風味十足的小鎮)
藍山一日遊
藍山國家公園是最新列名於世界遺產的澳洲知名觀光勝地，距離雪梨100公里，海拔1300公尺，滿山遍野覆蓋著尤加利原始叢林和溫帶雨林，這裡有超過400多種澳洲獨特的野生動植物，是雪梨郊外最知名的國家原始森林自然生態保護區。 這個行程將在經驗豐富友善的當地嚮導帶領之下,遊客將可以完全與藍山連為一體, 完全感受沉盡在藍山的美麗景緻之中.行程會於雪梨離最出名的鮮魚市場(Fish Market)出發, 接著搭乘巴士前往美麗的藍山, 巴士是採用現代化的中型巴士, 可以搭乘21名乘客
*藍山國家公園屬於大藍山地區 ( The Greater Blue Mountains Area ) 座落在新南威爾士州境內﹐該區域擁有7個澳洲國家公園﹐包括藍山公園.在2000年被列入自然類世界遺產。海拔1000 – 1200公尺，每年降雨量1400 – 1500毫米。藍山全地區生長著龐大的原始叢林和亞熱帶雨林。藍山名字的由來是因為那裏有藍色的霧，這個景觀的形成是由澳洲的國樹尤加利樹排出來的油被太陽照射接觸到而使整個藍山發出淡淡的藍霧。藍山公園裏有90種不同品種的尤加利樹及超過400 種的動物種類。 白人探險家 Blaxland，Lawson和Wentworth首次發現藍山是在1813年，可是早在14,000澳州原住民(Aboringies)就已經來過藍山。藍山內藏有許多古老的營地，斧頭刻出來的條紋，石頭雕刻，石頭做的生活器具都一一出土。今天，這些保留下來的文化遺產都被完整的保留在藍山裏.一路上還會經過藍山的標幟就是三姐妹峰。相傳在很久以前有三位美貌的姐妹分別叫做 "靡愛倪", "溫拉" 和 "甘妮杜"。這三位姐妹出生在Katoomba部落，很不幸的是他們三人同時愛上了山下Nepean族兄弟三人。這是有違異族縮怨與規矩，不被父輩首肯，後來因為他們的戀情而引爆了兩族的戰爭。當時有一位巫師為了保護三姐妹免受戰爭的威脅就把她們變成石頭。然而最後巫師卻戰死，剩下守山谷的三姐妹岩，因此三姐妹岩成了藍山最聞名的名勝。藍山裏三座岩石分別為922公尺，918公尺和906公尺。
＃這次行程到藍山前,下雨起大霧,回音谷 ,三姐妹岩 和Wentworth Falls都無法親眼見到 是此次,雪梨行 唯一的遺憾! 還好參觀Scenic World,搭空中纜車與陂度近45度高山鐡路和走一段的森林健行步道,欣賞到大自然的偉大與一場森林浴!
Scenic World：（a）有三種觀光車，分別叫“Skyway”, “Railway” and “Flyway”（各AU$16），去之前真的不懂分別，簡單來說“Skyway” 是平行纜車，賣點是透過Glass Floor觀望山下的景色，而“Flyway”是全澳洲最斜的纜車，“Railway”是全世界最斜的路軌觀光車，詳情http://www.scenicworld.com.au（b）“Railway”似過山車般恐怖，下山谷健行一段路再搭“Skyway”回啟點.


回程,去見澳洲原住民,在萬年前就雕刻袋鼠於大石頭上!也去參觀,野生保育袋鼠公園!





@想請問如果在藍山一日遊不參團可行嗎?
可以在車站買一日卷,含來回的火車票及藍山地區的旅遊巴士,有附地圖喔! 巴士行駛有一定的時間,且司機很耐斯,邊開車邊導覽,不過是英文的,一定要妥善利用.(因為豬頭的我們以為健行散步就可以,哪知藍山點和點之間的距離並不近,還好及時發現一日卷的巴士) 最後一站還有超大螢幕的影片觀賞,超讚!絕不可錯過,但有場次時間,你可以在火車上規劃. 藍山非常壯觀,風景宜人,肯定令人難忘.祝你玩得愉快! (背包攻勢提供!)

The Fourth Day in Sydney

1. Powerhouse Museum動力博物館
2. Monorail市中區單軌電車
3. Harbour Jet港灣快速飛艇
4. Harbourside shopping center港邊購物中心
5. Martin Place
6. Wooloomooloo Bay