Day 56 - SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

 Date: 3/1/2024       Day 56                       Port: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Description: One of the liveliest, must-see cities of the Pacific Rim, Sydney humbly began life as a British penal colony in 1788. Among the colorful characters in its early history was William Bligh of Mutiny on the Bounty fame who was deposed as governor during the Rum Rebellion of 1808. In 1852, with the discovery of gold in the interior, Sydney became a thriving port of the Victorian Empire. Today, Sydney looks to the future, its skyline crowned by the graceful billowing sails of its famed Opera House. Visitors can get a glimpse of the past along the narrow, twisting streets of the Rocks, Sydney’s restored historical district and for the adventurous, the Sydney bridge climb will reward you with panoramic views of the city and harbor. Excursions can reveal the spectacular, untamed beauty of the Blue Mountains with a ride on the worlds steepest perpendicular railway; or get up close and personal with Australia’s charming wildlife at the Koala Park Sanctuary, then end your day with a refreshing stop at a traditional Aussie pub.

Planned Excursion: AUSSIE WILDLIFE  We cancelled 

9AM 4.0 Hours                  Moderate Activity                           # SYD-004: Free

Enjoy a scenic coach drive into Sydney’s lush western outskirts to visit some very odd animals.  Enter the world of Featherdale Wildlife Park, a sanctuary designed for close encounters with kangaroos, wombats, koalas, and other Aussie natives.  Be introduced to some of the residents by a park guide and explore the rest at your own pace.  Consider optional experiences like hand-feeding the kangaroos or a photo session with a cuddly koala.  Sip complimentary morning tea in this pastoral environment before heading back to civilization.

Morning Update:  Joe and Pat went on this excursion yesterday and did not enjoy it at all. We have visited this place on a previous trip.  It's basically a wildlife rescue park with animals in recovery.  We decided to turn in our tickets this morning a will likely take the shuttle bus into town a bit later.

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