Tourism New South Wales, in partnership with BridgeClimb, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Wonderland Sydney and Penrith Valley Tourism, Tourism New South Wales has created the perfect reason for anyone to visit Sydney this winter.

BridgeClimb offers the ultimate nightlife experience, Wonderland Sydney entertains more than one million people a year, The Rocks and Darling Harbour have something for everyone and Penrith Valley Tourism presents the Olympic whitewater challenge.

Winter sunsets in Sydney are spectacular and what better way to see one than from the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb. NightClimb is a whole new experience for anyone who has climbed the bridge during the day and for first time climbers it is a brand new way to go.

Sydney�s historical Rocks, in the heart of the cosmopolitan city, encompasses Australia�s past, present and future. Free daily entertainment, superb dining options and a diverse range of shops and markets, are just some of the highlights to discover this winter.

Darling Harbour is one of the world's great waterfront destinations and one of Australia's major tourist attractions. Stroll the harbour foreshores, meet for a coffee or a meal at one of the many waterside cafes and restaurants or enjoy the many events and festivals held throughout the year. Visitors can choose from a myriad of things to do and see including the Chinese Garden of Friendship, Cockle Bay Wharf, Panasonic IMAX Theatre, The Australian National Maritime Museum, the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Harbourside Shopping Centre.

But it�s not just inner Sydney where all the fun is this winter. Non stop fun and energy surrounds anyone at Wonderland Sydney, the largest theme park in the southern hemisphere. Just a short drive from Sydney, Wonderland Sydney is Australia's number one centre for fun, thrills and entertainment with something for everyone including the Australian Wildlife Park, and the only live Action Man show in the world.

Feel what it is like to be an Olympian at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium. The only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and part of the finest Olympic watersports facility in the world recreates the characteristics of a mountain torrent. Discover the Penrith Valley and take a cruise down the Nepean River. Visit Australia�s only sake brewery, take a look at the Museum of Fire or wonder through the great mid-week markets.

With help from the Sydney Uncovered guide, developed by Tourism New South Wales, Australians will certainly �Feel Free� to uncover these experiences and many others in Sydney this winter.

For a FREE Sydney Uncovered guide call 1300 SYDNEY or www.visitnsw.com.au

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Tuesday, 19 June, 2001