Walking from our hotel around the Quay to our tour of the Sydney Opera House.
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in Australia and is located at Bennelong Point in Sydney, New South Wales. It is recognized globally…
When it comes to the story of the Sydney Opera House, everything about this architectural masterpiece has a unique story of its own and so does the tiles used…
Utzon wanted the outer shell roofs of the Sydney Opera House to contrast with the deep blue color of the Sydney Harbor and also with the clear Australian Hence,…
The opera house is renowned for its iconic ‘sail’ shaped roof structure – which is supported by precast concrete ribs.
Steel was crucial in the construction of the Sydney Opera House, offering flexibility and strength for this pioneering project. The shells, primarily…
The glass facade of the Sydney Opera House enhances both its aesthetic appeal and functional performance. Utzon’s vision included an emphasis on natural light…
The interior of the Sydney Opera House showcases the thoughtful use of timber, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The selection of timber was driven by a…
This is the Studio Theater a flexible space with 280 permanent seats (some of which can be folded up) and a maximum capacity of 400, depending on configuration.
One of the great features of the Opera House is it's approach, the openness, the fluidity of people’s movements through the house.
Door 14 was where we entered the Main Concert Hall and got to see this magnificent edifice.
No photos were allowed if anyone was working in the Concert Hall. Since a team was getting ready for the "Man from Snowy River Concert" the only photo I could…
Mrs Macquarie's Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for…
Ken and Sharon check out the view from Mrs Macquarie's Chair.
At Mrs Macquarie's Point Ken and Sharon got astonishing views of both the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
One of the most incredible vantage points from which to view the opera house and the harbour bridge is Mrs Macquarie’s Point. Connected to the lush expanse of…
Here is our tour group at Mrs Macquarie's Point with our tour guide Ronan up front and center.
Some of the Australian Navy was docked near Mrs Macquarie's Point. The ship in the picture is the HMAS Canberra, the lead ship of the Canberra-class landing…
Next to the HMAS Canberra was HMAS Brisbane, a Hobart-class air warfare destroyer .
Next we were off the see Bondi Beach. Bondi Beach is one of Australia’s most famous beaches.