[AU; 2023] A day in Sydney CBD

I'm back with more Sydney, Australia sharing! I basically covered quite a lot of Sydney CBD in my past few trips, so this itinerary was more of a chillax mode, finding things I may have missed out previously.

#1 Check-in Hotel

Veriu Central

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HU3DgpefwFK9F98B8

I booked my accommodation a little last minute, and I managed to get this place at a reasonable price, just a short working (uphill) distance away from the city.

The receptionist in the morning was awesome, she gave me a room right away in early morning after hearing that I just had a long flight.

It is not the photo angle issue, but the room I was given, the right side flooring was higher than the left. Which is kinda strange. Otherwise it was still alright, just a little bed vibration through the night.

T2 tea bags!

The restroom was just right for one pax!

#2 Breakfast

Basket Brothers

https://maps.app.goo.gl/g9jhXKeQ59Ps5o4g8

Had a good mini breakfast at this cafe next to the hotel, just a cup of chocolate and it made me feel happy! I love this cafe, so much seats for you to stare into spaces and people watch.

#3 Lunch @ QVB

This building always makes me feel I'm in some European countries :)

Cellinis Restaurant and Bar

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zpa33ZDFXkFvjdsr5

Met up a friend for lunch and this place serves really yummy pasta! Highly recommended and the service was pretty good.

#4 A Walk to Art Gallery of New South Wales

Passed by this old church - St Mary's Cathedral!

The entrance of the gallery!

Art Gallery of New South Wales

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MFAM1CdMQhmMWfYD9

This gallery is more of a contemporary, modern & indigenous themed, founded in 1871. Here is some artistic display outside the gallery

Took a tea break in the gallery!

Crafted by Matt Moran

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BrXaXLGt8qevieT47

There was an on-going hands-on activity available when I visited the gallery:

All I had to do was to chill, do not think of anything, relax and roll the clay into a ball shape...

But I ended up too focus making it round that I forgot the essence of the whole activity - not being competitive.

#5 A walk around Royal Botanic Gardens

There was a lot of people waiting along this place in the garden to catch sunset with Opera house as the background - pretty place! Go early to grab a good spot :)

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjatSETGYa94ePgq9

#6 BBQ Dinner

Braza Churrascaria

https://maps.app.goo.gl/R9Kr1p9AmdXvXuyPA

Brazilian meal to end off the day! If you are someone who loves red meat, this will be the perfect place to have dinner.

This wraps up my little day out adventure in Sydney CBD!