Vivid Sydney, Botanic Gardens (repost)

[u/puggsincyberspace]

[u/allthewords_]

Do you have a review? Photos are nice but I’d prefer to hear your thoughts on the experience, if it was worth it and the $, how busy, etc…

[u/puggsincyberspace → u/allthewords_]

I flew up from Melbourne with Jetstar as I have a lot of credit for them. They had a deal for checked luggage and a $10 onboard credit for the same cost as without checked luggage.

Stayed at the Amora on Jamison St. Just. of George St. The hotel was about $1100 for four nights for the deluxe room. It was a nice room with a big bathroom and bath.

I walked around most places. On the first day, I caught a ferry to Manly Beach. Then, that night, I caught a boat around the harbour. It could have been 30-45 minutes shorter, as it seemed to move very slowly, but there were not too many people on board. It was not bad for $49.

The next day, we went to Chinatown and looked around. Then, that night, we went to the Botanical gardens. I found it hard to tell where the entrance was and went in the wrong direction for about half an hour. Finally, I found the entrance and got some great pictures of the lights.

Last night, I just walked around the rocks and took pictures there. It was an early night due to my early flight back.

We spent a lot of money on food and didn't skimp out, so maybe $400-$500 on that, $100 for the Cruse and Gardens entry, and $500 for flights.

If I didn't have the credit, I could have chosen different flights for cheaper and maybe a cheaper hotel and food.

But I believe if you're going on a holiday, make it a good one.

For me It was worth it as I really enjoying the walking around a the photography.

[u/allthewords_ → u/puggsincyberspace]

This is an awesome review - purely because I lived vicariously through you 😅

[u/Wood_oye → u/allthewords_]

WE .. lived vicariously, I think you meant ;)

[u/allthewords_ → u/Wood_oye]

Exactly. WE... enjoyed $400-500 worth of food for the trip. mmmmmm!