A Romantic Spot » Oceania

Altitude – 36 Level High

Joey Rosario — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:33:14 +0000

Located high above Sydney sky on level 36 of Shangri-La hotel, Altitude offers a unique dining experience with a service to make you come back for me. The dining area has high floor-to-ceiling glass windows; offering one of the most breathtaking view of Sydney Harbour.

Chef Steven Krasicki created a modern Australian menu with European influence. Epi-curious menu, showcasing the finest selection of seasonal produce, is available upon request. This menu is available with wine-pairing. A 4-course menu is available on the weekend. Wine selection is one of the most extensive one you will ever find in Australia.

Make your reservation ahead of time, even as early as 2 weeks ahead as this establishment gets filled up quickly especially on the weekend. Secure a window seat when you make the reservation as it offers the best view.

Contact:
Altitude Restaurant, Level 36 Shangri-la Hotel, 76 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney
+61 (02) 9250.6123

Dining Area

The view of Sydney Opera House from the dining area

Evening Ambiance

The Gap – Watsons Bay Ocean Cliff

Joey Rosario — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:48:01 +0000

The Gap is a spectacular cliff overlooking the ocean at Watsons Bay in the eastern suburb of Sydney; on the tip of the entrance to the Sydney Harbor. You can catch a ferry from Circular Quay in downtown Sydney.

There is a coastal trail alongside the cliff that provides one of the best view of the ocean. There are guard rails on the side for added protection. You can walk along the trail towards the Signal Station and the Macquarie lighthouse while listening to the sound of the Tasman Sea waves come crashing down.

At the cliff top on the north-end, you will see the breathtaking view of downtown Sydney across the harbor while catching the pounding waves on Tasman sea below. This place is also popular spot to catch the New Year’s Eve fireworks.

Sunset over Sydney from Watsons Bay

(image from Flickr)

The Gap

(image from Panoramio)

South end view of the Gap

(image from Panoramio)

Bare Island – The Mission Impossible

Joey Rosario — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:21:18 +0000

Bare Island is located in South-Eastern Sydney in the suburb of La Perouse. I was at this place about 10 years ago, my one and only visit there. The surrounding area is very quiet and the view is amazing.

It is connected to the main land through a narrow wooden bridge. You are probably familiar with the bridge. I gasped when I saw Tom Cruise rode the bike across the bridge in Mission Impossible II.

The water around the island is very popular with scuba divers. It’s one of the best spot to scuba diving in the city. On a late afternoon you will find plenty of locals fishing along the bridge. You can walk around on the island and enjoy the ocean breeze or you can sit on the grassy area to enjoy the scenery.

Sunset at La Perouse, Sydney

(image from Flickr)

Sunrise at La Perouse, Sydney

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Bare Island