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Elizabeth Bay House vs Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Both are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Elizabeth Bay House scores marginally better than Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Elizabeth Bay House comes in at #10 in Sydney with praise from 3 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Elizabeth Bay House
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Seven Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
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Fodor's
"Much of this densely populated but still-charming harborside suburb was originally part of the extensive Elizabeth Bay House grounds."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Completed in 1839 for Colonial Secretary Alexander Macleay, this elegant neoclassical mansion by architect John Verge was one of the finest houses in the colony (and still is)."
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Fodor's
"The most striking feature is an oval-shaped salon with a winding staircase, naturally lighted by glass panels in the domed roof. The view from the front-facing windows across Elizabeth Bay is stunning."
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Time Out
"The beautiful house (now run by the Historic Houses Trust) still breathes noblesse, wealth and good taste. Rooms are furnished as they would have been in its heyday."
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Frommer's
"Perched on a headland with some of the best harbor views in Sydney, this colonial mansion was built in 1835 and was considered “the finest house in the colony"
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Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
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Concierge
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Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's
"The larger and more modern of Sydney's public aquariums presents a fascinating view of the underwater world, with saltwater crocodiles, giant sea turtles, and delicate, multicolor fish."
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Concierge
"Giant stingrays, sharks, huge turtles, and thousands of fish swim right over your head as you walk through this aquarium's feature attraction, an underwater glass tunnel."
Time Out
"Highlights include Shark Valley, the Great Barrier Reef exhibit, Japanese Spider crabs and the Bay of Rays."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The star attractions are the Shark Walk, a 165m tunnel submerged at the bottom of a tank housing sharks, rays and Queensland groper, and an immersive "penguin expedition" by boat."
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Afar Magazine
"Aquariums are a must for ocean lovers. Yes, Sydney's Sea Life Aquarium is located in the touristy hub of Darling Harbour, but the unique species and ecosystems that you can view make it..."
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