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Rialto Towers 
 
             Situated at the corner of Collins Street and Kings Street, this tower has an observation deck open to the public. Admission for adults cost AU$12 while those with concession, AU$9. At a towering 55 floors, the deck gives a bird's eye view of Melbourne's city and neighboring suburbs. Information on the buildings below is also provided. The sky tour also includes a 20-minute show on Melbourne's history and highlights.
 

Sydney

Sydney Tower 

            At the corner of Pitt Street and Market Street, Sydney Tower overlooks the city central with its imposing height. Admission for adults is AU$22, while concession tickets cost AU$16. The tour also includes a 30-minute sky show.

However, the supports of the tower leave little room for one to have a panoramic view of the city.  

Manly Beach

Situated a short walk away from Manly Bay, this beach packs quite a mix of characters. Unlike Bondi Beach, this beach is more suited for the family. Latin music bathes the town center and buskers can be seen entertaining crowds. A weekend market sells handicraft in the town center. Most of the items are exquisite and ornamental, and they cost a bomb.

Bondi Beach & Coogee Beach 

This beach to the east of Sydney city central is infamous for its topless sunbathing. Thousands flock to the beaches in summer in the hopes of getting a nice tan. Although it is a legal topless beach, it is impolite to stare (and worse, drool as well). Do not take photographs too!!

For those more adventurous, the Coogee to Bondi walk is recommended. By following the white barricades, you will be treated to a breath-taking sight. It is better to start off at Coogee Beach because the town center there is smaller than Bondi's. Food stores can also be found along the way.  

Coogee to Bondi walk (approximately 2 ½ hours, 4.5km) 

  1. Coogee Beach

One of the infamous topless beaches in the east coast of Sydney, it is located south of Bondi.

  1. Gordons Bay

      There is a rocky surface here along the waters edge. For the adventurous, it is a good challenge to try this path instead of the road.

  1. Clovelly Beach

      For the shy, this beach provides a good shelter for nude sunbathing as it is away from prying eyes.

  1. Waverly Cemetery
  2. Calga Reserve
  3. Bronte Beach

      Another of the bigger beaches in the stretch.

  1. Tamarama Beach
  2. Bondi Beach

      Final destination.