The ferry between Darling Harbour and Circular Quay gives you one of the best views of the Harbour Bridge as you actually sail under it. It is a fitting end to a visit to the Australian Maritime Museum. This free museum is well set out and has plenty to keep children interested while still being fascinating to adults. It includes some naval vessels such as a submarine but there is a charge for going aboard.

Pyrmont Wharf, Darling Harbour

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Serviced apartments often work better than hotels for families or couples travelling together. They are more spacious than a hotel room and usually include a kitchen, dining and sitting areas, plus bedrooms. Some even have laundry facilities and include a 'breakfast basket' in the room price. A two-bedroom apartment is always cheaper than two hotel rooms of the equivalent star rating and has the same level of service; You don't need to make the bed and towels are changed and rooms cleaned every day!

Medina is the best brand and their hot deals - especially outside of the school holidays - can be very economical. I particularly like the Medina at Coogee and the Grand near Darling Harbour. Both have swimming pools. The Macleay at Potts Point is also good - it is worth paying extra for a Harbour view. From the Macleay there is a pleasant and interesting walk through Wooloomooloo to the Domain and the Art Gallery of NSW.

www.medinaapartments.com.au www.themacleay.com

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The journey from Sydney Central to Lithgow must be one of the most spectacular train rides in the world, with amazing views of the eucalyptus forest which gives the mountains their name. The trains run every hour and the full journey takes about two-and-a-half hours. Real train buffs might like to get off one stop short of Lithgow, at Clarence, and take a trip on one of the great engineering achievements of the world, the Zig-Zag railway. Check the web site for train times and 'steam days'.

Lithgow itself is typical small town Australia but has some nice cafes, particularly the 'Back Yard' on Main Street. Turn left as you come out of the station.

www.cityrail.info www.zigzagrailway.com.au

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The James Craig is a reconstructed sailing ship which runs day trips on most saturdays during the summer season. It leaves Pyrmont Wharf, near the Australian Maritime Museum, at 9.30am and sails out through the Harbour and 'The Heads' into the Pacific Ocean. There is a genuine feeling of adventure but this is not for those prone to sea-sickness. The ship returns at about 4.00pm. Morning tea and lunch are included in the price.

www.australianheritagefleet.com.au

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