Sydney Olympic Park
You can take a tour of any of the venues, explore the 40 kilometres of cycling and walking trails, see the unique birdlife, discover the area’s rich history and walk where thousands of athletes competed in 2000. feeling energetic – take a swim, enjoy a hit of tennis or test your aim in archery. Or simply relax in the Parklands. And, of course, there’s a choice of cafes, bars and restaurants, too.History
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority was established on 1 July 2001. The Authority is constituted by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Act No 57 (available by searching in the NSW Legislation site under S for the Act) which established the Sydney Olympic Park Authority as a statutory authority, with responsibility to manage the public assets of Sydney Olympic Park - open space, venues, parklands and development areas. The legislation focuses on ensuring the best use and management of a large and unique area right in the geographical centre of Sydney, an area which is a world renowned destination.
Sydney Olympic Park is the geographical centre of Sydney, only 25 minutes from the CBD and airport, and close to many shopping centres including Rhodes, Parramatta, Burwood, Macquarie Centre and DFO (Direct Factory Outlet). Public transport is available close to the hotel, providing good links for touring Sydney. For something different, head down to Olympic Park Wharf and catch the Sydney Ferries Rivercat into the CBD. From there you can catch another ferry to Manly or Taronga Zoo, or simply explore the historic Rocks and CBD shops.
Sydney Olympic Park Archers
Sydney Olympic Park Archers are based at the Sydney Olympic Archery Centre, host venue of the archery events for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The club offers members some of the best target archery facilities available in the country and is open to members for shooting 7 days a week. Regular clubs shoots are held each weekend with a variety of other social and competitive events offered throughout the year.
Athletic Center
The Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre is ready for action and can accomodate a wide range of track and field and other sports. Built to Olympic and International Accredited Athletic Federation Standards, Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre has hosted the Grand Prix, the Sydney Marathon, the National Championships and the World Junior Championships. During the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it was the Warm-Up Arena for the elite athletes of the world. It’s also a magnificent multi-purpose venue. It’s big and flexible enough to cater for a huge range of events and activities!
Novotel Sydney Olympic Park
Location: Located in the centre of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games venue, the property is close to Bicentennial Park, International Athletic Centre, Olympic Park Railway Station, Sydney Arena and Telstra Stadium.
Rooms: Guests are offered a choice of 177 comfortable guestrooms that are contemporarily decorated and provided with a host of modern amenities. All guest rooms and suites also offer panoramic, uniterrupted views overlooking Olympic Park. Specially adapted rooms for the guests with disabilities are also available.
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