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Article posted: 11/3/2012 6:00 AM

Free things to do in pricey Sydney

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People gather on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Bondi is the best-known Sydney beach, attracting surfers, sunbathers and more than a few local eccentrics.

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Visitors amble through Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales, which features a collection of Australian, Asian and European art and free guided tours.

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People run up and down stairs in a park adjacent to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Sydney.

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Fragrant flowers line the pathways of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney where visitors enjoy its flora and fauna.

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A couple pretend to be a mirror image of each other in Jane Gilling's sculpture, Provenance at Sculptures By The Sea in Sydney. Every November, the popular exhibition features large art installations placed along the path and beaches, providing a free seaside art show.

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Ahh, Sydney. The stunning sand and surf. The weird and wonderful wildlife. The positively eye-popping prices. With Sydney consistently ranked among the most expensive cities in the world, and the Australian dollar at near-record highs, overseas tourists on a budget might find themselves sweating even more than usual under the blistering Aussie sun. But no worries, there are plenty of fabulous things to do in Sydney for free.