This month sees the launch of our exciting ‘Winter in Sydney' campaign designed to highlight some of Sydney's lesser known delights and entice people to revisit and rediscover the harbour city. In the meantime, we've put together a snapshot of some of the hottest new attractions and events to keep visitors and locals alike entertained throughout the coming weeks. A horse-drawn dining experience, a sweet new address at Pyrmont, The Archibald Prize, the opening of Skywalk at Sydney Tower and a facelift for the Opera House. Keep an eye on www.seesydney.com.au for some more of the happenings that help to ensure there's never a dull moment in this city.

A Horse Is A Horse...Unless Of Course It's A Restaurant
Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Mountains in the township of Windsor, is the new Three In Hand Horse Drawn Restaurant. Step back in time for a unique dining experience as you enjoy five star cuisine on a fully enclosed Clydesdale Horse drawn restaurant. ‘Clip clop' your way through the streets of historic Windsor, just 45 minutes from Sydney's CBD, while dining on sumptuous local produce and mouth watering deserts. Individuals who appreciate the finer things in life will be in their element while taking in the tranquil surrounds of this delightfully picturesque part of the Hawkesbury. Minimum booking is for two people, with a maximum of eight. The cost per person starts at $100 for the three-course lunch or $140 for the five-course dinner, with all drinks included. Bookings are recommended and can be made by calling Byron McIntyre on 0423 844 844. Further details are available online at www.threeinhand.com.au

New Sky High Attraction For Sydney
In July 2005, Sydney's newest tourist attraction, Skywalk, is set to offer spectacular views of the city and surrounds. Reaching new heights in sightseeing, Skywalk will take guests on an exhilarating 75-minute adventure over the roof of Sydney, 268 metres above the city below - that's double the height of Sydney Harbour Bridge! Visitors will dress in protective clothing and be safety-harnessed to external walkways constructed around the peak of Sydney Tower. From the city's famous beaches to the Blue Mountains, visitors can experience Sydney from a totally new perspective. Expert Skywalk Leaders, the latest multi-lingual audio visual technology, plus easily accessible platforms - even for wheelchairs - combine to ensure that Skywalk will be enjoyed by people of all ages. Open every day of the year (except Christmas Day) from 9am - 9.30pm, Skywalk will cost $109 for adults and $85 for children. It is expected that 250,000 thrill-seekers will visit the attraction each year. For more details, visit www.skywalk.com.au

Sugaroom Set To Sweeten The Scene In Pyrmont
The hottest new address in the burgeoning Pyrmont and Ultimo precinct is ‘sugaroom restaurant_bar_lounge'.  Stylish, yet relaxed, the waterfront multi-purpose dining venue derives its name from the former CSR sugar refinery in which it is located. This latest addition to the former working class neighbourhood continues the area's renaissance, with an ever expanding choice of eateries and bars catering to the throngs of young professionals who live, work and play there. In recent years apartment blocks have replaced industry and terraces have been demolished to make way for shops and offices. A walk along Harris Street is a walk through history. Tiny nineteenth century terrace houses, corner stores, pubs and the massive wool stores of the prosperous 1880s co-exist with more recent arrivals such as the University of Technology and the ABC headquarters. ‘sugaroom restaurant_bar_lounge' offers a casual but innovative menu using chef Greg Anderson's carefully sourced produce and creative cooking flair. A relaxed but stylized lounge bar is also a key feature of sugaroom - serving a range of in-house designed cocktails. Open for lunch Tuesday to Sunday and dinner Monday to Saturday, sugaroom is also serving an all-day brunch menu on weekends. It is located at 1 Harris Street, Pyrmont. For bookings, call 02 9751 5055. Full menu can also be viewed at www.sugaroom.com.au

Sydney Opera House Gets A Facelift
Sydney's iconic Opera House is undergoing a makeover with the addition of a 45-metre colonnade aimed at enhancing the views of the world's most spectacular harbour. The new works have been designed by the Opera House's original architect, Jørn Utzon. For the first time, patrons on the western side will enjoy water and city views - one of Utzon's key principles in his original design for Sydney Opera House. The colonnade, or loggia, will be the first structural change to the exterior of the building since it opened in 1973. The new colonnade will open up the entry to the Drama Theatre, the Studio and the Playhouse. Nine new openings will be created - six new large deep set windows and three doors. With over 50% of the façade becoming glass, these foyers will be flooded with natural light. Construction has already begun and is expected to be completed by year's end. For all the latest Opera House happenings, visit www.sydneyoperahouse.com

The Archies Winners Now On Display
Visitors to Sydney can now see the winner of Australia's most extraordinary and contentious art event, The Archibald Prize. First bestowed in 1921, the award attracts artists from all corners of Australia. Through the bequest of its namesake, Jules Francois Archibald, The Archibald Prize aims to foster portraiture among artists and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. John Olsen has taken out the honours for 2005 with his painting, Self Portrait Janus Faced. Janus, the subject of Olsen's work, is the Roman god of doorways, passages and bridges. In the painting, the artist is depicted with two heads facing in opposite directions to reflect his life looking forwards and in the past. Throughout its lively, and often controversial history, the prize has been awarded to some of Australia's most important artists, including George Lambert, William Dobell and Brett Whiteley. The finalists are on display at the Art Gallery of NSW until 3 July. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 concession and $22 for families. For more info or for a sneak preview, check out www.thearchibaldprize.com.au

Flavours Of The World Come To Taronga Zoo
Attracting more than 1.3 million people each year, one of Sydney's hottest tourist attractions just got a whole lot tastier with the addition of a 600-seat international food market at Taronga Zoo. The $6 million Taronga Food Market features a staggering array of mouth-watering menu choices with more than 300 dishes on offer. Visitors can select from six distinct cuisine themes from the Asian-inspired Hot Wok to the continental delights of Italian Bites. Diners will feast under Thai-style pavilions, designed to complement the adjacent Asian Elephant Rainforest. Panoramic windows face the new exhibit's elephant pools and views of Sydney Harbour. For art enthusiasts - keep an eye out for the giant mural created by renowned artist, Ted Scorfield. The mural, which once graced the Ferry Terminal at Circular Quay until the late 1970s, is now on display at the Market. To find out more visit www.zoo.nsw.gov.au or call 02 9969 2777.

Art On The Rocks
More than 100,000 people are expected to observe Art On The Rocks over the weekend of 28 and 29 May. This free event will see Australia's birthplace transformed into an outdoor studio, with artists splashing their paints against a backdrop of live entertainment including jazz artists and classical musicians. The artists will then have until 10 June to complete their works before they are hung in a public exhibition at the Sydney Visitor Centre, The Rocks, from 17 June to 3 July. Now in its third year, Art On The Rocks aims to provide a unique opportunity for artists to create their works in a vibrant artistic environment using The Rocks as their muse. The winning work will be included in the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority's collection. Further information can be found at www.therocks.com