Ultimately Sydney Tours

Experience the best of Australian wine only 2-hours north of Sydney.

Over 150 cellar doors, allow us to match the perfect 3-doors for you 🙂

Let’s include lunch, cheese and chocolate for the ULTIMATE wine day out 🙌

Sydney is a city to experience in your lifetime💃🙌❤️🕺

Art or eyesore? You be the judge! 🏛️🎨

Next time you’re walking through Martin Place, look up. The Sydney General Post Office (GPO) is famous for its grand Italian Renaissance style, but it’s the “bizarre” sculptures hidden in the arches that caused a national scandal.

Here is the tea on the GPO carvings:

The Vision: Architect James Barnet and sculptor Tomaso Sani wanted to celebrate everyday life—depicting a sailor, a fishmonger, and even a printer at work.

The Outrage: Critics at the time (the 1880s) hated them! They called them “”caricatures”” and “”grotesque,”” arguing they weren’t “”noble”” enough for such a prestigious building.

The Drama: The controversy was so heated it was debated in Parliament for over eight years!

Despite the calls for their removal, these quirky figures stood their ground. Today, they are a beloved part of the GPO’s unique charm and a reminder that even in the 19th century, Sydney knew how to stir up a good debate.

Love uncovering the scandals and stories behind Sydney’s landmarks? Our guides have plenty more where that came from. See the city’s history come to life on an Ultimately Sydney tour.

🔗 Secure your tour at ultimatelysydney.com.au or Link in Bio

Ultimately Sydney founder is back to teach you how to speak ‘Straylian.

Are you an American heading to Sydney? Get in touch, we’ll love to show you around. ”