dining alone in sydney???

[seannasad2k]

I've posted a bit, and read a lot. Although I know nobody, I find it comforting to read other peoples opinions. So...I'll be in Australia in a couple of weeks. I'm spending a week alone in Sydney before I meet up with a friend. Any advice?

FYI...I'm on an undefined budget. (I'm not one to set a price, I just try to spend as little as possible. I'm still young. Don't have much. Probably staying in a hostel. But...I've saved. There are things worth splurging on, such as this trip.) I'm open to anything, but hoping for some worthwhile dining tips. I'd greatly appreciate anyones advice.

TIA.

[seannasad2k]

really just bumping...but to re-phrase, does anybody have any tips on dining and site-seeing/day trips in/around Sydney?

I plan to climb the Harbor Bridge. I want to see a show in the Opera House. I would like to go to the Hunter Valley. I really want to walk around a lot. Basically just wander. I don't want to plan every minute and feel harried. I want to go to the Chinese Gardens. Sorry, I'm excited. My point here is not to speculate on what I think seems to be the good things to do in Sydney. But, I'd love some input. TIA.