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Long view
A view down the length of the lounge...at least, half of it. -
Living wall
The living wall at the entrance to the lounge. -
Library
The "library" area at one end of the lounge. For passengers looking for a little light reading. -
Sitting area
One of the lounge's sitting areas, appreciate the calm, cool white leather instead of the bright, cherry red in other areas. -
Other view
A view from the other side of the lounge. We like the flattened light bulb lamps. -
iMacs
iMacs in the passenger work area. -
Office
One of the two private offices for passengers to use. -
Carpet
This carpet was intentionally designed to make you "uneasy" and want to look away. Is it really that bad? -
Bar area
The bar area at the lounge's Neil Perry restaurant. For traveler's who need a quick bite. -
Waitress
One of the servers pouring a tasting flight of Australian wines with dinner. -
Spa entrance
The entrance to the day spa at one end of the lounge. Make your appointments ahead of time! -
Spa Room
One of the five treatment rooms at the lounge's spa. -
Private showers
One of the all-marble private showers for passengers to use on layovers. -
Crab salad
One of the daily specials: crab salad with avocado, chili, shallots, semi-dried tomato and smoked salmon -
Salt and pepper squid
Neil Perry's signature salt and pepper squid appetizer with nuoc cham chili dipping sauce. -
Haloumi salad
Haloumi (goat and sheep's milk) with watermelon, olive, almond and mint salsa -
Burgers
The restaurant's signature burgers wtih bacon, gruyere, zucchini pickle and tomato chili relish. -
Kingfish
Another daily special: king fish with almonds, raisin, dill dressing and cauliflower puree -
Duck
Soy grilled duck served with Asian greens and steamed jasmine rice -
Pork belly
Pork belly with chili caramel sauce, Asian greens and rice -
Fritters
Ricotta fritters with orange cardamom syrup, saffron floss and vanilla ice cream -
Plane
A view from the lounge onto one of Qantas's signature "Spirit of Australia" 747's -
Timetable
An old-fashioned timetable at the lounge's front desk.
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Qantas First Lounge Sydney
A tour of the Marc Newson-designed Qantas First Lounge at Sydney Airport
June 21, 2010 11:05:08 AM EST

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