Beaches & harbors by ferry and bus
by BeverlyTyler
We took a short ferry ride from Sydney to Watson's Bay, ate lunch in one of the local seafood restaurants and climbed the hill to overlook the town and harbor on the harbor side and the sheer steep rock cliffs on the Pacific Ocean side. We walked along the spectacular cliffs to the next bus stop where we caught the Bondi Explorer Bus to Bondi Beach. We spent the afternoon there and then took the bus back to Sydney past some more spectacular beaches, secluded coves and interesting villages. PHOTO: THE BLUE MOUNTAINS NEAR WENTWORTH FALLS. THE BLUE MOUNTAINS ARE ACTUALLY PLATEAUS (THE GRAND CANYON WITH TREES) COVERED WITH EUCALYPTUS TREES WHICH GIVE OFF A FINE OIL MIST THAT COLORS THE HAZE A DEEP BLUE.
Exploring Sydney Harbor, Walking around "The Rocks," shopping at the Queen Victoria Building, attending service at St. Andrew's Cathedral and getting a tour of the beautiful Cathedral after the service; exploring the sights and food of Darling Harbor including the incredible Maritime Museum, the Chinese Gardens and the restored barque James Craig; and (not to be missed) taking a tour to the Blue Mountains.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge...
by aussie_latin
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout is open to the public daily.
There are 200 stairs to climb to the Pylon with rest stops on the way up showing displays of the history of the construction of the Bridge.
The Pylon offers magnificent views of Sydney Harbour, Botanical Gardens and the surrounding areas. On a clear day you can see are far as the Blue Mountains.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is 134 metres high, 502 metres long, 48.8 metres wide and weighs 52 800 tonnes. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was constructed between 1923 and 1932. It's nickname is 'the coathanger'.
Nowdays you can also climb The Bridge! yes climbe it!!! that's why is so fantastic, If you want the website just ask me!
Wombats
by cjg1
Wombats marsupials native to Australia. They are short and almost pig like in appearance with a furry coat. They have short legs and a very small tail. They might be small but they do move quickly in their zoo enclosures. They are usually found in forest and mountain areas of south east Australia and Tasmania.
During our visits to Sydney and beyond we have enjoyed seeing Wombats at Cymbio, Featherdale and Toronga Park.
DON'T USE THIS WORD: "FANNY"
by birchy99
Oh boy! As we were finishing up the Bridgeclimb I was having trouble with my utility belt as it kept slipping down. I commented something about "this darn 'fannypack' keeps slipping. Our young lady guide looked a bit startled at me and the British fellow behind me said something like: "I think he means his utility belt."
So when I had a chance to ask a friend about this comment I learned that "FANNY" is not a word used in polite society in the British Commonwealth. Enough said!!!!!
Packing List
by bbbbee
backpack with good sized day pack for your togs and towel and suncream and camera etc... sandals cause it is very hot in the summer and can also get pretty cold in the winter from may to august so you want to not be wearing sandals at these times. 15+ suncream and above definitely. There is nothing funnier to an australian than a burnt pom walking around with his shirt hanging out of his shorts! and it really hurts the next day. the light is really good in australia for some lovely photos, get a solariser to take away the glare though cause it is very bright. the more photos the merrier. if you go camping on the beach you will need insect repelant.. the horse flies are bastards, huge and nasty bites, they are also territorial, so just as you kill one another will come. kill kill kill.
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Enjoying my Boysenberry Cone (November 2010)
Delicious Ice Cream
Big boats
Harbour from Monorail window
