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One of my fondest memories of Sydney was my first ever morning here. I was suddenly alone as my friend had missed his flight and would catch up the next day. Checked into the hotel and after a shower and some news I was ready to get my first taste of one of my favorite ever cities.
Well I walked the two or so blocks to Circular Quay and started to be amazed. The bridge and the Opera house. The hussle and bussle. The fact it was late fall and sunny and 75. After a little walk about and a few pics I sat on a bench and watched the world. Ok. I had a book infront of me but I was really world watching. So calm. Yet so busy. This saturday morning started a love affair for me with Sydney. Leave a Comment |
Snaking their way around the harbour, the ferry routes slip into coves and visit headlands with real estate perched atop that I could only dream about affording. The ferries are like a spider's web fanning out from Circular Quay, mainly heading for the North Shore but dipping into many other wharves as well.
Picture a 20 degree day, soft rippling water, a zephyr of a breeze and you're cruising on a cheap ferry ride on one of the world's great harbours. If you're thinking life doesn't get much better, you're right.
If you spend a minimum one day in Sydney, this is one of your "must-do"s.
Shown here is the ferry about to dock at Cremorne Point with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, another of Sydney's famous arteries, while in pic 2 you can see where the ferries berth at Watsons Bay and in pic 3 there's the back of a ferry at Circular Quay. Leave a Comment |
If you are ever in Sydney on New Year's Eve you must get a glimpse of the New Years Eve Firework display over Sydney Harbour. Its the most spectacular show ever seen. Thousands of people ( Locals and Tourist) gather the streets the to watch the show. Some even camp out the night before just to get a good spot. The Firework Display starts at 9:00 pm. There are various Hot Spots to see it, however the Best one is at McMahons Point. Leave a Comment |
So it was that on another day we chose to explore some other bays on the North Shore.
This delightful location at Cremorne Point has a sublime waterside park. On the sunny day we were there, apart from us, there were a grand total of..............wait for it.................two people. That's the real joy for me of the harbour. There are so many places with fabulous views that people hardly ever visit.
The view is across Neutral Bay looking to the CBD at left of centre and there's a bridge peeping out there somewhere. You might have seen it somewhere before. It's called the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Leave a Comment |
Well, the first place of course would be around the harbour, said to be the most beautiful in the world. Basically you could spend a full week there and not see all that might interest you in Sydney.
Sydney is visibly multicultural so no matter where you come from you are likely to feel at home immediately. It also (like any other city) has its own character and appeal too mostly stemming from the harbour, water activities and the entertainment available in such a relatively small space.
My daughter presently is living in Sydney and so this is what I miss most. Then I guess just the feel of the place.............. as I said before I find it difficult to explain, but when I am there, I know that Sydney is where I come from. Leave a Comment |
Sail the Bounty. A trip on the Bounty offers more then just sightseeing. It's a journey trough time. You'll experience the age-old romance and fun of Tall Ship sailing, yet with the very best of contemporary dining and refreshments, all freshly prepared on board, while a friendly crew sail you around the spectacular harbour! If Captain Bligh (see the Rocks) were to set foot on today's Bounty, he will find out nothing changed. The Bounty is a faithful replica of the 18th century ship, especially build for the movie 'Mutiny on the Bounty' starring Mell Gibson and Anthony Hopkins. The original Bounty, scene of the now infamous mutiny near Tahiti in 1789, was burned at Pitcairn Island by Fletcher Christian, but the legend lives on!
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Take a visit at Rushcutters Bay. Stretching between Elizabeth Bay and Darling Point, this is one of the best places to watch the yachts from as they sail for Hobart on Boxing Day. It was also one of the venues used for TropFest '97 and home for the Olympic Games Yachting (2000). Most of the time this charming bit of urban greenery is a haven for the nearby dwellers and visitors alike it also houses tennis courts, Reg Bartley Oval (with a grandstand that can seat up to 200 spectators), a well-equipped playground, and an old-style kiosk. There's also some unrestricted, free (and extremely rare) parking along Waratah Street.
See for more pics in the City Views travelogue please.
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Take a ferry or Harbour Cruise around the Sydney Harbour. Start at Circular Quay and catch a ferry or cruise to Mosman, Manly or Watsons Bay. Beautiful. From the boat, you'll be able to see some of Sydney's most beautiful homes as well. If you only have one day in Sydney, and it is a sunny day, this is what you should do.
More info: Ferries: http://www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au/sb.ferrymap01.html ,Harbour Cruises: http://www.captcookcrus.com.au/sydney/index.html Leave a Comment |
Sydney is built around a harbour so you are never far away from the water. When in Sydney there are many things you can do in the harbour. You can do numerous walks, rent a kayak near the Spit Bridge, take one of the ferry to the numerous destinations around the harbour or a tour. There are even sailing trips that you can book in the tourist info centre. On boxing day the amount of boats on the water in unbelievable. This is the day the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts. Leave a Comment |
Hop on a ferry to Manly Beach. Or take another ferry to the zoo.
Ferry service is operated by State Transit under the name Sydney Ferries. There are three categories of ferries:
1. Inner Harbour Ferries- west to Meadowbank and north to areas such as Mosman.
2. Manly Ferries and Jetcats- from Circular Quay to Manly.
3. Rivercats and Supercats- west to Parramatta. Leave a Comment |
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