A few from my last day in Sydney this time last year. I was determined to do as much as possible before heading for the airport in the evening so started in Darling Harbour for some food in China Town at the Dixon Street Food Court (love that place) before jumping on the Ferry to Circular Quay. After a walk round the Opera House and Botanical Gardens I got on the ferry to Manly for a walk by the beach before heading back to my hostel.
The images are from Circular Quay and feature the Many Ferry, Queenscliff, passing the Harbour Bridge. A shot of the wharfs and finally Germaine Greer’s comments on her plaque along the writers walk with a wonderful comment on it…
Another for the ‘on this day in history’ posts…
This ones from along the cliff top path between Bondi and Coogee beach. A great walk between the two beaches where you get to stop along the way at Bronte, Tamarama and Clovelly beaches for a swim on the hot days. Just watch out for those who decide to run the stretch of path – they stop for no one 
Some of the photos…
Same day the year before I was doing the equally great Manly Scenic Walk between Manly and Spit Bridge, where you get some fantastic views of the harbour and city
Want to be back there now…
Update: 19/03/06
This post is getting a few hits from people looking for a map for the Bondi to Coogee Walk. You really don’t need one If you’re at Bondi walk towards to the south headland (the one on the right as you’re looking at the beach) and as you pass Icebergs you’re on the path. Just keep walking (and stopping at the beaches along the way!). If you’re at Coogee head North and you’re on the path
Waverley Council do a guide too which can be found on their website.
Hope that helps
In the middle of Sydney is the a wonderful place to step out of the city and escape the modern world in the Chinese Garden of Friendship
It’s a great place to unwind, take a break from it all see some wildlife you wouldn’t normal associate with a modern metropolis
There’s a small entry fee but it well worth the money to see a little bit of China and maybe have a cup of tea in the Teahouse
These photos were taken this time last year on a not so nice summers day in the city, but the Chinese Gardens more than made up for it. More information on the Gardens here
This delightful enclosed Garden is a haven of tranquillity and harmony. Take a journey through the Chinese Garden of Friendship’s winding pathways. Experience the serenity of its pavilions, lakes and waterfalls. Afterwards, contemplate the beauty around you while you relax with a jasmine tea in the traditional Chinese Teahouse.
I’m missing Australia Day today/yesterday (depending where you are in the world) so a couple of photos from Sydney on Jan 26th 2004 and 2005.
Couldn’t have timed it better, but was also granted a 6 month tourist visa for Australia today too so this time next year i’ll be back in Darling Harbour watching the fireworks
A second entry to the ‘one this day in history‘ section.
This photo is possibly one of my favourites and features Sydney Harbour Bridge lit up for the 2005 Sydney Festival. The bridge is always nice to take pictures of at night, especially so when you have all the coloured lights from it too.
Other photos from Sydney in 2005 are here
I’ve just been looking back through the Gallery and came across some photos taken on this day a couple of years ago.
I was in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains (Sydney, Australia) at the time. A long way from now and a day dreary day in the East Midlands… It was early evening and I was sat in my hostel with not a lot to do and realised the sun was about to set, so I grabbed my camera and walked down to the Three Sisters. There’s a wonderful light at that time of night and the last few rays of sun highlight the rock formations nicely
Think I may start doing an ‘on this day in history’ posting to feature photos from a few years back that are in the gallery when i’ve nothing new to post.
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