Lived in this area for years and didn’t know about this lovely little sanctuary, littered with possum boxes, bird nesting boxes and more.
Running just near the train line, opposite Sommerville Oval.
Gorgeous.
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In the 1830s, the first road connecting the colony of Sydney to the Hunter Valley ran along this creek.
Beautiful Sydney Blue Gum, Blackbutt and Turpentine can be seen along the walk.
There’s a waterfall and pool – it doesn’t take much to imagine it being a swimming hole back in the day.
We’ll continue towards Browns Waterhole on another weekend.
We followed the Centennial Parklands History Walk app. It’s pretty well put together.
We started at the Federation/Paddington Gates, and learnt about… , ,
The Henry Parkes Statue
The Henry Parkes Statue
the Charles Dickens statue
Lachlan swamp, full of bats
Lachlan swamp, full of bats
Lachlan swamp, full of bats
Lachlan swamp, full of bats
The Federation Pavillion
The Federation Pavillion
the duck pond
the duck pond,
The Column and Rose Gardens
The Column and Rose Gardens
and more.
Randwick historical walk
Posted: June 10, 2019 in history, WalkingTags: Local, Sydney History, walk, walking inner Sydney, walking sydney
From The Dictionary of Sydney, a well put together self-guided heritage walk of Sydney’s oldest municipality.
Based on Randwick City Council’s heritage plaques program, an app contains information on the best historical buildings and sites in Randwick.
Randwick’s pretty high… imagine the views to the ocean 100 years ago.
The Verger’s residence… I can’t help but see Alice from The Vicar of Dibly.
The Coach and Horses… my uncle spent a little too much time here each day.
There are beautiful rows of terraces in this old suburb.
The Presbyterian Church is nothing to look at from the outside.
So easy to take things like water from a tap for granted. The first public fountain in Randwick
Captain Cook
Another walk from the City of Sydney – Gritty Newtown
Learnt a few things… again! Who’d have thought??
Did not know what this meant until now!
This art-deco building on King St was an icerink that transformed into summer baths!
Simply gorgeous terraces overlooking Hollis Park
The old Trocadero on King St – roller skating and dancing.
Newtown’s most sought-after address apparently
Hollis Park – beautiful
Emma is one of our nieces.
Many would know exactly where Emma Street is; it’s the street on the infamous corner that has seen some horrific crashes and deaths as trucks hurtle down Mona Vale Rd.
It’s a hilly street with commanding views to the water from the crest of the hill.
We went there as it’s nice and close to the popular dog beach at Bayview.
David St, Crows Nest
Posted: March 18, 2018 in Sydney Streets, WalkingTags: Sydney Streets, walking inner Sydney
David is Robyn’s sister’s husband, who now lives on the Gold Coast.
David St is a short street that runs off the Pacific Hwy at the corner of North Sydney Girls’ High School (the old site of Crows Nest Boys’ High)
Some gorgeous older semis, new backyard developments and renovated homes.
Catherine St, Glebe
Posted: February 5, 2018 in Sydney Streets, WalkingTags: breakfast, glebe, walk, walking inner Sydney
Catherine is one of my older sisters.
Just near the hustle and bustle of Sydney Uni and Glebe Point Rd cafes, restaurants, bars and bookshops is Catherine St.
Great spot for breakie and a walk through this old area, well known for as one of the areas championed by Tom Uren who promoted the restoration and re-use of some run-down inner city areas like Glebe (and Woolloomooloo as well).
Finally able to take the dog for a walk after she had surgery before Christmas. Nice 🙂
What a beautiful little pub, tucked away in Rozelle near Balmain.
Welcome indeed. We’d been down at the water’s edge at Birchgrove giving the new pup her first swim and so were looking for a dog friendly hotel nearby.
The Welcome has been a dog friendly pub since 1878
A great variety of craft beers on tap (I had the Ekim After Battle), a substantial wine list and a gorgeous beer garden.
I can see why it was voted Time Out’s Sydney pub of the year in 2014.
Go there. We’ll be back!
The dog is definitely a water lover 🙂 Took her a while to warm to it. but once she got used to the water, she loved it.
Woolwich Pier Hotel
Posted: March 27, 2017 in Bars, Drinking at the local hotel, WalkingTags: Hotel, Local Hotel, Local pub, Sydney Harbour
Beautifully situated above Woolwich Dock, the Woolwich Pier Hotel is right at the end of the peninsula at Woolwich, near Hunters Hill. With views to the Bridge and Harbour, it’s a favourite of locals and visitors alike.
The Woolwich has a beautiful balcony as well as beer gardens that afford private areas for small groups to sit and enjoy a drink.
