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A small slice of the past

Before the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour was filled with ferries and punts plowing their way across the blue waters to join the north to the south of the city. There were private and public punts with them all providing a simple, small and spectacular journey. With the opening of the bridge…

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November 18, 2021

A small piece of Disney Magic

If you’ve ever dreamed of the life of a lighthouse-keeper, why not discover the historic Grotto Point Lighthouse and imagine what it’s been like to live and work there? This active beacon, located on a rocky headland near Dobroyd Head, lights the way across the scenic northern waters of Sydney Harbour National Park, near Manly…

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September 24, 2021

Picnics never looked so good

Sydney is blessed with so many outstanding picnic spots that choosing one is almost impossible. There are though some that are simply too brilliant not to visit. The spot highlighted is one that ticks all the boxes. Scenic, romantic and family. Please consider when you really want to make out of town friends jealous! Bradleys…

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September 15, 2021

Taking a punt each way

Until the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, there were two ways of crossing the harbour with a vehicle. One was to go inland to Bedlam Point, near Gladesville where there was a punt, the other was to catch the horse ferry. There were several horse ferries operating in this vicinity, but only two wharves…

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September 3, 2021

Where a legend first swam

Tucked away on the harbour near Elkington Park on the western side of the Balmain Peninsula is the heritage listed Dawn Fraser Baths. Originally constructed in 1882, these swimming baths are said to be the oldest in Australia. It is the home to Balmain Swimming Club, the country’s first Swimming Association and location of Australia’s…

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August 31, 2021