Bronte is next on my journey of discovery. A strange choice maybe, but I’ve discovered that Waverly Cemetery has a Bronte address. I’ve never been there and am keen to visit. I also want to see the sea again. And … Read the rest
Darlinghurst: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I have eaten and seen a play or two in Darlinghurst. I even worked there for six weeks but I still don’t really know the suburb. Where does it end and Surry Hills begin? Today I will find out. Darlinghurst … Read the rest
Kings Cross and Garden Island: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I learnt two things before I even left home this morning. Kings Cross is not a suburb. It’s an area of Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay. And the public can access Garden Island Naval Base via ferry. It is north … Read the rest
La Perouse: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I loved the suggestion to discover La Perouse. Apart from vaguely knowing where it is, and that it has Aboriginal significance, I know very little about the suburb. After feeling unsettled when walking alone through the bush in Bundeena, I … Read the rest
Maroubra: A Sydney beachside well worth a visit
While the tourists flock to the beaches at Manly and Bondi, I am on the bus to Maroubra in Sydney’s East. Known for its surfing culture, Maroubra Beach is the home of the Bra Boys which has meant occasional negative … Read the rest
Moore Park: Discover sport and history in this Sydney suburb
There is a bounce in my step as I think about the day ahead. After a subscriber suggested I add Moore Park to my list (she grew up there), a quick internet search revealed that the Moore Park of today … Read the rest
Paddington: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Oxford street is a busy street of fashion and history running through the inner-city suburb of Paddington. It started off as an Aboriginal track and then became the access route to the signal station at South Head. I plan to … Read the rest
Randwick: Discover a wealth of Art Deco and Heritage
According to my research Randwick in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs is so full of heritage and noteworthy buildings that my head is going around in circles. There’s both a Heritage walk and an Art Deco Walk to follow, and some … Read the rest
Vaucluse: Discover Little Sydney Beaches & Heritage
This morning I head East to one of the most affluent suburbs of Sydney, Vaucluse. The forecast is for a hot day, and I’m looking forward to a coastal breeze as well as wide views across the harbour.
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Watson’s Bay: A day walk through a Sydney Suburb
The perfect way to get to Watson’s Bay is by ferry. However, because I made a mistake with the timetable, I am on a rather crowded bus, winding through the Eastern Suburbs of Double Bay, Rose Bay and Vaucluse. There … Read the rest