When the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Harbour over 230 years ago, the crew faced a harsh and unfamiliar environment. Unlike the Indigenous people who had lived here for 1000s of years, they had no idea of how to survive … Read the rest
Barangaroo: explore this interesting Sydney destination
A Self-Guided Walk in Barangaroo
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Barangaroo is a place of work, a place to meet and definitely a place to explore. While this modern precinct close to the heart of the City of Sydney … Read the rest
Chippendale: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
Chippendale is my destination today. My rough itinerary includes art, recent history and a tasty meal. Only 0.7 square kilometres in area, Chippendale has become a trendy destination with its vibrant art scene and the newish Spice Alley. But more … 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
Different Street Art in Sydney
Have you noticed something different happening in Sydney? A new form of street art has appeared on the streets of Sydney. Not street art in the usual sense of the word, this is urban art creating a vibrant temporary street … Read the rest
Discover the Inner City Sydney Suburb of Alexandria
A Self-Guided Walk in Alexandria
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Green Square station is located in the Inner Sydney suburb of Alexandria. Once an industrial area, Alexandria has cafés and restaurants and factory outlet stores. Let’s see what else … Read the rest
Exploring Lego Cities at Sydney Tower Eye
“I’m a big fan of Lego” says four-year-old Mr S. He and his two-year-old brother Mr R have eaten their morning tea in the food court and are raring to go to the promised Brickman Lego Cities Experience hosted by … Read the rest
Glebe: A day walk in a Sydney Suburb
I’ve been to Glebe a few times, always for a specific reason. Dinner with friends. The Saturday market. Today after a few weeks away, I’m looking forward to being a tourist again. As usual, I have a vague idea of … 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
Moore Park: Discover sport and history in this Sydney suburb
A Self-Guided Walk in Moore Park
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 … Read the rest