Work is easing a little and the weather is vastly improving. Nothing like going for a stroll around the harbour on days like these.
The community gardens at Cremorne.
First hike was Cremorne to Taronga Zoo. This one was listed in the SMH Best Harbour Walks book and what a beautiful way to see Sydney. All you have to do is go to Circular Quay and hop on a ferry. Just one stop away is Cremorne, opposite the Opera House. From here you walk along the edge and can nip into the neighbourhoods if you want to see some of the Federation houses. The walk is very diverse in the scenery and plant life. If you want to challenge yourself, you can go past Taronga Zoo and follow the path to Balmoral Beach. I was enjoying the flowers too much to rush so will need to save that for another day.
Beautiful flannel flowers.
Next hike was the Manly Dam. This is again another ferry ride from Circular Quay and then a short drive inland. The trail is mainly for mountain bikes so you need to be careful of people coming around corners at full speed. I had no idea Sydney had a dam but there it was, along with a little recreation area, a waterfall and classic billabong. Sadly, my friend did not know the words to Waltzing Matilda and I've forgotten them already. Must practice.
The community gardens at Cremorne.First hike was Cremorne to Taronga Zoo. This one was listed in the SMH Best Harbour Walks book and what a beautiful way to see Sydney. All you have to do is go to Circular Quay and hop on a ferry. Just one stop away is Cremorne, opposite the Opera House. From here you walk along the edge and can nip into the neighbourhoods if you want to see some of the Federation houses. The walk is very diverse in the scenery and plant life. If you want to challenge yourself, you can go past Taronga Zoo and follow the path to Balmoral Beach. I was enjoying the flowers too much to rush so will need to save that for another day.
Beautiful flannel flowers.Next hike was the Manly Dam. This is again another ferry ride from Circular Quay and then a short drive inland. The trail is mainly for mountain bikes so you need to be careful of people coming around corners at full speed. I had no idea Sydney had a dam but there it was, along with a little recreation area, a waterfall and classic billabong. Sadly, my friend did not know the words to Waltzing Matilda and I've forgotten them already. Must practice.
