Archive for March, 2008

Bondi Beach and the Bondi to Coogee Walk

Published by
Garry Searle
 in Australian Beaches and Sydney Australia. 6 Comments

Bondi Beach, Australia is perhaps the most photographed and celebrated beach in the world. In this episode of The Sydney Visitor we look at that sights, sounds and attractions that can’t be missed on your trip to Bondi.

 
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The bondi icebergs started as a swimming club for devoted winter swimmers. From humble and eccentric beginnings, this club has grown to the largest licensed swimming club in the world. You can check out the views, the history and the menus at
the Bondi Icebergs Website.

If you’re lucky enough to catch the “Sculpture by the Sea” exhibits, you’ll get a unique taste of the Sydney art and cultural scene, as well as enjoying the natural beauty of the Bondi to Tamarama walk.

 


I talk about the City to Surf Fun Run, and why this is a not-to-be-missed event for any visit to Sydney. Run details and entry forms (if you’re feeling keen) can be found here.

Many visitors to Bondi Beach find themselves a little shoirt on
time, or they just want to do some of those things that are typical Australian
Pastimes.  Some of the most popular things to do in Bondi Beach include:

 

The Bondi to Coogee Walk

The Bondi to Coogee walk is one of those lesser known parts of Sydney, where locals flock on a nice summer bay. We talk about the easiest and most enjoyable ways to experience the Bondi - Coogee walk. You can get a detailed map and description of the route here


Sydney Harbour Bridge and Glebe Markets

Published by
Garry Searle
 in Sydney Attractions, Sydney Australia, Sydney Harbor and Sydney Tourist Attractions. 3 Comments
 
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In this episode, we take an inside look at the Sydney Harbour bridge.  Many tourists who visit Sydney are comtent to simply get down to Sydney Harbour foreshore and have a look at the Harbour Bridge and take the obligatory photographs in front of it.  In this episode of the Sydney Visitor, Garry tells a little about the history of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, including the opening ceremony that was remarkable for all the wrong reasons.

When it comes to Sydney Harbour Bridge, there are a lot more enjoyable ways to experience it than a handful of tourist snappies.  In addition to viewing it from Sydney Harbour, you can actually go and take a walk across the Bridge.  On the northern end of the bridge, the suburb of North Sydney has plenty of rewards for the walker, and thousands of people make this walk daily to commute to walk.

Also, for those that are history minded, the Pylon lookout has an excellent (if compact) museum, which also has magnificent views over the harbour area, for a very reasonable price.

If you’re looking to make a day of it, the Bridge Climb is an experience that few of those who are fortunate enough, never forget. 

Glebe Markets

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If you’re looking for an experience that is essentially Sydney, in all it’s variety, quirkiness and culture, then look no further than Glebe, in the inner west.  Glebe Market day (Saturday) in particular, offers a rich cross-section of Sydney’s community, all gathered together to expereince life and makets … one mans trash is another mans treasure.

The Glebe Society Website contains maps on how to get there from the City, both walking and via public transport.