Sydney’s city skyline is a mixture of shapes and sizes. The horizon of skyscrapers indicates a busy commercial city. Amongst the shapes are the opera house, with its architecture of shells, perched on the peninsular of Circular Quay at the north end of the city and underneath the famous coat hanger form of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Discovering the Bays of Sydney Harbour
Rushcutters Bay is a perfect place to soak in the view of the Harbour. It is just east of the city, beyond the infamous Kings Cross. A marina of yachts offers sailing trips, and parklands stretch around the curve of the harbour. In the centre of the park, amongst the Moreton Bay fig trees that provide shade with their huge size, is a café.
Sydney is a hive of café culture, and wherever you go a café with its selection of gourmet treats will delight the senses and aid the traveler to stop and immerse in the sights and sounds that the city offers.
A little further around the harbour is the exclusive suburb of Double Bay. Here, beyond the foreshore are a myriad of Sydney's best fashion houses and finest restaurants. It isa great place for window shopping , for the prices are also the finest!
Sydney's Famous Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach is well known and sometimes a disappointment for world travelers. But, once again you can’t go past the cafes and restaurants, and the vast blue ocean of the sea that aids the appetite. Young and old enjoy the sea views along with their exercise of jogging or dog walking on the promenade.
Behind the Icebergs at the south end of the beach is the most amazing walk that goes around the cliff tops, winding towards Bronte Beach. It is always busy, a popular path for the residents of the area. Rounding the jutting bays that form the coastline is Tamarama, one of the smaller but wilder of the Eastern Suburbs beaches.
An Artistic Impression
Sculpture by the Sea is an annual major art event, free to the public, which brings people from all around the world to view the most artistic sculptures designed by hundreds of artists. It is displayed along the coastal walk. It is Australia’s largest annual art exhibition and held during the October/ November months.
Historical Lighthouses of Sydney
Heading north of Bondi Beach another, much longer coastal walk goes to Watson’s Bay. Here lies a beautiful stretch of the rugged coastline cliffs that form the south head entrance of Sydney Harbour. Sydney’s first lighthouse, Macquarie lighthouse, was built on this coastland originally in 1818, and the current operating lighthouse in 1883. To tour the lighthouse a booking is essential, but otherwise the access is on public reserve.
On the other side of Watson Bay is the Hornby lighthouse, part of National Parks and Wildlife Trust. Two historic cottages form part of the trust and can be rented for a weekend or up to eight days. “The cottages are at the starting point of the South Head Heritage Trail, a 1 ½ kilometer walk leading to Lady Jayne, a nudist beach and favourite viewing spot for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race each Boxing Day.” (Getaway)
Relaxing atSunset on Sydney Harbour
To complete a busy touring day, wind down with a meal of fish and chips at one the famous Doyle’s Restaurants, renown for their fresh catch of seafood. Surely there could be no better way to soak up the wonders of life and enjoy the magnificent city of Sydney, than to watch the spectacular sunset over the Sydney Harbour while enjoying your meal!
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