Category: New South Wales
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Sensational Sensō-ji Temple Tokyo
Even in the rain, Sensō-ji was busy when we arrived at 8:30 a.m., but we still managed to photograph Hōzōmon Gate and the five-storey pagoda. Inside the main hall, the atmosphere felt calmer as visitors paused to pray. Beyond the temple, Nakamise and the surrounding streets of Asakusa gave us plenty more to explore. Read more
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Magical Ferntree Gully Walking Track
Overview Located near Rylstone, NSW, Ferntree Gully Walking Track is a 2.5-kilometre Grade 3 loop that descends from dry woodland into a cool sandstone gorge filled with tree ferns. Despite its modest length, the circuit offers striking changes in vegetation, temperature and scenery. The narrow valley floor is filled with tangled roots, orchids and mossy… Read more
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Sphinx Memorial Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Sphinx Memorial Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Located near the North Turramurra Gate and the Lady Davidson Private Hospital, the Sphinx Memorial commemorates the fallen soldiers of World War One. Restored and rededicated in 1995, the memorial now has had a new lease of life. Made from local sandstone by 5756 Private W. T. Shirley as… Read more