Tag: travel
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Dangar Island and Brooklyn Ferry
Dangar Island The first European to visit the area was Governor Arthur Phillip, who explored the lower river by small boat in March 1788 within weeks of the First Fleet’s arrival. He named it Mullet Island, for the abundance of fish in the local Hawkesbury River. The island was purchased in 1864 and renamed by Read more
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The Strand Arcade Sydney
The Strand Arcade Sydney Located in the centre of the Sydney CBD and running from Pitt to George Street, the Strand Arcade is one of Sydney’s premier shopping destinations. Opened in 1892, The Strand is the only remaining arcade of its type in Sydney. With three levels, to explore and many cafes and restaurants, there’s Read more
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Long Gully Bridge Sydney
Long Gully Bridge Built to access and promote a new housing development at Northbridge, Long Gully Bridge has wonderful crenellated battlements making it look very medieval. Originally built as a private steel suspension bridge in 1892, the bridge was transferred to the Department of Main Roads in 1935. To ensure its ability to sustain increased Read more