00:00 Circular Quay
00:40 Watsons Bay Wharf
02:17 Parsley Bay bridge
03:10 Vaucluse House
05:51 Nielsen Park
06:52 Greycliffe House
09:38 Strickland House
11:25 Hermet Bay
13:12 Seaplanes Rose Bay Terminal
13:18 Rose Bay Wharf
13:54 Opera House from the ferry
After days of rain, the skies were cleared. It was the ideal setting for a walk, one that would lead through the historical sites nestled between Watsons Bay and Rose Bay. The choice was made, the ferry taken. It is only 23mins from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay.
As the walk unfolded, the path revealed more than just the stunning coastline; it was a trail lined with echoes of the 1800s. The Vaucluse House, Greycliff House, and Strickland House stood as monuments to a bygone era, each with its own story to tell.
The Vaucluse House, once the family home of William Charles Wentworth, the explorer of the Blue Mountains, still stands proudly, having been purchased as an estate back in 1827. It's a testament to the history that shaped Sydney and Australia as a whole. (Wentworth Falls • Blue Mountain, Wentwo... )
Not far from there, the Strickland House holds its ground, a gift from Wentworth to his daughter. Though she and her husband never built the house, it has seen its share of history, even serving as a backdrop for the film 'Australia' in 2007. Then there's the Greycliff House, another 1800s gem that adds to the historical tapestry of the coastline.
Sydney's coastline is not just a haven for beach lovers and surfers; it's also a treasure trove of historical landmarks that tell the story of the city's past. The weather played along perfectly, with a comfortable 20 degrees that even coaxed people into the water, a rare sight for May.
So next time you're in Sydney, take a ferry, walk along the historical coastline, and let the beauty and the stories of the 1800s buildings inspire you, just as they have inspired many before. It's not just a walk; it's an experience, a connection to the history that shapes the present and the future. You can also look at the typical tourist spot of Sydney Habour Bridge and Opera House from the ferry.