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April 18, 2017 by David Herd

Driving south from Gosford to Sydney.

Sydney Boats Beaches Harbour

Sydney Boats Beaches Harbour were all waiting for me after my leisurely drive down the east coast from Surfers Paradise in QLD.

It was a great drive down from from Surfers Paradise to Sydney stopping at Kingscliff, Yamba, Port Macquarie, Forster-Tuncurry, Gosford & Coogee. Also dropped into Maroubra which is a place I have not seen for over 50 years. Just click on the links to see my photo blogs.

The historic Roseville Cinema

On the road between Hornsby & Sydney is The historic Roseville Cinema on the Pacific Highway, noted for its art deco facade. It became Traynor’s Picture Palace in 1919, but did not become a full-scale cinema until 1936. Roseville Cinema was renovated & updated to two screens in 1995.

Approaching the Harbour Bridge

Not too much traffic on a Sunday morning.

World famous Sydney Opera House.

A fabulous iconic Sydney landmark.

Sydney Boats Beaches Harbour

Huge ships dock at Circular Quay because they are too tall to go under the Harbour Bridge.

Naturally Bill had to climb it. ?

Being an ex Para Military man who has made over 500 parachute jumps my friend Bill Austin naturally had to climb to the top of the bridge, and what an amazing view he had from there.

Sydney Harbour Ferry

Circular Quay ferry terminal.

The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Opened in 1933 it is certainly Australia’s best known landmark.

Holiday Inn Old Sydney

For a very good room rate at the Holiday Inn walking distance to Circular Quay just book through THIS LINK.

From the Manly ferry

After leaving Circular Quay we pass the Opera House on the way to Manly.

Rose Bay

These boats are moored at the Royal Motor Yacht Club of NSW.

The Sydney Harbour foreshore.

Sydney harbour is quite amazing, certainly the best in the world.

Arriving at Manly

About a 45 minute journey across the wonderful harbour.

My lovely friend Sue from Shanghai

A beautiful summers day at Manly.

A little further north.

Dee Why beach is about 7 kms north of Manly.

For a good place to stay 1/2 way between Manly & Dee Why just book through THIS LINK.

Lets jump to the South side of the harbour

Here is the city skyline from Watsons Bay.

Doyles on the Beach

On this the original site, Doyles opened Australia’s first seafood restaurant in 1885.

Catalina Restaurant Rose Bay

Family-owned waterfront restaurant known for its upmarket seafood dishes and open veranda bar.

Sydney Boats Beaches Harbour Bondi Junction

The junction is very quite indeed of a Sunday.

Maroubra Beach

This trip I skipped Bondi Beach & went further south straight to Maroubra. For lots more photos just follow THIS LINK.

Back a little north to Coogee

More photos HERE.

Ronin Hood Hotel Waveley

ORIGINALLY BUILT BY TOOTH & CO. IN 1938 & RECENTLY RESTORED TO ITS ART-DECO GLORY, THE ROBIN HOOD HOTEL IS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF BRONTE AND CARRINGTON ROADS IN WAVERLEY (CHARING CROSS).

Wonderful antique pub signs

When I was growing up I remember these great signs were on most Australian pubs.

Typical old Australian home in Waverley.

I would hate to think what it’s worth today, Sydney prices are outragious.

House prices in Waverley

As you can see you need plenty of money to live in Sydney. 🙂

My road trip from QLD has ended

My Honda rental car never missed a beat, time to head to the airport.

Apex Car rental

It’s worth checking their promotional prices, ofter you can get a terrific rate to relocate one of their vehicles. In my case I rented for 6 days at $19 aud per day. Picked it up at Surfers Paradise & dropped it off at Sydney airport.