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Brighton Beach English resort

May 6, 2017 by David Herd

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The Eye Brighton beach

Brighton Beach English resort

Brighton Beach English resort, what a pleasant surprise. If you can overlook the pebbles on the beach instead of sand there are so many great pubs and restaurants to choose from. The photo above was taken from my hotel, the New Madeira, only 40 Quid per night.

For a good discount just book through THIS LINK.

Brighton Beach English resort

Brighton is a great city with lots of things to do and see.

The opposite view

Two major attractions, the Eye & the Pier.

La Chateaux Du Vin

Above is Agnes, Paulo and Nikki at my favourite restaurant, La Chateaux Du Vin, open for lunch as well as dinner, if you go there please pass on my regards. 😀

Delicious smoked salmon

Above is Smoked salon on Matzo which is an unleavened bread traditionally eaten by Jews during the week-long Passover holiday.

Delicious seafood pasta at La Chateaux

The restaurant quickly became my favourite place to eat in Brighton.

More delicious meals at La Chateaux.

David Herd on the Brighton Eye.

You get a great view of the city and Brighton beach, the ride is well worth the few Quid.

Girls night out in Brighton.

These Brighton babes are ready for a big night out.

Brighton Beach English resort

Only an hour by train to London, if you like lots of pubs & restaurants then put it on your list.

Brighton Beach famous English resort

An awesome from the eye.

Brighton Beach restaurant

Lots of places to dine along the foreshore.

No bikinis here

Laying fully clothed on pebbles is not my idea of a day at the beach.

The Fishbowl

Another quaint little English pub where to can eat fish & chips with a cold beer.

Cafe Rouge

This chain of restaurants have lots of branches in London as well, good low cost French food.

The Victory Inn

So Brighton Beach has many great little pubs in this wonderful seaside city.

The Royal Pavilion

The Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence. It was built in three stages, beginning in 1787, as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811.

Bath Arms hotel.

Good food at this popular pub.

Oysters from jersey

It’s no secret, I love fresh oysters.

Great Ham & salad sandwich at the Bath Arms hotel.

The leg ham was perfect.

I had some great food in this terrific town.

A great seafood lunch beside the beach.

On Brighton Pier.

Brighton Beach is a lot fun with lots of great pubs & restaurants.

Holiday Inn Brighton

Great location overlooking the beach, just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.

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The New Madeira hotel is in a great location across the road from the Brighton Pier, only 40 Quid per night for a single room, the walls are a little thin so the rooms can be a little noisy, but the price is right as is the location. If you want something more upmarket choose the Holiday Inn.

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Soi 7 Pattaya Pubs Bars Babes

May 3, 2017 by David Herd

A great street for bars & pubs.

Soi 7 Pattaya Pubs Bars Babes

Soi 7 Pattaya Pubs Bars Babes along with it’s neighbour Soi 8 is one of Pattaya’s most popular drinking, eating & partying areas. Above is the corner of Soi 7 & Beach Rd.

Hello Welcome from Silver Star A go go

I was waiting for the Silver Star lady to yell out “HELLO WELCOME” which is heard nearly every time you walk past a Pattaya bar. 🙂

Olala bar & restaurant

Above is Ola la specializing in Norwegian and Thai food.

Breakfast at Olala.

They claim on their website to offer the beat breakfast in Pattaya which I strongly dispute. It’s no better or worse than many other Thai style bacon sausages & eggs. The eggs were excellent, the bacon average & the typical Thai sausages I didn’t eat. The cost was B145 including toast, jam, tea or coffee.

Eastiny Bella Vista

Located just behind Olala on the side road to Soi 8. Rooms here are around $25 per night if you book through THIS LINK.

Shower B20 & toilet B5. 🙂

What a bargain, especially if you have just come off the beach.

Lots of beer bars

Rather quiet through the day and very busy at night.

2nd Road entrance.

Soi 7 runs from Beach Rd through to 2nd Rd which is very convenient if you are travelling by Baht Bus.

Soi 7 Pattaya Pubs Bars Babes

The Pig & Whistle Pub one of the popular pubs in Soi 7.

Breakfast at The Pig & Whistle Soi 7.

I always ask them to remove the fried potato & tomato, this is what remains for B135 or $5aud.

Rosie O Gradys

Another popular pub & guest house, book through THIS LINK for a good discount.

Happy girls at Rosies

Service with a smile, certainly one of the great attractions of Thailand.

Chris from Wiltshire.

A flashback to January 2013 when 4 English friends including Chris came to Pattaya for the first time, naturally I was their tour guide. 🙂

The mob from England

It was a lot of fun seeing the reaction of these guys on their first trip to Pattaya.

Flashback to Soi 7 in 2004.

It’s hard to believe how time flies, 13 years have flashed by.

I remember it as if it were yesterday.

Drinks in Soi 7 with lovely Evie from Bangkok.

Aussie out of control, he is known as Mr Stingy.

As it so often happens Pattaya brings out the “idiot” in the newbies. 🙂

Flipper House Hotel

One of the hotels right in the center of the action, for an excellent room rate just book through THIS LINK.

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Sabai Wing North Pattaya

The best Pattaya budget hotel, 3 pools & opposite Central Marina shopping mall. For a great room rate just book through THIS LINK.

Pattaya Hilton

This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.

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Pattaya Goods Services Directory

April 26, 2017 by David Herd

Pattaya Goods Services Directory

Pattaya Goods Services Directory hopefully will help you find some essential services in this city. It can be difficult to know who is good and who is average. I have a few of suggestions I can personally recommend which hopefully will save you some time.

The dentist you see in the header of this post is Dr Tapasat who can be found opposite the Dolphin roundabout. He trained and worked in the U.S.A for 20 years and speaks perfect English. He takes time to talk to you and clearly explains the procedures and alternatives.

They are currently moving to new premises close to the corner of Pattaya Nua & 3rd rd. Call 038 362 095 for details.

Dental Loft

Many of my friends from Australia use Dental Loft, their prices are very competitive. In November 2019 a friend had these procedures, 1 x Implant – 1 x Root canal – 2 x removals and a complete clean which took 2 hours’ worth of grinding, price B55,000 or $2,640 AUD. He says the average price in Sydney for an implant ranges between $3,500 – $5,000.

Location

Just 300 meters from Big C extra in Pattaya Klang.

Here is another success story from my friend Shane Andres from Australia.

I’m incredibly indebted to you for my new 7 front teeth.
After 7yrs I can finally safely smile and grin profusely.
For the mere cost Of $1,600 for 3 root canals at the Bangkok hospital in Pattaya and Tom at the Dental Loft, with a total cost of only $5,000.
Compared to quotes in Australia between $20k and $36k.
Only possible by your generous help.

Thanks David Herd.

Pattaya clinic offers good value

Clinic Lifecare Pattaya located 40 meters off 3rd road not far from Tony’s gym at 247/59 Moo 10, Sai 3 Road. They are offering a special at B999 for the standard blood tests. I added a further test for PSA which added B600.

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The clinic was clean and efficient with friendly staff. I arrived at 7.45 am and was the first customer. The results were e-mailed to me at noon the same day.

Location

247/59 Moo 10, Sai 3 Road.

Dr Somsak 2nd Rd North Pattaya

Open 6 days at 9.30 am, a very nice Thai doctor who will charge you B100 for the visit.

300 meters north of Pattaya Klang.

This morning the consultaion & 1 month supply of tablets was B300, or $14.40 AUD, you gotta love Pattaya.

Location

About 250 metres from Pattaya Klang.

Locksmith

After phoning Pattaya keys and safes at 10 am and the Thai owner said he would replace 2 door locks for me between 2 and 3 pm that same day. At 2.30 he called to say he would arrive in 30 minutes and he did. Within 30 minutes both locks were fitted and spare keys handed over for a cost of B1,800.

Location and details

Best service I have ever experienced in Pattaya.

Pattaya Rent a Car – 083 077 6928

Has a reputation as one of the best car rental firms in Pattaya. Call them for a quote.

Location

Easy to find between Pattaya & Jomtien.

Computers printers & repairs

Opposite Foodland in Pattaya Klang, terrific for computer repairs at a reasonable price.

Best butcher

Is Big C Extra in Pattaya Klang, especially for Aussie lamb & beef. Terrific quality at a reasonable price.

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Holiday Inn

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Sydney Boats Beaches Harbour

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

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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.

A great trip down the coast.

Certainly one of the world’s great coastlines.

A Qantas kerosene canary

However I’m flying Singapore Air which leaves Qantas for dead.

Novatel Brighton Beach

As we taxi out you can see the Novatel at Brighton, so if you want to stay near the airport just book through THIS LINK for an excellent rate.

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Road Trip South Australia

April 13, 2017 by David Herd

Road trip with Japanese students.

Road Trip South Australia

Road Trip South Australia reminds me of the last frontier and the road trip I took in 2003. Three Japanese students, Yukako, Megumi & Noriko & I travelled from the Gold Coast in Queensland, through Broken Hill NSW to Coober Pedy in South Australia, a fascinating opal mining town where most of the population live in underground houses, then on to Ayers Rock and back home to the Gold Coast via Hervey Bay where we went whale watching. On our marathon journey all through the Australian Outback we traveled 7,300 kilometers which was around 82 hours behind the wheel.

The above photo is at Tenterfield on the New England Highway.

Peter Allen Motor Inn

This famous Australian singer son writer was born in Tenterfield. For a discounted room rate just book through THIS LINK.

Listen to Peter sing one of his famous songs about the Tenterfield sadler.

The first stage

Across NSW to South Australia.

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Our first day on the road, we will overnight in Broken Hill.

Trades Hall in Broken Hill.

The Trades Hall is Broken Hill’s most historically important building.

Broken Hill in outback NSW.

Broken Hill over 1,100 km (680 mi) west of Sydney and surrounded by semi-desert.

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Typical outback building

In the 19th and early 20th century Broken Hill was home to a community of Afghans. Afghans worked as camel drivers in parts of outback Australia, and they made a significant contribution to economic growth when transport options were limited. The camel drivers formed the first sizeable Muslim communities in Australia, and in Broken Hill they left their mark in the form of the first mosque in NSW (1891).

Wilmington South Australia

Wilmington is a farming community, known for sheep, wheat and barley, but more recently for the planting of olive groves.

Road Trip South Australia, the general store

Wilmington is 305 kilometres north of the state capital, Adelaide.

This was at Byron Bay near the start of our journey.

Such lovely young girls, Noriko Megumi & Yukako. Thanks for visiting my Surfers Paradise Road Trip South Australia photo blog. Next stop is Coober Pedy.

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Building Terminal 21 Pattaya

April 5, 2017 by David Herd

New Pattaya Shopping Mall

Building Terminal 21 Pattaya

Building Terminal 21 Pattaya started in November 2015 when they started demolishing the shopping complex. That seemed to take the best part of a year before actual building commenced. Now they are really making progress as you will see from this photo blog.

It’s a huge site adjacent to the Dolphin roundabout as you can see from the above photo.

A popular cafe

I used to often have breakfast at this popular little Thai restaurant beside the Dolphin roundabout.

Above you see it, below you don’t. 🙂

November 2015 and they start demolishing.

The wrecking ball at work.

It’s a huge job pulling down this large building, it is taking months & months.

Slowly everything is coming apart

Escalators & elevators have already gone.

Here comes the heavy machinery

Now they are getting serious. 🙂

Workplace health & safety

Does not really exist in Thailand. 🙂

Looking like a bomb site December 24 2015

You could be mistaken thinking this is a war zone.

Bye bye Hong Club

Not sure what went on here but it’s all over now folks.

All this has to be removed

Knocking it down seems like the easy part, now somebody has to remove the rubble.

OK, we are getting somewhere May 21st 2016

In the top left hand corner you can see the Dolphin roundabout.

Building Terminal 21 Pattaya

You may recognise 2nd Rd North Pattaya.

Pile drivers are here.

June 28th 2016 8 months after the start.

Phoenix rising

February 6th 2017 and we see the start of the building.

March 27 2017

They are working at a frantic pace, 7 or 8 cranes are in operation.

April 2nd 2017

At this rate I think they will finish by mid 2018.

This shows the progress

Taken from the 26th flor of Markland Condo.

An exciting project.

This is only the shopping mall section, the 25 story hotel is going up at the back of the shops.

July 18 2017

The work never stops.

October 21 2017

The mall is really taking shape.

November 6 2017

These guys work 24/7.

Sky Bar perhaps

Looks like there will be a sky bat at Terminal 21.

Waiting for take off. 🙂

No, it’s not Pattaya’s new airport. 🙂

We have lift off.

July 29 and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Almost finished on the outside.

August 25th & the end is in sight.

Centrepoint Hotel

The entrance to the 400 room hotel.

Outside area almost finished.

Normally you would see 100 workers here. 🙂

September 22nd 2018

Due to open October 19.

An impression of the final product

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Pastry Addiction Pattaya

April 4, 2017 by David Herd

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Beach Road Pattaya

Pastry Addiction Pattaya

Pastry Addiction Pattaya is located at the Mera Mare Hotel on Beach Rd next to the Hard Rock hotel. I have been walking past every morning since it opened early 2015 & never realised what a hidden gem it was.

Beautiful decor

Overlooking Beach Rd & Pattaya bay the decor is as good as anything in Pattaya.

Coffee & pastry at the front

The room is made up of two adjoining sections, coffee shop at the front & the more formal restaurant & kitchen at the rear.

Looking towards the rear

Here is a modern version of Bugs bunny with one blue eye & one red. 🙂

The main restaurant section

The door at the far end connects to the Mera Mare Hotel. For an excellent room rate just book through THIS LINK.

Excellent food

This dish, Pork Belly & Prawns was quite different and perfectly cooked.

Mango Cheesecake

Desert is one of my many weaknesses and this mango cheesecake was to die for. 🙂

Many more varieties here

Plus a variety of ice cream flavours as well.

I’m coming back for the mango

Pastry Addiction Mera Mare Hotel Pattaya is a great choice for afternoon tea, lunch or dinner. It’s a touch on the expensive side & a glass of house wine is priced way over the top at B260.

Wine is too expensive.

Sadly B260 for a glass of house wine will probably stop me & many of my friends coming for dinner, hopefully management with see the light and offer house wine at around B150.

Ultra modern kitchen

A fabulous looking kitchen which matches the rest of the decor.

How good is this?

Indulge yourself. 🙂

Pastry Addiction Pattaya Location

Right next door to the Hard Rock Hotel.

Another look at the rabbit.

Rather risque showing off a nipple. 🙂

Pastry Addiction Pattaya serve Eggs Benedict

A perfect breakfast for B190 or $5.50 usd.

Mera Mare Hotel

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Pattaya Hilton

This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposite the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.

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Flynns Beach Port Macquarie

April 1, 2017 by David Herd

Beautiful clean beach

Flynns Beach Port Macquarie

Flynns Beach Port Macquarie NSW is about 500 metres long and sits between to rocky headlands. Located about 3 kms from the city centre & about a 7 minute drive.

Surf lifesaving club

Includes a cafe where you can relax and take in the view of the beach and the ocean.

Pick up your supplies here

There is a grocer with a liquor situated close to the road leading down to their beach, pick up your local newspaper, a bottle of wine & a few beers then enjoy your day at Flynns Beach Port Macquarie NSW.

If you really want some great food.

These oysters were $15 a dozen & the prawns cost $10, both were as good as anywhere in the world.

Fresh seafood here.

On the Hastings river in the centre of town here is a shop selling fresh seafood.

Location

Just a 7 minute drive from the centre of town.

Holiday Park

A beautiful park beside the break wall at the entrance of the Hastings river.

Just north of Flynns beach

The entrance to the Hastings River, featuring the painted rocks of Port Macquarie.

Port Macquarie

Jagged rocks at Flynns Beach Port Macquarie NSW.

Trees cling to the cliff

Interesting trees hanging on to the cliff at Flynns Beach.

Beautiful Flynns Beach

A perfect location to relax and enjoy your day.

Flynns Beach Resort

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Surfers Paradise Sydney Trip

March 28, 2017 by David Herd

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Chevron Island Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Sydney Trip

Surfers Paradise Sydney Trip seeing lots of friends & in particular caught up with Karen Greenwood an old girlfriend from 1991, 26 years ago. As you can see see still looks fantastic. 🙂 So many great memories came flooding back, it was certainly wonderful week Surfers Paradise. We are at Franks seafood cafe on Chevron Island.

Here we are 26 years ago.

I couldn’t resist posting this photo from 1991.

Melbas on the Park

I first visited this iconic bar on New Years Day 1982, 35 years ago. The reason I am so sure of the date is it was the day after my unforgettable NYE on Sydney harbour with my overloaded boat being showered by sky rockets.

First stop Kingscliff only a 40 minute drive.

Just a quick stop for a very good breakfast and some photos.

Breakfast at Kingscliff

The name of the cafe was Kettles On & the breakfast was excellent.

Miles of deserted beach at Kingscliff

Certainly an idealic place to live.

Kingscliff to Yamba

About a 2 hour drive to Yamba on the Clarence river, this is my first visit to this pleasant little coastal town.

The sea was angry that day my friends….

Many thanks to George Castanza. 🙂

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Mexican

Strangely Mexican food has never been on my list of favourites.

Mexican! That’s not a Mexican, this is a Mexican.

My apologies Pablo.

Yamba to Port Macquarie

A 3.5 hour drive with a stop at Grafton for a Maccas.

Old habits die hard…

Over the years I think I have stopped here at Grafton 20 times for a strawberry shake.

Surfers Paradise Sydney Trip, Port Macquarie.

The mouth of the Hastings River in Port Macquarie.

Centre of town

Port has quite a large shopping centre & a population of 80,00 & growing rapidly.

Expected growth

A very popular area with a good climate and about a 4’5 hour drive to Sydney.

Port Macquarie to Gosford.

With a brief stop at Newcastle to say hi to my old mate Barry Madden.

Barry Madden

Barry & I worked together in the mid 90s with NRMA as financial planners.

The Settlers Tavern Gosford

A terrific T Bone at Settlers Tavern at 2 Hely Street, West Gosford. They have a great menu for a local pub, check it out on THIS LINK.

Early morning workout

It was a perfect Sunday morning for a workout for these rowers.

Gosford to Sydney

The final leg of my Surfers Paradise Sydney Trip.

Maroubra Beach

One of Sydney’s famous southern beaches.

Chaotic Coogee Beach.

Late afternoon & most people have gone home or to the pub. 🙂

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Classic Australian pub picture

This is the Robin Hood hotel at Waverly, however years ago these fabulous pictures were found on most Aussie pubs.

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Busy Chaotic Coogee Beach

March 26, 2017 by David Herd

Busy Chaotic Coogee Beach

Busy Chaotic Coogee Beach Sydney where on a sunny weekend thousands of people head for the pubs & restaurants as well as the famous beach.

Beach or the pool

Decisions decisions, the answer is whatever you prefer. 🙂

The pool & surf club are an iconic landmark

What a fabulous setting, absolutely breathtaking. Located right beside the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club.

The main attraction is the beautiful beach.

This is around 5pm so most of the crowd have gone home or to the pub.

Rock pool at northern end of Coogee Beach.

Late afternoon as the sun sinks in the west.

Copacabana or Coogee

Seeing the beach volley ball always reminds me of Copacabana where I have been lucky enough to visit 8 times between 1999 & 2010.

This is what brings the crowds

Magnificent Coogee Beach.

Wonderful views from these homes.

Can you imagine how much it would cost to live here?

The average Coogee home price is $2,627,000 for a house & $1,o39,500 for a condo. However these overlooking the ocean & beach would be double that.

Here are serviced apartments for rent.

Amazing location overlooking the beach, ideal for a long stay. Use THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.

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Picnic in the park

Check out the seagulls waiting for some scraps. 🙂

Busy Chaotic Coogee Beach BBQ

Cooking facilities are available here.

Coogee Bay Road

Lots of restaurants, cafes & flash cars.

Lots of sidewalk cafes

Plenty of places to eat in Busy Chaotic Coogee Beach Sydney.

Coogee Bay Road

Busy Chaotic Coogee Beach Sydney.

Busy Chaotic Coogee Beach Sydney

As you can see the traffic is bumper to bumper & finding a car park is like winning the lottery.

Coogee Bay Hotel

One of the most famous hotels in Sydney and possibly the busiest.

Sunday afternoon session

Noisy and busy at the Coogee Bay Hotel.

Coogee Pavilion

Coogee Pavilion is a multi-storey dining destination created by Sydney hotel baron Justin Hemmes.

Surf club entrance at southern end of the beach

What a perfect day for taking photos.

Southern end of Coogee

Grand Pacific accommodation & the Barzura Cafe.

Coogee Crown Plaza

Sunday session at the Crown Plaza.

Crown Plaza is a great location

Great views over the beach from this excellent hotel, Use THIS LINK for a terrific discount on a room with a view.

The older side of Coogee

Many parts of Coogee are quite ancient as you can see, probably worth several million as a development site here in Arden Street.

This one is certainly worth preserving.

Not sure if it will be kept as a private residence or a guest house.

Overlooking Coogee Bay

As you can see Coogee is quite hilly.

Important safety message

When on the beach in Australia make sure you always use sun block-out, wear a hat & swim between the flags.

In recent years I have had many skin cancers removed, doctors tell me the damage was done many years ago before I turned 16 years of age. In those days we NEVER wore hats or used sun protection.

Things looked a little different in 1936

It was called Belmore Rd in 1930

Fabulous old photos.

How about 1905?

It certainly wasn’t Busy Chaotic Coogee Beach then. 🙂

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