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Eagle Rock Royal National Park

Close-up of Eagle Head

Eagle Rock in Royal National Park

Getting There

There are several ways to get to Eagle Rock, but we chose to start from Wattamolla car park. With great parking and toilet facilities, its a good place to start and finish the walk. A daily entry fee per car is payable and a ticket can be purchase in the carpark from a vending machine.

The Track

From the carpark, follow the coast track through coastal scrub and amazing ocean views. The 45 minute walk is generally flat, but there are several section with steep steps to climb. When we walked, the track was in excellent condition, with much of it on formed board walk. Steps are made of sandstone, carved into the slopes, while some areas travel over bare rocks. Where no track is obvious, like over rocks, it is well sign posted, making it easy to follow.

Several small creeks are crossed along the way, with steppingstones made from carved sandstone.

  • Flat Section of the Coastal Track Through Coastal Scrub
    Flat Section of the Coastal Track Through Coastal Scrub
  • Board Walk on the Coastal Track Through Coastal Scrub
    Board Walk on the Coastal Track Through Coastal Scrub
  • Sandstone Stairway on the Coastal Track
    Sandstone Stairway on the Coastal Track
  • Stepping Stones Over a Creek
    Stepping Stones Over a Creek
  • Stepping Stones Over a Creek
    Stepping Stones Over a Creek

Coastal Views

The track passes coastal cliffs with magnificent ocean views, where we stopped to take photos and admire the scenery. The cliffs are high, so stay away from the edges. During the whale migration season, this is a favourite place for people to watch them going by.

  • Boardwalk Near the Cliffs
    Boardwalk Near the Cliffs
  • Coastal Cliffs
    Coastal Cliffs

Eagle Rock

One of the iconic sites in Royal National Park, Eagle Rock looks out over the ocean creating a great silhouette for photos. The path widens slightly when you are opposite, so that you can stop and take photos without blocking the path.

  • Eagle Rock Royal National Park
    Eagle Head Royal National Park
  • Eagle Rock
    Close-up of Eagle Rock

Water Falls

Curracurrong Creek forms a small waterfall that plunges into the ocean near Eagle Rock adding another interesting sight when it’s flowing after rain.

  • Curracurrong Creek Waterfall Near Eagle Rock
    The Curracurrong Creek Waterfall
  • Curracurrong Creek Waterfall
    Curracurrong Creek Waterfall

What did We Think of Eagle Rock?

This was a very enjoyable walk, with the track moving from coastal scrub to rugged coastal cliffs, with amazing views. With the waterfall and Eagle Rock at the end you get more interesting sights to see, making for a great day out.

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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Sitting on the waterfront at Circular Quay, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia provides a venue for international and local artists.

Getting There

In walking distance of Circular Quay, public transport is the easiest way to get here. Ferries, buses, trains and light rail all stop here, making it easy and convenient. Several carparks are located nearby if you want to drive.

The Museum

Near the entrance a metallic sculpture provides some great photo opportunities, because its design allowing unique views of the Opera House.

During our visit one gallery was dedicated to David Malangi Daymirringu’s aboriginal artwork. They follow important sites, ceremonies, and stories that encompass ancestral knowledge connected to the artist’s Manharrngu clan of central Arnhem Land. Some of the photos below show his amazing work.

As expected the remaining art on display ranged from weird and unique to strangely interesting. A fun place to walk around, especially if you want to see what current artist are producing.

A cafeteria on the roof gives great views of Sydney Harbour as well as Circular Quay. We sat here for a while enjoying morning tea and watching the ferries going in and out of the Quay.

What Did We Think?

This was an interesting visit. The highlight was the indigenous artwork on display, which looked amazing. It was nice to see that the museum takes great pride in its support of aboriginal and Torres Strait artists. Open everyday except Mondays.

  • Museum of Contemporary Art
    Outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art with the Opera House
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
    Outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art
  • David Malangi Daymirringu
    David Malangi Daymirringu
  • David Malangi Daymirringu
    By Indigenous Artist David Malangi Daymirringu
  • David Malangi Daymirringu
    David Malangi Daymirringu
  • Kate Just Anonymous is a Woman
    Kate Just Anonymous is a Woman
  • Robert MacPherson Tree Rain:16 Frog Poems (Yellow Monday) for J.C., 1990
    Robert MacPherson Tree Rain:16 Frog Poems (Yellow Monday) for J.C., 1990
  • Anna Kwasner
    Anna Kwasner
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Judith Wright Nature/Nurture
    Judith Wright Nature/Nurture

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Chinese Garden of Friendship

Dragons

Chinese Garden of Friendship

Located in Darling Harbour next to Chinatown, the Chinese Garden of Friendship has been a place of relaxation in Sydney since 1988. Built as a symbol of friendship between Sydney, New South Wales and the city of Guangzhou in the province of Guangdong, China (sister cities of sister states), to mark Australia’s bicentennial in 1988, it is one of only a few public Chinese gardens outside mainland China.

Open daily, there is an entry fee which includes a guided tour if you don’t want to wander around and discover the gardens for yourself.

Getting There

We walked here from Chinatown, but the closest light rail stations are Paddy’s Market, Chinatown and Exhibition Centre, each a five-minute walk away. The closest ferry wharf is Barangaroo, although that is a 20-minute walk.

Gardens

Unlike most of the other gardens found in Sydney, there are no formally laid out flowerbeds or manicured lawns here. Instead, wild aspects of nature are recreated in landscapes that feature waterfalls, mountains, lakes and forests.

Following the Taoist principles of ‘Yin-Yang’, the opposing yet complementary and balanced forces, and ‘Wu-Xing’, the five elements or phases—wood, fire, earth, metal and water, the gardens are peaceful and relaxing. 

Chinese Garden
Chinese Garden
View of the Temple over the Pond
View of the Temple over the Pond
Pond
Pond
Waterfall
Waterfall

Garden Walls

Two of the impressive walls within the garden are the Cloud and Dragon walls. Featuring two flying dragons, the Dragon Wall was a gift from Guangdong, with the brown dragon representing Guangdong, and the blue dragon New South Wales.

Chinese Garden of Friendship Circular Entrance
Cloud Wall
Chinese Garden of Friendship Dragon Wall
The Dragon Wall

Pavilion

There are 17 pavilions in the Gardens, but one is larger than the others and overlooks the pond.

  • Chinese Garden of Friendship Temple
    Temple
  • Chinese Garden of Friendship Temple
    Pavilion
  • Carving Inside Temple
    Carving Inside Pavilion
  • Pavilion Ceiling

What Did We Think of the Chinese Garden of Friendship ?

A relaxing place to visit and get away from the city for a while and take in some Chinese culture.

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