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Catalina War Memorial Rathmines
Catalina War Memorial Rathmines Once an air base in World War Two, little remains of RAAF Rathmines apart from some re-purposed buildings and a war memorial dedicated to the crews of Catalina flying boats based here. The beaching ramp where the Catalinas were brought ashore is now a boat launching ramp. Behind the memorial, the…
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Broken Bay Pearl Farm
Broken Bay Pearl Farm Established in 2003, Broken Bay Pearl Farm is New South Wales’s only pearl farm. Although Sydney Rock oysters used for eating are farmed here, this is the first business to farm pearls. Located at Mooney Mooney on the Hawkesbury River, parking was at a premium, with some people on our tour…
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The Swinging Bridge Cooranbong
The Swinging Bridge Cooranbong Originally built in 1934 to allow access for workers to the nearby Sanitarium factory, the Swinging Bridge replaced rowing or swimming as the means to get to work. Crossing Dora Creek at Cooranbong the bridge can be tricky to find because it is located behind residential houses. We parked in Victory…