Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Point Piper, Seven Shillings Beach

Seven Shillings Beach sits along the shore of Blackburn Cove on Sydney Harbour, in the eastern suburb of Point Piper. Blackburn Gardens is a heritage garden that sits behind the wall of the sandy beach, adjoining Woollahra Library. Access to the beach is from the adjoining Redleaf Pool. This beach is named after the seven shillings paid to Gurrah, a local Aboriginal man who sold his fishing rights here to William Busby in the 1800s.
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44 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 01:10:00 GMT+10

    I wonder who is hiding behind that blue umbrella?

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  2. LoisWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 01:44:00 GMT+10

    It looks so nice and quiet!

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  3. ninjaWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 04:09:00 GMT+10

    Oh, you're just teasing me with those views.

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  4. christina, swedenWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 05:09:00 GMT+10

    Seems to be a nice, not so crowded beach = perfect. Lovely blu water and sky!

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  5. Jack and JoannWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 08:34:00 GMT+10

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. So what's the story? While we gear up for summer coming in a few weeks are you gearing up for winter coming in a few weeks. After allthe snow we had this winter I don't want to hear that W word for a long long time.

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  6. JimWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 08:50:00 GMT+10

    Jack and Joann, that's right. While you're in Spring heading into Summer, we're in Autumn heading into Winter. Luckily, we don't have do deal with the snow in Sydney (or most of Australia actually).

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  7. Bruce CaspersonnWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 09:49:00 GMT+10

    That's good to see. It seems like a 100 years since I was there.

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  8. AnonymousWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 09:51:00 GMT+10

    Priceless beach to be. How impressive to see that a big city is able to provide such a wonderful scenery. Please have a nice Wednesday.

    daily athens

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  9. diane bWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 10:07:00 GMT+10

    Thats a funny name. Do you know the history behind it?

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  10. JimWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 10:37:00 GMT+10

    Diane, it certainly is a peculiar name. I did a bit of research and it seems the name came from the price of the fishing rights on the beach sold by an Aboriginal to a local, in the 1800s. I'll add the info to the post.

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  11. AlWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 10:42:00 GMT+10

    Nice reflection of the blue umbrella on the water!

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  12. LowellWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 10:44:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful place to go for a swim; interesting commentary, too!

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  13. edenWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 11:29:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful place! I haven't visited this place.Great shot. Thanks for sharing

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  14. SandyCarlsonWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 11:49:00 GMT+10

    Looks like paradise to me!

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  15. CarlyWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 12:35:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a fun place to spend an afternoon.

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  16. UnknownWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 12:54:00 GMT+10

    a beach with an adjoining garden and library. that's perfect!

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  17. JOWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 14:16:00 GMT+10

    i miss the beach!

    Mine's up.

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  18. nature ramblingsWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 14:21:00 GMT+10

    I have always wanted to visit Australia and these are wonderful pictures. Makes me want to come there even more. I look forward to seeing more next week at watery wednesday!! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Pietro BrosioWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 14:43:00 GMT+10

    What a wonderful view of the beach and the gardens!

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  20. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Wednesday, 19 May 2010 at 14:53:00 GMT+10

    I bet the aborignals now dispute that 7 shillings payment.

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  21. Carolyn FordWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 14:53:00 GMT+10

    I spy a beach and I want to be there! I would travel any distance to get to the water's edge!

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  22. JimWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 15:14:00 GMT+10

    Ann, it's a public beach now so there would be no dispute.

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  23. ArtloverWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 15:38:00 GMT+10

    Nice beach photo. It looks comfortable out. The eye magnet for the blue umbrella in the picture.

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  24. betty-NZWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 15:48:00 GMT+10

    I love the history of such names! Thanks for the great photo.

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  25. EbieWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 16:49:00 GMT+10

    So peaceful and quiet, I don't see any movement of the water.

    Beautiful!

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  26. TussyWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 17:28:00 GMT+10

    I am about to ask the same question as Steffe .. it is beautifu color too.

    My Inspiration
    My Wordless Wednesday

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  27. VPWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 17:50:00 GMT+10

    A curious name with a nice story... and a mysterious umbrella.

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  28. AnonymousWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 18:24:00 GMT+10

    Lovely view with an interesting history!

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  29. eileeninmdWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 18:29:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful view and a pretty beach, great photo!

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  30. Gemma WisemanWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 18:37:00 GMT+10

    An interesting post! Consider this beach is right on the Harbour, it seems quite deserted! I love seeing beaches like this!

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  31. JingleWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 19:38:00 GMT+10

    beautiful!i

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  32. KcalpeshWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 20:23:00 GMT+10

    Wow, that's one really wonderful beach.... Awesome capture!

    Pixellicious Photos

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  33. LuckaaWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 21:05:00 GMT+10

    It looks so nice.

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  34. Cezar and LéiaWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 21:10:00 GMT+10

    Outstanding place!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  35. MarthaWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 21:59:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful beach!

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  36. Regina Wednesday, 19 May 2010 at 21:59:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful scenery!

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  37. Under Her WingsWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 22:36:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful place! I've always wanted to go there. Thanks for the comment.

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  38. Under Her WingsWednesday, 19 May 2010 at 22:37:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful place! I've always wanted to visit. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  39. UnknownThursday, 20 May 2010 at 11:15:00 GMT+10

    I love water scenes. They are tranquil and beautiful. Great shares! Thanks and thanks for the visit.

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  40. JoyceThursday, 20 May 2010 at 11:45:00 GMT+10

    Thanks for peaking in at my blog today. You have an amazing blog. I scrolled back to see some of your area. Thanks for sharing your area of our wonderful world with me. I will peak in again.
    Joyce

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  41. lina@happy familyThursday, 20 May 2010 at 12:23:00 GMT+10

    Truly beautiful view, a peacefully beach...

    Thanks for dropping by :)

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  42. Ms. Bake-itThursday, 20 May 2010 at 12:26:00 GMT+10

    I just love that pop of color from the turquoise umbrella.

    ~ Tracy

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  43. Roses, Lace and BrocanteSaturday, 6 September 2014 at 10:39:00 GMT+10

    This brings back memories for me Jim.
    Years ago I flatted in an old brick apartment building called 'Buckhurst' and we had a key to Seven Shillings beach.
    In those days it was a private beach!!
    You must have taken this photo from a boat on the harbour!
    Shane

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    1. JimSaturday, 6 September 2014 at 22:49:00 GMT+10

      Shane, it was taken from the boardwalk around Redleaf Pool.

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