Saturday, 28 December 2013

Darling Harbour, ferry restaurant, Santa Fest

The S.S. South Steyne is a steam ferry built in 1938 which was in service between Manly and Circular Quay for over 36 years. It was restored in 1987 and is now used as a floating restaurant at Darling Harbour. This view is from Harbourside, showing Santa Claus on the top deck and banners along the Pyrmont Bridge as part of Santa Fest.
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13 comments:

  1. HelsSaturday, 28 December 2013 at 01:35:00 GMT+11

    I was taken to dinner once on a boat (called Flanagans Afloat I believe) in the harbour and it was the best restaurant experience I have EVER had. The food was fine, but I mean the view, the colours, the atmosphere, the excitement.

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    1. JimSaturday, 28 December 2013 at 07:46:00 GMT+11

      I do recall the name from back in the 70s. I just googled it and discovered it was the ferry that was moored at Rose Bay for many years before it ended up at Balmain in recent times. http://mirrorsydney.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/flanagans-afloat/

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  2. Jackie McGuinnessSaturday, 28 December 2013 at 13:42:00 GMT+11

    Great! We are just thinking about going to Australia next winter so I am bookmarking this restaurant!

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  3. SandyCarlsonSaturday, 28 December 2013 at 13:42:00 GMT+11

    Looks like a fun place!

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  4. Lois EvensenSaturday, 28 December 2013 at 14:31:00 GMT+11

    That place looks terrific! What fun!

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  5. 'TsukiSaturday, 28 December 2013 at 17:48:00 GMT+11

    Very festive, well done !

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  6. ...melody...Saturday, 28 December 2013 at 18:07:00 GMT+11

    Cool!

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  7. VieraSunday, 29 December 2013 at 00:58:00 GMT+11

    I love floating restaurant... Great shot...

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  8. LolaMonday, 30 December 2013 at 09:43:00 GMT+11

    Looks so inviting!

    Great shot.

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  9. Hootin AnniMonday, 30 December 2013 at 10:44:00 GMT+11

    What great history for the once steam ferry!! I'll be sure to order shrimp please!! [or prawn?]

    Happy New Year to you and your loved ones..

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  10. Lina GustinaMonday, 30 December 2013 at 21:11:00 GMT+11

    A floating restaurant seems nice to visit. Lovely place.

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  11. AnonymousThursday, 2 January 2014 at 11:08:00 GMT+11

    How nice that it could still be useful after its retirement.

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