Circular Quay, ferries

 
This view of ferries moored at Circular Quay ferry wharves is from Circular Quay railway station. In the distance, across Sydney Harbour are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. These Sydney Ferries are moored here overnight after ferry services have concluded. The Alexander is a First Fleet Class ferry acquired in 1986 that is part of the fleet that operates on the Inner Harbour routes. It was named Alexander, after the one of eleven ships of the First Fleet which sailed to Australia in 1787. The Bungaree is an Emerald class ferry which entered service on Sydney Harbour in 2017. It is named for an Aboriginal Australian from the Broken Bay area, who was known as an explorer, entertainer and community leader.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.

Barangaroo, Crown Sydney and One Sydney Harbour

Looking at Crown Sydney and One Sydney Harbour at Barangaroo from a boat on Darling Harbour.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Kirribilli, wharf

The Jeffrey Street wharf, near the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is located in the north shore suburb of Kirribilli. This is a photo from 2015 so the Sydney skyline across the harbour has changed considerably since then.

Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.

Walsh Bay, wharves

A view of the Walsh Bay wharves from a boat on Sydney Harbour. These wharves stretch from Pier One in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at Dawes Point to Moore's Wharf at Millers Point. They have been redeveloped into a hotel, theatres, apartments, restaurants and office space.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.

Dawes Point, wharves

A view of the Walsh Bay wharves, in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point, in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a boat on Sydney Harbour. The Coral Trekker is a square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive rusty red sails, which is involved in maritime training and does daily sails and charters on Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Good Random Fun, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Kogarah, mural

This mural featuring reeds and a creek is on the side of the former Kogarah Civic Centre extending to the footpath and transformer, located on the corner of Post Office Lane and Wicks Lane, in the southern suburb of Kogarah. The suburb name Kogarah is derived from an indigenous word meaning “Place of Reeds”. The administration building was for the former City of Kogarah local government area which had reeds in its logo. The local council merged with the Hurstville City Council in 2016, to form the Georges River Council.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays.

Dawes Point, Sydney Harbour Bridge

Dawes Point Park is located at the northern tip of The Rocks, beneath the southern approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point. This view is across George Street which is closed to traffic on weekends for the Rocks Markets stalls, where local artisans sell their handcrafted artworks, jewellery and food.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Lilyfield, Hawthorne Canal

This bridge carries Dobroyd Parade (or City West Link) over Hawthorne Canal, in the inner west suburb of Lilyfield.

Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.

Sans Souci, wharf

A private wharf on the Georges River at the St George Sailing Club, located along Riverside Drive in the southern suburb of Sans Souci.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

The Rocks, Argyle Stores

 
The Argyle Stores is a heritage listed former customs house and bond store along Argyle Street in the inner city suburb of The Rocks. The Argyle is a multi-storey bar, nightclub and eatery. El Camino Cantina is a Mexican restarant next door.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.

Barangaroo, King Street Wharf

The view towards King Street Wharf from a boat on Darling Harbour. The tallest buildings in the background at Barangaroo are Crown Sydney, One Sydney Harbour, International Towers and Macquarie Bank.

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.

Dawes Point, wharves

 
A view of the Walsh Bay wharves, in the inner city suburb of Dawes Point, in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a boat on Sydney Harbour. This Sydney Rivercat Class ferry is part of the fleet that cruises up the Parramatta River. It was acquired in 1993 and named after Marjorie Jackson, an Australian Olympic athlete. A train can also be seen crossing the bridge.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Good Random Fun, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Rockdale, mural

 
This is part of an extensive mural along the walls and pillars of the walkways and travelators leading from the underground car park to Rockdale Plaza shopping centre, in the southern suburb of Rockdale. The mural was created by Joe Whyte in 2022 and depicts historic moments and landmarks from the local area. This depicts Rockdale Town Hall from a past era, when it was decorated in Coronation Celebration Festoons in 1953.

Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays.

Kogarah, Fry's Reserve

 These blooming Jacaranda trees line the stormwater drain in Fry's Reserve, in the southern suburb of Kogarah. A newly married couple has chosen this location to take some wedding photos.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

 
A view of Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Aquarium Wharf at Darling Harbour from a boat in Cockle Bay.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.

Pyrmont Bridge

 
Pyrmont Bridge is a swing bridge that crosses Cockle Bay at Darling Harbour and connects the inner city suburb of Pyrmont with the Sydney central business district. The bridge was opened in 1902 but closed to traffic when freeways south of Cockle Bay were built and became a pedestrian bridge in 1988. Behind it is the W Sydney, a hotel completed in 2023 and the Sydney Convention Centre. The giant flag pole stands in Cockle Bay. 
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

King Street Wharf

 
A view of King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour from a boat in Cockle Bay. The low rise apartments along The Promenade, feature restaurants on the ground and first floor. The high rise buildings are in the Sydney central business district.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.

Shark Island Light

 
Shark Island Light is an active pile lighthouse, located just north of Shark Island, an island in Sydney Harbour. A boat full of fishermen has moored near a marker here.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.

Opera House, yacht

A yacht sails past the Sydney Opera House, viewed from a boat in Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Good Random Fun, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Rockdale, mural

 

This is part of an extensive mural along the walls of the walkways and travelators leading from the underground car park to Rockdale Plaza shopping centre, in the southern suburb of Rockdale. The mural was created by Joe Whyte in 2022 and depicts historic moments and landmarks from the local area. This depicts an old high school in the area.
Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays.

King George Chambers

 

"King George Chambers" is a heritage listed commercial building located along George Street, near the corner of King Street. It features a McDonald's restaurant on the ground floor and four floors of commercial space above.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Barangaroo, skyscrapers

 
The view to the wharves at Barangaroo from a boat on Darling Harbour. The tallest buildings in the background are Crown Sydney, One Sydney Harbour and the International Towers. 

Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.

York & George

 
York & George is a 38-storey mixed use high rise building, named for the two streets that it is situated between. It is flanked by two heritage-listed buildings along York Street, Carlton House and Spiden House, with a public pedestrian walkway (an historic cartway) connecting to George Street under this modern residential tower.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Aquarium Wharf, ferries

 
A view of ferries at Aquarium Wharf at Darling Harbour with the Sydney skyline in the background from Pyrmont Bridge. The building behind it houses Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussads Sydney and Sydney Sea Life Aquarium.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.

Rose Bay

Looking towards the eastern suburb of Rose Bay, from a boat on Sydney Harbour. The school at the top is Kincoppol-Rose Bay, a Catholic school at the Convent of the Sacred Heart. The houses have views of the harbour and the rocks along the shore are popular with swimmers.

Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.

Rose Bay Beach

 
Looking towards Rose Bay Beach, in the eastern suburb of Rose Bay, from a boat on Sydney Harbour. The seagulls are enjoying the sunny day on the harbour.
Linked to: Through My Lens, Good Random Fun, Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Rockdale, mural

This is part of an extensive mural along the walls of the walkways and travelators leading from the underground car park to Rockdale Plaza shopping centre, in the southern suburb of Rockdale. The mural was created by Joe Whyte in 2022 and depicts historic moments and landmarks from the local area. This depicts cars, a mechanic outside a workshop and street signage from a past era in Rockdale.

Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays.

Barangaroo, King Street Wharf

The view from King Street Wharf towards apartments along Wulugul Walk, Crown Sydney, International Towers at Barangaroo.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot.

Cockle Bay, Sydney skyline

A view of Cockle Bay Wharf, the Darling Harbour Marina, Pyrmont Bridge and the Sydney skyline reflected in Cockle Bay.

Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.

Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from the east, on a boat on Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Mosman, Bradleys Head, war memorial

The Bradleys Head Naval Memorial is located at the end of Bradleys Head in the north shore suburb of Mosman. The HMAS Sydney I memorial mast was removed following her decommissioning in 1928. It commemorates the “Sydney-Emden” action, the first engagement at sea of a Royal Australian Navy ship during the First World War on 9 November 1914 at Keeling Island near Cocos Island. The memorial also honours those who served in the Royal Australian Navy and all ships lost in service. A bridge links to Bradleys Head Lighthouse in Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.

Dawes Point, boat

A boat passing Pier One of the Walsh Bay wharves at Dawes Point. In the background, a train can be seen on the abutment to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.

Dawes Point, tall ship

This tall ship is passing Pier 2 and Pier 3 of the Walsh Bay wharves at Dawes Point. The Coral Trekker is a square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive rusty red sails. Her keel was laid in 1939 and Norwegian Adventures sailed her to New Zealand as the Ho Ho 2 where she was sold into the fishing industry. She was refitted by Australian Himalayan Expeditions and renamed “Coral Trekker”. She spent twenty-five years in the Whitsundays before moving to Sydney where she is involved in maritime training and does daily sails and charters on Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Senior Salon Pit Stop, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Sydney Harbour Bridge, tall ship

A tall ship makes its way towards the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge viewed from a boat on Sydney Harbour. The Coral Trekker is a square-rigged, wooden tall ship with distinctive rusty red sails.
Linked to: Aww Mondays, Through My Lens, Good Random Fun.

Napoleon Bridge

Napoleon Bridge is a pedestrian bridge over Sussex Street, which links Napoleon Street to Shipwrights Walk in Barangaroo. It was designed by Wilkinson Eyre and Arupand and opened in 2015.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot.

Darling Harbour, Wild Life Sydney Zoo

A view of Wild Life Sydney Zoo at King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour from a boat in Cockle Bay.

Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.

Sydney skyline

The Sydney skyline viewed from the east, on a boat on Sydney Harbour.

Linked to: Skywatch Friday.

Sydney Airport, sign

This sign is located outside the Sydney International Airport terminal. SYD is the airport code also known as the location identifier, which is a three-letter geocode designated by the International Air Transport Association.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Sydney Opera House

 
This view of the eastern side of the Sydney Opera House was from a boat on Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Theme Day: Blue)

This view of the western side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was from a boat on Sydney Harbour.
Linked to: Theme Day, Through My Lens, Good Random Fun, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday.

Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Vivid Sydney (Theme Day: Bridges)

This view across Circular Quay to the Sydney Harbour Bridge was during the Vivid Sydney Festival last year. This view was from the walkway beside the Cahill Expressway above the Circular Quay ferry wharves.

Linked to: Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot, Theme Day.

I'm taking a break from blogging while I'm on a holiday for a few weeks, but I will be back next month.

Barangaroo, Crown Sydney and One Sydney Harbour

 
Looking across Darling Harbour to Crown Sydney and One Sydney Harbour at Barangaroo.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.

Banksia, market gardens

Arncliffe Market Gardens are located along West Botany Street, in what is now the southern suburb of Banksia. These heritage-listed market gardens have been occupied by market gardeners since 1892.

Linked to: Skywatch Friday, Floral Friday Foto, Garden Affair.

Circular Quay, boat

This Environmental Services work boat at Circular Quay is heading out into Sydney Harbour past the Sydney Opera House. ES6 is one of a pair of 12 metre long boats used by the New South Wales Government Maritime Authority since 2022.
Linked to: Signs, Signs, Little Things Thursday, Thankful Thursday, Wordy Wednesday, Words Welcome.

Camperdown, University of Sydney, walkway

A view of the main entrance to the Main Building which is part of the Quadrangle Group of buildings on the University of Sydney campus, in the inner city suburb of Camperdown. This view is towards UTS Tower and the Central Park buildings.
Linked to: Wordless Wednesday, My Corner of the World, Communal Global.

Haymarket, Christ Church St Laurence

 

A view of Christ Church St Laurence, an Anglican church located along George Street, in the inner city suburb of Haymarket. This heritage listed church was built in 1845 and designed by Henry Robertson and Edmund Blacket in the Old Colonial Gothick Picturesque and Victorian Free Gothic styles. A shop with residence above is located alongside it on George Street and the clock tower at Central Railway Station can be seen in the distance.

Linked to: Senior Salon Pit Stop, Through My Lens, Tuesday Treasures, Happy Tuesday, Travel Tuesday, Shadow Shot Sunday.

South Hurstville, mural

 
This mural is located on a retaining wall along King Georges Road at Grosvenor Street, in the southern suburb of South Hurstville. It was created in 2022 by artist David Cragg in collaboration with Woniora Road School students and is inspired by local fauna. It includes a kookaburra, a superb fairy wren and two tawny frogmouths on branches. It replaces the Community Wall mural which was here.

Linked to: Monday Mural, Aww Mondays, Through My Lens, Good Random Fun.

Leichhardt, Presbyterian Church, hall

This former church hall, built in 1909, is located along Renwick Street, in the inner west suburb of Leichhardt. It is attached to the heritage listed former Leichhardt Presbyterian Church facing Marion Street, built in 1885 with a façade of Romanesque inspired details. The church functions ceased in 1980 and the buildings are now used as a child care centre.
Linked to: Shadow Shot Sunday, Sunday Best, My Sunday Snapshot.

Pyrmont, wharf

 
A view of the pylons of a former wharf which form a 'pole garden' beside Pirrama Park, in the inner west suburb of Pyrmont. A new pontoon wharf is located further back on the left, as well as a smaller concrete one at the front, on the right. The White Bay Cruise Terminal can be seen in the distance across Johnstons Bay.
Linked to: Weekend Reflections, All Seasons, Happy Now, Water Thursday.