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Circumnavigating Australia — Brisbane


Brisbane

Next stop after Sydney on the 2020 cruise was Brisbane. But, again, weather was better on our 2019 trip, so most of today’s photographs are from eleven months prior. The exception is the image above, which was taken in the South Bank Parklands. South Bank Parklands sits on the south shore of Brisbane River, and offers great views of Brisbane’s city center.

Brisbane Skyline along the Brisbane River

Spanning Brisbane River, but not at this location, is Story Bridge. This impressive span first opened in 1940, and it connects Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) with Kangaroo Point:

Story Bridge

In the shadow of the north pylon of Story Bridge is Felons Brewing Company, which I shall have to visit one day:

Story Bridge and Felons Brewing Company

But let’s go out into the country to see if we can obtain a higher vantage point from which to overlook Brisbane. Five miles east of Brisbane CBD and Story Bridge, rising high above the city, is Mount Coot-tha Lookout.

Mount Coot-tha Lookout

From here you’ll see views of Brisbane such as this:

Brisbane as seen from Mount Coot-tha Lookout

The lookout area has a gift shop, café, and even some food trucks, so you’ll leave here refreshed and ready for our next stop on Wednesday — Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Mount Coot-tha Lookout

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Fun Photo Friday — Circumnavigating Australia; Sydney


Circular Quay and The Coathanger

A last look at Sydney before cruising north to Brisbane:

Old Bricks in The Rocks

Circular Quay Lampposts

The Coathanger from inside The Rocks

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Circumnavigating Australia — Out and About in Sydney


Sydney Central Business District (CBD)

Sydney s a great walking town, and today we’re going to head out from the Central Business District, over to Circular Quay, stroll along the Sydney Writers Walk, pass through The Rocks, and the head on foot over toward Darling Harbour.

Sydney Central Business District (CBD)

Heading north from CBD you’ll eventually make it to Circular Quay, which is the location of the Sydney Opera House featured in Monday’s article.

Circular Quay from the Sydney Opera House

Along the southern edge of Circular Quay you’ll find embedded into the walkway some sixty circular brass plaques. This is the Sydney Writers Walk dedicated to famous authors. One such author is someone I met on a cruise to Alaska back in 1988, a real gentleman who was a real inspiration me.

On the Sydney Writers Walk, Circular Quay

Now let’s stroll over to the west edge of Circular Quay and head north to Campbells’ Cove, which affords great views of both the Opera House and the Coathanger (shown Monday):

Campbell’s Cove, The Rocks

Campbell’s Cove is also the gateway into a famous area of Sydney known as The Rocks, which is also home to The Coathanger. In the rocks start heading west toward Darling Harbour. Here you’ll find an older residential area:

On the walk toward Darling Harbour

While Circular Quay may be the more famous waterfront area of Sydney, don’t overlook a trip to Darling Harbour. There’s a lot to take in here, as well.

Near Darling Harbour

One such attraction is the Australian National Maritime Museum, which will give you some photographic opportunities even if you don’t go inside:

Australian National Maritime Museum — Darling Harbour

And when you get tired of walking, hit the Hop-on/Hop-off for some fun shots as you pass through the city:

Sydney architectural surprise

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