We arrived at Lane Cove River National Park near Ryde in Sydneys north with not too much bother in Sunday morning traffic and very thankful to one of Grandads friends for the recommendation. It is a beautiful van park within the National Park complete with scrub turkeys and ducks and lots of trees on the hills surrounding us. It is hard to believe we are only 12km away from Circular Quay!
On Monday we set off early to the city, an easy 5 minute walk to the train station to get on the double decker train (the double decker part a first for us!) which took us into the city. We took a walk down through 'The Rocks' area, the historical part of Sydney and onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge to look out over the harbour from there and of course, get some pics of the Opera House. Then we walked down to Circular Quay where we relaxed in the park (while Brie climbed a tree!) until we got on the Ferry to Manly. The half hour ferry ride was great, with the sun shining, great views of the Opera House and Bridge, and a bonus treat of sighting a whale mother and calf playing only metres from the side of the ferry! Manly is bustling and beachy, and we enjoyed a yummy lunch outdoors at The Wharf Hotel with views of the Manly Harbour. Afterwards we walked across to Manly Beach and Shelley Beach to check out the views of the headland (or maybe more honestly, the surf and sun bods of Manly)!
After our return ferry trip, we were heading back to the train station when a gorgeous silver statue lady started waving at the kids. The kids were putting coins in her hat when she beckoned each one over individually, gave them a lollipop and then started dressing them to be statues with her! They loved it and it finished our day in Sydney off beautifully. We returned home with very weary legs after lots of walking, but very satisfied to have had such a full and fun day. I must say, we were so impressed with Sydneys public transport...I don't know why anyone would drive!
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