For over four decades I have been a rail and bus photographer.
However, during this time I have aimed the lens at other subjects, be they different transportation, scenery, buildings and other bollocks.
Given these do not really fit the scope of my other sites, I felt compelled to set up a new site so as to inflict my other photographic garbage upon the world.
While primarily Philippine and Australian content, there will be the occasional forays into Fiji and Hong Kong. Perhaps other locations should the current pandemic ever allow it.
So sit back and enjoy, or hate, even be indifferent. That choice is purely up to you.

Tuesday 9 April 2024

COCKATOO ISLAND - 24-3-2024 - PART 1

 






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Cockatoo Island (Wareamah)

UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  One of the best parts of having one of the world's most awesome nieces staying with us, is being able to spend a heap of quality time (its called bonding time apparently) with her while touring around our city sights.

In an unexpected turn of events, it turns out we share numerous interests in common, and her time with us will likely remain amongst the best periods in my mediocre time spent on this planet.

So, one of those places on top of the 'to do' list had to be our Cockatoo Island. A location chokkas full of history, and located along our beautiful Sydney Harbour.

Cockatoo Island History



Wish I had a Peso for every time someone has taken this shot from Circular Quay station.
That ship is the 'Celebrity Edge' and some of you may recognise the bridge behind it.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Ferry Alexander was not the pot of gold we hoped to find at the end of that rainbow. :-(
Photo: Brad Peadon

Fred Hollows departs Circular Quay, with the Celebrity Edge at the Overseas Passenger Terminal.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The floating unit block 'Celebrity Edge'.
Photo: Brad Peadon


On the Lauren Jackson ferry destined for Cockatoo Island.
Photo: Brad Peadon

Cockatoo Island entrance just off the ferry wharf.
Photo: Brad Peadon


After entry, we headed directly south to the incredibly interesting heavy engineering section. I wish I had the map linked at the bottom of the article, as it would have been of great help.
However, it provides just another reason to return.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Impressive much.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Views inside the heavy engineering area of Cockatoo Island. The sheer scale of it all is quite mind blowing.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Virls is excited to find where Wolverine was filmed.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Looking towards Fitzroy Dock.
Photo: Brad Peadon




Fitzroy Dock
Built between 1847 and 1857.




That's a very serious look Virls.
Photo: Brad Peadon



The Paranormal Tours sound great.
Photo: Brad Peadon




The Cockatoo Island heavy engineering section from across Fitzroy Dock..
Photo: Brad Peadon


Southern Stairs. Not nearly the enduro challenge of Manila's Mt Kamuning, but certainly a bit of an effort. A worthwhile effort as it turned out.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Sutherland Dock from up top of the 'Southern Stairs'.
Built between 1882 and 1890.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Some photos with my beautiful niece taken around the convict area of the island..
Photo: Brad Peadon



Chapel in the convict area.
Photo: Brad Peadon 


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Video: Sydney Harbour in the 1980s.


Video: Sydney Harbour in the 1980s.


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Further Reading:

Best Cockatoo Island Map I've Found.

Cockatoo Island Official Site.

Cockatoo Island Memories.

Cockatoo Island Ferry Timetable.


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