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.

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Saturday, 20 April 2024

COCKATOO ISLAND - 24-3-2024 - PART 2


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


Check us out on our brand new Link Tree.


In this second installment, we look at some of the remaining photos taken on Cockatoo Island, followed by our return to Circular Quay.

There is a third part that you're still having to endure, a trip to Manly and back in the wheelhouse of the Catherine Hamlin. But that endurance test is for another day.


 Rail based mobile crane.
Photo: Brad Peadon


About to wander through the 'Dog-Leg Tunnel'..
Photo: Brad Peadon



Southern Stair again. Not the easiest climb, but the rewards are more than worth it.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Semi9-Retired Foamer superstar Virl seen around the convict area.
Photo: Brad Peadon




Virgin Airlines passes behind the chimney located at the west end of the island..
Photo: Brad Peadon



The footpath to the upper island is vastly more easier, if not more drawn out, than the earlier Southern Stair.
Thinking about it, I wonder why it is called 'Southern Stair' and not 'Southern Stairs'?
Photo: Brad Peadon




#1 slipway, with #2 out of view on the right.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The preserved MV Cape don at Waverton..
Photo: Brad Peadon


 Freshwater & Queenscliff in Balmain.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 Approaching Balmain ferry wharf.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 A couple of Sydney icons as we enter Circular Quay.
The bridge and Opera House, not us. Just in case you were wondering.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 Catherine Hamlin approaching Circular Quay.
She would later be our transport to Manly and back.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 Fred Hollows departing Circular Quay for somewhere or another.
Photo: Brad Peadon


 Time for a bit of a feed before moving on to other things.
At least the Circular Quay Maccas know how to fill up a sundae, unlike the tight-wads at the General Holmes Drive one outside the airport.
Photo: Brad Peadon

 
Obviously your not going to be around the Quay without visiting this iconic Sydney building.
Photo: Brad Peadon

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Passing time in Customs House, opposite Circular Quay railway station.
Photos: Brad Peadon



Customs House opened in 1845.
Partially rebuilt to current design in 1887.
Photos: Brad Peadon



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Got a bit bored waiting for two hours to get our Manly ferry.
So obviously the camera is brought out. :-)
Photo: Brad Peadon


Continued in 'Part 3'.
You have been warned.

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Further Reading:

Best Cockatoo Island Map I've Found.



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