Sydney Walks
April 23rd 2007 05:11
Category: Guides
I like walking. Thats the truth. I like how, no matter what the traffic conditions, I get to my destination in due time, with a minimum of irritation and rage.
No parking. Thats one of the best parts of walking everywhere.
Sydney is a fabulous city for walkers you could walk continuously for years, and still find new, vastly different parts of the city to enjoy. The geography of Sydney varies vastly from area to area, with the forested Cumberland Plains out in the west, the jagged Hornsby Plains to the north, and miles of sandy beaches facing the ocean. Additionally, drivers are generally courteous and attentive to pedestrians, unlike other major cities, where crossing the street requires cat-like reflexes, steady nerves, and the ability to laugh in the face of danger.
The City of Sydney offers in-depth information on self-guided tours that visitors and residents can take around iconic areas of the city.
Like many other Sydney suburbs, Glebe has experienced a cyclical change in its reputation and prosperity. In the 19th century, Glebe was an area of affluence, marked by upper-class stone manors and stiff churches. Decline set in after the Second World War, lowering the housing values, opening the doors to working-class families and struggling artists, which naturally, caused the area to develop a bohemian vibe, like Kings Cross or Oxford Street. The Preservation Walking Tour leads through some of Glebes most prominent streets to pass by Chinese temples, old mansions and the Sydney Fish Market, lending a historical flavour to an area that dominated by Sydney Uni students.
Donald Friend, a notorious Sydney painter and artist, once commented that Kings Cross (link goes to walking guide)is a place where Everybody is wicked. Once the hiding spot of liberal intellectuals, emerging writers and bold artists, the Cross, as its known colloquially, is now the playground for late-night revelers, and the destination for those looking to indulge in sin.
Like Glebe, King Cross was originally an upper-class neighborhood, with large, overbearing mansions and wealthy residents. War veterans settled in the area after the World Wars, decreasing property values, and bringing elements of crime and prostitution in. During the Vietnam War, many American soldiers spent their leave in Sydney, living in cheap hotels in Kings Cross surfing all day at Bondi, only to drink away black memories at night.
Most visitors to Sydney come for one thing the beach and in particular, Bondi Beach, known for its party atmosphere, crowded surf and silky, white sand. For absolutely breathtaking views of the ocean, take a walk along the coast from Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach, using the path maintained by the local government council.
The walk goes along the ridges of cliffs that line the shore, and waves crash happily onto the rocks, spraying the air with saltwater, and then onto the pleasant beaches of Tamarama and Bronte. The council suggests that the walk should take 1.5 hours one-way, a comfortable time to do the walk and back in the morning, and then relax at a Bondi café for a large fish and chips platter.
Walking!
No parking. Thats one of the best parts of walking everywhere.
Sydney is a fabulous city for walkers you could walk continuously for years, and still find new, vastly different parts of the city to enjoy. The geography of Sydney varies vastly from area to area, with the forested Cumberland Plains out in the west, the jagged Hornsby Plains to the north, and miles of sandy beaches facing the ocean. Additionally, drivers are generally courteous and attentive to pedestrians, unlike other major cities, where crossing the street requires cat-like reflexes, steady nerves, and the ability to laugh in the face of danger.
The City of Sydney offers in-depth information on self-guided tours that visitors and residents can take around iconic areas of the city.
Like many other Sydney suburbs, Glebe has experienced a cyclical change in its reputation and prosperity. In the 19th century, Glebe was an area of affluence, marked by upper-class stone manors and stiff churches. Decline set in after the Second World War, lowering the housing values, opening the doors to working-class families and struggling artists, which naturally, caused the area to develop a bohemian vibe, like Kings Cross or Oxford Street. The Preservation Walking Tour leads through some of Glebes most prominent streets to pass by Chinese temples, old mansions and the Sydney Fish Market, lending a historical flavour to an area that dominated by Sydney Uni students.
Donald Friend, a notorious Sydney painter and artist, once commented that Kings Cross (link goes to walking guide)is a place where Everybody is wicked. Once the hiding spot of liberal intellectuals, emerging writers and bold artists, the Cross, as its known colloquially, is now the playground for late-night revelers, and the destination for those looking to indulge in sin.
Like Glebe, King Cross was originally an upper-class neighborhood, with large, overbearing mansions and wealthy residents. War veterans settled in the area after the World Wars, decreasing property values, and bringing elements of crime and prostitution in. During the Vietnam War, many American soldiers spent their leave in Sydney, living in cheap hotels in Kings Cross surfing all day at Bondi, only to drink away black memories at night.
Most visitors to Sydney come for one thing the beach and in particular, Bondi Beach, known for its party atmosphere, crowded surf and silky, white sand. For absolutely breathtaking views of the ocean, take a walk along the coast from Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach, using the path maintained by the local government council.
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