(1) St James Train Station
Our plan for today was to go Sydney famous Bondi beach. However, it was too early and would
be too hot for a swim. So we decided to roam around St James station area, particularly
Sydney Royal Botanical garden.
We took the train from Central train station to St James station.
(2) Sydney Hyde Park
Out of St James station, we came across the iconic park in Sydney, the Hyde Park.
One of the most notable monument in Hyde Park is the Archibald fountain. Opposite the
Hyde park is the beautiful St Mary's cathedral.
(c) Sydney Royal Botanical Garden.
Sydney Royal Botanical garden is located in the heart of Sydney, positioning near the Sydney
harbour, adjacent to Sydney CBD, the Sydney Opera house and the Domain. It is one of the
most visited attraction in Sydney.
A short walk out of the botanical garden was the Andrew Carlton public swimming pool. We
were sitting on the grass turf opposite the pool, enjoying the cool air and admiring the view
of the naval ship and the pool.
Out of a sudden, Robin decided to take a plunge in the pool. The rest of us decided to take our
lunch at the pool cafe while Robin swam.
Bondi Beach is one of Australia most famous beach and among the world's most well known
beaches. The beach is about 1 km long and patrolled by lifesavers who ensure that the swimmers
swim between the yellow and red flags.
It is located at the east coast of Australia and is a suburb of the city of Sydney.
It is well served by public transport.
We took bus 333 from Bondi Station to reach directly to Bondi beach pavilion.
(f) Bondi Coastal Walk
A cliff top coastal walk, the Bondi to Coogee walk extends for six km in Sydney’s
eastern suburbs. The Bondi to Coogee walk features stunning views, beaches,
parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. The beaches and parks offer a place to rest,
swim or a chance to eat at one of the cafes, hotels, restaurants or takeaways.
The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is a medium grade walk but there are some
steep gradient paths and several staircases along the track. There are rest stops
with great views and seating along the Bondi to Coogee walk. It takes about two
hours to complete the Bondi to Coogee Beach section of the walk.
Due to our limited time, we only covers about half an hour walk. Also, we stopped
at certain scenic spots to gaze at the stunning views.
The first stunning view was this swimming pool in the sea where sea water kept
splashing into the pool as swimmers continue their swim.
This coastal walk from Bondi beach has pavement for both strollers and joggers where
one can stop at certain points to take stunning pictures of the coast and the sea.
At certain section, we walked out to the cliff edge and took great pictures. We had to be
very careful as we were precariously perched at the edge of the steep drop down cliff.
One wrong move and you can be tumbling down the cliff into the sea.
This man went out to the rock outcrop when the tide ebbed but the next moment the waves came
splashing back into the rock outcrop. He was lucky he was able to hold his ground.
splashing back into the rock outcrop. He was lucky he was able to hold his ground.
For us, we would rather go to dry section where the waves would not be able to reach us.
The Bondi Beach and Coastal walk were a great experience and a must have visit when you are in
Sydney.
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