Reserve. This is the perfect
place to admire the beauty
and uninterrupted (except for
the passing boats and cruise
ships) view of the iconic Sydney
Opera House. Following south
along Hickson Road, you’ll
reach Circular Quay.
Our next section is the biggest
part of our walk, so before we
continue, head towards theMuseum of Contemporary
Arts and the First Fleet Park for
another break – and some serious
people watching. If you’re lucky
there may even be a busker or
two along the way.
Ready? Okay, let’s do it. Make
your way towards The Rocks,
where some buildings from the
18th to early 20th century still
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LEFT: Chinese Garden of Friendship.
ABOVE: HMB Endeavour Replica
moored in Darling Harbour.When you’re ready, turn right
as you exit the garden and make
your way through Darling
Harbour towards Cockle Bay
(when you hit the water make
sure you go to the right of the
bay to continue on this walk).
You’ll find yourself walking
under the heritage-listed swing
bridge crossing Cockle Bay.
Known as Pyrmont Bridge,
it’s one of the world’s oldest
surviving electric-operated
swingspan bridges, first
operating in 1857, and
was restored in 1988.
Continuing along the bay, you’ll
spot the HMB Endeavour Replica
- a copy of the ship Lieutenant
James Cook commanded in the
British discovery of Australia’s
east coast – docked at the
National Maritime Museum.
Don’t stop now!
Following Wulugul
Walk you’ll arrive at
Barangaroo Point
Reserve. Recently
transformed from one of
Sydney’s oldest industrial
sites into the city’s newest
harbour foreshore park,
this open space consists
of more than 75,000 native
trees and shrubs, lookouts,
walking and cycling trails,
and more. Rich in Aboriginal
and cultural history, be sure
to explore this area, and
take a moment to relax.
Upon leaving the park –
heading towards Sydney
Harbour Bridge – you’ll walk
past Walsh Bay’s historic piers
before continuing past the home
of Sydney Theatre Company.
If you have time, stop by to see
what shows are coming up.
Along the waterfront, and
under the bridge – don’t worry,
we’ll be crossing it soon – you’ll
come across the Hickson Road