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Yaralla House: The Secret Mansion of Concord
Did you know there is a secret mansion sitting on the water in Concord, in Sydney’s inner west? It’s called Yaralla House, and the grounds are open to the public to explore. We happened across this property several weeks ago when we were exploring Rivendell House, as the property owners and developers of Yaralla House are the same owners who developed the property of Rivendell. Rivendell was purpose built to help children who were mentally challenged, but the property also provides some schooling for other children as well. Related Post: Sunday Exploring at Rivendell School Concord Much like the Rivendell property, which you can read my previous article about this…
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Exploring Sydney: A Photo Diary of Cockatoo Island
Exploring Sydney’s amazing ship building history on Cockatoo Island. Cockatoo Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the junction of the Parramatta and Lane Cove River in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. It is the largest of several islands that were originally heavily timbered sandstone knolls and was once our central shipping building industry for many decades. Located in the heart of Sydney Harbour, just a short ferry ride from the CBD, Cockatoo Island is an extraordinary place where you can either spend the day exploring its remarkable history, spend a few hours having lunch at the many great eateries, or spend a few nights in their beautifully…
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Paddington Reservoir: Sit, Relax and Unwind
Paddington Reservoir in Sydney’s East is a well-kept secret, which many Sydney-siders haven’t even heard about. It dates back to 1866 and was in full operation until 1899 before being closed down. For a while, it sat in transit, as unused space, lost in history and forgotten. Until it was re-opened in 2006 as a beautiful sunken garden and water retreat for locals to take a stroll, sit and sunbake, read, study or explore the old caverns of the reservoir. Following on from my ‘Things to do in Sydney’ (mostly for free or on a budget) this reservoir is a must-see for anyone passing through Sydney on a visit and…
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Exploring Elizabeth Farm in Parramatta
Sitting in a quiet street, west of Sydney city, in the suburb of Parramatta, there is an incredible old property called Elizabeth Farm.
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Where to See The Best Christmas Lights on Houses in Sydney
If you’re looking for the best streets in Sydney to explore Christmas lights on houses, I have found you the best streets. I searched high and low for the best streets in Sydney too explore the Christmas light decorations people have installed this year, and believe me, these houses have gone next level with their lights and you won’t be disappointed. And not all of these houses are in city streets either. Some are located out went, in the inner west and even south. So there’s a street for anyone, no matter what area you live in. Just be prepared to park the car a few blocks away to walk…
