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Sydney Day 2: Hyde Park Barracks, ANZAC, Pylon, Olympic Park AND Luna Park

AUSTRALIA | Friday, 4 March 2011 | Views [744]

A map of the Sydney Olympic Park. It was a little deceptive on paper. The ferry dock is at the top-right edge, next to what is now an industrial zone. It was almost 3 km from the ferry to the stadium near the bottom, where the action is. Most people approach though from the bottom section, either by car, train or bus. Eventually there will be a large community of condos and apartments filling out the whole peninsula.

All Sydney ferries have open air sections, most on the roof like this one. Each ferry is a different design, it's like a random collection of boats they have pooled together for the service. It is all operated by the government but likely to be privatized soon, which will eliminate some routes and drive the fares up. A 45 to 60 minute cruise like this would cost $6.60 one way or is unlimited with all transit passes. By far the best value thing you can do in Sydney.

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This is a neat fountain near the stadium with water arching over you, you can stand beneath it without getting wet. There are a few steps and at the bottom a reservoir and protected marshland.

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Fly Ted Down Under Journeys through the land of Oz

Sydney Day 2: Hyde Park Barracks, ANZAC, Pylon, Olympic Park AND Luna Park

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