To Parramatta

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Decided to ferry all the way from Circular Quay, up the harbour, up the Parramatta River and it finishes as a creek. Spent the day walking around the parks and a very good Westfield shopping centre which is located adjacent the railway station. Fast train took us back to the city for a little wander before heading home to Kirrawee.

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Photos

Parramatta Trip
Heading west up the Harbour

Parramatta Trip
Now a river

Parramatta Trip
Under the bridge

Parramatta Trip
Read carefully - birds cannot

Parramatta Trip
Another bridge, and a famous name in Australian history

Parramatta Trip
Starting to take on creek features - slowed to 4 knots. Jacarandas start to come into view.

Parramatta Trip
Obsession with jacarandas

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Obsession with jacarandas

Parramatta Trip
Docking at Parramatta wharf - met by people with maps and instructions for getting around, including advice on free bus.

Parramatta Trip
Obsession with jacarandas

Parramatta Trip
Obsession with jacarandas

Parramatta Trip
Obsession with jacarandas

Parramatta Trip
The station

Parramatta Trip
Old signal box.

Parramatta Trip
Train to Blue Mountains - blue sky as we head for the City

Comments

[Regina]

Parramatta
Hi Phil, Leon & I did this ferry trip in 2012 while on a 5 day holiday to Sydney. We got off at Parramatta and got a shuttle to the Caravan and Camping Show at Rosehill Racecourse. I had no idea the ferry ended in such a narrow mangrove lined creek! It was a tranquil trip and we were fortunate to have a stunning autumn day of sunshine & blue skies. Glad you enjoyed it also. Hope you are both well. Regards, Regina