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There is a distinct village atmosphere to Drummoyne, a
delightful, peninsular suburb of Sydney on the Parramatta River and
located at the eastern end of the city of Canada Bay.
As has been the case with a number of other older suburbs on the
southside of the harbour, Drummoyne has been reborn as developers and
the affluent have moved in, but sensible restrictions have ensured that
the suburb has retained much of its charm.
A regular ferry service offers commuters a relaxing, scenic cruise to
the centre of Sydney and the rest of the harbour's tourist spots, while
chains of buses and taxis ply Victoria Road, the major arterial link
which bisects the Drummoyne village shopping centre.
Drummoyne is surrounded by waterways, shops, clubs and
many
restaurants. The area is mainly known for two things - shopping at
Birkenhead Point Factory Outlets and its sports. Many sports take place
in Drummoyne including sailing, rowing, running, fishing and rugby
union. With these sports come their respective clubs.
The village centre boasts a wide selection of supermarkets and
specialty stores and an array of cultural restaurants serving fine food
at very reasonable prices.
The peninsula boasts several boat ramps providing direct access to the
river and to Sydney Harbour, while the shoreline is generously dotted
with public parks and picnic areas.
Things to see & do...
- Enjoy Sydney's fine water views whilst relaxing at the Cove cafe
- Taste the finest food & wine at Ecco Restaurant
- Go fishing - Drummoyne Bait n Tackle can help
- Grab a bargain at Birkenhead Point Factory Outlet Shops
- Have a relaxing BBQ at the Drummoyne Park
Getting there...
- Distance: 6km northwest from Sydney CBD
- Bus: 506, 507 from Circular Quay and Town Hall
- Ferry: from Circular Quay & Parramatta
Abbotsford today is an established suburb though the past few years has seen a huge growth in population due to the developments of new units on redundant industrial sites.
Abbotsford Cove is Australias finest waterfront
lifestyle
estate. Nestled on 9.6ha (25 acres) of gently undulating waterfront
land, with a superb North Easterly aspect over Fig Tree Bay, Abbotsford
Cove offers residents a secure, quiet, picturesque location and a
superb maintenance-free lifestyle in a master-planned environment on
the shore of Sydney Harbour.
Abbotsford is also the place where Henry Lawson died in a small cottage
almost opposite Abbotsford School and a memorial was completed to
commemorate this great Australian.
Things to see & do...
- Find the Abbotsford boatshed - one of the oldest boatsheds on Sydney Harbour
- Learn to sail with Abbotsford 12ft Flying Squadron
- Take in the surrounding of the beautifully landscaped council reserve previously home to Abbotsford Quarantine Station
Getting there...
- Distance: 7km from CBD
- Bus: 438 from Circular Quay
- Bus: L38 Abbotsford - Five Dock - Circular Quay
- Ferry: to Circular Quay & Parramatta
Of all the harbour and Parramatta Riverside suburbs in
Sydney,
none can boast such a colourfully-named array of bays as Five Dock.
Its bays on the southern banks of the river include Hen and Chicken,
Exile, Canada, Kings and Iron Cove. Myriad waterside parks and
strategically placed boat ramps ensure that locals and visitors can
fully enjoy their environment.
An older but increasingly popular suburb, Five Dock offers spectacular
nighttime views of the city to which it is linked both by a network of
major roads and ferries.
Over recent years, old-time residents have seen the
gentrification of their area accompanied by soaring property prices.
Five Dock is also one of the only Inner West Suburbs with a full
compliment of all the big 4 banks.
A major and concerted effort, involving all levels of government and
then community, to clean up Sydney's waterways has already had a
positive effect in the regeneration of bayside flora and fauna.
This is reflected in a recent study of the Five Dock marine
environment, which has revealed that the local reach of the Parramatta
River is re-emerging as a significant habitat for a wide range of water
fowl, shore birds and migratory wading birds.
Things to see & do...
- Thrash your way around the picturesque golf course without it costing a fortune
- Sit in a bustling coffee shop and watch the young and old, strolling and strutting
- Tantalise your taste buds at Five Dock's authentic Italian cafes and deli
Getting there...
- Distance: 7kms from CBD
- Bus: 437 from Five Dock Shops to Circular Quay
- Bus: 460 from Five Dock Shops to Rhodes Shopping Centre
Haberfield was established as an estate in 1901, the year of Australia's Federation. It was built following the overseas Garden Estate movement, which was a reaction to closer, 'insanitary' settlements of the earlier suburbs. When establishing the estate, Richard Stanton used the slogan "Slum-less. Lane-less. Pub-less." This indicated that he was designing a 'genteel', residential suburb of free standing brick houses which did not need back lanes because every house was sewered.
Today, Haberfield is on the Register of the National Estate. Haberfield was the first suburb as a Heritage Conservation Area. This means that all new buildings, or external alterations to existing buildings, must be in keeping with the character of the suburb.
Haberfield is well known for a number of large and original Federation homes with the average land size of 700m2. The size of Haberfield is approximately 2km2, of which 3 parks cover nearly 4% of that total area. There is 1 school and 4 childcare centres.
Not that you need to travel into the city to satisfy any hunger pangs. Haberfield and nearby suburbs boast some of the finest and most reasonably priced restaurants that you find anywhere in Australia.
Things to see & do...
- Watch the locals, whilst enjoying wood fired pizza with a glass of wine and end the day with a palate cleansing gelato or Italian pastry
- Discover great coffee, a big deli selling beautiful prosciutto and cheeses, a Italian butcher, try some delicious Sicilian biscuits and cakes
- Discover Haberfield by doing the heritage tour conducted by Concord Heritage Society
Getting there...
- Distance: 6km west of CBD
- Bus: L39 from Haberfield Shops - Wynyard/Harrington Street
- Bus: 436 Chiswick - Haberfield - Circular Quay
Brent Clements Rodd emigrated to Australia in 1822 with his widowed father and 2 brothers. Rodd purchased two allotments with frontages to Iron Cove and Iron Creek in 1838. He married Sarah Janet Robertson the year later. They had eight sons and four daughters after whom the local nearby streets were named.
Rodd Point marks the spot of the family vault with an outlook to the Iron Cove and Iron Creek off their land. The Family Mausoleum (Vault) carved from a sandstone outcrop, was positioned at the Point that overlooked the beautiful views of Iron Cove. The vault is marked by a large Cross hewn from one piece of sandstone.
Today Rodd Point is an established area of 37.7 hectares. It is located south of Russell Lea and Drummoyne.
Rodd Point is a good starting point for the bay run which is a 7km run/walk/cycle path. On weekends there are literally hundreds of people, out for a walk or run or cycle - it's very pleasant by the bay, on the walking track, away from cars.
Looking for something a little more laidback, recover
from
your hangover in Timbrell Park, a leafy landscape with water views,
tables and chairs and plenty of shade under which to rest your weary
bones. Have yourself a BBQ and a few fortifying beers and you'll soon
be wondering what all the fuss was about.
Things to see & do...
- Run/cycle the length of the bay run - once, twice, three times
- Check out the sports at the local Timbrell Park
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the waters edge
Getting there...
- Distance: 6km from CBD
- Bus: from Circular Quay
Incredibly well located (7 km west of the city) amongst vast open spaces, parks, water and many of Sydney's best restaurants, boating and cultural amenities. Bus service to the city takes about 10--15 minutes (slightly longer in peak hours). Area is serviced not only by buses but also by river cat services. Russell Lea is a coverted suburb lying between Drummoyne and Five Dock. Homes are occupied by many young professional couples and families who seek such convenience and a relaxed life style
Russell Lea is a prestigious suburb with easy access to the Balmain, Sydney CBD, Hunters Hill and the lower north shore. It is positioned under the Gladesville bridge surrounded by parks and water ways. Russell Lea has a cosmopolitan feel to it and there are many great waterfront restaurants surrounding the areas, including some nice pubs too. The area is considered very friendly and child and pet friendly. The magnificent waterside location so close to the city with some gorgeous picnic areas promises this suburb will continue with its strong solid growth in the property market and lifestyle stakes.
Things to see & do…
- Dine out at one of the multicultural restaurants
- Get out the scull for an early morning row or hoist the sail
- The local convenience store has all your basic requirements
Getting there...
- Distance: 7km from CBD
- Bus: 436 Chiswick - Haberfield - Circular Quay
- Bus: 438 Abbotsford - Five Dock - Circular Quay
Wareemba is an established residential development, which is located centrally and is west of Chiswick, adjacent to Parramatta River. Wareemba has an area of 32.2 hectares.
Positioned between Five Dock and Abbotsford is the fashionable Wareemba. A walk from the ferry and waters edge is the main street, offering alfresco dining, fashion, beauty and more.
Enjoy an Italian panini and coffee or an Australian Big Breakfast and then burn it off with a walk around the waterfront. Wareemba can be enjoyed at anytime of the day in any season.
The area is well serviced by medical facilities, from medical centres to specialist doctors, private hospitals and a major regional hospital located in nearby Concord, only minutes away.
There is easy access to golf courses, water and both Sailing and Rowing Clubs in Abbotsford and Drummoyne.
Things to see and do...
- Eat Thai food! All day long in Wareemba
- Enjoy the food and great coffee with the locals at Trovatino’s café
- Mum and baby can shop till you drop at the Little Hip Boutique
Getting there...
- Distance: 7km from CBD
- Bus: 438 Abbotsford - Five Dock - Circular Quay
One of Sydney's oldest working class suburbs, where most
of
Sydney's old ferries were built, Balmain is now one of the trendiest
suburbs of Sydney. In so many ways, harbourside Balmain represents a
microcosm of Sydney. Named for its first major land-owner, William
Balmain, the tight-knit peninsular harbour suburb developed as solidly
working class.
Balmain is the home of some of Australia's well known writers, actors
and entertainers, not to mention the grand final winning Balmain
Tigers. As one of its most prominent sons and politicians, Neville
Wran, was wont to remind his Labor constituency: "Balmain boys don't
cry".
The superb streetscapes and harbour views are certainly worth a visit,
but make sure you make the journey by ferry. Balmain's narrow lanes
were made for walking, not driving or parking. It has more than its
share of old Aussie pubs where visitors can mingle easily with the
locals. There are buzzing cafes and restaurants that offer a range of
experiences from pubs to fine dining.
Balmain shopping centre has a distinct village atmosphere. Its streets are lined with shops, cafes, restaurants and a well-used and much-loved weekend market. Serious shoppers are just a few minutes drive from the heart of the biggest, brightest and brashest retail centre in the city. The colourful streets provide all the architectural charm of yesteryear with the fabulous food of today.
Things to see and do...
- Arrive by ferry at the foot of Darling Street and walk up the hill into the village
- The Saturday markets - a combination of alternative lifestyles and well heeled locals
- Grab a 'Balmain Walk' pamphlet from the Watch house & discover Balmain's past
- A drink at one of the many pubs - The London, The Commercial, The Cat and Fiddle, Sir William Wallis, The Royal, The Exchange
- Swim in the Dawn Fraser Pool where Australia's greatest Olympian spent her youth
Getting there...
- Distance: 4km northwest of Sydney CBD
- Bus: 442, 441 from Central Station/Town Hall/QVB
- Ferry: from Circular Quay, alight at Darling Street, Balmain
Gladesville today is a thriving suburb with good
schools,
shops and restaurants. Incorporating the waterside homes of Henley the
area is 155 hectares. Gladesville lies between Victoria Road and the
broad reaches of the Parramatta River, less than 10km from the CBD.
In Gladesville and its adjoining riverside suburbs of Henley and
Putney, there are very few waterfront properties that don't have
spectacular views down river to the Gladesville Bridge, across the
Parramatta river to Abbotsford Bay or upstream toward Cabarita Point.
The expansive grounds of Gladesville Hospital and a delightful,
shoreline park which extends to the shadows of the bridge lend a green
air to the area.
A relaxing walk through the waterfront reserve takes you to a wharf
from where you catch the river catamarans into the city or up the river
to historic Parramatta.
Things to see & do...
- Take a stroll along the waters edge
- Enjoy a picnic in Banjo Paterson Park or coffee at 'Rockend' cottage, once home to Australia's most well-known poet
- Visit an onsite herbalist or enjoy a massage or pamper session at a local health centre
- Row or fish in either the Parramatta or Lane Cove River
Getting there...
- Distance: 10km northwest from Sydney CBD
- River cat: from Circular Quay & Parramatta
- Bus: 510, 515, 520, L20, 500 from Circular Quay & Parramatta
A delightful, harbour suburb set on a peninsula and
isolated
by the Lane Cove and Parramatta rivers, Hunters Hill is an oasis of
gracious homes set on large blocks to take the best advantage of superb
water views.
Visitors can share these views from strategically placed riverside
parks and reserves. There's no finer way, of course, to experience the
magnificence of Sydney Harbour than from the water and this suburban
peninsula is on the public ferry network. Local wharves connect Hunters
Hill to the city and selected river and harbour locations.
Hunters Hill is significant because of the large number
of
nineteenth century houses which have been retained. They show the
involvement of French, Swiss and Italian settlers in what was a British
colony. The suburb is recognized as a conservation area by the Heritage
Commission of Australia, the National Trust and the Heritage Council of
NSW and the Hunters Hill Municipal Council.
The Hill is also graced with some fine old churches and exclusive St
Joseph's College, and is home to many prominent Australians.
One of the peninsula's first residents was the redoubtable Mary Reiby,
a convicted horse-stealer who arrived in the colony in chains in 1792
at the age of 15 and in widowhood amassed a fortune from commercial,
shipping and land interests.
Reiby, whose likeness appears on the Australian $20 note, settled in
Hunters Hill in the 1830s, in a home she shuttered with sheet iron to
protect herself and her family from bushrangers. Fig Tree Bridge now
stands on the old Reiby property.
Things to see & do...
- Visit the Hunters Hill Historical Society Museum
- Take a heritage walking tour
- Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants/cafes
- Spend the night at the woolwich hotel & enjoy a quiet drink with the locals
Getting there...
- Distance: 8km northwest of Sydney CBD
- Bus: 505 from Central Station/Town Hall/QVB
- Ferry: from Circular Quay
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