Tag Archives: Parramatta

Parramatta Cruise – 27 September 2025

A warm day was forecast, so Sue suggested a trip on the Harbour, and we met around 11 am at Circular Quay. A ferry was about to leave for Parramatta so we boarded it. The Rivercat was one with seats … Continue reading

Posted in Sydney | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Parramatta Light Rail – 22 August 2025

With another wet day – I decided on another rail trip. This time I travelled to Westmead via the normal heavy rail, then tried out the new Parramatta Light Rail. I started at one of the line – Westmead, where … Continue reading

Posted in Sydney | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Parramatta Excursion – 31 January 2023

I had organised an excursion to Parramatta with Valerie and Sue. This was partly for a nice ferry cruise along the Parramatta River from Circular Quay, and also for visiting some historic sites at Parramatta. We met at the wharf … Continue reading

Posted in Sydney | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

The Great West Walk – Parramatta to Toongabbie – 11 October 2019

A group called the Walking Volunteers have been responsible for mapping walks along the coast of Sydney, and now they have mapped a new walk from Parramatta to Penrith that they are calling the Great West Walk. One notable feature … Continue reading

Posted in Bushwalking, Sydney | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

A Day on the Harbour – 28 September 2017

This was a very enjoyable day spent on the some of the Ferries in Sydney Harbour. I was not able to visit all the wharfs of Sydney, but I did visit all the major routes during the day. I caught … Continue reading

Posted in Sydney | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment