But I could not walk any longer today, it was getting late and I had to rush to catch a ferry.
Waiting at Woolwhich Valentia Street Ferry Wharf and looking at the dock, I knew I had to come back soon to this interesting spot.
AND I did.
From Valentia Street Wharf it takes about 15 minutes via The Point Road and Gale Street to get to Goat Paddock Park.
A pathway leads down to the dock.
Woolwich Dock was the largest dock when it opened in 1901 and it continued to operate till 1958.
Right next to it is Clarkes Point, a large reserve, an ideal spot for fishing, sailing and picnics.
There are great views of the Bridge, City and Cockatoo Island
At the Marina one has to go up a little along Margaret and Alfred Street to get to Kelly's Bush.
Kelly's Bush is the site of the world's first Green Ban. In 1970 local women, and later with union support fought to protect this last bit of bushland along the Parramatta River from urban development.
It is only a short walk from Kelly' Bush to Woolwhich Rd. From there a bus goes back to the ferry wharf and in the other direction to Hunters Hill, connecting with busses to the city.
This additional walk was very interesting and pleasant, and it took less than 1 hour. I learned a lot about the industrial past of this beautiful area with so many old sandstone buildings. I'm glad I did it.
From Valentia Street Wharf it takes about 15 minutes via The Point Road and Gale Street to get to Goat Paddock Park.
A pathway leads down to the dock.
Woolwich Dock was the largest dock when it opened in 1901 and it continued to operate till 1958.
Right next to it is Clarkes Point, a large reserve, an ideal spot for fishing, sailing and picnics.
At the Marina one has to go up a little along Margaret and Alfred Street to get to Kelly's Bush.
Kelly's Bush is the site of the world's first Green Ban. In 1970 local women, and later with union support fought to protect this last bit of bushland along the Parramatta River from urban development.
It is only a short walk from Kelly' Bush to Woolwhich Rd. From there a bus goes back to the ferry wharf and in the other direction to Hunters Hill, connecting with busses to the city.
This additional walk was very interesting and pleasant, and it took less than 1 hour. I learned a lot about the industrial past of this beautiful area with so many old sandstone buildings. I'm glad I did it.
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