Being a Tourist in Sydney: Day 2 (Part 3)

Fiona's idea was that we would see the sunset from the Manly Ferry.  From a gloomy start the day had cleared up and we set sail on the ferry to Manly from the central wharf in downtown Sydney (see the map on my first post). 

Waiting to leave I photographed the amusement park on the other side of the harbour under the Bridge

and a rather splendid block of apartments.

The second Manly Ferry coming in as we were leaving

Leaving the wharf with the CBD as a backdrop

A view of The Opera House that is rarely shown.

Out for a quiet sail

The Rhinos get everywhere.  This one is called 'Fragile'.  Hmmm.

Manly Beach on a quiet late afternoon.

and looking the other way.

The sun went down in a blaze of ordinariness

Watching the sun set from the top of the Harbour Bridge

Returning to port.

Tolaga Bay

Tolaga Bay is both a bay and small town on the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It was named by Lt. James Cook, but is known locally as Uawa. It is 45 kilometres northeast of Gisborne.

The region around the bay is rugged and remote, and for many years the only access to the town was by boat. Because the bay is shallow, a long wharf - the longest in New Zealand - was built to accommodate visiting vessels. In the 1830's there was a thriving flax trade involving early European traders. This wharf is now under threat from the elements and a committee from the township is appealing for funds and technical help to restore and save it. The town is a popular holiday spot. Its population is predominantly Māori.

Tolaga Bay Cashmere: formerly the County Council Office.

Tolaga Bay Inn. The café is excellent. If you just happen to be passing (yeah right) do call in.