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Gordon's Bay (Australia)
Gordon's Bay, otherwise known as Thompson's Bay, is a beach within the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia, located between Clovelly and Coogee beach. It is a site on Sydney's Coastal Walks with scenic views between two rocky headlands. The bay is renowned for various reef and coral and as a result is a popular snorkeling area with an abundance of marine life. It is also known for small aluminium dinghies with an abundance being found upon wooden racks upon the dry sand belonging to members of Gordon's Bay Amateur Fishing Club. Geography The bay is located in between two large cliff faces with rocky outcrops on both the north and south ends. There is a small patch of sand leading from the footpath into the water and the two rocky platforms either side of the water's entry. It is only accessible through the coastal walkway linking many of Sydney's iconic Eastern Suburbs beaches. With a steep decline, the bay presents itself as a secluded area being labelled by some as a hidden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randwick
Randwick is a suburb in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Randwick is located 6 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the City of Randwick. History Randwick was named after the village of Randwick, Gloucestershire, England, birthplace of Simeon Henry Pearce, who became Mayor of Randwick six times. Simeon, who migrated to Australia in 1842, and his brother James who arrived in 1848, were responsible for the founding and early development of Randwick. Simeon built the first stone house in the area in 1848, called Blenheim House, which can still be seen in Blenheim Street. It was neglected for some time in the mid-1900s, but was eventually acquired by Randwick City Council and restored. Proclaimed as a Municipality in February 1859, and as a City in 1990, Randwick has a rich history and a number of heritage buildings. Another Mayor of Randwick, Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
