Parramatta to the Quay by RiverCat

[Platy767]

Hi all,

If you haven't been to Sydney, or it's been a while, have a sticky at this. I was surprised that I watched it all the way through, but really enjoyed it.

I live a little to the north of Parramatta and am embarrassed to say that I've not done the RiverCat trip to and from the Quay. I think I should.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atnAyR9u-6A

Mark

[Graham]

I tried to do this a couple of times. I used to be in Sydney almost every week for a couple of days, and at one point was running a project with NSW roads which were based out at Paramatta at the time.
I would take the train to Paramatta and then tried to take the cat back, but was thwarted on both occasions due to water levels in the river. If I ever make it back to Sydney will have to try and do this.
A bit like the Manly ferry, a good way to do a cheap cruise and see the sights of Sydney.

[Bealman]

What an interesting video! Classic example of never checking out what's on your own doorstep.

Going to Sydney that way sure beats the old Parramatta road/Great Western highway where I found myself in traffic during the seventies!

[Bob G]

As a tourist I can say that I've done a similar trip from the Olympic Park to the Quay, and yes it's a great trip. Another favourite trip is from the Quay to Doyle's Wharf. The most amazing approach I ever did was on Queen Elizabeth cruising from Melbourn to Cairns, entering Circular Quay at about 5.30am during Pride and the Opera House was lit multi-coloured. 







Anyway it was a bit early so we went back to bed, got up at 9.30, had breakfast, and set about a pub crawl around The Rocks.









And of course consumed some beers





These two were taken inside a pub that wasn't easy to get an outside shot of, because of all the umbrellas and day trippers, but the bar featured in the film "A Town Like Alice". I could understand why... Do you know what it's called  Yup its "The Fortune of War"





Can I just say that Crocodile Pizza and Little Creatures is NOT a good combination!...





After all that a gentleman needs some relief!



That's me done for!

[Bealman]

Been in em all. The Fortune of War is my favourite, followed by The Hero of Waterloo.

[Bob G]

Been in em all. The Fortune of War is my favourite, followed by The Hero of Waterloo.

The Hero of Waterloo is my favourite. Really clean with the feel of a spit and sawdust pub. Unfortunately The Nelson has got a bit up its own    since I first went there IMHO. Now you have to phone ahead and book a table.

In the Australian, even a town cat wouldn't even look at the meat from the crocodile pizza. I mean who puts Thai curry sauce on a pizza, let alone a crocodile 

This is something I have learned. Like Gourmet Pies are quite the opposite   

[Sharkey51]

And for those that can make this excellent voyage, I recommend taking a break along the way at Abbotsford and adjourning to the Sydney Rowing Club. It's right next to the ferry wharf, has a view to die for, excellent community club pricing and a varied and well presented menu of beers and food. What's not to like?!

[Bealman]

Yeah, heard that it's good!