Totally Findable Tourist Caches
Welcome to Sydney
This series of geocaches is designed primarily with visitors to Sydney in mind who may have limited time and transport options and want a quick and easy find while out enjoying some sightseeing around this beautiful city.
All cache containers will be one of three types; a flat magnetic key case (MKC), a round film canister (FC or MFC for magnetic) or a fake rock (FR).
The hint will indicate the type of container used and will be very specific to help you find the cache easily. If you want a challenge to find this cache and don't wish to know exactly where it's hidden, do not look at the hint.
At each location you’ll be given some information about the site you are visiting.
Enjoy!
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Manly was named by Captain Arthur Phillip (the first governor of the colony of New South Wales) back in 1788. He named it for the indigenous people living there, stating that "their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place".
The first Manly Wharf was constructed in 1856 on the same site as the present wharf. The wharf was built by English-born merchant and Manly enthusiast, Henry Gilbert Smith, who envisaged the place as a seaside resort. Smith bought up land in 1853 and eventually acquired an interest in steam ferries serving the locality. As well as building a house known as "Fairlight", Smith was responsible for cottages, a hotel, church, school, pleasure grounds and swimming baths. He also had much to do with planting the first Norfolk Island pines on the ocean front.
One of the main companies to operate services to and from Manly was The Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company. As demand grew, the company commissioned new double-ended screw steamers to operate on the service. One of the most well known was the “South Steyne” (pictured above). Built in Scotland, a unique feature was that the engine room was visible to the passengers. Many children, including me, would spend the crossing time watching and listening to the pistons going up and down and crank shafts rotating as the engine powered the ferry along.
During rough weather, the trip across the Sydney Heads can be quite a hair-raising experience.
Today, both Freshwater Class and Emerald Class ferries bring thousands of Sydneysiders and tourists alike on a day trip to Manly to enjoy the sun, surf and sand, as well as the great food and souvenir shopping.
This Circular Quay to Manly ferry trip is listed as one of the Top 10 Ferry Rides in the world! Others include the Staten Island Ferry in New York City, The Star Ferry in Hong Kong and the Greek Islands Ferry Services.
Image: Sydney Coast Walks
Check out this YouTube video:
Manly Ferry Ride - 1960s
Source: Wikipedia - Manly Ferry Service