*** A reminder, particularly to new geocachers, that in order to claim an online find, you must retrieve the physical cache container and sign the logbook within it. Please make sure you have a pen/pencil with you. This is a fundamental rule of geocaching.
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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Pitt Street
Pitt St looking south, near King St. Circa 1900
The two buildings on the corners to the left of the image are still there, (minus the tower).
Pitt Street was originally named Pitt Row, and is one of the earliest named streets in Sydney. Pitt Street is believed to have been named by Governor Arthur Phillip, (our first governor), in honour of William Pitt the Younger, the Prime Minister of Great Britain at the time.
The tram line that used to run along Pitt Street was an important part of the Sydney tram network. It was an extremely busy service for passengers transferring from suburban trains, particularly prior to the opening of the City Circle underground railway line in 1926. Trams operated in a loop from Central station, running north along Pitt Street to Circular Quay returning south via Castlereagh Street. The line closed in 1957 services replaced with buses.
Pitt Street Mall is the pedestrianised section of Pitt Street. Running for approximately 200 metres between Market Street and King Street, it is one block long and one of Australia's busiest and most cosmopolitan shopping precincts. Formerly a vehicular street, the mall was closed off to traffic in the 1990s and became a pedestrian mall. This was commonplace in various Australian cities at the time, in an effort to encourage "walk-in" business.
Despite its small size, Pitt Street Mall hosts many flagship chain stores and more than 400 specialty stores. It is one of the major venues of Sydney Fashion Week held in the month of May. Floorspace rents are the highest in Australia. In 2015, its rents were the fifth-highest in the world in terms of city streets.
Strand Arcade
While you are here, walk across the Pitt Street Mall and back towards Circular Quay and discover the elegance and beauty of the heritage-listed, Victorian-style, Strand Arcade, that runs between Pitt Street and George Street. I'm sure you will be amazed by the magnificent architecture of the interior of this building.
Source: Wikipedia - Pitt St, Pitt St Mall, The Strand Arcade