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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And what a vista it is!!!!!
Images: TFTC_Sydney
Circular Quay is one of the first stops on any Sydney schedule because of its prime position on the harbour. This is the place to take in the majesty of its iconic structures which overlook the glittering water. As the city's main ferry terminal, it's also a great spot to kick off your sightseeing activities.
Image: Barani - Sydney's Aboriginal History
The Aboriginal name for Sydney Cove as recorded in a number of First Fleet journals, maps and vocabularies, was Warrane meaning "little child". This place is highly significant to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people as a site of first contact between the Eora and the Berewalgal (meaning people from a distant place: the Europeans).
Warrane and Sydney Harbour were integral to the everyday lives of the Eora people. The men speared fish from the shoreline, while the women line-fished from their nowies (canoes). The Berewalgal gathered local knowledge about the Eora people and their fishing spots through observation and interaction.
Circular Quay looking west - 1879
Image: Daily Telegraph
The Quay was built between 1837 and 1855 and was originally known as Semi-circular Quay, because of the shape of the stoneworks built with convict labour to stabilise the new shoreline reclaimed from mudflats.
View of Alfred St between the ferry wharves and shopping precinct. Circa 1920.
Image: NSW State Archives
The Overseas Passenger Terminal on the western side of Circular Quay was opened in 1960 and is a magnificent location for visiting cruise ships to dock.
Image: ttgassia.com
HMS Formidable berthed where the Overseas Passenger Terminal is now located. Circa 1940s.
Image: NSW State Records
From humble beginnings with wharves on three sides and warehouses and wool stores along its eastern shore, Circular Quay has grown over the years to become a major transport hub and tourist attraction and is the magnificent gateway to Sydney.
Source: Wikipedia; Dictionary of Sydney; The Evolution of Circular Quay - The Daily Telegraph