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Fort Denison Port Jackson, NSW 2090, Australia Last Updated: 04/18/2023 |
| Fort Denison is a historic island located in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Australia with a restaurant and city views. It is also known as Pinchgut Island because of its former use as a prison. The island was originally named "Rock Island" by Captain John Hunter in 1790, and it was used as a fishing spot by the local Aboriginal people. | |
| In 1855, the island was fortified with a sandstone Martello tower as part of a defense strategy for Sydney Harbour. The tower was built to defend Sydney from potential attacks by Russian warships during the Crimean War. Over the years, Fort Denison was used for various purposes, including as a quarantine station, a weather station, and a training ground for naval cadets. It was also used as a prison for political prisoners during the late 1800s. Today, Fort Denison is open to the public as a museum and tourist attraction. Visitors can take a guided tour of the fort and tower, and learn about the island's history and significance in Sydney's defense strategy. The island also offers stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the surrounding areas, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. | |
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New South Wales Place » City New South Wales (NSW) is a state located in the southeastern part of Australia. It is the most populous state in the country and its capital city is Sydney. The state is bordered by Queensland to the north, South Australia to the west, and Victoria to the south. It had a population of 8,130,115 in 2022. 70 views 💖 1Australia |
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Jenolan Caves Place » Tourism Jenolan Caves is a renowned cave system located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is considered one of the oldest and most impressive cave systems in the world, known for its stunning limestone formations, underground rivers, and diverse array of chambers. 526 views 💖 24655 Jenolan Caves Rd, NSW 2790, Australia |
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Lamington National Park Place » Outdoors Lamington National Park is a World Heritage-listed national park located in the hinterland of the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim regions in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its lush rainforests, diverse wildlife, waterfalls, and walking trails. 416 views 💖 2Queensland, Australia |
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Three Sisters Walk Place » Outdoors The Three Sisters is a famous rock formation located at 23 Echo Point Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia. It is a popular tourist attraction in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales and is located approximately 118 kilometers west of Sydney. The Three Sisters is a sandstone formation that towers over the Jamison Valley, and is believed to have been formed over 50 million years ago through erosion. 428 views 💖 3Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia |
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Bondi Beach Place » Outdoors Bondi Beach is a popular beach and the name of the surrounding suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Bondi Beach is located 7 kilometres (4 miles) east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Waverley Council, in the Eastern Suburbs. 479 views 💖 2NSW 2026 Australia |
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Allianz Stadium Place » Club Sydney Football Stadium, currently known by its sponsorship name Allianz Stadium, is a football stadium located in Moore Park, Sydney, Australia. 339 views 💖 2Driver Ave, Moore Park NSW 2021, Australia |
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Chinese Garden of Friendship Place » Outdoors The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a Chinese garden in Darling Harbour and close to Chinatown, Sydney, Australia. Modeled on the typical private gardens of the Ming Dynasty, the garden offers an insight into Chinese heritage and culture. 420 views 💖 4Pier Street, Cnr Harbour St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia |