Sunday, July 11, 2010

Whale and Dolphin Spotting

Whether you're on the beach or walking the coast, whales can be see migrating along the coast line of Bondi while dolphins sometimes enter the bay during the months of June to July and October to November.

IGO Fundraising

Whether it's for your school,club,interest group or charity group, I-GO Fundraising is a risk free way to make a profit you can be proud of. And it's simple too.


Offer your fundraisers the possibility to:


Take their family and friends to museum, eat out, watch a movie, get a massage or shop at discounted rates!


Support the local economy by increasing business interactions within your local neighborhood!


So how does it work?


We'll provide you with an order form to collect orders and payment from families and friends interested in buying a discounted card. All you need to do is fax or post us the forms, and we'll take care of the rest.

SYDNEY HILL DISTRICT QUICK FACTS

Up to 700 convicts worked on the Great North Road at any one time. Some of the blocks of stone that they moved weighed up to 660kg. Daily food rations for each convict were 450gms fresh or salt meat, 650gms of flour or corn meal, 30gms of sugar and 15gms salt.


There are 11 car ferries still om operation in New South Wales, 5 of these located on the Gooseberry River.


The leg irons worn by convicts who had committed another offence since they arrived in the colony of NSW, wieghed up to 6kg and required the services of a blacksmith to add or remove.


Wisemans Ferry Inn was the home of Solomon Wiseman the first ferry operator and person after whom the village of Wisemans Ferry was named. It was known as Cobham Hall.


The Hills region figured early in Sydney's history with the Battle of Vinegar Hill, named after the battle fought in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Most of the convicts who were involved in the Irish battle had been transported to Australia.


There are around 100 houseboats operating on the Hawkesbury River System, ranging from economical 2 berths right up to 12 berths.


The Hills is known as the Bonsai capital of Australia. The art of Bonsai was brought to Australia by Koreshoff family who still operate the Bonsai Nursery in Castle Hill.


The Hills is the undisputed garden capital of Sydney with 62 retail nurseries providing everything for your garden.


Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

The 3.5km walk passes some of the most spectacular coastal scenery Sydney has to offer. Meandering paths, breath taking boardwalks and sky-high stairways link cliff top parks with views of Sydney Harbour and the awe inspiring Hawkesbury sandstone cliffs which date back 20 million years.

Bondi Golf Course

The sky, cliffs, and ocean breeze make this old-style 9-hole links course a unique golfing experience. Located in North Bondi and dubbed one of Sydney's top sporting venues, the club offers affordable golfing and twilight tee-offs.

Bondi Bowls Club

A 10 minute walk from the beach takes you to three immaculate greens, where social barefoot bowls provides hours of fun.

BONDI BEACH

One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts

Just a few kilometres from the CBD in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs lies Bondi and its world-famous beach ,offering a range of unforgettable experiences- beach , water, adventure and history, dancing, walking, shopping, wining,dining and relaxing. Here are just a few things that you can consider when visiting Bonid Beach.

Bondi Baths (Icebergs)
This is a popular ocean pool at the south end of the beach is home to Icebergs Restaurant and Club, whose members swim all year round - even during icy winter months. Question is, are you up for the challenge?
Bondi Beach
Know as the people's beach and patrolled by the famous "Bondi Rescue" lifeguards, this kilometer-long coastline provides visitors to re-energise with an early morning or evening dip in the ocean.

Bondi Beach Town Centre
Across the road from the beach lies Bondi's hip shopping and dining precinct. Choose from a collection of restaurants, shops, bars to suit all tastes and budgets - from beachfront cafes and designer clothing to fashion bargains, fine dining and beach style fish and chips.