Paddington and Annandale Walks

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Paddington


Tim Kyle Exhibition

Caught the 461 bus to the City then walked up to Paddington and the 440 back to Annandale.


Tim Kyle exhibition at Defiance Gallery Paddington 

Former Royal Hospital for Women

 

Route Map below...

 


Annandale

Walk to the Annandale Foreshore and up the new ramp from the Crescent to Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station. 

Fig Bird


Stone Wall Tree, White's Creek Lane - photo Bridget Wardlow.

Map of  Both Walks.

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