Sydney Opera House

Botany Bay

June 16 2009 one Commented

Known as the birthplace of Australia, Botany Bay borders the site, at Kurnell, at which British explorer James Cook first stepped ashore on the east coast of Australia in 1770. It was originally named Stingray Harbour, because of the abundance of the fish, but Cook later changed the name to ...

Sydney Harbour Bridge

April 10 2009 No Comments

This arch bridge connects the central business district of Sydney to the northern suburbs of the city, joining Dawes Point on the south side of the harbour to Milsons Point on the north shore. When it was completed in 1932, it was the largest of its type in the world; it ...

Archibald Prize

March 10 2009 No Comments

Since 1921 the 'Archibald' has been a prize for a portrait of any 'man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or polities', painted in the year preceding the award by any artist resident in Australia or New Zealand. The prize was established as part of the terms of the will ...

Captain Cook

February 10 2009 one Commented

James Cook (1728-79) was a famous English seaman, regarded as one of the greatest navigators and explorers of all time, and his charts were so accurate that only in recent times have they been replaced by surveys made with modern equipment. Strong and fearless, he was respected by his officers ...