Sydney is usually recognized through its wonderful Opera House, its waterfront, and its busy city center; however, besides these well-known sight, there are still other corners of this Australian city where you can find beaches, strips of private houses, local food, and everyday life.
On his first full day in Sydney, a traveler decided to move away from the main touristy area and go to Manly by public transportation, which is a place recommended by several local people. The trip began with a metro from Town Hall towards Circular Quay, which is the place where the ferries arrive.
Being transported for the first time in Sydney was a little confusing. After struggling with the choice of the right metro line and a platform, the traveler finally found his right train with the help of a local. It was only a few minutes of traveling to reach Circular Quay.
The ferry journey to Manly gave a different perspective on the views of Sydney. Traveling across the water was a relaxing time when the voyagers witnessed the skyline disappear behind them: the Opera House as well as the Central Business District (CBD). The estimated travel time was around 20 to 25 minutes, but the views of the harbor and ocean were glorious.
Meanwhile, Manly is less focused on tourism. The place is a local town with many trees, colourful buildings, residential area, and a beach nearby. The environment was very friendly. The birds lived there far and wide, such as big birds and colourful parrots.
Manly Beach, Yogurt, and Australian Cuisine
Manly Beach is one of the best places among the beaches and allows people to watch surfing and beach volleyball. The touristic place is connected with regular life in Sydney, where the beaches are present and part of everyday life.
The food was an important aspect of the travel as well. He visited a famous frozen yogurt parlour and made a custom dessert with a variety of flavours and toppings, including fresh fruits, cookie dough, chocolate, sprinkles, and cinnamon crumble.
Afterwards, he tried the well-known fish and chips dish at a beachside cafe. Although it is primarily associated with Britain, Sydney also boasts this dish as a favorite. The dish included fried fish, potato fries cut in thick slices, and lemon with a beautiful view of the seaside.
He also tasted the traditional Australian dessert known as a finger bun. The ingredient of this soft and sweet bun is milk and sugar mixture which most people highly recommend trying.
So that he could see the skyline of Sydney, the tourist chose to travel by bus instead of calling an Uber. The complex trip did not go smoothly, and there were numerous delays along the way.
After walking along dark and deserted streets, he found the viewpoint. The skyline can be seen from afar, but he did not make it in time to see the sunset due to the delayed journey.
Despite enduring this long walk and not having to worry about how to get there next time, the trip was a success and definitely fulfilled the purpose of showing him a quieter and non-touristy side of Sydney.
As has been shown during this trip, exploring less known places can help one discover some amazing beaches, neighborhoods, food, transport system, and daily routine that otherwise would not be possible to see within the usual visiting tour.
