Parramatta River

Having secured the centre front seat on the ferry to Parramatta, we did the 3 hour return trip in one go. Stopping at every ferry station on the way, we got to see the full expanse of the river, with expensive waterfront properties and pleasure craft of every description. The top part of the navigable river approaches Parramatta city through mangroves which makes the juxtaposition of the CBD next to apparent wilderness, all the more interesting. We wandered The Rocks area and then up onto the bridge to get some great pictures of the iconic skyline below. After relaxing in the Botanic Gardens, we caught the train back.