Vaucluse House

I braved the wet weather to visit and explore Vaucluse House. Vaucluse House is a heritage-listed 19th-century Gothic Revival residence in Sydney’s eastern suburb of Vaucluse, originally built as a small stone cottage in 1803–05 and expanded over subsequent decades into a picturesque harbourside estate. It was the home of explorer, barrister and politician William Charles Wentworth and his family from 1827, and retains much of its original gardens, outbuildings and harbour frontage. It was a very impressive place full of treasures and I loved it. I then walked to Watson's Bay to get the ferry home and had a gorgeous swim along the way.

Meat jelly moulds in the kitchen

Walk to Watson's Bay

Where I had my wonderful swim

Museum of Sydney

I recently visited the Museum of Sydney, which is located on the site of Australia’s first Government House. The museum focuses on the history of Sydney, from its early colonial period to the present day, and includes exhibitions on First Nations culture, archaeology, and the city’s development. Displays feature original artefacts, photographs, and multimedia presentations that give visitors a clear view of how Sydney has changed over time.

Sydney surrounds

Sydney art