The Gap, Ocean cliff in Watsons Bay, Australia.
The sandstone cliffs rise 30 meters above the Tasman Sea, creating vertical walls that extend along the South Head peninsula of Sydney Harbour.
In 1788, British colonizers established a signal station on the ridge to provide early warnings to the colony about approaching ships.
The Birrabirragal Aboriginal clan, part of the coastal Darug people, maintained connections to this significant coastal landmark before European settlement.
Visitors can access The Gap through regular ferry services from Circular Quay to Watsons Bay or by taking bus routes from the Sydney central district.
The 1857 shipwreck of the Dunbar against these cliffs led to the construction of Hornby Lighthouse, now an important maritime safety structure.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -33.84352,151.28460
Latest update: December 5, 2025 06:34
Sydney offers many places to photograph beyond the usual tourist routes. The city spreads from the harbor to outer suburbs, combining coastal landscapes with historic neighborhoods and modern urban spaces. Those looking for less common subjects will find small waterside parks, old industrial sites, tidal pools, and viewpoints that show the city from different angles. Architecture ranges from colonial-era buildings to contemporary structures, and the coastline reveals coves and rock formations that differ from the well-known harbor scenes. In Lavender Bay, Wendy's Garden is a terraced garden with views of the harbor bridge. The Queen Victoria Building in the city center has a whispering gallery where sound travels in unusual ways across the space. Bare Island at La Perouse is a former military installation on a small island connected by a causeway. Cockatoo Island in the harbor once served as a shipyard and prison, and still shows the old machinery and warehouses. Hornby Lighthouse at Watsons Bay stands on a cliff above the ocean. Ballast Point Park in Balmain East has a narrow beach and remnants of old industrial buildings. Susannah Place Museum in The Rocks preserves four terrace houses from the 19th century. The Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour follows traditional design principles with pavilions, water, and constructed paths.
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