*** A reminder, particularly to new geocachers, that in order to claim an online find, you must retrieve the physical cache container and sign the logbook within it. Please make sure you have a pen/pencil with you. This is a fundamental rule of geocaching.
Totally Findable Tourist Caches
Welcome to Sydney
This series of geocaches is designed primarily with visitors to Sydney in mind who may have limited time and transport options and want a quick and easy find while out enjoying some sightseeing around this beautiful city.
All cache containers will be one of three types; a flat magnetic key case (MKC), a round film canister (FC or MFC for magnetic) or a fake rock (FR).
The hint will indicate the type of container used and will be very specific to help you find the cache easily. If you want a challenge to find this cache and don't wish to know exactly where it's hidden, do not look at the hint.
At each location you’ll be given some information about the site you are visiting.
Enjoy!
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Image: Clocksticking - Reddit
The Pyrmont Bridge is a heritage-listed bridge across Cockle Bay. It is the world's oldest surviving electronically operated swing span bridge. Opened in 1902, the bridge initially carried horse drawn and motor vehicle traffic via Pyrmont Bridge Road between the central business district and Pyrmont. Since 1981 the bridge has carried pedestrian and bicycle traffic only, as motor vehicles were diverted to adjacent freeway overpasses. The bridge was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 28 June 2002, the centenary of its opening.
A magical sunset photo by Wuillemin
It takes about a minute to swing to 83 degrees and since completion in 1902, it has opened more than 600,000 times as millions of feet, hooves and wheels lined up while sailing ships, coastal steamers, Manly ferries and yachts slid in and out of Cockle Bay.
Pyrmont Bridge 1902
Image: Pyrmont History Group
Along with many gauges and switches, the Control Cabin still houses the original six old tram-like control "handles" that applies power to two 50 hp tram motors and "keys" to open and close the span. This operating equipment has changed little since General Electric installed it 112 years ago.
Former Pyrmont Bridge Control Cabin operator, Josip Culig, enjoyed his job. He spent 40 years opening and closing the city's bridges.
Image: James Brickwood
Source: Wikipedia - Pyrmont Bridge, Sydney Morning Herald