Paddington Gates — Attraction in Sydney

Queen Victoria's Centennial Park and the birthplace of federation.

I find it very curious that where federation pavillion stand, only the Australian and NSW flag are flown.

I look forward to the day when the white flag of federation is flown and all states are represented equally.

Here's hoping the centennial Park Trustee's honour the commitment that Queen Victoria gifted freely to the people of the commonwealth.

The Queen is to the church as a wife is to a husband, hence federal nature of this constituted land. Federal means an ecclesiastical promise. The Queen kept hers, we should...

These days I'm remembering of my first weeks in Sydney. I lived my first week near this park, very close to this gates. I used to go a lot, it was just perfect. It's a top option if you're looking for a place to enjoy the grass and have a picnic with friend. It is also good to do exercices: take your bike of your roller blades, even to play baseball! For those who...

Quite nice, but to take photo at gates means you need to avoid traffic on road... 😅 The park inside is huge and for visitors to Sydney cannot be understated. They all walk fast here just to get around due to the size, meaning regulars here are super fit. Was overtaken by all the walkers here including the old grannies...