Aussie Duck (waterbus) on Sydney Harbour
This is related to a recent post by Frizztext.
Frizztext, this is actually not a common mode of transport in Sydney but a tourist attraction – it’s an amphibious craft that would cost far too much to run as a regular transport option, but if they could make smaller personal craft like these, it would be a fantastic option in this city because of the size and reach of our magnificent harbour.
It’d sure help with congestion at bridges, though I suppose the way the road network works, the Aussie Ducks would be diving into the water like wildebeests – all at the same crossing points:)
haha – that’s true, it might create a different kind of chaos, but there are also many boat ramps around the harbour, and place for many more, so I’m sure some engineering brain could come up with something, particularly if the craft were small…
We have Duck tours here in Oregon and Washington. They are so very fun!! Great capture!
Hi Cee – I’ve never taken the one here so I don’t know what it’s like – maybe it’s time to go and play tourist in the city :)
I’ve never taken one either. I’m more likely to be at the beach than down at the harbour
I haven’t been to the beach once this summer, unfortunately
Is the Aussie Duck still going? I went on it about 10 years ago with all these American tourists who kept singing Men At Work’s ‘Down Under’ and quacking like ducks. It was quite bizarre. It’s good fun but quite a wild ride – sometimes you feel like you’re going to capsize. You get a great view of the Harbour, though. Quack Quack!!
I’m not sure, Selma – I took this photo many years ago and I don’t think I’ve seen it on the harbour since, but my husband seems to think that they still run it from Bondi. Your experience on it sounds surreal :-D haha – quack, qua…bloop, bloop
hahaha – small ducks would be great :) or cars that turn into submarines ala James Bond; but I’m still hanging out for the jetpack!
Road rage would become submariner rage, but I think the bull sharks might win :-) The jet pack would be absolutely ideal!! Thx Gabe
I couldn’t quite get a perspective on the size of this….may just have to make a trip down to check it out. :-)
It’s well worth a visit – come on down, Charles :-D
your waterbus looks funny!
:-D it does – and if you read Selma’s comment, you’ll see riding in it is a pretty funny experience, too :-)
Wow it would be a fun way to travel, aren’t ferries used to get around then?
Yes, Gilly, the ferries are the main mode of public transport on the harbour here – there are also small water taxis. Thx, Gilly :)
Knowing a little of Sydney Harbour, I can agree on that mode of transport.
I wasn’t a tourist, I was working as an engineer for a month out there, but my aussie friends showed me a little of the environs.
Lovely place, BB
Thank you
John
A tour by the locals would have given you a good perspective, John – you and June should come back as tourists some time – but I know it is such a long way to travel. Thx. Bb :-)
Ambhibious land craft are such FUN to watch as they leave land to set sail on the sea.
What I want . . . a combo car/boat/plane/helicopter . . . fueled by the sun, wind, and rain.
That’s not too much to ask, is it?! ;)
No, not at all, Nancy! Aim high, I say :-D
I like the color of that ferry; cheerful and upbeat. ;-)
It is, Elizabeth – like the tourists who ride in it, as per Selma’s comment :-D Thx. Bb
They have those in Philadelphia, too, called Philly Ducks. Shades of James Bond, your idea of having ampbibious vehicles for personal transportation. My husband and I have thought about that too. It would be cool.
And less stressful ( although perhaps not for the fish :-))
Cool Blue Bee! :)
Peace, my friend
Laz
Hi Laz :-)
Oh, that water! Makes me want to jump in.
Come on over, Monica :-)