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Further Distractions

Further Distractions
Rose Seidler House
The designs for Australia’s first modernist home, Rose Seidler House, so appalled local residents they almost succeeded in preventing the building’s construction. Created by the great Canadian/Australian architect Harry Seidler for his parents, the concrete house has glass walls, a sun-filled deck and panoramic views of Ku-ring-gai National Park. The house has been restored to its original scheme, with 1950s furnishings and objects.

71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga
Tel: (02) 9989 8020. Fax: (02) 9487 2761.
E-mail: info@hht.net.au
Website: www.hht.nsw.gov.au/museums/rose_seidler_house
Transport: Train to Wahroonga.
Opening hours: Sun 1000-1700.
Admission: A$7; concessions available.

Centennial Parklands
A grand park in the European tradition, the Centennial Parklands features landscaped gardens, statues, historic monuments and houses, ponds, formal gardens, wildlife habitat areas and grand avenues. There is a restaurant, caf and facilities for every active pursuit under the sun.

Southeast of the city, bordering Paddington, Moore Park and Bondi Junction
Tel: (02) 9339 6699. Fax: (02) 9332 2148.
E-mail: info@cp.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.cp.nsw.gov.au
Transport: Bus 378, 380, 382 or L82 to Paddington/Woollahra Gates, bus 357 or 359 to Musgrave Avenue Gates, bus 355 to Jervois/Robertson Road Gates or bus 339 or 340 to Randwick/Govett Gates.
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours.
Admission: Free.



   
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