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Further Distractions Rose Seidler House: Built between 1948 and 1950, Rose Seidler House is one of Australia's most uncompromising modernist homes. With glass walls and a sun-filled deck, there are panoramic views of Ku-ring-gai National Park from almost every corner of the house. The house has been restored to its original scheme, with 1950s furnishings and objects. 71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga Tel: (02) 99 89 80 20. Fax: (02) 94 87 27 61. Web site: www.hht.nsw.gov.au/MUSEUMS/rsh.html Transport: Train to Wahroonga. Opening hours: 1000-1630 Sun. Admission: A$6 (concessions available). Centennial Parklands: A grand park in the European tradition, the Centennial Parklands feature landscaped gardens, statues, historic monuments and houses, ponds, formal gardens, wildlife habitat areas and grand avenues. There is a restaurant and café and facilities for every active pursuit under the sun. Web site: www.cp.nsw.gov.au Transport: Bus 378, 380, 382 or L82 to Paddington/Woolahra Gates; bus 357 or 359 to Musgrave Avenue Gates; bus 355 to Jervois/Showground Gates; bus 339 or 340 to Randwick/Govett Gates. Opening hours: Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct 0600-1800 daily; May-Aug 0630-1730 daily; Nov-Feb 0600-2000 daily. Admission: Free. |