Forgotten Sydney given new lease of life as tourist attractions
Sydney's industrial past given new lease of life as tourist attractions. Fairfax photographer Wolter Peeters discovers some of Sydney's forgotten corners, from the glow worm tunnel in Newnes to the hidden ghost platforms 26-27 of Central Station in Sydney.
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The Glow Worm Tunnel in Newnes. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The abandoned coke ovens of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes.]()
The abandoned coke ovens of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![Remnants of Catalina Park, an abandoned motor racing circuit in Katoomba.]()
Remnants of Catalina Park, an abandoned motor racing circuit in Katoomba. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The abandoned paraffin sheds of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes.]()
The abandoned paraffin sheds of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![Locals walk around the remnants of Catalina Park, an abandoned motor racing circuit in Katoomba which is now home to dog ...]()
Locals walk around the remnants of Catalina Park, an abandoned motor racing circuit in Katoomba which is now home to dog walkers and joggers. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![Plants around the remnants of Catalina Park.]()
Plants around the remnants of Catalina Park. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The abandoned ruins of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes.]()
The abandoned ruins of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![Locals refer to this structure as 'Broken Bridge' the Dombarton - Maldon rail bridge in Picton was abandoned mid ...]()
Locals refer to this structure as 'Broken Bridge' the Dombarton - Maldon rail bridge in Picton was abandoned mid construction in 1988. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The hidden ghost platforms 26-27 of Central Station.]()
The hidden ghost platforms 26-27 of Central Station. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The Glow Worm Tunnel in Newnes.]()
The Glow Worm Tunnel in Newnes. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The Glow Worm Tunnel in Newnes was originally built in 1907 as part of the rail network to service the Shale Oil Works. ...]()
The Glow Worm Tunnel in Newnes was originally built in 1907 as part of the rail network to service the Shale Oil Works. It was abandoned in 1934 with the tracks lifted and transported to Europe for beach defenses during World War II. The curved and waterlogged tunnel has since been inhabited by glow worms and is 365m long. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The abandoned coke ovens of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes.]()
The abandoned coke ovens of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The abandoned ruins of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes.]()
The abandoned ruins of the Shale Oil Refinery at Newnes. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![The Glow Worm Tunnel in Newnes was originally built in 1907 as part of the rail network to service the Shale Oil Works. ...]()
The Glow Worm Tunnel in Newnes was originally built in 1907 as part of the rail network to service the Shale Oil Works. It was abandoned in 1934 with the tracks lifted and transported to Europe for beach defenses during World War II. The curved and waterlogged tunnel has since been inhabited by glow worms and is 365m long. Photo: Wolter Peeters
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