Fleet Steps - Sydney, Australia
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BruceS
S 33° 51.677 E 151° 13.280
56H E 335467 N 6251801
Flight of stairs in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia which are popular with runners to use for training.
Waymark Code: WMFQ0R
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 11/15/2012
Views: 20
Fleet Steps built in 1908 are named after the American Great White Fleet visit to Sydney in 1908 \while on a round the world cruise. The Steps have been used for many important events. They were ascended by Queen Elizabeth II in 1954 on her first visit to Australian soil. Todaythe Fleet Steeps, running from the walkway along Farm Cove to Mrs. Macquaries Road, are quite popular with runners to use for training with hundreds doing multiple trips up and down them.
number of stairs (minimum 60): 105.00
stair landing (check if yes): yes
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