Wolli Creek, Tempe House

Tempe House sits on the southern shore of the Cooks River in the southern suburb of Wolli Creek. It was designed by John Verge and built by Alexander Brodie Spark in 1836. It has a Georgian feel and regarded as one of the great houses of Sydney. It was named after the 'Vale of Tempe', a beautiful valley in ancient Greek legend set at the foot of Mount Olympus in Greece.

Captain Cook Bridge

The Captain Cook Bridge links the St George Area with the Sutherland Shire, over the Georges River. This view is from Sans Souci towards Taren Point.

Sandringham sailing

These sailing boats were travelling upstream on the Georges River at Sandringham. The Towra Point Nature Reserve can be seen behind them.

Cooks River

Cooks River between Tempe and Arncliffe.