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Australia: Send for the Search Party, Google Gives a Bum Steer

Heading in the right direction ... Google Maps shows a new way to get from one side of Sussex Street to the other. The marker with the triangle shows 200 Sussex Street. The one with the square shows 201 Sussex Street.
Image source: Sydney Morning Herald / Google Maps

For most people, the journey from the Shelbourne Hotel at 200 Sussex Street to Google's Sydney headquarters across the road at 201 Sussex Street would be a 30-step, 30-second trip.

But according to Google's new mapping service, the recommended route would see you take a 10.4-kilometre scenic detour that involves crossing the Harbour Bridge twice.

posted by Fergie @ 2/06/2007 08:55:00 PM