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Food scene
Brickfields
206 Cleveland StGreat coffee, bread and pastries. Great eat-in breakfast and lunch
Boutique butchery/smallgoods manufacturer and bistro. Great place for a special meal or takeaway.
39 residents recomanen
LP's Quality Meats
12-16 Chippen StBoutique butchery/smallgoods manufacturer and bistro. Great place for a special meal or takeaway.
Great for brunch, lunch and dinner. Modern Australian cuisine.
33 residents recomanen
Henry Lee's Redfern
16 Eveleigh StGreat for brunch, lunch and dinner. Modern Australian cuisine.
Cheap and cheerful Asian street food eateries in the backyard of a set of historic terrace houses. Very popular and packed by 6 pm every night. Open for lunch and take away available.
154 residents recomanen
Spice Alley
Kensington StreetCheap and cheerful Asian street food eateries in the backyard of a set of historic terrace houses. Very popular and packed by 6 pm every night. Open for lunch and take away available.
Great place for dessert and coffee after a meal in Spice Alley. Savoury meals available too. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Takeaway available.
24 residents recomanen
Koi Dessert Bar
6 Kensington StGreat place for dessert and coffee after a meal in Spice Alley. Savoury meals available too. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Takeaway available.
Trendy restaurant executing eclectic dishes in a concrete-walled space with a wood-fired oven.
88 residents recomanen
Ester Restaurant
46-52 Meagher StTrendy restaurant executing eclectic dishes in a concrete-walled space with a wood-fired oven.
Cocktails, food and live music in an arty bar with redbrick walls and shabby-chic timber decor.
90 residents recomanen
Freda's
107-109 Regent StCocktails, food and live music in an arty bar with redbrick walls and shabby-chic timber decor.
Piccolo Take Away
42 Meagher StreetTakeaway food
The Bean Brewers
96 Abercrombie StDine in or takeaway
KINDRED Restaurant
137 Cleveland StItalian restaurant. Dine-in or takeaway
Tian Ci Vegan
101 Cleveland StreetVegan Chinese restaurant
Hearty pub food in a relaxed space with rustic furnishings, a packed bookshelf and a beer garden.
47 residents recomanen
The Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen
74 Rose StHearty pub food in a relaxed space with rustic furnishings, a packed bookshelf and a beer garden.
Creative vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, plus craft beers, served in a quirky dining room.
66 residents recomanen
Yulli's
417 Crown StCreative vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, plus craft beers, served in a quirky dining room.
Long-standing Lebanese restaurant with bright, Arabian-themed decor and belly dancers at weekends.
15 residents recomanen
Abdul’s Restaurant
563 Elizabeth StLong-standing Lebanese restaurant with bright, Arabian-themed decor and belly dancers at weekends.
Lebanese family-run restaurant with belly dancing shows, plus an upstairs area with floor cushions.
13 residents recomanen
Fatima's Lebanese Restaurant
296 Cleveland StreetLebanese family-run restaurant with belly dancing shows, plus an upstairs area with floor cushions.
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StPopular bakery
Little Spoon
81 O'Connor StreetGreat cafe/florist serving breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Brekkie, burgers and pasta in a former butcher's shop with a blackboard wall menu.
43 residents recomanen
Café Giulia
92 Abercrombie StBrekkie, burgers and pasta in a former butcher's shop with a blackboard wall menu.
Concrete Jungle is a serene oasis from the hustle of Sydney's busy streets. Using fresh local produce
11 residents recomanen
Concrete Jungle Cafe
15 Kensington StConcrete Jungle is a serene oasis from the hustle of Sydney's busy streets. Using fresh local produce
Pubs/Bars
Burgers and bar snacks in a cool, renovated corner pub with graffitied walls and live music.
33 residents recomanen
The Lord Gladstone Hotel
115 Regent StBurgers and bar snacks in a cool, renovated corner pub with graffitied walls and live music.
Gastropub with large rounded windows and a beer garden, plus a downstairs space for gigs and comedy.
27 residents recomanen
The Chippo Hotel
87-91 Abercrombie StGastropub with large rounded windows and a beer garden, plus a downstairs space for gigs and comedy.
Rustic, old-school institution with a big courtyard and a cocktail lounge, for pizza and craft beer.
55 residents recomanen
The Rose Hotel
52-54 Cleveland StRustic, old-school institution with a big courtyard and a cocktail lounge, for pizza and craft beer.
Rustic pub grub, plus cocktails and boutique beers, in a cool, intimate venue with industrial decor.
32 residents recomanen
Knox Street Bar
21 Shepherd StRustic pub grub, plus cocktails and boutique beers, in a cool, intimate venue with industrial decor.
Long-running pub with American diner eats upstairs and weekly trivia and live rock bands downstairs.
12 residents recomanen
Lansdowne Hotel
2-6 City RdLong-running pub with American diner eats upstairs and weekly trivia and live rock bands downstairs.
Hip hangout offering creative bar bites, signature cocktails & a stage with live music performances.
33 residents recomanen
The Vanguard
42 King StHip hangout offering creative bar bites, signature cocktails & a stage with live music performances.
Manning Bar
Manning RoadWell known university bar, famous for it's live music.
Old-school bar with a bistro dishing up modern pub fare until late in an enclosed rooftop courtyard.
21 residents recomanen
Strawberry Hills Hotel
453 Elizabeth StOld-school bar with a bistro dishing up modern pub fare until late in an enclosed rooftop courtyard.
Lively bars and restaurants. Great place to eat and drink before or after a gig at the Hordern Pavilion
132 residents recomanen
The Bavarian Entertainment Quarter
212 Bent StLively bars and restaurants. Great place to eat and drink before or after a gig at the Hordern Pavilion
Sightseeing
Chinatown
Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions and hosting large-scale events.
892 residents recomanen
Darling Harbour
Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions and hosting large-scale events.
Hip, modern complex of specialty shops, diverse eateries & bars in vibrant, urban surrounds.
8 residents recomanen
Darling Square
35 Tumbalong BvdHip, modern complex of specialty shops, diverse eateries & bars in vibrant, urban surrounds.
Tour company guiding visitors on climbs up the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge for stunning city views.
202 residents recomanen
BridgeClimb Sydney
3 Cumberland StTour company guiding visitors on climbs up the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge for stunning city views.
Australia's most famous beach. Buses depart from UTS on Broadway - a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
60 residents recomanen
Bondi Beach
Australia's most famous beach. Buses depart from UTS on Broadway - a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade fashions. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have harbour views. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers local and international exhibits. Buskers perform along the busy harbourfront promenade.
612 residents recomanen
The Rocks
The Rocks is a neighbourhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Locals and tourists mingle at the open-air Rocks Markets, purchasing street food and handmade fashions. The area has some of Sydney’s oldest pubs and many of the upscale restaurants have harbour views. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers local and international exhibits. Buskers perform along the busy harbourfront promenade.
Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
985 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic Reial de Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadHarbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
Circular Quay is a harbour, former working port and now international passenger shipping port, public piazza and tourism precinct, heritage area, and transport node.
518 residents recomanen
Circular Quay
Alfred StreetCircular Quay is a harbour, former working port and now international passenger shipping port, public piazza and tourism precinct, heritage area, and transport node.
Landmark building, opened in 1981, with a 4-D cinema, observation deck and outdoor viewing platform.
339 residents recomanen
Mirador de la Torre de Sydney
108 Market StLandmark building, opened in 1981, with a 4-D cinema, observation deck and outdoor viewing platform.
Waterfront park with walking & cycling paths, plus a variety of trees, grassy areas & scenic views.
46 residents recomanen
Reserva de Barangaroo
Hickson RoadWaterfront park with walking & cycling paths, plus a variety of trees, grassy areas & scenic views.
For fashion with a funky and retro edge head to Newtown's King Street. It's a haven for one-off finds.
165 residents recomanen
King Street
King StreetFor fashion with a funky and retro edge head to Newtown's King Street. It's a haven for one-off finds.
Historical, hilltop site with harbor views featuring an observatory & planetarium with films.
21 residents recomanen
Observatori de Sydney
1003 Upper Fort StHistorical, hilltop site with harbor views featuring an observatory & planetarium with films.
Mrs Macquarie's Chair (also known as Lady Macquarie's Chair[1]) is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales. The peninsula itself was known to the Gadigal as Yurong Point,[2][3] and is now widely known as Mrs Macquarie's Point, and is part of The Domain, near the Royal Botanic Gardens
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Cadira de la senyora Macquarie
1d Mrs Macquaries RdMrs Macquarie's Chair (also known as Lady Macquarie's Chair[1]) is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales. The peninsula itself was known to the Gadigal as Yurong Point,[2][3] and is now widely known as Mrs Macquarie's Point, and is part of The Domain, near the Royal Botanic Gardens
Manly Beach is a beach situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia in Manly, New South Wales. From north to south, the three main sections are Queenscliff, North Steyne, and South Steyne.
Travelling to Manly from Sydney's main ferry terminal, Circular Quay, takes 30 minutes by public ferry. There is also the option of a private ferry from Circular Quay to Manly (and back) between Monday and Saturday. There are two private ferry services running (also called "fast ferries") and the trip takes 18 minutes. The Corso, a pedestrian plaza and one of Manly's main streets for shopping and dining, runs from the ferry wharf and harbour beach, across the peninsula to Manly Beach, where it marks the boundary between North Steyne and South Steyne
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Platja de Manly
Manly Beach is a beach situated among the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia in Manly, New South Wales. From north to south, the three main sections are Queenscliff, North Steyne, and South Steyne.
Travelling to Manly from Sydney's main ferry terminal, Circular Quay, takes 30 minutes by public ferry. There is also the option of a private ferry from Circular Quay to Manly (and back) between Monday and Saturday. There are two private ferry services running (also called "fast ferries") and the trip takes 18 minutes. The Corso, a pedestrian plaza and one of Manly's main streets for shopping and dining, runs from the ferry wharf and harbour beach, across the peninsula to Manly Beach, where it marks the boundary between North Steyne and South Steyne
King Street Wharf (also known as Darling Harbour ferry wharf), is a mixed-use tourism, commercial, residential, retail and maritime development on the eastern shore of Darling Harbour, an inlet of Sydney Harbour, Australia. Located on the western side of the city's central business district, the complex served as a maritime industrial area in the early and mid 20th century. It was redeveloped as part of extensive urban renewal projects around Sydney Harbour in the 1980s and 90s. The complex is host to a cluster of nine wharves, with the first two wharves currently in use by private ferry operator Captain Cook Cruises and a third recently decommissioned by Sydney Ferries.
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Port de King Street
Lime StreetKing Street Wharf (also known as Darling Harbour ferry wharf), is a mixed-use tourism, commercial, residential, retail and maritime development on the eastern shore of Darling Harbour, an inlet of Sydney Harbour, Australia. Located on the western side of the city's central business district, the complex served as a maritime industrial area in the early and mid 20th century. It was redeveloped as part of extensive urban renewal projects around Sydney Harbour in the 1980s and 90s. The complex is host to a cluster of nine wharves, with the first two wharves currently in use by private ferry operator Captain Cook Cruises and a third recently decommissioned by Sydney Ferries.
Taronga Zoo Sydney is Australia's largest zoo, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in the suburb of Mosman, on the shores of Sydney Harbour. It was officially opened on 7 October 1916. Taronga Zoo Sydney is managed by the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales, under the trading name Taronga Conservation Society, along with its sister zoo, the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. Accessible by ferry from Circular Quay.
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Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadTaronga Zoo Sydney is Australia's largest zoo, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in the suburb of Mosman, on the shores of Sydney Harbour. It was officially opened on 7 October 1916. Taronga Zoo Sydney is managed by the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales, under the trading name Taronga Conservation Society, along with its sister zoo, the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. Accessible by ferry from Circular Quay.
Whale watching tour agency in the City of Sydney, New South Wales
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Whale Watching Sydney
Whale watching tour agency in the City of Sydney, New South Wales
Whale watching experience with full live commentary, learn interesting facts about whales and their habitat Sydney Harbour cruise with full commentary of Sydney Harbour and its surrounds
Oz Whale Watching
Whale watching experience with full live commentary, learn interesting facts about whales and their habitat Sydney Harbour cruise with full commentary of Sydney Harbour and its surrounds
Ocean Extreme’s aim is to bring the most amazing Sydney Harbour whale watching experience and spectacular coastline scenery to the passenger, whilst they experience an offshore adventure that only Ocean Extreme can deliver
Ocean Extreme
Ocean Extreme’s aim is to bring the most amazing Sydney Harbour whale watching experience and spectacular coastline scenery to the passenger, whilst they experience an offshore adventure that only Ocean Extreme can deliver
The Largest, Most Experienced and Most Popular Jet Boating Company In Australia. We are Australia’s longest running jet boating operators and our iconic red shark boats are ready to take you on an amazing adventure thrill ride you’ll never forget! So grab the family, your friends, work colleagues and your pets-actually better leave the pets at home and head down to the beautiful Circular Quay and get ready for some wet and wild fun in one of the most beautiful harbours in the world
Oz Jet Boating Sydney
The Largest, Most Experienced and Most Popular Jet Boating Company In Australia. We are Australia’s longest running jet boating operators and our iconic red shark boats are ready to take you on an amazing adventure thrill ride you’ll never forget! So grab the family, your friends, work colleagues and your pets-actually better leave the pets at home and head down to the beautiful Circular Quay and get ready for some wet and wild fun in one of the most beautiful harbours in the world
Sydney Harbour Attractions
37 Bank StBoat tour agency in Pyrmont, New South Wales
Harbour Jet
Boat tour agency in the City of Sydney, New South Wales
Downunder Jet
14 Circular Quay EAwesome hot-lap of Sydney Harbour onboard the powerful Downunder Jet Boat.
Big Bus Sydney
3 Circular QuayTour operator in Haymarket, New South Wales
Gun Emplacement Tunnels
Historical landmark in New South Wales
Entertainment
Comedy from some of Australia's funniest and brightest comedians in an intimate venue just a short walk from the apartment.
9 residents recomanen
Giant Dwarf
280 Cleveland StComedy from some of Australia's funniest and brightest comedians in an intimate venue just a short walk from the apartment.
Longtime theater with 2 stages & a festive lounge/bar, mounting classic & innovative productions.
84 residents recomanen
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StLongtime theater with 2 stages & a festive lounge/bar, mounting classic & innovative productions.
Ornate Victorian theatre offering musicals, comedy acts, ballets and plays, plus 5 stylish bars.
179 residents recomanen
Teatre Capitol
13 Campbell StOrnate Victorian theatre offering musicals, comedy acts, ballets and plays, plus 5 stylish bars.
International Convention Centre Sydney hosts major international acts and is an easy 20 minute walk from the apartment. Located on the edge of Darling Harbour.
48 residents recomanen
ICC Sydney
14 Darling DrInternational Convention Centre Sydney hosts major international acts and is an easy 20 minute walk from the apartment. Located on the edge of Darling Harbour.
Chic, glass-fronted venue with skyline and harbour views, presenting big-name musicals and plays.
30 residents recomanen
Teatre Líric de Sydney
55 Pirrama RdChic, glass-fronted venue with skyline and harbour views, presenting big-name musicals and plays.
Arts center constructed in 1975 & providing multiple spaces for creative performances of all kinds.
52 residents recomanen
Seymour Centre
Cleveland StreetArts center constructed in 1975 & providing multiple spaces for creative performances of all kinds.
Diverse arts spaces & a Saturday farmers' market in a 19th-century railyard & blacksmith workshop.
276 residents recomanen
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StDiverse arts spaces & a Saturday farmers' market in a 19th-century railyard & blacksmith workshop.
5,500-capacity facility built in 1924, hosting frequent concerts by well-known global rock acts.
17 residents recomanen
Hordern Pavilion
1 Driver Ave5,500-capacity facility built in 1924, hosting frequent concerts by well-known global rock acts.
Long-running, rollicking music and comedy joint in a classic building with a sloped viewing area.
182 residents recomanen
The Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore RdLong-running, rollicking music and comedy joint in a classic building with a sloped viewing area.
Enduring live music venue hosting local and international bands from rock to reggae, plus comedians.
66 residents recomanen
The Metro Theatre
624 George StEnduring live music venue hosting local and international bands from rock to reggae, plus comedians.
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music and dance, plus guided tours.
1998 residents recomanen
Òpera de Sydney
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music and dance, plus guided tours.
Live music, film and comedy establishment with sumptuous Gothic, Italian and art deco architecture.
95 residents recomanen
Teatre Estatal
49 Market StLive music, film and comedy establishment with sumptuous Gothic, Italian and art deco architecture.
The Comedy Store is Australia's premier stand up comedy club. Australia's home of comedy since 1981, presenting world class comedy every week.
A night at The Comedy Store is a traditional authentic comedy club experience like no other!
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The Comedy Store
122 Lang RdThe Comedy Store is Australia's premier stand up comedy club. Australia's home of comedy since 1981, presenting world class comedy every week.
A night at The Comedy Store is a traditional authentic comedy club experience like no other!
Luna Park is Sydney's most iconic amusement park and tourist destination. Discover the latest rides, attractions, special events and family fun - right under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrLuna Park is Sydney's most iconic amusement park and tourist destination. Discover the latest rides, attractions, special events and family fun - right under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The Wharf Theatre is a theatre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This theatre is part of the Sydney Theatre Company and located on Pier 4/5 of the former Sydney port facility in Walsh Bay at Dawes Point.
The Wharf Theatre contains two theatres. Wharf 1 of 339 seats and Wharf 2 of 205 seats. From the street a 200-metre wooden walkway lined with framed posters of STC productions takes patrons through the history of the theatre. Large windows are open to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the waters of the harbour. At the end of the building, The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf, complete with east and west facing balconies, provide views of Luna Park and the North Shore skyline.
Wharf Theatres, Hickson Rd station
The Wharf Theatre is a theatre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This theatre is part of the Sydney Theatre Company and located on Pier 4/5 of the former Sydney port facility in Walsh Bay at Dawes Point.
The Wharf Theatre contains two theatres. Wharf 1 of 339 seats and Wharf 2 of 205 seats. From the street a 200-metre wooden walkway lined with framed posters of STC productions takes patrons through the history of the theatre. Large windows are open to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the waters of the harbour. At the end of the building, The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf, complete with east and west facing balconies, provide views of Luna Park and the North Shore skyline.
As a purpose built, dedicated live entertainment venue, the Factory hosts an array of live music and performances - from international rock concerts to intimate cabaret shows, film and dance. The Factory brings a breath of fresh air to Sydney's entertainment scene and a commitment to nurturing emerging performers and acts.
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Teatre de la Fàbrica
105 Victoria RdAs a purpose built, dedicated live entertainment venue, the Factory hosts an array of live music and performances - from international rock concerts to intimate cabaret shows, film and dance. The Factory brings a breath of fresh air to Sydney's entertainment scene and a commitment to nurturing emerging performers and acts.
The Old 505 Theatre is on the first floor of a heritage-listed building at 5 Eliza St, Newtown, set back 70 metres from the bustle of King Street.
In 2020, the Old 505 Theatre expanded from its usual array of live theatre shows to include other regular live performance shows including comedy and music.
The Old 505 Theatre
5 Eliza StThe Old 505 Theatre is on the first floor of a heritage-listed building at 5 Eliza St, Newtown, set back 70 metres from the bustle of King Street.
In 2020, the Old 505 Theatre expanded from its usual array of live theatre shows to include other regular live performance shows including comedy and music.
Museums/Galleries
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
320 residents recomanen
Museu Australià
1 William StFounded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
891 residents recomanen
Galeria d'Art de Nova Gal·les del Sud
Art Gallery RoadContemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
Founded in 1879, this museum has state-of-the-art exhibitions on futurology, transport and ecology.
168 residents recomanen
Museu Powerhouse
500 Harris StFounded in 1879, this museum has state-of-the-art exhibitions on futurology, transport and ecology.
Sizable art gallery featuring contemporary Chinese works, plus a street-level tea house with snacks.
329 residents recomanen
Galeria White Rabbit
30 Balfour StSizable art gallery featuring contemporary Chinese works, plus a street-level tea house with snacks.
Harbourside attraction with naval vessels, a replica of Cook's Endeavor and temporary exhibitions.
58 residents recomanen
Museu Marítim Nacional Australià
2 Murray StHarbourside attraction with naval vessels, a replica of Cook's Endeavor and temporary exhibitions.
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
233 residents recomanen
Aquari Sea Life de Sydney
1-5 Wheat RdGlass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
829 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani
140 George StCutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
Customs House, Sydney is a heritage-listed museum space, visitor attraction, commercial building and performance space located in the Circular Quay area at 45 Alfred Street, Sydney. The building served as a customs house prior to Federation and then as the head office of New South Wales operations of the Government of Australia agency Department of Trade and Customs (and its successors) until 1988. The customs function relocated to a new site in 1990. The initial designs were by Mortimer Lewis and it was built during 1845 by under the administration of Governor Sir George Gipps. It is also known as Customs House (former) and Site of former Customs House. The site was added to the Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004; and to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
Ownership was transferred to the City of Sydney Council in 1994, when it became a venue for exhibitions and private functions. After being refurbished in 2003, it has also become the new home of the City of Sydney Library. The ground floor of the building houses a 4.2-by-9.5-metre (14 ft × 31 ft) scale model of Sydney's city centre viewed through a glass floor. The model was built by Modelcraft in 1998 and weighs one tonne. Images of the various versions of the building across its history are also displayed on the ground floor.
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Customs House
31 Alfred StCustoms House, Sydney is a heritage-listed museum space, visitor attraction, commercial building and performance space located in the Circular Quay area at 45 Alfred Street, Sydney. The building served as a customs house prior to Federation and then as the head office of New South Wales operations of the Government of Australia agency Department of Trade and Customs (and its successors) until 1988. The customs function relocated to a new site in 1990. The initial designs were by Mortimer Lewis and it was built during 1845 by under the administration of Governor Sir George Gipps. It is also known as Customs House (former) and Site of former Customs House. The site was added to the Commonwealth Heritage List on 22 June 2004; and to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
Ownership was transferred to the City of Sydney Council in 1994, when it became a venue for exhibitions and private functions. After being refurbished in 2003, it has also become the new home of the City of Sydney Library. The ground floor of the building houses a 4.2-by-9.5-metre (14 ft × 31 ft) scale model of Sydney's city centre viewed through a glass floor. The model was built by Modelcraft in 1998 and weighs one tonne. Images of the various versions of the building across its history are also displayed on the ground floor.
The Justice and Police Museum is a heritage-listed former water police station, offices and courthouse and now justice and police museum located at 4-8 Phillip Street on the corner of Albert Street, Sydney
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Justice & Police Museum
Albert StreetThe Justice and Police Museum is a heritage-listed former water police station, offices and courthouse and now justice and police museum located at 4-8 Phillip Street on the corner of Albert Street, Sydney
This railway station is dotted with historical stories about its construction. You’ll find photos and items along each platform and between the platforms where the un-under tunnels are located. Did you know that the station was designated an air raid shelter during World War II? If you have some time to spare, this station is worth exploring - rail bosses have created a mini museum.
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St James Station
This railway station is dotted with historical stories about its construction. You’ll find photos and items along each platform and between the platforms where the un-under tunnels are located. Did you know that the station was designated an air raid shelter during World War II? If you have some time to spare, this station is worth exploring - rail bosses have created a mini museum.
The Museum of Sydney is a historical collection and exhibit, built on the ruins of the house of New South Wales' first Governor, Arthur Phillip, on the present-day corner of Phillip and Bridge Street, Sydney.
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Museu de Sydney
Phillip StreetThe Museum of Sydney is a historical collection and exhibit, built on the ruins of the house of New South Wales' first Governor, Arthur Phillip, on the present-day corner of Phillip and Bridge Street, Sydney.
Sydney Bus Museum is a not-for-profit transportation museum and education centre for public benefit located in the suburb of Leichhardt, in Sydney, Australia.
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Sydney Bus Museum
25 Derbyshire RdSydney Bus Museum is a not-for-profit transportation museum and education centre for public benefit located in the suburb of Leichhardt, in Sydney, Australia.
The Sydney Jewish Museum is a history museum in Sydney, Australia, which documents the Holocaust, the history of the Jewish people in Australia, and explores human rights issues in Australia.
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Sydney Jewish Museum
148 Darlinghurst RdThe Sydney Jewish Museum is a history museum in Sydney, Australia, which documents the Holocaust, the history of the Jewish people in Australia, and explores human rights issues in Australia.
Susannah Place is a heritage-listed former grocery store and workers' cottages and now historic house museum located at 58-64 Gloucester Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks.
Susannah Place
64 Gloucester StSusannah Place is a heritage-listed former grocery store and workers' cottages and now historic house museum located at 58-64 Gloucester Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks.
The Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney is a heritage-listed former barracks, hospital, convict accommodation, mint and courthouse and now museum and cafe located at Macquarie Street in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney.
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Barracks de Hyde Park
Macquarie StreetThe Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney is a heritage-listed former barracks, hospital, convict accommodation, mint and courthouse and now museum and cafe located at Macquarie Street in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney.
The Sydney Tramway Museum is Australia's oldest tramway museum and the largest in the southern hemisphere. It is located at Loftus in the southern suburbs of Sydney.
Sydney Tramway Museum
2 Pitt StThe Sydney Tramway Museum is Australia's oldest tramway museum and the largest in the southern hemisphere. It is located at Loftus in the southern suburbs of Sydney.
Madame Tussauds Sydney is a wax museum located in Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia and is situated on the Aquarium Wharf.
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Madame Tussauds Sydney
1-5 Wheat RdMadame Tussauds Sydney is a wax museum located in Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia and is situated on the Aquarium Wharf.
Aboriginal Art Galleries is Sydney's largest collaborative of Indigenous art galleries, presenting over 140 artists from which to choose. They have on offer Aboriginal artworks, didgeridoos, sculpture, totem poles and other artefacts.
Aboriginal Art Galleries
455 George StAboriginal Art Galleries is Sydney's largest collaborative of Indigenous art galleries, presenting over 140 artists from which to choose. They have on offer Aboriginal artworks, didgeridoos, sculpture, totem poles and other artefacts.
Museum of Human Disease is located in Kensington. Hypochondriacs and WebMD enthusiasts, this one is for you. For a beautiful disagreement with mortality, pay a visit to this specialist museum housed inside the University of New South Wales.
Museum of Human Disease
Museum of Human Disease is located in Kensington. Hypochondriacs and WebMD enthusiasts, this one is for you. For a beautiful disagreement with mortality, pay a visit to this specialist museum housed inside the University of New South Wales.
Charles Billich prominent Australian surrealist painter of ballet, sport, architecture. His work in oil on canvas is exhibited at the White House, UN, Vatican.
Billich Gallery
106-108 George StCharles Billich prominent Australian surrealist painter of ballet, sport, architecture. His work in oil on canvas is exhibited at the White House, UN, Vatican.
Shopping
George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores.
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Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores.
Central Park Mall
28 BroadwayLocal shopping centre and food court
Multi-level retail hub with an Asian supermarket & food court, plus brand-name factory outlets.
117 residents recomanen
Market City
2 Hay StMulti-level retail hub with an Asian supermarket & food court, plus brand-name factory outlets.
Westfield
Market StreetCBD shopping centre
Broadway Shopping Centre, Broadway station
Large multi story shopping centre
Saturday market featuring clothing, accessories & home items from local craftspeople & designers.
252 residents recomanen
Mercat de Paddington
395 Oxford StSaturday market featuring clothing, accessories & home items from local craftspeople & designers.
Vibrant open-air waterfront market, held each weekend, with stalls for local crafts & street food.
186 residents recomanen
The Rocks Friday Market
Playfair StreetVibrant open-air waterfront market, held each weekend, with stalls for local crafts & street food.
Elevated, waterfront mall since 1995 with al fresco restaurants, fashion boutiques & nightclubs.
85 residents recomanen
Harbourside Shopping Centre
2-10 Darling DriveElevated, waterfront mall since 1995 with al fresco restaurants, fashion boutiques & nightclubs.
Large marketplace featuring shops for seafood, deli items, wine & baked goods, plus restaurants.
399 residents recomanen
Mercat de peix de Sydney
Bank StreetLarge marketplace featuring shops for seafood, deli items, wine & baked goods, plus restaurants.
Paddy's Markets is a commercial enterprise that has two large markets in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Paddy's Markets are located in Haymarket and Flemington and specialise in the sale of fruit, vegetables, fish, clothes and giftware.
The Haymarket Paddy's Markets is also located in Haymarket, beside Chinatown and is more like a traditional flea market, specialising in cheap imported clothes, giftware and also has a small section for fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. The Haymarket Paddy's Markets site also sells souvenirs which makes it popular with tourists.
230 residents recomanen
Paddy's Market
13 Hay StPaddy's Markets is a commercial enterprise that has two large markets in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Paddy's Markets are located in Haymarket and Flemington and specialise in the sale of fruit, vegetables, fish, clothes and giftware.
The Haymarket Paddy's Markets is also located in Haymarket, beside Chinatown and is more like a traditional flea market, specialising in cheap imported clothes, giftware and also has a small section for fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. The Haymarket Paddy's Markets site also sells souvenirs which makes it popular with tourists.
Glebe Markets is one of the most well establish and longest running markets in Sydney. It is situated in Glebe and is very much an inner city market in style. It is a vibrant, lively place, where stallholders can sell a wide range of products.
Its inner city location, close to the CBD, ensures a steady stream of customers. There is a growing interest in distinctive, innovative and creative designs, particularly in clothing and accessories.
199 residents recomanen
Mercats de Glebe
Glebe Point RoadGlebe Markets is one of the most well establish and longest running markets in Sydney. It is situated in Glebe and is very much an inner city market in style. It is a vibrant, lively place, where stallholders can sell a wide range of products.
Its inner city location, close to the CBD, ensures a steady stream of customers. There is a growing interest in distinctive, innovative and creative designs, particularly in clothing and accessories.
Cinemas
Modern chain showing mainstream and independent movies, plus international opera, music and ballet.
177 residents recomanen
Event Cinemas George Street
525 George StModern chain showing mainstream and independent movies, plus international opera, music and ballet.
Cinema chain offering blockbusters and indie films, plus kids' programs and live music screenings.
71 residents recomanen
HOYTS Broadway
Bay StreetCinema chain offering blockbusters and indie films, plus kids' programs and live music screenings.
Palace Cinemas
28 BroadwayLocated in Central Park Mall, an easy 5 minute walk away
Harbourside Shopping Centre, Shop 313/315 next to Hard Rock cafe and children's playground on, Level 2/2-10 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000
9D Action Cinemas
2-10 Darling DrHarbourside Shopping Centre, Shop 313/315 next to Hard Rock cafe and children's playground on, Level 2/2-10 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000