Macquarie Street, Sydney

Name: Macquarie Street
Address: 183 Macquarie St, Sydney, Australia

#346 among attractions in Sydney

Street, Historic walking areas

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Macquarie Street is a street in the central business district of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. Macquarie Street extends from Hyde Park at its southern end to the Sydney Opera House at its northern end. Apart from connecting these two major landmarks, the key government institutions of the state of New South Wales are all located on this street. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°51'55"S, 151°12'43"E

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183 Macquarie StCentral Business District (Sydney City Center)Sydney Australia

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Macquarie Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Sydney, Museum of Sydney, Glasshouse, First Government House.

~1940 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Sydney, Sydney
10 min walk • Westfield Sydney is a premier shopping destination nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This upscale shopping centre is strategically located on Pitt Street Mall, one of the most bustling retail precincts in the country.
~590 ftNW
Historic site honoring city's foundation
Museum of Sydney, Sydney
3 min walk • 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.
~1690 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Glasshouse, Sydney
9 min walk • Glasshouse is an office and retail building in the Sydney central business district. It is located on the corner of King Street and Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney and is opposite MidCity, The Strand Arcade and Sydney Arcade.
~600 ftN
Archaeological site
First Government House, Sydney
3 min walk • The First Government House was the first residence for the Governors of New South Wales located at 41 Bridge Street, in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1788 to 1789 and used until 1845, after which it was demolished in 1846.
~840 ftS
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Stephen's Uniting Church, Sydney
5 min walk • St Stephen's Uniting Church is a heritage-listed Uniting Church located at 197 Macquarie Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1070 ftSW
Art Deco architecture
MLC Building, Sydney
6 min walk • The MLC Building is a heritage-listed office building located at 42-46 Martin Place in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Bates Smart & McCutcheon and built from 1936 to 1938 by Concrete Constructions Limited.
~950 ftNW
Park
Macquarie Place Park, Sydney
5 min walk • The Macquarie Place Park, also known as the Macquarie Place Precinct, is a heritage-listed small triangular urban park located in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~690 ftSE
Library, Historical place
State Library of New South Wales, Sydney
4 min walk • The State Library of New South Wales, part of which is known as the Mitchell Library, is a large heritage-listed special collections, reference and research library open to the public.
~790 ftN
Skyscraper
Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney
4 min walk • Quay Quarter Tower is a skyscraper located at 50 Bridge Street, Sydney. Originally built as the AMP Centre in 1976, the structure underwent a redevelopment from 2018 which increased its height, incorporated additional floorspace, and modernised the tower's entire form and design.
~500 ftNW
Skyscraper
Governor Phillip Tower, Sydney
3 min walk • The Governor Phillip Tower, the Governor Macquarie Tower, and the Museum of Sydney are the main elements of one of the largest developments in the central business district of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
~1370 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Sydney
7 min walk • The Theatre Royal is a theatre in Sydney, Australia built in 1976. It has offered a broad range of entertainment including dramas, comedy and especially musicals since the 1990s. The theatre has been closed since March 2016, but reopened in December 2021 under parent company Trafalgar Entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Macquarie Street?

Nearby attractions include Aurora Place, Sydney (1 min walk), Chifley Tower, Sydney (2 min walk), ANZ Bank Centre, Sydney (2 min walk), 1 Bligh Street, Sydney (2 min walk).

How to get to Macquarie Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Macquarie Street:

Bus

Royal Botanic Gardens • Lines: 200 (2 min walk)
Museum of Sydney • Lines: M52 (2 min walk)

Train

Martin Place (5 min walk)
Circular Quay (8 min walk)

Light rail

Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (7 min walk)
Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 2 • Lines: F2, F7 (9 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 3 • Lines: F1 (9 min walk)