Observatory Park, Sydney

Name: Observatory Park
Address: Sydney, Australia

#667 among attractions in Sydney

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Observatory Park is located in the heart of the Sydney central business district, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is near the Harbour Bridge and is bounded by Kent Street, Watson Road, Upper Fort Street and Bradfield Highway, Millers Point. Its history dates back to 1796 when it was used as the site of the first windmill in the colony, when it was known as Windmill Hill. It is also the site of a number of historical buildings including the historic Sydney Observatory, the Signal Station, the remains of Fort Philip, the National Trust Centre and a rotunda which is used for weddings. ()

Elevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°51'34"S, 151°12'18"E

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Central Business District (Observatory Hill)Sydney Australia

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Observatory Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sydney Observatory, Garrison Church, Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, Hero of Waterloo Hotel.

~40 ftS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Sydney Observatory, Sydney
1 min walk • Perched atop Observatory Hill with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Observatory is not just a museum but a journey through time and space. Established in 1858, this heritage-listed site is Australia’s oldest observatory and one of the most significant...
~470 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Garrison Church, Sydney
3 min walk • The Garrison Church is a heritage-listed active Anglican church building located at Argyle Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Henry Ginn, Edmund Blacket and built from 1840 to 1846 by Edward Flood and George Patton.
~710 ftNW
Nightlife
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, Sydney
4 min walk • The Lord Nelson Hotel is a heritage-listed pub and hotel located at 19 Kent Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built by James Dempsey around 1814 to 1815. James Dempsey was originally a Stone Mason born in Ireland.
~690 ftN
Nightlife
Hero of Waterloo Hotel, Sydney
4 min walk • Hero of Waterloo Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 81-83 Lower Fort Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1843 to 1844. The property is privately owned.
~490 ftNW
Church
St Brigid's Roman Catholic Church, Sydney
3 min walk • St Brigid's Roman Catholic Church is a heritage-listed Roman Catholic church building located at 14, 16 Kent Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church & School, St Brigid's, and St Bridget's.
~760 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
S.H. Ervin Gallery, Sydney
4 min walk • The S.H. Ervin Gallery is a major public art institution housed in the historic National Trust Centre in Observatory Park, Sydney.
~540 ftNW
Nightlife
Captain Cook Hotel, Sydney
3 min walk • The Captain Cook Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 33-35 Kent Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
~490 ftW
Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture
71-73 Kent Street, Sydney
3 min walk • 71-73 Kent Street, Millers Point are heritage-listed terrace houses located at 7-73 Kent Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~520 ftN
Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture
62-64 Argyle Place, Sydney
3 min walk • 62-64 Argyle Place, Millers Point is a heritage-listed row of two terrace houses located at 62-64 Argyle Place, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
~500 ftW
Victorian architecture
49-51 Kent Street, Sydney
3 min walk • 49-51 Kent Street, Millers Point is a heritage-listed residence located at 49-51 Kent Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1855 to 1862. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
~510 ftN
Victorian architecture
Undercliffe Terrace, Sydney
3 min walk • Undercliffe Terrace is a heritage-listed row of terrace houses located at 52-60 Argyle Place, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The property is also known as Grimes' Buildings. was added to...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Observatory Park?

Nearby attractions include Sydney Observatory, Sydney (1 min walk), 48-50 Kent Street, Sydney (2 min walk), 44 Kent Street, Sydney (2 min walk), 52-54 Kent Street, Sydney (2 min walk).

How to get to Observatory Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Observatory Park:

Bus

Lang Park • Lines: 290 (8 min walk)
Stand Q, Wynyard • Lines: 607X, 610 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 5 • Lines: F3, F4 (9 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 4 • Lines: F5, F6 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (9 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (9 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (9 min walk)
Wynyard (12 min walk)