AWA Tower, Sydney

Name: AWA Tower
Address: Sydney, Australia

#1202 among attractions in Sydney

Art Deco architecture, Tower

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The AWA Tower is a heritage-listed office and communications complex in Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia built for Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Limited. The AWA Tower consists of a radio transmission tower atop a 15-storey building. It is located in the Sydney central business district at 45-47 York Street, close to Wynyard Park and Wynyard railway station. It was designed by Robertson, Marks and McCredie in association with DT Morrow and Gordon and built from 1937 to 1939 by William Hughes and Co. Pty Ltd. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1939 (85 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 33°52'1"S, 151°12'22"E

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Central Business District (Wynyard)Sydney Australia

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AWA Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Sydney, The Strand Arcade, MidCity, Glasshouse.

~1420 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Sydney, Sydney
7 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.
~1090 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Strand Arcade, Sydney
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, The Strand Arcade stands as a cherished emblem of the city's Victorian heritage and a premier shopping destination. Since its grand opening in 1892, this historic arcade has been a beacon of elegance and sophistication, offering an array...
~1190 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MidCity, Sydney
6 min walk • MidCity is a shopping centre in the Sydney Central Business District. It is located on Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney, The Strand Arcade and is diagonally opposite Glasshouse.
~1210 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Glasshouse, Sydney
6 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.
~420 ftSE
Historical place
General Post Office, Sydney
3 min walk • The General Post Office is a heritage-listed landmark building located in Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The original building was constructed in two stages beginning in 1866 and was designed under the guidance of Colonial Architect James Barnet.
~1530 ftS
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
State Theatre, Sydney
8 min walk • The State Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre, located at 47-51 Market Street, in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1110 ftE
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.
~1120 ftSE
Skyscraper
25 Martin Place, Sydney
6 min walk • 25 Martin Place is a skyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Designed by architect Harry Seidler, it stands at a height of 228 metres with 67 storeys, and remains one of his most definitive works.
~310 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Regimental Square, Sydney
2 min walk • Regimental Square is a war memorial in the Wynyard area in the city centre of Sydney, Australia. An upgrade of the area was expected to be completed by mid-2016.
~1100 ftN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Philip's Church, Sydney
6 min walk • St Philip's Church, Sydney is the oldest Anglican church parish in Australia. The church is located in the Sydney city centre between York Street, Clarence and Jamison Streets on a location known as Church Hill, so sometimes called Church Hill Anglican. St Philip's is part of the Diocese of Sydney, Australia.
~1220 ftSE
Street, Shopping centre, Shopping
Pitt Street Mall, Sydney
6 min walk • Pitt Street is a major street in the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to AWA Tower?

Nearby attractions include Regimental Square, Sydney (2 min walk), Wynyard Park, Sydney (2 min walk), General Post Office, Sydney (3 min walk), Challis House, Sydney (3 min walk).

How to get to AWA Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to AWA Tower:

Train

Wynyard (2 min walk)
Martin Place (8 min walk)

Light rail

Wynyard • Lines: L2, L3 (2 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (6 min walk)

Bus

Stand M, Wynyard • Lines: 290, 607X (2 min walk)
Barrack St • Lines: 607X, 610 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Darling Harbour Wharf 1 (8 min walk)
Barangaroo, Wharf 1 (10 min walk)