Dawes Point Battery, Sydney

#495 among attractions in Sydney

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The Dawes Point Battery remains is a heritage-listed former artillery fortification and now visitor attraction located adjacent to the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at Hickson Road in inner city Sydney, on the boundary between Dawes Point and The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built and modified from 1791 to 1925 by Lieutenant William Dawes, Robert Ross, Francis Greenway, and George Barney. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 10 May 2002. ()

Built: 1791 (233 years ago)Coordinates: 33°51'18"S, 151°12'32"E

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Central Business District (Dawes Point)Sydney Australia

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Dawes Point Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Argyle Stores, Glenmore Hotel.

~1150 ftNE
Massive steel arched bridge with lookout
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney
6 min walk • Spanning across the sparkling waters of Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge stands as an iconic landmark in the vibrant city of Sydney, Australia. Known affectionately as the "Coathanger" due to its arch-based design, this bridge is not only a vital...
~1170 ftS
Piers and boardwalks
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney
6 min walk • The Overseas Passenger Terminal, a pivotal landmark in the heart of Sydney, Australia, serves as a gateway for thousands of visitors arriving by sea. Situated in Circular Quay with a stunning backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House, the...
~1570 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Argyle Stores, Sydney
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, the Argyle Stores stand as a testament to the city's rich mercantile history. This complex of buildings, originally constructed in the 1820s, served as a pivotal custom house and warehouse facility during the burgeoning trade...
~1480 ftS
Nightlife
Glenmore Hotel, Sydney
8 min walk • The Glenmore Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 96-98 Cumberland Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by the Tooth and Co. resident architects and built in 1921 by D. M. Mitchell.
~570 ftS
Museum, Art museum
ASN Co building, Sydney
3 min walk • The ASN Co building is a heritage-listed building located at 1-5 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
~1410 ftSW
Nightlife
Hero of Waterloo Hotel, Sydney
7 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.
~640 ftS
Museum
Old Mining Museum Building, Sydney
4 min walk • The Old Mining Museum building is a heritage-listed former chemical laboratory and mining museum and now commercial building located at 36-64 George Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1540 ftS
Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Orient Hotel, Sydney
8 min walk • The Orient Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 87-89 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1843 to 1844. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales.
~1060 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Old Bushells Factory, Sydney
6 min walk • The Old Bushells Factory is a heritage-listed former Bushells Tea factory and warehouse, now used as shops, offices and an art gallery, located at 86-88 George Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1470 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney
8 min walk • The Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay is a theatre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The theatre is on Hickson Road at Walsh Bay, 150 metres west of The Wharf Theatre, opposite Pier 6/7 on Walsh Bay. It seats up to 896 people.
~1270 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Cleland Bond Store, Sydney
7 min walk • Cleland Bond Store is a heritage-listed former warehouse and bond store and now department store and shops located at 33 Playfair Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1913 to 1914.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dawes Point Battery?

Nearby attractions include Milton Terrace, Sydney (3 min walk), ASN Co building, Sydney (3 min walk), Old Mining Museum Building, Sydney (4 min walk), 39–41 Lower Fort Street, Sydney (4 min walk).

How to get to Dawes Point Battery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dawes Point Battery:

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 5 • Lines: F3, F4 (10 min walk)
Milsons Point Wharf • Lines: F3, F4 (10 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (12 min walk)
Milsons Point (17 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (12 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (17 min walk)

Bus

Stand A, Circular Quay, Alfred Street • Lines: 302, 303, 326 (13 min walk)
Circular Quay • Lines: 302, 303 (13 min walk)