Finger Wharf, Sydney

Name: Finger Wharf
Address: Cowper Wharf Roadway, Sydney, 2011, Australia

#586 among attractions in Sydney

Historic walking areas, Architecture

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The Finger Wharf is a heritage-listed former wharf and passenger terminal and now marina, residential apartments, hotel and restaurant located at 6 Cowper Wharf Road, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Woolloomooloo, Australia. It was designed by Henry D. Walsh and built from 1910 to 1916 by the Sydney Harbour Trust. It is also known as Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf and Woolloomooloo Wharf. The property is owned by Transport for NSW. The structure is the longest timbered-piled wharf in the world. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1910 (114 years ago)Coordinates: 33°52'3"S, 151°13'16"E

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Cowper Wharf RoadwayEastern Suburbs (Woolloomooloo)Sydney 2011 Australia

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Finger Wharf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Botanic Garden, St Mary's Cathedral, Hyde Park Barracks, Art Gallery of New South Wales.

0.4 miNW
Oasislike gardens with glasshouses
Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, the Royal Botanic Garden offers a serene escape from the urban bustle. This lush park, established in 1816, is one of the most historically significant botanical institutions in the world.
0.5 miSW
Grand Gothic-style church begun in 1821
St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney
14 min walk • St Mary's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This grand church, officially known as the Cathedral Church and Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Mother of God, Help of Christians, serves as the seat of the Archbishop of...
0.5 miW
Museum, Georgian architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney
13 min walk • Hyde Park Barracks is a landmark steeped in history, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This heritage-listed former barracks, prison, and law court complex is a testimony to the city's colonial past, having housed convicts, orphans, and destitute women...
~1310 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
7 min walk • The Art Gallery of New South Wales, located in the heart of Sydney, Australia, stands as a proud testament to the city's vibrant arts scene. As one of Australia's most important cultural institutions, this museum is a treasure trove of art, offering visitors an...
~1560 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Classes and workshops
Andrew Charlton Pool, Sydney
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0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Cook and Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Sydney
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~1830 ftW
Park, Entertainment, Music venue
The Domain, Sydney
9 min walk • The Domain is a heritage-listed open space located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This expansive public park, adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens, serves as a green oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. It spans across 34 hectares and is a popular venue for...
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Glasshouse, Sydney
18 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.
0.5 miW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Stephen's Uniting Church, Sydney
14 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.
~730 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Artspace Visual Arts Centre, Sydney
4 min walk • Artspace, officially Artspace Visual Arts Centre, formerly stylised ARTSPACE Visual Arts Centre, is a leading international residency-based contemporary art centre, housed in the historic Gunnery Building in Woolloomooloo, fronting Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Cafe
Sydney Mint, Sydney
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Which popular attractions are close to Finger Wharf?

Nearby attractions include Artspace Visual Arts Centre, Sydney (4 min walk), Veil of Trees, Sydney (5 min walk), 55 Victoria Street, Sydney (5 min walk), Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney (7 min walk).

How to get to Finger Wharf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Finger Wharf:

Bus

Andrew Boy Charlton Pool (8 min walk)
Stand B, Martin Place • Lines: 200 (13 min walk)

Train

Kings Cross (13 min walk)
St James (15 min walk)

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 2 • Lines: F2, F7 (18 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 3 • Lines: F1 (19 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (20 min walk)
Wynyard • Lines: L2, L3 (21 min walk)