University Oval, Sydney

#1232 among attractions in Sydney

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University Oval is a cricket ground at the University of Sydney, in Sydney, Australia. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1898, when it was the venue for a game between the Australian Universities and A. E. Stoddart's XI. The ground has also hosted a Women's Test match between Australia and New Zealand. ()

Coordinates: 33°53'16"S, 151°11'6"E

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University of Sydney (USYD)Inner West (Camperdown)Sydney 2006 Australia

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University Oval – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carriageworks, Broadway Shopping Centre, Rozelle Tram Depot, Camperdown Cemetery.

0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Carriageworks, Sydney
16 min walk • Carriageworks, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary arts and culture. This dynamic venue, once part of the Eveleigh Rail Yards, has been transformed into a hub for artistic expression and innovation.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Broadway Shopping Centre, Sydney
15 min walk • Broadway Shopping Centre is a dynamic retail hub nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This bustling complex serves as a one-stop destination for shoppers, offering a diverse selection of stores, eateries, and entertainment options.
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
Rozelle Tram Depot, Sydney
23 min walk • Nestled in the inner-west suburb of Sydney, the Rozelle Tram Depot stands as a testament to the city's rich transportation history, now repurposed into a vibrant shopping centre known as the Tramsheds Harold Park. This historical site, once a bustling hub for Sydney's...
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
Camperdown Cemetery, Sydney
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Newtown, Sydney, Camperdown Cemetery stands as a serene and historical oasis amidst the urban bustle. Established in the mid-19th century, this cemetery is not just a final resting place for the departed but a significant heritage site that...
0.9 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Wentworth Park, Sydney
22 min walk • Wentworth Park is a park near the suburbs of Glebe and Ultimo in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park contains several muti-purpose sporting pitches, cricket nets and a number of fitness installations.
~1330 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Nicholson Museum, Sydney
7 min walk • The Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney closed permanently in February 2020. It was an archaeological museum home to the Nicholson Collection, the largest collection of antiquities in both Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.
0.5 miE
Park
Victoria Park, Sydney
13 min walk • Victoria Park is a 9-hectare urban park situated on the corner of Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown, in the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park is located adjacent to The University of Sydney and the Broadway Shopping Centre.
~1340 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Macleay Museum, Sydney
7 min walk • The Macleay Museum at The University of Sydney, is a natural history museum located on the University's Camperdown campus, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
~1250 ftSW
Memorial
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
7 min walk • The Victoria and Albert Pavilions are jointly heritage-listed public hospital buildings within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital at Missenden Road, Camperdown, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
~1410 ftNE
Park, Gothic Revival architecture
University of Sydney Quadrangle, Sydney
7 min walk • The University of Sydney Quadrangle is a prominent quadrangle formed through the construction of several Sydney sandstone buildings located...
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
23 min walk • The White Rabbit Gallery is a contemporary art museum located in the inner city Sydney suburb of Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia, which exhibits selections from the White Rabbit Collection of 21st-century Chinese contemporary art.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University Oval?

Nearby attractions include Charles Perkins Centre, Sydney (3 min walk), St John's College, Sydney (5 min walk), University of Sydney, Sydney (5 min walk), Sydney University Lawn Tennis Club, Sydney (6 min walk).

How to get to University Oval by public transport?

The nearest stations to University Oval:

Bus

Ross Street • Lines: 438 (6 min walk)
Larkin St • Lines: 438 (7 min walk)

Train

Macdonaldtown (16 min walk)
Newtown (20 min walk)

Light rail

Glebe • Lines: L1 (20 min walk)
Jubilee Park • Lines: L1 (24 min walk)

Ferry

Blackwattle Bay Wharf (30 min walk)