General Post Office, Sydney

Name: General Post Office
Address: 1 Martin Pl, Sydney, 2000, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9229 7722

#139 among attractions in Sydney

Historical place, Pizza

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Facts and practical information

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. Composed primarily of local Sydney sandstone, mined in Pyrmont, the primary load-bearing northern façade has been described as "the finest example of the Victorian Italian Renaissance Style in NSW" and stretches 114 metres along Martin Place, making it one of the largest sandstone buildings in Sydney. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 33°52'4"S, 151°12'25"E

Address

1 Martin PlCentral Business District (Wynyard)Sydney 2000 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9229 7722

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General Post Office – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1000 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Sydney, Sydney
5 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.
~690 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Strand Arcade, Sydney
4 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...
~790 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MidCity, Sydney
4 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.
~790 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Glasshouse, Sydney
4 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.
~1200 ftS
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
State Theatre, Sydney
6 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.
~800 ftE
Art Deco architecture
MLC Building, Sydney
4 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.
~710 ftSE
Skyscraper
25 Martin Place, Sydney
4 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.
~220 ftN
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.
~820 ftS
Street, Shopping centre, Shopping
Pitt Street Mall, Sydney
4 min walk • Pitt Street is a major street in the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, Australia.
~310 ftE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Sydney Cenotaph, Sydney
2 min walk • The Sydney Cenotaph is a heritage-listed monument located in Martin Place, in the Sydney, Australia. It was designed by Bertram Mackennal and built from 1927 to 1929 by Dorman Long & Co. It is also known as Martin Place Memorial and The Cenotaph. It is one of the oldest World War I monuments in central Sydney.
~1700 ftS
Theater
Genesian Theatre, Sydney
9 min walk • The Genesian Theatre is an amateur theatre company based in Sydney, Australia, named in honour of Saint Genesius, patron saint of actors. Formed in 1944 by members of the Sydney Catholic Youth Organisation, it has since evolved into a community theatre in the heart of the Sydney central business district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is General Post Office open?

General Post Office is open:

Monday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 10 pm
Friday 12 pm - 3 pm & 6 pm - 11 pm
Saturday 6 pm - 10 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to General Post Office?

Nearby attractions include Regimental Square, Sydney (2 min walk), Challis House, Sydney (2 min walk), Sydney Cenotaph, Sydney (2 min walk), City Recital Hall, Sydney (2 min walk).

How to get to General Post Office by public transport?

The nearest stations to General Post Office:

Light rail

Wynyard • Lines: L2, L3 (2 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (7 min walk)

Bus

Barrack St • Lines: 607X, 610 (3 min walk)
Stand M, Wynyard • Lines: 290, 607X (4 min walk)

Train

Wynyard (4 min walk)
Martin Place (6 min walk)

Ferry

Darling Harbour Wharf 1 (10 min walk)
Barangaroo, Wharf 1 (12 min walk)