Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct, Sydney

#194 among attractions in Sydney

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Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct is a heritage-listed precinct that contains The Rocks police station, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, car park, parks, shops and roads located at 112-156 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The precinct previously contained a commissariat store, Maritime Services Board offices, dockyard and Department of Labour & Industry offices. Buildings in the precinct were developed in various stages since 1797 to date, with heritage-listed buildings dating from 1797 to 1939. The precinct is also known as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Maritime Services Board, Colonial Government naval dockyard, Commissariat Stores, Colonial Hospital, Kings and Queens Wharf and First Fleet Park. 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 5 August 2011. ()

Coordinates: 33°51'37"S, 151°12'33"E

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Central Business District (Circular Quay)Sydney Australia

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Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Argyle Stores, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cadman's Cottage, Glenmore Hotel.

~430 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Argyle Stores, Sydney
3 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...
~110 ftN
Hip visual arts collection on quayside
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
1 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) stands as a bastion of modern expression in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Overlooking the iconic Circular Quay, this museum is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and interpreting the work of today's artists.
~480 ftN
Museum, Historical place, Visitor center
Cadman's Cottage, Sydney
3 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Sydney, Australia, Cadman's Cottage stands as a silent witness to the city's vibrant history. This heritage-listed building, now operating as a museum, is one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in Sydney.
~750 ftNW
Nightlife
Glenmore Hotel, Sydney
4 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.
~220 ftSW
Nightlife
Fortune of War, Sydney
2 min walk • The Fortune of War Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 137 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 designed by the Tooth & Co. resident architect and built in 1922 by H. J. & H. W. Thompson.
~400 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Colonial architecture
Gannon House, Sydney
2 min walk • Gannon House is a heritage-listed retail building at 45-47 Argyle Street in the inner-city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~550 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Sydney Sailors' Home, Sydney
3 min walk • The Sydney Sailors' Home is a heritage-listed former sailors' home, theatre and visitor's centre and now gallery and restaurant, located at 106-108 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~420 ftN
Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Orient Hotel, Sydney
3 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.
~440 ftW
Street
Cumberland Place and Steps, Sydney
3 min walk • The Cumberland Place and Steps are heritage-listed steps and a laneway located at Cumberland Place, 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 1807.
~490 ftN
Museum
Raphael Mackeller Stores, Sydney
3 min walk • The Raphael Mackeller Stores is a heritage-listed former store and now museum located at 4-6 Kendall Lane 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 1853 to 1854 for Joseph George Raphael.
~210 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Old Police Station, Sydney
2 min walk • The Old Police Station, The Rocks is a heritage-listed former police station and now home to Sergeant Lok, a Modern Asian restaurant and bar, that is located at 127-129 George Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney (1 min walk), Old Police Station, Sydney (2 min walk), 121 George Street, Sydney (2 min walk), 139-141 George Street, Sydney (2 min walk).

How to get to Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct:

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 5 • Lines: F3, F4 (3 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 4 • Lines: F5, F6 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (3 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (8 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (4 min walk)
Wynyard (12 min walk)

Bus

Stand A, Circular Quay, Alfred Street • Lines: 302, 303, 326 (5 min walk)
Circular Quay • Lines: 302, 303 (5 min walk)