Bomera and Tarana, Sydney

Name: Bomera and Tarana
Address: Sydney, Australia

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Bomera and Tarana are two jointly heritage-listed residences at 1 Wylde Street in the inner city Sydney suburb of Potts Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Bomera was designed by John F. Hilly and built in 1856 with alterations by Sheerin & Hennessy and built by Wheelwright & Alderson c. 1902. Tarana was designed by Edward H. Buchanan and built by John Alexander Oag in 1889, with additions including a third storey designed by Sheerin & Hennessy in 1907. The houses are also known as Boomera and Taranah. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 23 June 2000. ()

Coordinates: 33°51'57"S, 151°13'29"E

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Eastern Suburbs (Potts Point)Sydney Australia

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Bomera and Tarana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Government House.

0.8 miNW
Australia's iconic performing-arts venue
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
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0.5 miW
Oasislike gardens with glasshouses
Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
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0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
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0.7 miNW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Government House, Sydney
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~1220 ftNW
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Andrew Charlton Pool, Sydney
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0.6 miW
Park, Entertainment, Music venue
The Domain, Sydney
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0.5 miNE
Museum, Maritime museum, Cafe
Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre, Sydney
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0.4 miN
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~1760 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Artspace Visual Arts Centre, Sydney
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~1630 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Elizabeth Bay House, Sydney
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0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Cross Hotel, Sydney
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bomera and Tarana?

Nearby attractions include Garden Island Naval Precinct, Sydney (3 min walk), Finger Wharf, Sydney (7 min walk), 55 Victoria Street, Sydney (7 min walk), Veil of Trees, Sydney (7 min walk).

How to get to Bomera and Tarana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bomera and Tarana:

Bus

Andrew Boy Charlton Pool (7 min walk)
Kellett Street • Lines: 200 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Garden Island • Lines: F7 (16 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 2 • Lines: F2, F7 (21 min walk)

Train

Kings Cross (16 min walk)
Martin Place (21 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (23 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (26 min walk)