Old Sydney Burial Ground, Sydney

#511 among attractions in Sydney

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The Old Sydney Burial Ground is the site of Sydney's inaugural permanent cemetery, located near the current corner of George Street and Druitt Street. Established in September 1792, the cemetery was closed in 1820, when the Devonshire Street Cemetery was opened; the cemetery was deemed a threat to public health by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Covering about 8000 square metres, the cemetery was for the entire population, convicts and free citizens alike. There were about 2,000 people buried here, however no register was kept ()

Coordinates: 33°52'23"S, 151°12'23"E

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Central Business District (Chinatown)Sydney Australia

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Old Sydney Burial Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Sydney, Hyde Park, The Strand Arcade, Queen Victoria Building.

~1450 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Sydney, Sydney
8 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.
~1500 ftE
Australia's oldest public parkland
Hyde Park, Sydney
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sydney, Hyde Park stands as a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape, offering a tranquil retreat for city dwellers and tourists alike. As the oldest public parkland in Australia, it spans across 16 hectares and boasts a rich history dating...
~1470 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Strand Arcade, Sydney
8 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...
~580 ftN
Landmark 19th-century shopping centre
Queen Victoria Building, Sydney
3 min walk • The Queen Victoria Building, commonly known as the QVB, stands as a grand Victorian structure in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This timeless monument, completed in 1898, was designed by architect George McRae to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
~1480 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
World Square, Sydney
8 min walk • World Square is a large shopping centre and urban development in the Sydney Central Business District. It fills an entire Sydney city block, bounded by George, Liverpool, Pitt and Goulburn Streets, on what was a small hill called Brickfield Hill.
~310 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney
2 min walk • St Andrew's Cathedral stands as a spiritual and architectural landmark in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This Gothic Revival structure, consecrated in 1868, is not only the oldest cathedral in Australia but also a testament to the city's colonial history and religious...
~570 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Galeries, Sydney
3 min walk • The Galeries is a shopping centre in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was formerly known as The Galeries Victoria until renamed in early 2013.
~90 ftW
Victorian civic centre with ornate decor
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
1 min walk • The Sydney Town Hall is a late 19th-century heritage-listed town hall building in the city of Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales, Australia, housing the chambers of the Lord Mayor of Sydney, council offices, and venues for meetings and functions.
~1150 ftE
Synagogue, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Great Synagogue, Sydney
6 min walk • The Great Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation located in a large heritage-listed synagogue at 187a Elizabeth Street in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1370 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
MidCity, Sydney
7 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.
~1260 ftSE
Obelisk
Hyde Park Obelisk, Sydney
7 min walk • The Hyde Park Obelisk is a heritage-listed obelisk that served as a sewer vent and is now a monument located in Hyde Park at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Bathurst Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Sydney Burial Ground?

Nearby attractions include Sydney Town Hall, Sydney (1 min walk), Hong Kong House, Sydney (1 min walk), George Street, Sydney (2 min walk), Statue of Queen Victoria, Sydney (2 min walk).

How to get to Old Sydney Burial Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Sydney Burial Ground:

Train

Town Hall (2 min walk)
Museum (8 min walk)

Bus

Stand L, Town Hall, Druitt Street • Lines: M52 (2 min walk)
Stand H, Town Hall, Park Street • Lines: M52 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Town Hall • Lines: L2, L3 (2 min walk)
Qvb • Lines: L2, L3 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Pyrmont Bay Wharf • Lines: F4, Ferry (15 min walk)
Darling Harbour Wharf 1 (15 min walk)