Cumberland Place and Steps, Sydney

#293 among attractions in Sydney

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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. It is also known as Suffolk Lane; Stubbs Lane; Gloucester Lane; and Cribb's Lane. 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 10 May 2002. ()

Coordinates: 33°51'37"S, 151°12'28"E

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Central Business District (Circular Quay)Sydney Australia

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Cumberland Place and Steps – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Argyle Stores, Museum of Contemporary Art, Glenmore Hotel, The Argyle.

~430 ftNE
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...
~420 ftE
Hip visual arts collection on quayside
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
3 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.
~540 ftN
Nightlife
Glenmore Hotel, Sydney
3 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.
~460 ftN
Bridge
The Argyle, Sydney
3 min walk • The Argyle Bridge is a heritage-listed road bridge that carries Cumberland Street across the Argyle Cut and Argyle 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 1911 to 1912. It is also known to include the Argyle Stairs.
~260 ftE
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.
~440 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Sydney Cove West Archaeological Precinct, Sydney
3 min walk • 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.
~330 ftNE
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.
~200 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Susannah Place Museum, Sydney
1 min walk • Susannah Place is a heritage-listed former grocery store and workers' cottages and now historic house museum located at 58-64 Gloucester Street in the inner city Sydney suburb...
~200 ftW
Archaeological site
The Big Dig, Sydney
1 min walk • The Cumberland Street Archaeological Site is a heritage-listed archaeological site located at 106–128 Cumberland Street in the inner-city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~510 ftNE
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.
~230 ftE
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 Cumberland Place and Steps?

Nearby attractions include Baker's Terrace, Sydney (1 min walk), Sydney/The Rocks, Sydney (1 min walk), 61-65 Harrington Street, Sydney (1 min walk), 46-56 Gloucester Street, Sydney (1 min walk).

How to get to Cumberland Place and Steps by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cumberland Place and Steps:

Ferry

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

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (5 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (7 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (5 min walk)
Wynyard (11 min walk)

Bus

Stand A, Circular Quay, Alfred Street • Lines: 302, 303, 326 (7 min walk)
Circular Quay • Lines: 302, 303 (7 min walk)