The Big Dig, Sydney

#255 among attractions in Sydney

Archaeological site

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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. The site includes the remains of early convict-era housing dating as far back as 1795, and a modern youth hostel has been built elevated over the remnants. It is also known as The Big Dig Site, Sydney YHA, and the Big Dig Education Centre. The property is owned by Property NSW, an agency of the Government of New South Wales, and it was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 17 December 2010. ()

Coordinates: 33°51'37"S, 151°12'25"E

Address

Central Business District (Circular Quay)Sydney Australia

Contact

+61 2832720900

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The Big Dig – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~570 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...
~620 ftE
Hip visual arts collection on quayside
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
4 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.
~630 ftW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Sydney Observatory, Sydney
4 min walk • Perched atop Observatory Hill with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Observatory is not just a museum but a journey through time and space. Established in 1858, this heritage-listed site is Australia’s oldest observatory and one of the most significant...
~550 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.
~520 ftNE
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.
~450 ftE
Nightlife
Fortune of War, Sydney
3 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.
~470 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Colonial architecture
Gannon House, Sydney
3 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.
~40 ftN
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...
~660 ftNE
Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Orient Hotel, Sydney
4 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.
~200 ftE
Street
Cumberland Place and Steps, Sydney
1 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.
~430 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Old Police Station, Sydney
3 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 The Big Dig?

Nearby attractions include Susannah Place Museum, Sydney (1 min walk), Jobbins Terrace, Sydney (1 min walk), 113-115 Gloucester Street, Sydney (1 min walk), 46-56 Gloucester Street, Sydney (1 min walk).

How to get to The Big Dig by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Big Dig:

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (6 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 5 • Lines: F3, F4 (6 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 4 • Lines: F5, F6 (6 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (6 min walk)
Wynyard (11 min walk)

Bus

Lang Park • Lines: 290 (7 min walk)
Stand A, Circular Quay, Alfred Street • Lines: 302, 303, 326 (8 min walk)