Old Como railway bridge, Sydney

#761 among attractions in Sydney

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The Old Como railway bridge is a heritage-listed former railway bridge and now footbridge and water main carrier over the Georges River between Como and Oatley in the Sutherland Shire Council and Georges River Council local government areas of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John Whitton and Dept of Railways and built from 1883 to 1885 by C. and E. Millar. The property is owned by Sydney Water, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 15 November 2002. ()

Coordinates: 33°59'42"S, 151°4'15"E

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Old Como railway bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oatley Park, Green Point Observatory, Moore Reserve, Oatley Pleasure Grounds.

1.1 miNW
Park
Oatley Park, Sydney
29 min walk • Oatley Park is a 112 acres reserve located on a promontory jutting into the Georges River in the southern Sydney suburb of Oatley. It is bounded by the Georges River, Lime Kiln Bay, and Jew Fish Bay. The park includes natural bushland, waterways, a children's playground, and an oval.
0.5 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Green Point Observatory, Sydney
13 min walk • Green Point Observatory is a private observatory in Oyster Bay, Sydney, Australia, and is the home of the Sutherland Astronomical Society. It is located at the corner of Green Point and Caravan Head Roads.
1.4 miNE
Park
Moore Reserve, Sydney
37 min walk • Moore Reserve is a 14.2 hectare park surrounded by the Sydney suburbs of Oatley, Mortdale and Hurstville Grove. It is the second largest public space in the Municipality of Kogarah.
1 miNE
Park
Oatley Pleasure Grounds, Sydney
25 min walk • Oatley Pleasure Grounds is a bush park located in Oatley, New South Wales. The whole park is 3.4 hectares.
~70 ftSE
Bridge
Como railway bridge, Sydney
1 min walk • The Como railway bridge carries the Illawarra railway line across the Georges River between the Sydney suburbs of Oatley and Como.
0.4 miNW
Bridge
Tom Uglys Bridge, Sydney
11 min walk • Tom Uglys Bridge are two road bridges, completed in 1929 and 1987, that carry the Princes Highway across the Georges River in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
~730 ftS
33°59'49"S • 151°4'12"E
Como Marina, Sydney
4 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Boat rental
0.7 miE
Area
Caravan Head Bushland Reserve, Sydney
18 min walk • Caravan Head Bushland Reserve is a reserve approximately 2.2ha located in Sutherland Shire, southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
0.8 miE
Park
Oatley Point Reserve, Sydney
20 min walk • Oatley Point Reserve is a reserve located in the Sydney suburb of Oatley. It has panoramic views of Georges River and Oatley Bay, as well as some of the highest quality remnant coastal forest in the Municipality of Kogarah. It is home to a colony of sugar gliders, ringtailed possums and dusky antechinus.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Como West, Sydney
19 min walk • Como West is a locality in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the western part of the suburb of Como. The postcode is 2226, the same as Como. Como West is located on the north eastern bank of the Woronora River. It features its own primary school - Como West Public School and sports fields.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Como railway bridge?

Nearby attractions include Como railway bridge, Sydney (1 min walk), Como Marina, Sydney (4 min walk), Tom Uglys Bridge, Sydney (11 min walk), Green Point Observatory, Sydney (13 min walk).

How to get to Old Como railway bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Como railway bridge:

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Como (17 min walk)
Oatley (29 min walk)