GIO Building, Sydney

Name: GIO Building
Address: Sydney, Australia

#900 among attractions in Sydney

Gothic Revival architecture

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The GIO Building is a heritage-listed office tower located at 60-70 Elizabeth Street in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built during 1929. It is also known as the General Insurance Office Building; the GIO building, and was constructed as the Sun Building or the Sun Newspaper Building. The property is privately owned and was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. ()

Coordinates: 33°52'6"S, 151°12'39"E

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Central Business District (Martin Place)Sydney Australia

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GIO Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Sydney, Hyde Park Barracks, The Strand Arcade, St James' Church.

~830 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Sydney, Sydney
4 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.
~770 ftSE
Museum, Georgian architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney
4 min walk • Hyde Park Barracks is a landmark steeped in history, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This heritage-listed former barracks, prison, and law court complex is a testimony to the city's colonial past, having housed convicts, orphans, and destitute women...
~970 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Strand Arcade, Sydney
5 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...
~460 ftS
Church, Georgian architecture, Historical place
St James' Church, Sydney
3 min walk • St James' Church, commonly known as St James', King Street, is an Australian heritage-listed Anglican parish church located at 173 King Street, in the Sydney central business district of the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales.
~1020 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
MidCity, Sydney
5 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.
~650 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Glasshouse, Sydney
4 min walk • Glasshouse is an office and retail building in the Sydney central business district. It is located on the corner of King Street and Pitt Street Mall, adjacent to Westfield Sydney and is opposite MidCity, The Strand Arcade and Sydney Arcade.
~440 ftNE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Stephen's Uniting Church, Sydney
3 min walk • St Stephen's Uniting Church is a heritage-listed Uniting Church located at 197 Macquarie Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~420 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Cafe
Sydney Mint, Sydney
3 min walk • The Sydney Mint in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is the oldest surviving public building in the Sydney central business district. Built between 1811 and 1816 as the southern wing of the Sydney Hospital, it was then known as the Rum Hospital.
~1540 ftSW
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
State Theatre, Sydney
8 min walk • The State Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre, located at 47-51 Market Street, in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~500 ftNW
Art Deco architecture
MLC Building, Sydney
3 min walk • The MLC Building is a heritage-listed office building located at 42-46 Martin Place in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Bates Smart & McCutcheon and built from 1936 to 1938 by Concrete Constructions Limited.
~590 ftW
Skyscraper
25 Martin Place, Sydney
3 min walk • 25 Martin Place is a skyscraper in Sydney, Australia. Designed by architect Harry Seidler, it stands at a height of 228 metres with 67 storeys, and remains one of his most definitive works.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to GIO Building?

Nearby attractions include APA Building, Sydney (1 min walk), St James' Hall, Sydney (1 min walk), State Savings Bank Building, Sydney (2 min walk), Sydney Mint, Sydney (3 min walk).

How to get to GIO Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to GIO Building:

Train

Martin Place (1 min walk)
St James (5 min walk)

Bus

Stand E, Martin Place, Elizabeth Street • Lines: M52 (2 min walk)
Stand G, Martin Place, Castlereagh St • Lines: 431 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Wynyard • Lines: L2, L3 (7 min walk)
Qvb • Lines: L2, L3 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 2 • Lines: F2, F7 (14 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 3 • Lines: F1 (14 min walk)