Playfair Street Terraces, Sydney

Name: Playfair Street Terraces
Address: Sydney, Australia

#525 among attractions in Sydney

Victorian architecture

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Facts and practical information

Playfair Street Terraces is a heritage-listed former residence and now shops located at 17-31 Playfair 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 1875 to 1877. It is also known as Tara Terrace and Argyle Terrace. 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°51'30"S, 151°12'29"E

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Central Business District (The Rocks)Sydney Australia

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Playfair Street Terraces – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Argyle Stores, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cadman's Cottage, Glenmore Hotel.

~340 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Argyle Stores, Sydney
2 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...
~640 ftSE
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.
~350 ftSE
Museum, Historical place, Visitor center
Cadman's Cottage, Sydney
2 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Sydney, Australia, Cadman's Cottage stands as a silent witness to the city's vibrant history. This heritage-listed building, now operating as a museum, is one of the oldest surviving residential buildings in Sydney.
~260 ftSW
Nightlife
Glenmore Hotel, Sydney
2 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.
~250 ftS
Bridge
The Argyle, Sydney
2 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.
~400 ftS
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.
~520 ftW
Park, Victorian architecture
14-22 Trinity Avenue, Sydney
3 min walk • 14-22 Trinity Avenue, Millers Point is a heritage-listed residence located at 14-22 Trinity Avenue, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
~720 ftW
Nightlife
Hero of Waterloo Hotel, Sydney
4 min walk • Hero of Waterloo Hotel is a heritage-listed pub located at 81-83 Lower Fort Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of Millers Point in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1843 to 1844. The property is privately owned.
~390 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Sydney Sailors' Home, Sydney
2 min walk • The Sydney Sailors' Home is a heritage-listed former sailors' home, theatre and visitor's centre and now gallery and restaurant, located at 106-108 George Street, in the inner city Sydney suburb of The Rocks in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~340 ftSE
Nightlife, Colonial architecture
Orient Hotel, Sydney
2 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.
~350 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Old Bushells Factory, Sydney
2 min walk • The Old Bushells Factory is a heritage-listed former Bushells Tea factory and warehouse, now used as shops, offices and an art gallery, located at 86-88 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 Playfair Street Terraces?

Nearby attractions include Playfair's Terrace, Sydney (1 min walk), Old Ambulance Station, Sydney (2 min walk), Samson's Cottage, Sydney (2 min walk), The Argyle, Sydney (2 min walk).

How to get to Playfair Street Terraces by public transport?

The nearest stations to Playfair Street Terraces:

Ferry

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

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (7 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (11 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (7 min walk)
Wynyard (14 min walk)

Bus

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