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Bradleys Head Trail

The Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay Trail is a 3.1-kilometer loop trail located in the Bradleys Head precinct of Sydney Harbour National Park.

Dawes Point Battery

Historical forts | Dawes Point

Archeological remains of artillery fort built from 1791 to 1925, with cannons & original flooring.

Fort Denison

Historical forts | Sydney CBD

Fort Denison is a protected national park that is a heritage-listed former penal site and defensive facility occupying a small island located north-east of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

Theatres | Sydney

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is an iconic Sydney experience.

The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, also known and originally as the Cremorne Orpheum Theatre, is a heritage-listed cinema located at 380 Military Road, in the northern Sydney suburb of Cremorne in the North Sydney Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia.

Hillsong Church

Churches | Baulkham Hills

Hillsong Church, commonly known as Hillsong, is a global charismatic Christian megachurch based in Australia.

Hornby Lighthouse

Lighthouses | Watsons Bay

Hornby Lighthouse, also known as South Head Lower Light or South Head Signal Station, is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on the tip of South Head, New South Wales, Australia, a headland to the north of the suburb Watsons Bay.

Jewish War Memorial and Museum

Memorials and Monuments | Darlinghurst

Where history has a voice. The Jewish Museum of Sydney is a living history museum where the past is kept alive to continue to speak to future generations in a dynamic way that will always resonate.

La Perouse Museum

Houses, Local history | La Perouse

The La Perouse Museum is located on the northern headland of Kamay Botany Bay National Park.

Macquarie Lighthouse

Lighthouses | Vaucluse

The Macquarie Lighthouse, also known as South Head Upper Light, is the first, and is the longest serving, lighthouse site in Australia. It is located on Dunbar Head, on Old South Head Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The lighthouse is situated approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) south of South Head near the entrance to Sydney Harbour. There has been a navigational aid in this vicinity since 1791 and a lighthouse near the present

Middle Head Fortifications

Other | Mosman

Middle Head Fortifications is a historic landmark in Mosman, New South Wales, Australia.

Pitt Street Uniting Church

Churches | Sydney

The Pitt Street Uniting Church is a heritage-listed Uniting church building located at 264 Pitt Street in the Sydney central business district, Australia. Founded in 1833, the congregation was the original church of Congregationalism in New South Wales.

Roughley House

Houses, Local history | Dural

The Roughley House is a Local History museum located in Parramatta, NSW.

St James' Church, King Street

Churches, Theatres | Sydney

More than a church, St James’ is at the heart of the city.

St John's Anglican Cathedral

Churches | Parramatta

Visit the oldest continuous Christian services site in NSW, with towers dating back to 1815, and a body of the church constructed in the 1850s.

St Mary's Cathedral

Churches | Sydney

St Mary's Cathedral is the spiritual home of Sydney's Catholic community. The Cathedral Church and Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Mother of God, Help of Christians (colloquially, St Mary's Cathedral) is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney, currently Anthony Fisher OP. It is dedicated to the "Immaculate Mother of God, Help of Christians", Patroness of Australia and holds the title and dignity of a minor basilica, bestowed upo

St. Andrew's Cathedral

Churches | Sydney

St Andrew's Cathedral (also known as St Andrew's Anglican Cathedral) is a cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney in the Anglican Church of Australia. The cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney and Metropolitan of New South Wales (currently the Most Reverend Kanishka Raffel from 28 May 2021). The position of Dean of Sydney has been held by the Very Reverend Sandy Grant since 9 December 2021.

St. Hurmizd Assyrian Church of the East Cathedral

Churches | Greenfield Park

Stay up to date on all the happenings at the Assyrian Church of the East Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand & Lebanon!

Sydney Opera House

Memorials and Monuments | Sydney

The Sydney Opera House is an iconic building that stands out in the world for its awe-inspiring architecture and vibrant performances.

Sydney Town Hall

Theatres | Sydney

Sydney Town Hall is the largest and most ornate late 19th century civic building in Australia and is renowned for its high Victorian interiors and rich decoration.

Verbrugghen Hall

Theatres | Sydney

A world-class venue with exceptional acoustics, the Verbrugghen Hall is the largest performance space at the Conservatorium.

Whitlam Institute and Female Orphan School

Schools, Arts and culture, National museums | Rydalmere

The Female Orphan School showcases rich culture and heritage in relation to the Whitlam government years.

Aberdoon House

Houses | Rouse Hill

Aberdoon House is located in Clower Avenue, Rouse Hill

Addington House

Houses | Ryde

Addington House is a Grade II listed former farm, residence and orchard and now a community facility in Ryde City Council in New South Wales, Australia.

Admiralty House

Government Buildings | Kirribilli

Admiralty House is an Italianate mansion serving as Governor-General's residence, with views of the harbour & Opera House.

Amusu Theatre & Manildra Movie Poster Museum

Theatres, Arts and culture | North Ryde

The Amusu Theatre & Manildra Movie Poster Museum is a historical site and museum located in North Ryde, NSW.

Anzac Memorial

Memorials and Monuments | Maroubra

The Anzac Memorial building commemorates the courage and sacrifices of those who fought in World War I. Exhibition showcases within the Memorial show various aspects of the life in times of war.