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Sonya Hopkins Sydney luxury cashmere knitwear for women, men & home
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Sonya Hopkins Sydney

Luxury pure cashmere knitwear for women, men and home. Established in 1995, Sonya Hopkins Sydney is a haven for luxury knitwear enthusiasts. This beautiful Paddington boutique offers timeless cashmere cardigans, sweaters, scarves and accessories knitted from premium sustainable cashmere and cashmere blends. Sonya Hopkins dedication to quality and design ensures an enduring investment in comfort and style.

Paddington NSW

0.2 km away

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Neil Grigg Millinery

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Neil Grigg Millinery

In his 30-year career, Neil has created thousands of hats for brides, race-goers and celebrities alike. He has created headwear for theatre productions such as Miss Saigon, 42nd Street, Glimpses and Les Miserables. Renowned for his beautiful hand-made flowers, enchanting feather-work, and an endless imagination, Neil's headpieces bring a particular individual style for each client. His bridal wear ranges from delicate headpieces through to flowing full-length veils. His race wear channels a vintage elegance that has a theatrical lilt and individuality that has resulted in many of his clients becoming finalists or winning "Fashions on the Field". Throughout Australia, Neil judges fashion competitions, regularly teaches millinery master classes and appears on television.

Paddington NSW

0.2 km away

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Parlour X
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Parlour X

Founded in 2001 by fashion buying pioneer, Eva Galambos, Parlour X has established itself as one of Australia’s leading multi-brand luxury fashion destinations. Renowned for its expertly curated selection of the most coveted ready-to-wear and accessories collections from the world’s most sought-after luxury designers including Céline, Chloé, Fendi, Balenciaga, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Comme Des Garçons, Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler and Isabel Marant.

Paddington NSW

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Di Nuovo
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Di Nuovo

For high-end, global designer vintage shopping, don’t miss Di Nuovo – a unique vintage shop on well-trodden fashion haunt, William Street, in the heart of Paddington. Pieces here are curated carefully and presented in a delightful and treasure-filled setting making it a must-visit for fashion lovers in the know. Step into this well-established recycled retailer and you won’t be surprised to find preloved Loewe handbags, Chanel boots, Dior heels, Gucci loafers, The Row dresses and many other beautifully constructed pieces.

Paddington NSW

0.3 km away

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Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Sydney
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Natural Attractions

Paddington Reservoir and Gardens

Paddington Reservoir was part of Sydney's third water supply system, and was designed to contain water pumped from Lords Dam at Botany Bay, which had been built in 1815. After being decommissioned, then abandoned, it was returned to its original glory as a free multi-storey park, incorporating restored original reservoir features, which now see it listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Somewhat reminiscent of the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome, the site today is a leafy and cool place to reconnect with nature. Original brick, timber and iron fixtures were salvaged and the site is fused with contemporary and sustainable elements – an intriguing blend of old and new – around a sunken garden and grassed area of subtropical plants. Stroll through the immaculate gardens along wide boardwalks, then find a spot to sit and watch the sun set; the changing light transforms the space once again.

Paddington NSW

0.3 km away

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Arisoo Korean Bathhouse and Spa
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Spas and Retreats

Arisoo Korean Bathhouse and Spa

Feel invigorated, exfoliated and reborn at Arisoo Day Spa, a traditional, women's-only Korean bathhouse with locations in Chatswood and Paddington. Here you can opt to bathe nude, though it's not compulsory, and every visit entitles guests to a traditional Korean body scrub, a body wash and shampoo, as well as spa entry. Bath-wise, Arisoo offers wet and dry saunas, spas and hot and cold baths. Treatments-wise, there are additional massages and facials that can be added to your experience. Spa-entry-only is also possible.

Paddington NSW

0.4 km away

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Sydney Cricket Ground Museum Entrance
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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Sydney Cricket Ground Museum

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Museum is dedicated to collecting, documenting, preserving and displaying the unique sporting and social activities that have occurred on the grounds of the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Sports Ground since the mid-1800s. Significant items in the museum include the baggy green caps of cricket legends Victor Trumper, Don Bradman and Steve Waugh, and Ricky Ponting's 2007 bat. There are also early documents from the grounds' administration, and images of early international sporting matches played at the SCG. The SCG Museum is accessible via the SCG Tour, a 90-minute behind-the-scenes historical journey through the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct and the SCG Museum.

Moore Park NSW

0.5 km away

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Retail counter inside store
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McIntyre Merino Paddington

McIntyre is an independent Australian fashion label producing a range of clothing made from 100 per cent Australian merino wool. Their family has been growing wool in western Victoria for over 150 years and their love knowledge of Australian merino is second to none. Shop their collection of men's Merino clothing, women's Merino clothing and Merino accessories in the lovely shopping district of Paddington. McIntyre also offers a range of Australian-made knitwear which is visible online and in the retail store.

Paddington NSW

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Oceanic Arts Australia Gallery

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Oceanic Arts Australia Gallery

This is the only gallery in Sydney specialising in museum-quality Oceanic and Aboriginal Tribal Art and Artefacts from Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Polynesia and Micronesian, Australian Aboriginal Art like Bark Paintings and Artefacts and also a fine selection of Antique Asian Buddhist Art. With over 40 years of experience, Todd Barlin and Oceanic Arts Australia has supplied many of the best private and museum collections worldwide. Their main aim is to provide their customers with artworks of great beauty that are culturally and ethnographically valid. Many of their pieces come from important historical collections. Their website shows a few objects; there are numerous other artworks available, please check out their website.

Paddington NSW

0.6 km away

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D Lan Galleries - Sydney

Galleries, Museums and Collections

D Lan Galleries

Representing Australia's most dynamic and distinctive art movement, D Lan Galleries presents exhibitions of exceptional modern and contemporary art by leading and emerging First Nations artists at its gallery spaces in Melbourne, Sydney and New York, at international art fairs and partner venues. Founded in Melbourne in 2016, D Lan Galleries has established itself as a leading international platform for the presentation and appreciation of Australian First Nations art. With a program that balances historically significant works with contemporary voices, D Lan Galleries has played a key role in raising awareness of and elevating First Nations art within private and institutional collections and the broader international art world.

Woollahra NSW

0.7 km away

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Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation

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Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation

The Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation gallery presents work by internationally renowned visual practitioners primarily from Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. The Sherman Gallery has had 21 years of commercial exhibitions and artist representation, and the multipurpose site enable the presentation of film and video, immersive installations, architectural interventions and site-specific sculptures. Since 2008, SCAF has also developed over 30 projects, produced 34 publications and staged over 400 talks, forums, workshops and functions.

Paddington NSW

0.7 km away

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BattleKart Sydney

Amusement and Theme Parks

BattleKart Sydney

BattleKart in Moore Park is a go-karting experience that blends elements of racing with the excitement of video games. Players drive electric karts on specially designed tracks where the surroundings come to life through projectors, digital effects, and sound. The tracks often feature power-ups, weapons, and obstacles, similar to many childhood games, creating a competitive and immersive racing experience. You can book now at hyperkarting.com.au

Moore Park NSW

0.7 km away

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Woollahra Bookshop
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Woollahra Bookshop

Woollahra Bookshop is a proudly independent Sydney bookshop. Hidden away down a little side street in the picturesque village of Woollahra, they have been serving the book lovers of Sydney for over thirty years. Their knowledgeable staff love giving recommendations. Become a regular, and they'll remember your name (and reading tastes). If they don't stock a book you're after, they're always happy to order it in. Woollahra Bookshop is open seven days a week. They offer free local delivery and can post books anywhere in Australia. They are also dog-friendly (with an annual Cutest Dog Photo Competition)! Art can always be found in the bookshop, including mini-exhibitions by local artists.

Woollahra NSW

0.7 km away

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Live stand-up comedy performance at Comedy Store in Sydney.
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Entertainment Venues

Comedy Store

Located in the heart of Moore Park, The Comedy Store is Sydney's premier destination for live stand-up comedy and one of Australia's most iconic comedy venues. Hosting performances from the biggest names in Australian and international comedy alongside the country's best emerging talent, The Comedy Store delivers unforgettable nights of laughter year-round. Visitors can experience a diverse program of headline performances, touring comedians, showcase events and special comedy experiences in an intimate venue designed specifically for live comedy. Whether you're planning a night out with friends, looking for a unique date night, or seeking a memorable Sydney entertainment experience, The Comedy Store offers world-class comedy just minutes from the CBD. As the home of comedy in Sydney, The Comedy Store has been making audiences laugh for decades and remains a must-visit destination for comedy lovers visiting the city.

Moore Park NSW

0.7 km away

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Pixel Games

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Pixel Games

Pixel Games is an exciting interactive floor game with unique game modes, testing speed, memory and agility. Players can choose from a variety of game types and play solo or multiplayer for the ultimate experience! Pixel is self-service and is walk-in only. In the same space, you can immerse yourself in a new world of excitement and adventure with Virtual Reality, their state-of-the-art VR arena in the heart of the Entertainment Quarter. Feel the adrenaline as you explore futuristic worlds, team up with friends, or face off against them for the win. Virtual Reality delivers fully immersive games including Zombies, Battle Royale, Team Deathmatch, Archery and Kitchen Panic! Their system uses tetherless headsets and controllers so you can walk around freely in both the real and virtual world. The 10m x 10m arena can hold up to 6 people each session.

Moore Park NSW

0.7 km away

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Art2Muse Gallery Woollahra
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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art2Muse Gallery Woollahra

Art2Muse Gallery has an exciting program of fortnightly exhibitions and events as well as an upstairs gallery displaying a variety of artworks from over 50 artists. Since 2001 Art2Muse Gallery has been dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of artists. By offering a curated selection that includes both established and emerging Australian artists, the gallery provides visitors and collectors with a rich and dynamic artistic experience.

Paddington NSW

0.8 km away

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The Intersection Paddington

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The Intersection Paddington

At The Intersection you will discover all the best high-end Australian fashion labels and brands in one easy location on the corner of Glenmore Road and Oxford Street – along charming tree-lined streets dotted with cozy cafes and hole-in-the-wall art galleries. The Intersection in Sydney's Paddington is home to Australia's best fashion talent including; Zimmermann, Sass and Bide, Scanlan Theodore, Bassike, Rachel Gilbert, AJE, Dion Lee, Maison Essentiele, St Agni, Flannel - the list goes on. Shopping at The Intersection, Paddington gives you the chance to brush shoulders with A-Listers while bagging the same must-have outfit as them. You'll pass models, musicians, stylists, and artists - every Sydneysider with a creative flair and penchant for luxe labels has The Intersection, Paddington at the top of their favourites list. Not sure where your style is heading? Take a trip to The Intersection, Paddington to find out.

Paddington NSW

0.8 km away

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Saint Cloche
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Saint Cloche

Saint Cloche Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and concept space in Sydney's Paddington with a mission to support the work of established artists, while also providing a nurturing platform to champion fresh talent. For emerging, evolving and mid-career artists, ceramicists, sculptors and photographers, it's a non-traditional opportunity to present their work to new audiences in a reformist space elevated through design. The revolving schedule of shows is curated by the gallery director, Kitty Clark, or by invited guest curators on occasion.

Paddington NSW

0.8 km away

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The Comedy Store
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Entertainment Venues

The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store is one of Australia's premier stand up comedy clubs. Australia's home of comedy since 1981, presenting world class comedy every week. A night at The Comedy Store is a traditional authentic comedy club experience like no other. Two hard hitting hours of hilarity with a rotating line up of Australia's and the world's best comedians, all delivered by an expert host. Shows run every Thursday to Saturday from 8:30pm. All performances at The Sydney Comedy Store may contain mature content and adult themes.

Moore Park NSW

0.8 km away

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The Entertainment Quarter
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Entertainment Venues

The Entertainment Quarter

The Entertainment Quarter is an iconic entertainment, leisure and retail precinct located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. EQ features cinemas, restaurants, bars and retail shops, largely surrounding The Showring, an exceptional outdoor performance and event space, and the home of The EQ Village Markets. Situated immediately adjacent to the Sydney Cricket Ground, Fox Studios, The Hordern Pavilion and The Royal Hall of Industries, the 11.08 hectare site benefits from the major sporting and entertainment events that are held regularly at these facilities. EQ also offers ample public parking for over 2000 cars. From shopping, food and drinks, markets, a state-of-the art cinema complex, a dance school, kids play centre and a film and television school, every time you visit EQ you’re guaranteed to find something new.

Moore Park NSW

0.8 km away

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Hyper Karting
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Hyper Karting

Hyper Karting delivers high-octane, futuristic entertainment in the heart of Sydney! Explore a racetrack that's built for speed and excitement, where you can unleash your inner racer and push boundaries on high-performance go-karts. Not to mention dozens of arcade machines for you to enjoy while you wait for your next race. With cutting-edge electric karts, this track changes its layout twice weekly, keeping every race fresh and exciting. There's something for everyone at Hyper Karting with a Mini track (ages 3-6), Junior track (ages 7-9), Intermediate track (ages 10-14), and Main track (ages 15+). Located on Level 5 of The Entertainment Quarter car park, travelling to Hyper Karting is a breeze with easily accessible public transport options, including light rail or bus. Plus, there is always plenty of parking available in the rest of the car park.

Moore Park NSW

0.8 km away

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Strike Bowling Entertainment Quarter

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Strike Bowling Entertainment Quarter

Located in Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter, Strike isn't your ordinary bowling alley. They've got your tastebuds sorted with their fully decked out bar plus delicious food offerings courtesy of their pop-up mates at Rando Sandos. With eight bowling lanes, a million-dollar laser tag arena and private karaoke rooms, Strike Entertainment Quarter has all your fun sorted.

Moore Park NSW

0.8 km away

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Archie Brothers Entertainment Quarter

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Archie Brothers Entertainment Quarter

They are your local arcade, but not how you remember it. Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by a spectacle for (all) the ages! Archie Brothers is a prize for your eyes, a kaleidoscopic circus of cocktails and arcade games – bringing new fun to old classics! From classic arcade games to childhood favourites and raucous redemption games, everyone's a winner at Archie Brothers.

Moore Park NSW

0.8 km away

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Hordern Pavilion

Entertainment Venues

Hordern Pavilion

The Hordern Pavilion, simply known as The Hordern to locals, has hosted everything from up-and-coming bands to music festivals and fashion runway shows to the epic Mardi Gras Party. Built in 1924 by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, it was originally used as exhibition space for the Royal Easter Show when it was based at Moore Park. It’s all that big, open space that makes it a fantastic venue. It can be left bare for a dance party, put in rows of chairs for a seated concert or install seating around the edges and leave the middle empty for a mosh pit. One of its big drawcards is the location. Right next to the Entertainment Quarter, it’s easy to park or it’s just a short stroll from Central Station if coming via public transport.

Moore Park NSW

0.9 km away

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